Posts by JacqNS

I've been reading here since 2008, although I'm much more of a reader than a contributor at this point. In the time that I've been reading, I have yet to see a style of moderation that I think is appropriately moderate. When I came...

Are you looking for ways to cut down on the amount of time you spend cleaning? If so, I'd be happy to help you brainstorm some ideas if you tell me what your current routine is like. 

I spend approximately 10 hours per week cleaning the house (not including laundry). I typically spend 1 hour/day Monday-Friday and a few hours per day on Saturday and Sunday.    I consider our house to be clean,...

Great idea! Thanks! Breaking the tasks down into 15 blocks might be more effective for me. I tend to get overwhelmed at the thoughts of cleaning for hours on end.

I'm in need of some ideas for keeping up with household cleaning. Part of my problem is motivation (I work 50 hours/week and the last thing I feel like going when I walk in the door at 5:30 is cleaning!) and the other part is that I...

Wow! I give you credit for still managing to get outside under those conditions.  

I had another idea...it might be unrelated but I figured I'd throw it out there anyway. Is your DD getting enough unstructured, outdoor play each day? I find that sunshine, fresh air, and time to just "be" in nature do wonders for...

Reading on the couch sounds like a good compromise! Let us know how it goes. Good luck!   Quote: Originally Posted by momv3  I actually got the same suggestion from a friend and have decided to try it out...

For snack/finger foods type offerings:   asparagus in a blanket (like pigs in a blanket but healthier!) 7 layer dip/taco dip  tomato-basil skewers deviled eggs   cheese and crackers fruit kabobs or fruit...

    -Read a magazine. You can borrow them for free from the public library! I enjoy a mix of 'easy reading' (Whole Living, Martha Stewart Living) and more intellectually stimulating magazines (Brain Child, The...