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Gardening How-to for the Month of February

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“Help us to be ever faithful gardeners of the spirit, who know that without darkness nothing comes to birth, and without light nothing flowers. ” May Sarton

Check out the great list of content coming to you in the month of February!

Who is ready to get back into the dirt?

Some of you reading this may live in a climate where gardening happily goes on year round. I live in Michigan, so unless a gardener has ways to extend their growing season, then we dream of spring.

The use of green houses, cold frames, or similar methods can increase your growing season remarkably in cold climate zones.

This month I have a great lineup of garden related posts I’ll be sharing both here, at my Podcast, AND my YouTube channel! Be sure to check out my Facebook Events page for the full line up of Podcasts and REGISTER so you don’t miss a beat!

Check out this great line up topics friends!

February How-to Garden Topics!

Heirloom Seeds: Why I prefer them, their benefits & more. PODCAST

Join me for the first topic at my Podcast as I discuss the benefits & why I prefer Heirloom Seeds over Hybrid.

Seed Catalogs: How-to get your first order in! YouTube

How do you decide what seed catalog to shop from? How do I choose from the plethora of varieties? Today I’ll help guide you through placing your order & sharing my personal favorites I’ve used for years!

My Top 10 Easy Vegetables to Grow, & How-to Care for Them.

Today I’ll share my Top 10 favorite & super easy vegetables to grow. I’ll also share tips & tricks to have a successful growing season.

My Top 10 Favorite Herbs to Grow, & How-to Care for Them. YouTube

Let’s talk herbs!!! I’ll go over my favorite tried & true herbs and how-to care for them. I’ll explain the difference between annual, biennials, & perennials herbs!

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My Top 5 Favorite Perennial Fruits & Vegetables, & How-to Grow & Care for them. PODCAST

Do you want to save money on your grocery bills? Today I’ll share my Top 5 Perennial Fruits & Vegetables, and How-to grow & care for them. It’s so easy & you’ll be amazed you haven’t been growing these for years already!

How-to Plant Asparagus, Care for it, and harvest!

One of springs first vegetables. This hardy vegetable will provide your family with years of fresh asparagus! Join me today as I share tips & tricks on how-to plant, care, & harvest your asparagus.

Easy How-to Plan Your Spring Garden! PODCAST

Planning your garden is the first step to preparing for success! Join me today as I discuss the importance of mapping out your garden whether or not you have raised beds or a tradition plot garden.

How-to Design & Build a Raised Bed Garden & the Benefits over a Traditional Garden. PODCAST

I love talking about Raised Bed Gardening & showing how & why they are so much more practical then traditional tilled gardens. Join me today as I explain why you should take the leap into raised bed gardening. It’s easier than you think!

Step-by-Step How-to Build a Cold Frame.

If you live in a cold climate zone like I do, then you will want to learn how-to extend your growing season by using this simple method. Cold frames are easy & inexpensive to build. This photo was taken from Pinterest for Bonnie Plants.

Top 10 Gardening Tools Every Gardener Should Have! YouTube

With the proper gardening tools, gardening is much easier and not so hard on your hands or back. Join me today as I show you my favorite tools and discuss the best way’s to use them.

How-to Compost & the Benefits for the Home Gardener.

To compost, or not to compost… that is the question! Join me today as I discuss the benefits of composting for the home gardener. It’s easier than you think it is!

Sunflowers: My Top 10 Favorites & Why You Should Grow Them. YouTube

Who doesn’t love the sunny face of a sunflower? Did you know there are dozens of varieties? Just for fun lets wrap up the cold days of February with a beautiful display of sunflowers.

Looking forward to seeing you all in February!

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Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew with Dumplings

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“Cooking with love provides food for the soul.” – Valerie McKeehan

Cooking certainly does require a certain amount of love for those we are cooking for, wouldn’t you agree? Afterall, cooking may not be everyone’s cup of tea so to speak, but we all have to do it to a degree. 

Some of us are single, living with, or married with or without kids. Who cooks in your home?

I am very fortunate that Dave & I both love to play around in the kitchen as do my boys. We enjoy sitting around the table and creating our monthly menus and trying new dishes. Dave has definitely introduced the boys to some new stuff. I’m afraid I can get in a rut… which is why menu planning is so important. You can read more about that HERE in my Organization 101 Series.

Well, stew has been a long time favorite in my home. I remember the delicious smell of stew wafting through my home as a child. My grandmother would be busy in the kitchen making homemade dumplings, and ohhhhh the deliciousness we had for dinner that night. 

Sticking to my comfort food recipes… here it is friends. Enjoy!

Our Favorite Recipes

Ingredients:

4 cups lean beef stew chunks. You can use a round steak and cut into chunks as well.

1- 32 ounce container of Beef Stock

1/4 cup white all purpose flour OR cornstarch

1 cup carrots, cut into 2 inch lengths

1 cup potatoes, cut into quarters or chunks

1/2 red onion, minced

1/2 cup celery, diced

1 fresh clove of garlic minced OR 1 tsp jarred

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tsp Montreal Steak Spice

Yields approximately 8 cups finished product.

This recipe can be found in my wonderful cookbook, Lovingly Seasoned Eats and Treats on page 127.

I’ve altered it a bit to make it in a cropckpot!

If you still don’t own your own copy of my cookbook, click this LINK to order! Be sure to read the testimonials while you’re here!

1. Gather all your ingredients. Rinse meat off, wash veggies and prepare.

Place meat in crock pot with 1 cup of broth.

3. Sprinkle steak spice over meat & stir to blend.

4. Add cut Heirloom carrots and minced garlic.

5. Next add the potatoes. Here I’ve used Heirloom purple potatoes I purchased at the Detroit Eastern Farmers Market.

6. Cut red onions and celery, and add to meat & veggie mixture.

7. Next stir in the olive oil and mix well.

8. Cook in a crockpot on High for 6 to 7 hours.

You’ll know its done when the veggies are fork tender and meat can be easily pierced with a fork or knife.

9. Once meat and veggies are cooked, in a bowl add 1 cup of the broth with flour or cornstarch; whisk until there are no lumps.

Pour mixture along with remaining broth over meat & veggie mixture; cook for another 30 to 40 minutes on high until thickened.

10. Now, make your dumplings according to the directions. You can find this recipe in my Cookbook on page 127 with the Easy Chicken Stew recipe, or use your favorite one.

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Jean

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Organization 101 Day 12: Room by Room Organization~ The Laundry Room!

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“Deciding what NOT to do is as important as deciding what to do.”— Steve Jobs

Welcome to the next article in my Organization 101 Series.  In my last entry I shared organization tips & tricks for the Bedroom, Bath, & Closets. There are two parts, one here at my blog, and one at my Podcast.

If you missed it here are the links: Blog & Podcast!

I have always enjoyed doing laundry. It’s actually one of my favorite domestic tasks to be honest. As many of you know, we recently moved into our new home this past December. My laundry is in the basement which I don’t mind. After all, I still have a couple helpers around the house, LOL!

My basement is fully finished and acts as our Fan Cave and my Office. I’ll be touching on my organization techniques in my office in the last but not least post in my Organization 101 Room by Room Series.

The laundry room however is the one area which isn’t finished. It is also home to the furnace and water heater. I have a few wonderful shelves. I store totes filled with party supplies and linens on them. I also have a wonderful wall shelf unit I purchased which holds more of my party supplies and holiday dishes. I have a lot of stuff… Dave keeps telling me I need to downsize for our final move down south when we retire in six short years! I’m slowly doing it…

I believe a laundry room should be a functional space, however it can quickly become cluttered and disorganized. With some planning and effort, it can be transformed into a clean and efficient area.

Here are some tips for organizing a laundry room:

Sort and separate laundry by color and type. This will prevent colors from bleeding and protect delicate fabrics. Keep a laundry hamper or basket in the room for dirty clothes and a separate basket or bin for clean clothes that need to be folded or ironed.

Invest in storage solutions. Use shelves, cabinets, and baskets to store laundry detergent, fabric softener, and other laundry essentials. Keep frequently used items within easy reach and less frequently used items in higher or harder-to-reach places.

Utilize vertical space. Install a hanging rod or hooks to hang clothes that need to air dry. You can also install a pegboard or a command strip to hang tools, such as a lint roller or a stain remover.

Keep it clean. Laundry rooms can quickly become dirty and cluttered, so make sure to regularly clean the room and keep it tidy. Wipe down surfaces, sweep the floor, and keep the room free of debris.

Create a folding and ironing station. Set up a folding table or a designated area where you can easily fold and iron clothes. Keep an ironing board and iron nearby, along with a basket for clothes that need to be ironed.

Make use of the laundry room as a multi-functional space. If you have a spare room or area, you can use it as a laundry room as well as a craft room or a home office. It is a great way to make the most of the available space and also keep the area looking neat and tidy.

Keep a schedule. To avoid letting the laundry pile up, create a schedule for doing laundry. For example, you can set aside time every weekend to do laundry and keep your clothes organized throughout the week.

By following these tips, you can easily organize your laundry room and keep it clean and functional. With a little effort and planning, you can create a space that is both efficient and visually pleasing. Remember to regularly maintain and update the organization to keep it functional. Happy organizing!

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Check out my February 2023 Podcast Guests!

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Have you been over to my Podcast? Well if not, click this LINK and follow me there for weekly gardening, cooking, organizational tips & tricks, discussions on healthy lifestyles, and of course having incredible conversations with entrepreneurs!

I will share my vast knowledge, as well as host guests who will bring a plethora of information on these exciting topics!

Here are my February 2023 Guests!

For a complete list of Podcast Events, go on over to my Facebook Events page and be sure to register for each one so you’ll receive notification reminders so you don’t miss a beat!

February 1, 2023

Podcast with Jean Roman, Author of For Dragonflies And Me

Join me today as I discuss the importance of using Heirloom seeds. I will touch on the differences between hybrid vs. Heirloom along with my favorite varieties. Click to listen.

February 8th, 2003

Podcast with Jamie Garrison, Owner of Inner Sage: The Studio, The Shop, The Lifestyle

Join me today as I chat it up with Jamie Garrison, Owner & Founder of Inner Sage: The Studio, The Shop, The Lifestyle. She’ll go into how she started, where life has taken her, and where she is now. She is an inspiration to all women & especially entrepreneurs. Click to listen.

February 15th, 2023

Podcast with Amy Maryon, YouTube Extraordinaire, Homeschool Mom, & so much more!

Join me as I chat it up with today’s guest, Amy Maryon from Plain and not so plain!

Amy is a YouTube extraordinaire showing off her cooking skills, often using my Cookbook, Lovingly Seasoned Eats and Treats. She is a blogger & home school mom of 10 kids who has created her own curriculum and shares it for FREE on her blog! Click to listen.

February 22nd, 2023

Podcast with My Sahara Tea, Tama Smith~ Co-Founder & Vice President

Today’s guest, Tama Smith Co-Founder & Vice President of My Sahara Corp. is going to thrill you with her business and how at such a young age she has not only developed a desirable product, but also the steps she took to get there!
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Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice

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“Cooking is the art of adjustment.” – Jacques Pepin

Dave makes a mean fried rice, and the boys just love it. I must admit that until he made it for us, I’d never tried to. Not for any particular reason, it just wasn’t on my radar. Dave cooks on Thursday nights, and the boys always get excited at what new menu item he will conjure up for them! 

Here’s his recipe, enjoy friends.

Our Favorite Recipes

Ingredients: Yields approximately 10 cups of finished product. You can cut this recipe in half easily.

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1- 12 ounce bottle of Lawry’s Teriyaki with Pineapple Juice Marinade

4 cups of cooked rice of your choice. In today’s recipe I am using brown

¼ Soy Sauce- I use Braggs Amino low sodium

2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 large eggs, beaten

1 small red onion, diced

2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced OR 2 tsp jarred

Non-stick spray

Other items you can add: Add ½ to 1 cup of each:

  • Broccoli flowerettes
  • Snow Peas or Sugar Pea pods
  • Scallions
  • Baby corn
  • Carrots
  • Bamboo Shoots

1. Wash and pat dry each chicken breast.

2. Place the entire bottle of marinade into a sealable plastic storage bag; place all 4 chicken breasts in the bag; seal bag and blend until breasts look well coated; lay bag down in a 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes, rotating and smooshing at 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

3. Remove chicken breasts carefully from the bag and place side by side in the baking dish; bake for 25 minutes; remove from oven and flip the breasts; place back in the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes; Check for doneness.

4. You will know the chicken is done when the juices run clear and there is no pink in the center; remove from the oven onto a cooling rack and let cool for about 10 minutes; cut into bite sized chunks in the baking dish so the meat will absorb any remaining broth/marinade.

5. While the chicken is baking, cook your rice according to package instructions to have a finished product totaling 4 to 5 cups of rice.

PRO TIP: Use Chicken Broth for the liquid when cooking rice. This will give the rice a much richer flavor.

PRO TIP: When checking for doneness, cut the thickest end of the breast to see if there is any pink in the middle. Use this technique if you don’t have a meat thermometer.

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Preparing the Fried Rice:

In a large electric skillet or wok add the oil, onion, and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes on medium heat stirring occasionally; in a bowl beat eggs; move onions & garlic over to one side of the skillet; pour eggs on the other side and fry like you are making scrambled eggs; when done, blend together.

Next add the chicken and mix thoroughly, and serve immediately.

Next add the rice and soy sauce; blend well and fry stirring for about 5 minutes.

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Jean

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Organization 101 Day 11: Room by Room Organization~ The Bedroom, Closet & Bath

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“One of the core organizing principles of my life is that success comes through a delicate balance between making things happen and letting things happen.”— Robin Sharma

Here we are at day 11 of my Organization 101 Series! What a fun time it’s been filled with new ideas & old ones revamped.  I am going to touch on how to organize your bedroom & bathrooms today. 

If you missed last week’s post on Room by Room Organization: The Living or Family Room, you can read that HERE.

Many of the topics I discuss in this series I learned from an incredible lady named Marla Cilley, A.K.A. The Flylady. Her book, “Sink Relections” taught me how to incorporate all these lessons, and to develop many of my own!0

To listen to today’s Podcast, click this LINK.

Below are photo’s of my bedroom & closet.

My chest of drawers.

As you can see, I carry my garden theme, along with my collection of Apothecary bottles throughout the room. I also make sure my color scheme flows.

Organization tools.

Drawers & closet organization wouldn’t be complete without proper storage containers. I just ordered these and I can’t wait to put them to use. Keep posted for photo’s on that coming to my INSTAGRAM PAGE. Be sure to follow me there for daily inspirations!

Bath towels!

I love the look of rolled towels in my fabric baskets. I can easily see what I have & my tote sits perfectly on the shelf in my bedroom closet!

My closet!

I have always dreamed of having a walk-in closet I could cartwheels in, LOL… well now I have one & it is as great as I thought it would be. Join me for a short walk-through!

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Here’s the tutorial on how to fold sheets to keep them organized & neat!

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Podcast with Lincoln Stone Paper, Tamara Lincoln Founder & CEO

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Let’s talk about the earth & saving the trees!

Join me today as I chat it up with Tamara Lincoln, Founder & CEO of Lincoln Stone Paper Company! Learn how she uses & developed a sustainable way to manufacture paper without tree pulp! Lincoln Stone Paper notebooks are waterproof, water-free, and tree-free! 

Tamara shares her touching story of how & why she started her publishing company!
Her story will possibly move you, a curious entrepreneur to take that leap of faith into starting your own business. Her testimony will stimulate you to take that leap of faith.

Tamara Lincoln is a Christian, wife, mother, and community servant raised in Detroit and Highland Park, Michigan. She developed her line of notebooks to help others take the stresses of life and help encourage them to jot them down without the worry of them being destroyed or ruined by unfortunate situations including both our kids & possible spills.

She uses her notebooks to write and draw in order to help cope with life’s situation as they present themselves. After awhile she noticed her notebooks would deteriorate fast, and it became costly and a hassle. She wanted a notebook that would be durable and efficient. .. and that is how she created her stone paper notebooks. 

Lincoln Stone Paper’s vision is to create change in the pulp paper industry, raise the bar in the industry, and make a difference in our community. We dream to become the leading stationary supplier across many and previously unsought markets across the world.

Lincoln Stone Paper’s mission is to create change in the pulp paper industry and to save the trees with one stone at a time and improve sustainability by leaving a greener print on our planet.

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Until next time friends,

Happy Day,
Jean

Organization 101 Day 10: Room by Room Organization~ Let’s talk about your Family or Living Room!

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“There is nothing more calming than an organized home.”— Unknown

In my previous post on Room by Room Organization~ The Kitchen and Pantry, I mentioned the kitchen is the heart of the home. I genuinely believe that, however the living room or family room is where snuggles and relaxation happen. 

After a long day at work or school, then home to prepare or help with dinner it feels mighty good to just flop down on a comfy couch or oversized chair and just take a deep breath… relaxation.

Some of you may have young kids, some of you may be single, some of you may be in the golden years of your life… either way, that flop just feels pretty dang good some days!

My Living Room

The living or family room, whichever you call it says a lot about the character and style of the homeowner(s). Is your decorating style shabby chic, modern, eclectic, industrial, farmhouse, or something else? The style will inevitably dictate the type of accents you use.

My family this holiday season! Where is Frankie!!!!

My style is a mix between Industrial & Farm House. I love the metal & wood features the Industrial style offers. I also adore enamelware and cozy fabrics. I also love botanicals & birds… so,  I think I pull it together fairly well. Wallpaper coming back into style didn’t hurt my feelings either lol! Don’t hate me, but my house has a couple and I actually loved them, so I kept them. 

1. Extra blankets are always a nice touch! I mean can you really have too many blankets LOL!!! I keep about six in a cute tote rolled up tucked away in a corner.

No matter what your style is and how you incorporate it into your home, it is a reflection of what is appealing to your eye and soul. They say the eyes are a mirror into a person’s soul, well I think the home can be this as well.

2. Bookshelves hold decorative elements and books too 😀 I like to showcase special items in mine. Balance is the key.

The family room is the cozy spot in the home where each member can curl up with a good book, or share & talk about stuff.

3. Fireplace mantel in my living room holds several Apothecary bottles that match my decor. I collect these wonderful treasures and have them scattered in just about every room in my home.

“Being organized is really important in a fast-paced life while we have no time to deal with clutter. Be it physical or emotional clutter, it tends to make us sad and depressed or frustrated.” Julie Hage / Life, Organizing

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I like my living room to be tidy. Here are some Walk Through tips for the Living Room:

  1. At the end of the day make sure all the throw pillows on the couch are neat and where they should be.
  2. Put any blankets away folded neatly and put back in the basket.
  3. Make sure there are no dirty glasses or plates left from snacks.
  4. If you have kids, then be sure to have them help you with this. Remember the Walk Through? Bag & basket in hand!  The concept is very simple to apply and it is one that my children completely understand. The walk through is simply going through a room and picking up AND putting away everything that is out of its place. If you need a reminder or missed that post, click HERE to read!
  5. Tidy any items that may have been knocked out of place in the room. 

Many of the topics I discuss in this series I learned from an incredible lady named Marla Cilley, A.K.A. The Flylady. Her book, “Sink Relections” taught me how to incorporate all these lessons.

Keep posted for the next in the series as we look at Room by Room Organization Bedroom & Closets!

If you missed my last post on Room by Room Organization~ The Kitchen & Pantry, click HERE to read Part 1 and HERE to listen to Part 2 at my Podcast.
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Easy No-yeast Cheesy Popovers!

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“Cooking is simply a huge and often very fun puzzle of piecing together techniques with different ingredients. Once you know your basics, the world is your oyster (or your clam, your chicken thigh, block of tofu—whatever makes you happy).” – Julia Turshen

I thought this quote was perfect for today’s recipe! You can interchange ingredients so easily and it will turn out perfect every time.

This recipe has always been a family favorite and it is so easy & quick to throw together. No waiting for dough to rise. I’ve altered the recipe a bit from the original in todays recipe.

Our Favorite Recipes

Ingredients:

You can use any combination of cheese, meat & veggie you like– that’s what makes this recipe so much fun & oh so yummy!

Butter flavored Nonstick cooking spray

1 c all purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt OR herbed garlic salt

2 eggs

1 c milk

1 c shredded cheddar cheese

1 sm.-med onion diced- or skip this.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.  Coat 6 cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray.

This recipe can be found at my blog post, Decorating The Porch, Dreaming of Summer and My Favorite Popover Recipe and Yummy Herb Roasted Potatoes HERE along with another yummy recipe & some wonderful gardening ideas!

1. In a medium bowl whisk together egg & milk until well blended.

2. Add flour and seasoned garlic salt; stir just until mixed.

 

3. Stir just until mixed.

4. Stir in cheese and any other ingredients you chose!

5. Fill prepared cups about 3/4 way full– about 1/3 c of the batter batter

Bake for 15 minutes.  Reduce oven temp to 350; bake for 10-15 more minutes or until browned & puffed.  Do not open the oven door until the end of baking time or popovers will collapse!!!!

Remove popovers from the oven and immediately remove from the pan.  Pierce sides once with a knife to release steam.  Serve warm with butter.

Top with a dab of butter and serve warm!

Pro Tip: When interchanging ingredients, always make sure they all total the same amount as in the original recipe. For example, the recipe calls for one type of cheese, if you want to add others, cut each one’s quantity to still equal one cup. Ie. ⅓ cup parmesan, ⅓ cup feta, & ⅓ cup of romano- 3 cheese but they still total 1 cup. Do this with any meat and/or veggie additions or changes as well.

Other combinations~

Broccoli & cheese

Spinach & Feta

Asparagus & Swiss Cheese

Dried tomato & basil with parmesan cheese

Onion & chives with cheese

Ham & Swiss Cheese

The options are only limited by your imagination. 

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Organization 101: Day 9 Room by Room Organization- Kitchen & Pantry

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“One of the core organizing principles of my life is that success comes through a delicate balance between making things happen and letting things happen.”— Robin Sharma

I decided to extend my Organization 101 Series a bit for all of you. Lets now focus on room by room and discuss some techniques I know you’ll be able to utilize in getting your life & home where you want it to be!

Many of the topics I discuss in this series I learned from an incredible lady named Marla Cilley, A.K.A. The Flylady. Her book, “Sink Relections” taught me how to incorporate all these lessons.

It was from the inspirations from her book how I developed my P.M.S. concept! So now lets get into today’s topic!

During the month of February, I’ll touch on the most common rooms in our homes and give you tips & tricks on how-to organize and clean with purpose. I thought we’d start with the kitchen & pantry… So lets go to my mudroom/ pantry.

PHOTO 1 Above: Layering items and keeping labels facing forward helps when you are trying to find something, and even more so when you ask someone else to go look 🙂

PHOTO 3 Below: Placing a small bench with totes under the coat rack allows us to sit to put our boots or shoes on. The totes hold gloves, hats, scarves in the winter.

PHOTO 2 Above:
My boys like oatmeal lol!!! I’ve found removing the individual packages from the large variety box makes FAR LESS MESS in the long run. I organize them by flavor and then they don’t have ‘dig’ through and make an unnecessary mess.

I try to keep all the kids stuff in one area as much as possible. This helps again with less disruption to the items they aren’t interested in.

In Photo 4, there are two large baskets I keep the snacks in. The one to the left holds open items, and the one to the right holds new, unopened items. My boys know they need to finish the open packages first before they can dig into the new stuff.

We also placed all of our alcohol and a few of the extra cleaning supplies on the top most shelf.

On the floor and shelf just above I placed items not as frequently used. These include garbage bags, extra bags of dog food, skillets, and some plastic storage containers.

PHOTO 4 Above: Ta-da! All cleaned up and nicely organized. See the video above to see what a disaster this room was!

Please note, we moved into this house on December 15th, 2022 and this room and closet as shown in the video were terrible catch-all’s. It was on my list of areas to organize, and what an incredible feeling it was to see the before & after!

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Check out my disastrous pantry!

PHOTO 5 Above: By adding a couple over the door hangers, I increased my storage area for a few bulkier items.

In Photo 5 you can see I added some useful storage space by simply adding a couple over-the-door hooks. I was able to store my broom, Swiffer, and a large step stool.

Also adding a coat rack relatively higher up on the wall allows the lower area to house a can where recyclables, a mat for shoes, and dustpan can easily be stored.

Of course to make it feel homey I added some of my botanical prints and a cozy seat cushion.

My kitchen, like in most homes, is the gathering place when family & friends stop by. It’s just so natural to lean on the counter while your friend grabs a seat at the bar top and chat it up. A lot of problems get solved in the kitchen, as well as happy memories made.

It’s where little boys get to lick the icing off the mixer beaters… where soap-bubble beards are made and wet towel ‘thwacks’ happen… yes the kitchen is the heart of the home… after all it’s where we nourish those we love.

The Family that cooks together, stays together!

I have to have my morning coffee friends!

See below for pics of my kitchen!

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Keep posted for the next in the series as we look at Living Room & Hallway organization.

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Happy Day,

Jean

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