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Niamh
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Idaho
140 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 08 2009 : 10:56:14 AM
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I've been feeling so overwhelmed by piles lately - the desk, the kitchen counter, the craft tables ... I wish the instinct to 'nest' would kick in so that I would be more motivated to do it rather than posting on message boards. :)
My farming blog: www.localfoodblog.blogspot.com
My living blog:
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2009 : 11:56:18 AM
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How's the nesting going, ladies? I am taking a little break before jumping back in. Nora was getting tired and hungry so I had to stop to help her a little more. Now she has had a little meal (I swear that child harldly eats!) and is in bed. I hope she sleeps for a couple hours!
I am on to laundry and folding. I got most of the dishes done but amd oging to give them a break until I am sure Nora is asleep as her room is right off the Kitchen.
My living room looks so much better! It's not perfect- it has some toys out and such- but a kid lives here so I can't get rid of everything for her to play with. That's just asking for trouble! LOL
I got cob webs from the windows and above doors all cleaned up today, I even wiped down the top of the wall heater (it's like 7 feet tall at least) and all the frames of the pictures wiped down. Things are really starting to shape up around here! :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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traceyg
True Blue Farmgirl
124 Posts
Tracey
Grosse Ile
Michigan
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 06:34:51 AM
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Hello All!
I've been following this nesting post and I have to say I'm right there with you!!! I have the urge to purge!! Have you ever been to Marla Cilley's (aka The Flylady) website: http://www.flylady.net/ ? Check it out ... I think you'd like it!!
Happy Nesting!
Tracey
Life is sweet ... Bee happy! |
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 06:42:43 AM
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I have been working on the den off and on all week! Seems I just get something sorted and then I find more to go with it. I broke down and bought a 4-shelf unit from Costco yesterday for the closet under the stairs. Now I don't have to keep stacking my canner, pressure cooker, roaster oven, etc, precariously on top of one another. Nesting doesn't go as smoothly when you try and work on more than one place at a time! LOL. To top everything off, our Fair starts this week, so we've been multitasking getting things ready for exhibit...and some people think summer is relaxing. If they only knew!
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 12:18:55 PM
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Tracey- Yes I have been to the flylady's website! She has lots of great tips!
The house is definitely starting to look better- if only I could put both Nora and Doug in Play Pens to contain their messes! LOL I am still working through a ton of laundry on top of the rest of the desire to clean up and de-clutter. It's interesting that so many of use are getting that nesting instict at the same time.
Oh and I am also starting to think of insulated curtains for all our windows. I just have this feeling that this winter is going to be pretty brutal!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 5:01:39 PM
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Rene...
I find that cleaning out is just overwhelming; so I hired a friend (we could do this for each other as farmgirls) to give me support while I clean and organize. We put three boxes out: one for throw-away, one for keep and one to give. She said if it was beautiful, useful or loved to keep it. I found this really helpful. We cleared out the laundry room, bedroom, linen closet, front closet and part of my sewing room. Wow where did all that STUFF come from? Also if you don't have time to get to everything on your list, do the one thing that bothers you the most.
Hope this has been helpful. Let me know
Bonnie Ellis Minnesota
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 6:18:26 PM
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I always muck out with the three boxes, but having a friend there would make it ever so much more fun! Great idea Bonnie.
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 11:29:03 PM
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I hear ya Rene! I am nesting of a differnt kind in that of moving into my new house, but am finding I am changing colors, decor. I guess it is part of my making such a big transition right now, but it has been fun changing things around. I gave a bunch of stuff to my sister for a yard sale she is doing for the local pregnancy center. Love downscaling. I think changing things around in my home gives me a new sense of energy, a newness that feels fresh and clean. I like that!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 06:25:08 AM
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Funny! I've been out of sorts lately too. And completely gutting closets and boxes and desks! The huibsters keeps asking where all this junk is coming from. Plus, I've asked RubyJunes to come over and re-decorate my house. I think sometimes we just need a fresh pair of eyes. I am so sick of what I see in my house. It need revamped! It needs re-done! Re-organized! re-purposed! re-used elsewhere! AHHHHHHHH! rene', you are not alone...... if I'm not back on the forum in 2 days.....send in the dog-sniffers!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
http://maknfaces.blogspot.com
~Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. --Will Rogers~ |
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Jennifer Mulkey
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Jennifer
Arkansas City
KS
USA
59 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 07:21:28 AM
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I also go to the Flylady site. It helps me to make my own list of to do's.
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 09:04:46 AM
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You all make me feel like I am not so alone... I just cant skake it or find the time to "get it done". I did however find three pillows this weekend while in Snohomish, WA. I was invited to go to Snohomish for a blogger's meet and greet... OMG how much fun was that???? and Snohomish and a little store called "Annie's on First" and "Joy's" were fabulouse. So the pillows ( while not miss Wilma's) are all white with some battenbuerg (sp) lace... simply amazing. I also won in a drawing at Annie's a beautiful laundry cart.. ( will post pictures as soon as I get my camera charged.)... I also started covering my books ALL white with a brown pen to mark the titles... Love the look already...
Is anyone else stunned that schools are about to start again???? My youngest ( oh who by the way is mentioned in the August Susnset Magazine as hanging out with the Sunset Writer Jonathon while Jonathon was at MaryJanesFarm), has been being home schooled, but as asked if he can go to public school this year.. He is a 7th grader.... So.............I said we would give it a go.... and see how he does.... And Cole ( my third oldest is a senior)... all of that may have something to do with it as well...
I am itching to tear up the old carpet in the living room etc. too. But currently I am working on getting the walls painted a soft cream and cream and white on the beds... made some darling white bloomers to hang....and some paint to do some cracking on some of the furniture peices... Grrr So much to do and no time to get it done....Guess winter will come soon enough... and the projects will be a waiting....
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/RFBlog/
www.twitter.com/RuralFarmgirl
www.ruralandraw.blogspot.com
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 5:03:07 PM
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As a high school teacher, I am definately stunned that school is about to start! And to top it off, it starts the day after our Fair gets over...Don't anticipate having a lot of energy that first week.
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 7:33:39 PM
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Kelly~ Blessings to you. My dad, sister and sister-in-law are all teachers as well.... I think it takes special people to do that...so thanks.....and right on the heels of fair... wow you need a clone..
Alee~ I love the new Color ( or color-less) theme as well it is fun!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/RFBlog/
www.twitter.com/RuralFarmgirl
www.ruralandraw.blogspot.com
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2009 : 11:27:52 AM
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Hey Rene-
Can you possibly post a photo of your bookshelves in white paper? I'd like to get a peek before I get into it. I've been sorting through the shelves and donating to church and library. I also moved a computer and cleaned out my old office space as well as the games and music shelves. I love getting rid of stuff!!! It makes my soul feel lighter! So, I'd like to make things look a little nicer and less thrown together and think the book covering might help. I'm also thinking that fabric covered baskets for music and small stuff might help the shelves appear neater.
Carrie
PS--the raw food idea is great...I'm focusing on eating more veggies raw and find that they are often better tasting...like green beans...never would have thought I'd like them raw but I sit right up in the garden and have my lunch :)
www.totallykadeshfarm.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2009 : 3:15:29 PM
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i always get the urge to rearrange my living room and pith all of that junk that just sits in my computer desk
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2009 : 10:02:08 PM
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Carrie,I will get some pictures posted tomorrow. I covered more books tonight and feel like I am gaining on it..
Who knew I had so many books.. oh wait... I did, I love them. Sounds like we are all sorta feeling like it would be awesome to have a magic cleaning wand. Although mine isnt cleaning as much as it is just simplifying. I have dyslexia and have noticed how hard it gets to even focus when I feel that my environment is out of sorts.
My dining room is painted a buttery yellow ( which I adore) and it looks so nice with all the white and cream.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/RFBlog/
www.twitter.com/RuralFarmgirl
www.ruralandraw.blogspot.com
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl
616 Posts
Tammy
Scottsville
KY
USA
616 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2009 : 09:52:31 AM
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We must all have the same bug! I have felt so whacko lately that I've decided to streamline everything. My husband keeps giving me the look of death everytime I ask him to take another box full of yard sale stuff to the basement! I was looking around the house yesterday and thought if I sat down and made my "I need to" list,it would be three pages long! So far I've gone through the books, magazines, and tops of the closets. Next is the bottoms of the closets and my laundry room. Now those are places nightmares come from!!!!
http://afarmgirljourney.blogspot.com/
Farmgirl Sister #492
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. -Carl Bard |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
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