The past two months have been an absolute whirlwind. We’ve been in a heads down, go-go-go hustle season and can I just admit that I’m tired? So content, so happy, but so tired. I’ve also had terrible writer’s block, unable to come up with anything interesting to write about, but I miss this creative outlet so much! I’m always inspired by Hilary from Old World Home‘s “VEDA” (Vlog Every Day in April) videos, so I thought maybe I’d go back to the basics and record a few little things that brought me joy or comfort or gratitude each day. So here goes!
A Productive Laundry Day
Thursday is the day I wash my master bedroom sheets. Today, I was extra motivated and washed the white quilt too. Love climbing into clean sheets at the end of a long day. (And yes, still no headboard. One of these days…)
Cinnamon Apple Muffins
We had a bunch of apples that were looking a little rough, so the middle kids and I had “Cooking School” and got to work! We sliced some for apple chips in the dehydrator and used the rest for cinnamon apple muffins. (I used this recipe from Add a Pinch.) The kids did most of the work and the result was delicious.
A Mini Decluttering Challenge (#28things7days)
I recently stumbled upon a decluttering challenge where you declutter a number of things based on the day. So for Day 1, you declutter one item, on Day 2, you find two items, etc. After one week, you will have decluttered 28 things! I plan to do this weekly all month long, so that will bring the grand total to 112 items. I’m anxious for a little less visual clutter and a little more breathing room.
Okay, so Day 1’s item: I picked a scarf that I’ve had forever (since my daughter was a baby) but just don’t reach for anymore. I guess I wear scarves for warmth instead of fashion now! It’s still in great condition, so it’s off to the thrift store for someone else to enjoy.
P.S. Hilary mentioned that she had a two-day production schedule for her daily vlogs: she filmed on one day, edited on the next day, and scheduled the final product to go live on the third day. I’m trying her method, so each post will actually be from two days earlier. Not that it matters much in the long run!
A blog friend always challenges herself to blog every day in November with an overall theme of thankfulness. Good luck with May blogging!! I’m sure the garden, chickens, kids or wildlife will inspire you. I have been on a declutter kick myself, and it has made it easier to keep the house tidy and mostly clean. 😄
With so much going on, I’m craving a visually peaceful home and I know decluttering will get me closer to that goal. Anxious to get this ball rolling again!
I was inspired by your muffins and went to the recipe you linked but made her breakfast apple cake instead… and it was AMAZING!!! we ate it for breakfast and afternoon snack or dessert. And kids are asking me to make it again!! you might like it too.
We had a surprise guest show up after daily Mass and since i have been decluttering for two weeks the house was fairly tidy and it was so nice to just sit down and visit and not worry about a messy house..!!!!!
Yum! I’ll have to make that one next!
Your story about the surprise guest in a generally tidy house is my ultimate goal, ha! We’re almost there, but I definitely have some trouble spots where the kids’ junk piles up. I think I’ll prioritize one of those areas for decluttering tomorrow!
Yay, I love your posts so I’m happy to hear that we’ll get one daily for a month 🙂
I appreciate your encouragement!