Friday, June 19, 2015

Food!

We love food at our house! I just had to take a picture of last night's dinner cooking away on the stove. Pork chops and corn on the cob! yum!!!

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

I thought this would be fun.....

ABC's of housework


Aprons – Yes or No? 
Oh yes. I love Aprons!!!
Bathrooms – How many do you have?
Only two!
Clothesline – Do you have one?
i wish!!  Our backyard is situated on a rocky hill...there would be no where to hang it.
Dusting – How often?
At least once a week.
Everyday – One housekeeping task you do everyday?
I sweep and mop the kitchen floor every day.
Family – Does your family help with household chores?
Oh yes.  Alex pitches in all the time and Alison has her own chores that she has to do.
Garbage Disposal – Do you have one?
Yes, thank goodness.  We used to live in a house that was on a septic and didn't have one.  I hated it.  So glad we have one now.
Home Management Notebook – Do you use one? What’s in it?
I have tried.  can't seem to keep at it though.
Ironing – Love it or hate it?
Hate it.  I only iron when I must.  Most of our clothes do not require ironing.  
Junk Drawer – Where is it?
In the kitchen.  The drawer next to the sink.
Kitchen – Design and decor?
I don't really have an actual style.  Touches of the color red around....simple.
Love – What is your favorite part of homemaking?
Making dinner and then sitting down for dinner as a family every day.
Mopping – How often does it get done?
I mop the kitchen floor every day.  The bathrooms, at least twice a week.
Natural Cleaning Products– Do you use them?
Yes, I am a huge fan of vinegar.
Overwhelmed – What part of homemaking stresses you out the most?
Clutter.
Pets – Do you have any mess-making critters in the house?
Yep.  A giant dog and three cats.  The fish in the tank don't seem to make any messes.
Quiet – What do you enjoy doing when you get a quiet moment?
Sit outside and enjoy the nice breeze.
Recipes – How do you organize them?
I have a recipe box.
Style of House – What kind of home do you live in?
All one level, duplex.
Tablecloth – Do you use one on a regular basis?
I love table cloths and own many!!
Under the Kitchen Sink – What do you have under there?
The bag that all the recylcling goes in.  Spray bottle with vinegar/water.  Extra paper towels.
Vacuuming – How many times a week does it get done?
At least every other day.
Washing Clothes – How many loads do you do a week?
 About 5.
X’s – Do you keep a to-do list and cross the tasks off?
Not always.  If we have company coming over or it is a holiday, I make a list so I know everything gets done.
Yard Work – Who does what?
Mostly the hubby!!
ZZZ’s – What is your last housekeeping task of the day?
Making sure that my and Alison's clothes are laid out for the next day.