March 23, 2012 by Marci | No Comments
Ever have those days where you catch yourself coming and going? Those days when you are moving faster and faster and going nowhere? Days full of chaos and disorder? To find some hope and encouragement for your busy days, visit me at Sisters In Bloom today.
March 21, 2012 by Marci | 17 Comments
“You can’t organize crazy.” When I read that line from the new ebook 3-2-1 Stop, I knew I was going to LOVE this book! The author, Lori Lippincott, was talking my language! Lori advocates and strives to live a simple life, free of the unnecessary distractions society is full of – a life free of busyness. She [...]
March 20, 2012 by Marci | 1 Comment
Are you joining me in Slow and Steady Spring Cleaning? This week, I am working on the closets! Here are some links with closet decluttering/organization how-to’s and inspiration. Closet organizing tips and inspiration from Operation Organization 20 Ways To Organize Your Bedroom Closet from Apartment Therapy Organizing and Inventorying Children’s Clothing from Organizing Junkie How [...]
March 18, 2012 by Marci | 2 Comments
Welcome to week two of Slow And Steady Spring Cleaning. This week, I am tackling the closets - one each day. I’ll be working on our two entry closets (one by the front door and one by the door going into the garage) and our bedroom closets. And by cleaning them, I mean decluttering them [...]
March 16, 2012 by Marci | No Comments
Are you spring cleaning slow and steady along with me? This week’s area was the kitchen. I focused on what really needed attention – the appliances (inside and out), the silverware drawer and the cabinet doors. Each day, I took on a small task or two as I had time. This approach worked well with [...]
March 14, 2012 by Marci | 2 Comments
I told you a little while back about the Hearts At Home Conference I will be attending this Friday. The line up of keynote speakers – Michelle Duggar, Dr. Juli Slattery and Marla Ciley – is amazing this year. I can’t wait to hear from them and the other amazing breakout speakers. One of my [...]
March 13, 2012 by Marci | No Comments
This week, I am cleaning the kitchen as part of my Slow and Steady approach to spring cleaning. Here are some tips for cleaning kitchen appliances that should make the task easier. Cleaning Your Dishwasher from Today’s Housewife Cleaning Stainless Appliances from the Inspired Room Natural Oven Cleaner from Pennies and Blessings Cleaning and Organizing Your [...]
March 12, 2012 by Marci | 6 Comments
It’s official. I’ve got spring fever! The weather is warming up. My flower beds are greening up. And I am ready to clean up! Since, I’m not one to dedicate a day or two to spring cleaning. I like to do it slowly over a few weeks. I try to add it to my daily [...]
March 6, 2012 by Marci | No Comments
Yesterday, I downloaded a new e-book – Pursuit Of Proverbs 31. It is written by blogger Amy Bayliss. I have been a fan of her blog for a long time, so I was excited to read her new book. If you read yesterday’s post, you know I am going through a busy season and need [...]
March 4, 2012 by Marci | 5 Comments
You would think that a person with a blog named “Overcoming Busy” would be a little better at keeping the busy out of their life than I have been lately. I am in a season where my life is full of good things, but they are making me busy! This is an exciting time in [...]
February 29, 2012 by Marci | 1 Comment
Happy Leap Day! So, you’ve got that extra day you’ve been wanting. What are you going to do with it?
