Is a Perfectly Organized Bookshelf Overrated?

Originally published September 13, 2016

White bookshelf with children's books packed in the shelves. A yellowish chair in the foreground.

I spent twenty minutes organizing these shelves. This used to be something I did before we had guests over. No longer.  It’s just not that important to me anymore. I’m really not sure why. Maybe it’s because I have less time, maybe because I’m older, or maybe it stems from something a good friend, Rebekah, once said to me. 

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A Summer Chat with my Shades On

Redheaded lady in car with checked headband and blue sunglasses.

I’m finally getting into the summer groove. We spent a morning this week at a city pool and it was just what I needed. Sunshine, cool water, my kids laughing and splashing while I connected with the other moms. What a gift it is to be able to hang out with friends.

I’ve been gathering up a few things to share for this post. I hope you take the time to tell me about your recent happenings and any new things you’ve discovered to help or enrich your life.

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Aren’t These Everyday Dish Towels So Cute?

Bright orangish pink dish towel under a vase of blue hydrangeas.
This one is from Trader Joe’s. I love the bright color.

Something that makes me smile is seeing a pretty dish towel hanging in my kitchen. Once we had our after-dinner clean-up routine down, one of the things I started to do is change out the kitchen dish towel and washcloth every night. This makes all the difference. I got the idea from The Fly Lady. It feels so good to wake up in the morning and walk into a crisp kitchen, an empty sink that is shining, and a fresh dish towel just waiting to be used.

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