tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28312266260106110832024-03-13T08:57:08.876-05:00Obsessively CompulsiveHeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-41724104009436532742013-01-09T18:16:00.003-06:002013-01-09T20:42:21.913-06:00New Year’s Organizing Revolution – Week 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Week two challenge over at <a href="http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2013/01/new-years-organizing-revolution-week-2.html" target="_blank">A Bowl Full of Lemons</a> is The Kitchen. I took on the challenge and kicked it into high gear over the weekend. I don't have a lot of space in this old house's kitchen; but I do the best with what I have trust me, it's come a long way over the years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One cabinet needing attention pretty bad was under the cook-top stove. I decided to pull everything out and relocate the seasonal items in an cabinet I have in the "Office/Party Room".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here's a pic with everything on the floor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This also includes an adjacent cabinet's contents... I forgot to take a picture of the before, but trust me...it needed attention too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I don't have a pantry, so food is kept in couple different places. The only organization I think I had before was that the canned goods got thrown in down here:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It always seems to get disorganized ...it just isn't the best space. I'm thinking about ordering this from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Organize-It-All-Can-Rack/dp/B000KKIP3Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357773757&sr=8-1&keywords=can+organizer" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">still thinking about it though.... need to measure and need to evaluate if it takes up more space than saves...so in the mean time, here's what I did: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Above this cabinet is where we keep the snacks, dry foods, etc.. (heavy on the et cetera) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here is a shot from across the room..before/after:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here's a before and after of the refrigerator:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One more before and after, the silverware drawer:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I still have some cleaning to do and I'll try to get that done tonight, but I did get some things crossed off my To-Do List, so this has been a victory for me. I really enjoy getting ideas from everyone that participates, so thanks for sharing your blog/pinterest with me!</span></div>
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HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-23197062974996278962013-01-09T12:42:00.000-06:002013-01-09T14:16:29.717-06:00Tickler File ....Success!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I've tried this numerous times but it never really got to clicking smoothly for me...until now. I'm really liking the set up I have and I've been checking my folders every day. It's kept the miscellaneous papers off my desk...you know, the ones I had to keep on my desk to remind me to take action when it was due. Well, the paper in the folder has actually helped remind me ..like a little email to myself.</span><br />
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HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-58988225488707823432013-01-01T16:35:00.000-06:002013-01-06T14:58:11.876-06:00Organizing Revolution...Challenge 1: Office<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">So I decided to participate in <span style="font-size: small;">my <span style="font-size: small;">my first organiz<span style="font-size: small;">ing</span></span></span> challenge...I've been sitting around wishing my home were more organiz<span style="font-size: small;">ed<span style="font-size: small;"> as I spent hours surfing the web for inspiration which included hours logged on <span style="font-size: small;">Pinterest. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I get the email from <a href="http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/" target="_blank">A Bowl Full of Lemons </a><span style="font-size: small;">announcing the New <span style="font-size: small;">Year's Organizing Revolution, I decided to get off my butt and participate. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The first <span style="font-size: small;">of the c<span style="font-size: small;">halle<span style="font-size: small;">nge is the office. This has always been an <span style="font-size: small;">a<span style="font-size: small;">rea I let get cluttered ...even at work, I j<span style="font-size: small;">ust seem to work better when papers are everywhere. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-90716435966467506692012-12-31T11:33:00.000-06:002012-12-31T11:33:26.682-06:00I'll Have What She's Having <br />
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...anybody else eating like me today?<br />
Let's see - today's selection is Chicken with Salad!!<br />
Yum :)<br />
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<u>Sunday's Couponing Adventure</u></h2>
The sales clerks at my local CVS Store are used to seeing me on Sundays. I'm sure I'm not the only "couponer" that frequents the store each Sunday....especially when you get things for next to nothing!<br />
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Just as <a href="http://thekrazycouponlady.com/category/cvs/">The Krazy Coupon Lady's</a> website explains, I strategically arranged my purchase into a couple different transactions this time to get the most in product with the least out-of-pocket expense. I started with $9 in Extra Care Bucks, bought $71.41 in products (picture below), and paid $41.91 + tax. That's a 41.37% savings and I'm pleased with that. </div>
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I'm digging the Covergirl makeup sale - buy one at regular, get one 50%. and with a $1 manufacture's coupon, I was able to get 4 items for $27.96...about a 30% savings.</div>
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HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-18976002493908817462012-12-28T16:11:00.002-06:002012-12-29T22:06:24.229-06:00Oh The Weather Outside is Frightful...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WycapAfZVL0/UN4YrR0ikWI/AAAAAAAACPA/QmNZ1GPGHIo/s1600/12+28+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WycapAfZVL0/UN4YrR0ikWI/AAAAAAAACPA/QmNZ1GPGHIo/s200/12+28+12.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>...just getting in the habit of posting. Today there was only a slight chance of precipitation ... but it snowed for 2 hours. Was very pretty. Went to get the Honda serviced, hit Hobby Lobby for after Christmas sales, then Dusty's for a few new things for me. gym bag, scarf necklace I couldn't pass up, new purse that's big enough to contain my A5 Filofax, and this new headband. Wadda think? HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-52622140049235394432012-12-27T20:46:00.000-06:002012-12-27T20:46:30.676-06:00Hello & Good-bye 2012So obviously i am not a serious blogger.... haven't been here for years. But after reading a blog and inspired to play along, I'm dusting off this book cover and re-opening the blog. Button is on the side and when I learn more about Linking Up, i'll participate.<br />
Happy Organizing :)HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-14804305179203616352009-02-21T08:21:00.004-06:002009-02-23T17:40:32.739-06:00Where Have I Been?....well, it's hard to believe February is almost over. The month flew by. I need to be better about posting, but quite frankly, I've been so busy with my organization classes, I haven't had much time. but that's no excuse.<br />here's a sample of what I've done:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SaAQDOjT-7I/AAAAAAAAAuY/hp5rVvff3cM/s1600-h/Cabinet+Drawer+Combined.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SaAQDOjT-7I/AAAAAAAAAuY/hp5rVvff3cM/s320/Cabinet+Drawer+Combined.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305258008674302898" border="0" /></a><br />Before and after.... it is my plan to utilize the cabinetry in my office for scrapbooking and I'm thinking of making this drawer a place to store my tools, etc. I am going to "standing up" to crop a try. We shall see :)HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-9091074877589018622009-01-28T13:57:00.002-06:002009-01-28T14:05:34.050-06:00Ice Storm 2009...so my internet just came back up...<br />Talk about going stir crazy!!! A mean, sure I scrapbooked, but if I don't have the internet for looking up designs, etc., I'm lost!<br /><br />Thankfully, the sun is shining today and we're supposed to get up to 38 degrees...give or take a digit. Never thought I'd say this, but I'm ready for summer.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SYC6UFMYRSI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/OT1dNP2olT0/s1600-h/IMG_5011-edited.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SYC6UFMYRSI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/OT1dNP2olT0/s320/IMG_5011-edited.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296438015941952802" border="0" /></a>HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-83337541110715738232009-01-26T12:45:00.007-06:002009-01-26T18:15:18.001-06:00The Office<div style="text-align: left;">I've decided to make the cabinets above my desk my in-class project for the <a href="http://shop.simplify101.com/learn-how-to-get-organized-p/s101ws0002.htm">Organizing 101</a>. These cabinets have always had just "whatever" stored inside....and I've come to realize it's a terrible waste of premium storage space.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SX4HY3ngwFI/AAAAAAAAAuI/vwZG2RqFYN0/s1600-h/IMG_4958.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SX4HY3ngwFI/AAAAAAAAAuI/vwZG2RqFYN0/s320/IMG_4958.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295678335662211154" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I'm ditching the 20 year old college text books as well as the unused daily planner pages from pre 2007. [I had good intentions...]<br /><br />Aby suggested I think about removing the doors of the cabinets making the items more easily accessible. I'm on the hunt for just the right storage container...<br />will post more later!HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-66915920479403027122009-01-16T14:24:00.006-06:002009-01-16T14:43:48.035-06:00She Can DriveMy baby turned 15.5 on the 8th and she passed her written leaner's permit test on the first attempt. Lord have mercy - are the streets safe now?? <joking of="" course=""> She's really doing pretty good. I'm very proud of her!</joking> <joking of="" course="">Time sure flies though:</joking><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SXDuyXxC4qI/AAAAAAAAAr4/7kbOJ1nCsKU/s1600-h/chloe+1995+maybe-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SXDuyXxC4qI/AAAAAAAAAr4/7kbOJ1nCsKU/s320/chloe+1995+maybe-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291992111300928162" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SXDvMejMv_I/AAAAAAAAAsI/m03NXOehNGc/s1600-h/IMG_4869-edited.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SXDvMejMv_I/AAAAAAAAAsI/m03NXOehNGc/s320/IMG_4869-edited.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291992559798501362" border="0" /></a><br />Brings a tear to my eyes!!HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-74224197975353338612009-01-12T15:53:00.013-06:002009-01-15T22:02:22.242-06:00Get Organized & Be Inspired<div>so.. of late, I've been pretty preoccupied with my scrapbooking addiction. Since starting the class at <a href="http://www.bigpicturescrapbooking.com/gobi.php">Big Picture Scrapbooking</a>, I've been totally consumed with getting things organized in a systematic way that ultimately leads to kicking out pages. I've got so many current photos that i want to get in albums and that doesn't include all the heritage photos I have of moms.</div><div> </div><br /><div>I do feel like I'm prorgressing according to plan, though.<br /></div><div>One of our first assignments was to create a mission statement on why we scrapbook.<br /></div><div>I scrapbook to honor family members - both my living family and those that have passed.I also do it to help remember life...every day life as well as special events. The special vacations, like Italy, Germany, etc. and also to have fun with my friends; to spend time on "me".<br /><br />One of last week's assignment was to document the steps taken to create a scrapbook page. My responses to the quiz in the workbook brought awareness to my approach to scrapbooking. The more I recognize how I naturally approach it, the easier it will be for me to develop an organized space - which is, after all, the main reason I am enrolled in the class.<br />Here's the page I created:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SXAEaJ1PAeI/AAAAAAAAArw/l6XoAJ_U1vM/s1600-h/Morgan_01_09_09A-resized.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SXAEaJ1PAeI/AAAAAAAAArw/l6XoAJ_U1vM/s320/Morgan_01_09_09A-resized.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291734409522643426" border="0" /></a><br />Design was crop-lifted, of course, because I have no creativity.<br />I'm going to work on that....<br />This is a picture from circa 1950 when my mother was in the second grade.<br />I'm anxious to share this with her.....<br /><br />That's it for now.<br />Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SXAD6-ALekI/AAAAAAAAAro/bx98jgbZ3mE/s1600-h/Morgan_01_09_09A-resized.jpg"></a><div> </div>HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-24084462809340909472008-12-13T14:19:00.006-06:002008-12-13T16:18:34.601-06:00On Your Mark.. Get Set...It's hard to believe December is nearly half over and 2008 will soon be another year in the book. I recently read December is a month where we wrap up being thankful and start thinking about making changes in our lives with New Year Resolutions.<br /><br />I'm hoping this year will be the year I see change.<br /><br />What will be some of the changes? First and foremost: change in the way my house always looks. I'm so tired of fighting the battle of clutter.<br /><br />I am enrolled in an online workshop called <a href="http://www.simplify101.com/learn-how-to-get-organized.php">Organizing 101</a> that starts January 13th and I'm very excited about it! Aby Garvey is an organizing expert and if I remember correctly, I found her blog a few months ago on this <a href="http://jeanettes.typepad.com/a_passion_for_scrapbookin/inspiring-blogs.html">blogger's </a>AWESOME website. I bought her co-authored book "The Organized & Inspired Scrapbooker" and I'm also enrolled in <a href="http://www.bigpicturescrapbooking.com/gobi.php">Get Organized and Be Inspired 2009</a> led by Wendy Smedley.<br /><br />So I should have no excuse to get and stay organized!<br />Maybe you'd like to join me?HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-42158970045061904252008-11-25T07:31:00.008-06:002009-01-16T15:03:39.195-06:00Zachary Andrew<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SSwQ7vxOahI/AAAAAAAAAjU/D6R2UltavR8/s1600-h/IMG_4340.jpg"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SSwR1PcN5qI/AAAAAAAAAjc/DETZsP627sk/s1600-h/IMG_4442.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272608870119630498" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 320px; height: 214px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SSwR1PcN5qI/AAAAAAAAAjc/DETZsP627sk/s320/IMG_4442.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div>Finally! Zachary made his appearance into this world at 4:03 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008. A lot bigger than his older brother, Zach weighed in 6 pounds 13.3 ounces and stretched out to 18.5 inches long. Ethan only weighed 4.3 pounds and was 17 inches long. </div><div></div><br /><div>My grandson is a quiet little fellow...his first cries were instantly quieted when he heard his mother's voice. It was so precious to witness his birth and share my son's pure joy. <div></div><div></div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SSwQCPeJbEI/AAAAAAAAAjM/N9iku5V3fn0/s1600-h/IMG_4454.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272606894442769474" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 320px; height: 251px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SSwQCPeJbEI/AAAAAAAAAjM/N9iku5V3fn0/s320/IMG_4454.jpg" border="0" /></a>Grandson # 1 was so excited to meet his baby brother. He loved and kissed on Zach and just smiled when he figured out "baby brother out of mommy's tummy". </div><div> </div><div>What a wonderful day this was!</div><div>And to add a little icing to the top of the cake, the Sooners spanked Texas Tech on the football field which made everyone in the family very happy. <giggle> Boomer Sooner Baby!</giggle></div></div></div></div>HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-67523062918260046302008-11-11T16:52:00.003-06:002008-11-25T16:18:01.807-06:00Still No Baby<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SRoPt0EKuSI/AAAAAAAAAi8/JkhrStKg0F4/s1600-h/101008_0074+(2)-resized.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267539993907869986" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SRoPt0EKuSI/AAAAAAAAAi8/JkhrStKg0F4/s320/101008_0074+(2)-resized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Forgot to post earlier - Daughter-in-law is still pregnant, which really is a good thing as she's just 37 weeks now. They went to the hospital Friday night and after being monitored for about an hour, was sent home to rest. She's 75% effaced and dilated to a 2...which could mean she's in for a few more weeks! Since Ethan was only a little more than 4 pounds and nearly 4 weeks early, I'd prefer grandson # 2 stay in the "oven" to bake a little longer! </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>(Photo by LaShawnaKPhoto.com)</div>HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-901907979891973422008-11-11T15:40:00.000-06:002008-11-11T16:45:08.600-06:00Small Progress<div>So during my "lunch break" yesterday, I cleaned out the cubbyboard in the bathroom. Armed with cleaners and trash bags, I successfully purged things in the cabinet that for the life of me, I have no idea why we ever purchased! Ahhh the satisfaction that comes when clutter disappears...</div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SRoHngPDWKI/AAAAAAAAAi0/j05JkUYiyi8/s1600-h/IMG_4243-resized.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267531089412577442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 271px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SRoHngPDWKI/AAAAAAAAAi0/j05JkUYiyi8/s320/IMG_4243-resized.jpg" border="0" /></a>I had a brilliant idea to use the acrylic drawers I purchased years ago from Store It In Style in Oklahoma City (sorry, no web site). Originally purchased for storing scrapbooking inventory, they really haven't been put to much use lately as I haven't been a consultant for two years now.<br /><p align="left">The drawers come with dividers so I have lots of space to keep things organized now. This should keep the clutter off the surface....well, after I remind the 15 y/o daughter to do so!</p><p align="left">Next project: Master Bedroom Closet....or perhaps start on popcorn ceiling and carpet removal, wall painting, and hardwood floor staining/finishing. Volunteers anyone?!?!?</p><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div>HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831226626010611083.post-15337033811149138202008-11-06T16:23:00.005-06:002008-11-27T10:54:04.115-06:00Memorable Week<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Funny how this turns out to be the very first post...I'm sitting in the Atlanta Airport (Hartsfield) waiting to board my flight back to Oklahoma City. I wasn't scheduled to come home until Friday, but I got a call my from beautiful daughter-in-law telling me she has been having labor contractions every 20 minutes for the l</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ast </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">12 h</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SRN0VvPL3KI/AAAAAAAAAik/PfhAwV2kRdU/s1600-h/ethan+%26+brandi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265680306132475042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 258px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VpLUGERlOf4/SRN0VvPL3KI/AAAAAAAAAik/PfhAwV2kRdU/s320/ethan+%26+brandi.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ours or so. On Monday of this week, she came off the medication that had been pr</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">escribed months a</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">go to stop contractions. I suppose the doctors t</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">hink 36 weeks is fine. I am good with it as long as my next grandson is healthy :)<br /><br />I won't be land in Oklahoma until 8 tonight, but hopefully nothing will happen before I get there. I'm going to be fine even if she doesn't give birth tonight...It was time for me to come home. </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Imagine if this is the week he's born. What a memorable week...the presidential election on Tuesday of historic proportions. I am truly excited</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> to see the changes that will happen under Obama. I am thrilled I was alive to watch Martin Luther King Jr's dream finally come true.<br /><br />I'm excited to see Ethan. I am going to shower him with affection as he needs to know how special he is to me! Not sure what special present he's going to get, but that's definitely on my list of things to do before Grandson # 2 gets here.</span></span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">More details later....<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">****By the way, the picture above was taken by my very dear friend, LaShawna. Check out her website and schedule your family pictures today! She rocks!!! <a href="http://www.lashawnakphoto.com/">http://www.lashawnakphoto.com/</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span>HeyItsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766953454099368575noreply@blogger.com0