Monday's Work

Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 09:08

Hey Ya'll!  This morning I am working on two jobs at once.  Cleaning my little pantry and my craft room/office.  Gracious, but there is a lot to do!  I have a plan, though, and today, a willing heart.

My pantry has long been a source of delight.  I love to cook, and preserve things from our garden.  But, unfortuantely, I also have the tendency to hurry through things sometimes, too.  As a result, my pantry looks a bit like a bomb has hit it, a small bomb, but a bomb, none-the-less, LOL.  In my haste, I have often stacked things willy-nilly, and sometimes, can't find things when I need them.

So, this morning, I am re-doing my artful creation.  Crocks will now be on the bottom shelf.  Home-canned veggies and grains, and pasta will take place on shelf number two.  Things that I use daily, like certain spices and sugar,  will be moved to a cabinet near the stove.  The third shelf will have all of my canned goods neatly stacked, and in order of most to least used.  The fouth shelf is already straightened, and has my cereals and boxed goods all lined up.  It looks so neat and tidy, I almost hate to take the oatmeal down!

As for the other room, the lay-out is now much simpler.  In one corner, I have placed Pumpkin's little desk, and her maps and charts are now gatherd on two walls.  My desk is at the other side of the room, but it will make teaching her easier, because I now have an extra chair beside it to facilitate teaching from things I find on the computer.  The southern corner of the room now sports my sewing table and machine, and the bureau filled with my crafty things.  The trunk of my car holds four boxes of terrific items that will be given to others today.  I find that, now that I can see progress, i am very happy with my decision.  Isn't it amazing how given a bit of time, your prespective an change?

It will be so nice to have things in order.  I  am thrilled with the changes I have already made, and look forward to a more stream-lined cleaning and teaching routine.  Well, guess I better get back to it!

Have a great Monday!

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Posted by TheWedhornFamily on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 02:37 - Link

Just wanted to say hello:) I love your site:)
Charlotte

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 12:31 - Link

How great, I can feel your excitement and enthusiasm in your post! I love how it feels to get things in order like that. It truly brings me peace, and I think peace to our whole household when I can get things put back in order like your doing.

I love your phrase "willy-nilly"! I think I'll adopt that one. :)

~Alie

Progress

Posted by pinkhorseofcourse on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 07:34 - Link

Oh this took me back a couple/few weeks when I also did my own pantry.. lol Yours sounds so much like mine!! I rearranged everything and threw a bunch of stuff out that we hadn't used in a while or they had expired.. It is still nice and neat.. though I find Courtney or hubby occasionally tossing something back in there haphazardly and I have to redirect them.. Hope you are well.. haven't talked to you in a day or so. Hope to soon! Blessings to you my dear friend!! ~Jennifer

organizing

Posted by jodalton on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 10:46 - Link

Your enthusiasm is catching! I must get to my pantry again!.....lets see Satruday will be the day! Thanks jodalton

Simplistic Beauty

Posted by fcusick on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 11:13 - Link

Sounds wonderful!

Blessings,
Flossie

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Posted by smmagers on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 09:22 - Link

Wow, you are bizzzy. It sound like you did a good job. I also some times just put thing away no where they go in my pantry. The girls make such a mess in there and oh boy my grandson he is like a major storm in there. I am starting to go through boxes while sitting here healing, I have a hug ebay box.
God Bless. mj

Love your blog!

Posted by Deutschmum on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 09:13 - Link

Hi - just came across your blog while browsing HSB and must say that I love it. Very inspirational and real. Also tickled to find you added links to homemade facial toners and such! May God continue to bless you!

Edited by Deutschmum on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 08:14