Word's of advice from Ms. Hoole during Ambition weeks aka Facet No.2:"...remember THE TWO "A's" and THE OTHER "A"...(somehow I don't think she is reminding me to eat Awesome Artichoke dip in my Arm chair...although have you had that artichoke jalapeno dip from Costco? Whoa! Talk about delicious. Liz introduced me to it awhile back and the love affair continues. But I digress...)"...Keep your Attitude right by thinking of the results, rather than the process of your housework." "Be Attractive and ... View the Post
Ambition…who needs it?
Today I've gotten up and ready, filled up the van at the gas station, gone to Target, Costco, Ross, and Wal-Mart. Then I cleaned a bathroom and reorganized the pantry. After that I made dinner for a neighbor and helped my husband get things ready for a bachelor's party here at my house. Then I took my kids to McDonald's and to a meeting at the Elementary school. Next we came home and wrapped some wedding gifts then sent the kids to bed. Now I am leaving to go help decorate for the wedding ... View the Post
Faucet No.2 Another “A”
"An ideal homemaker is ambitious and enthusiastic through application of the law that how one feels emotionally greatly determines how she feels physically."---Ms. HooleLooks like these next two weeks are all about ambition. Whew!That wore me out. I'm going to lay down.Really. I am.Right now.Good night.(I don't have to start being ambitious until tomorrow.)-z ... View the Post
Don’t Forget our GIVEAWAY!!!
Scroll past my long progress report to the next post and enter the giveaway.The other elizabeth is giving away a fun Halloween garland. I don't want it to get lost underneath my ramblings.-z ... View the Post
Homemaking Progress Report–The “Two A’s”—I CAN DO IT!!!
So my two weeks with "The Two A's" are up.Let's see how I did...#1. Attitude: Surprising as it seems, my attitude has gone through a major overhaul these past two weeks. I've always wanted a clean, organized home with family meals and sparkling children but actually doing it has been a pain. (Honestly---who likes to scrub toilets or dust? Not me.)BUT...as I've kept in mind the overall purpose of why I am doing these jobs (a healthy family, a peaceful, restful home, etc.) the work has gone faster ... View the Post
Let’s Do a GIVEAWAY!!!!!
Since it is October and I love falll.....let's have a giveaway! This giveaway is for a "Halloween Countdown" garland, which we have been using in our house for the last two years and has been a huge hit with the kiddos.You will receive a set like the picture above (although the socks are a bit different since this is the one in our house).....to fill with goodies and/or activities to do with your little ghouls and ghosts this month.(And if you want to make your own.....run to the Dollar store ... View the Post
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