Category Archives: domesticality

Knit Till You Drop

Posted on October 20, 2008 by The Daring One

With all the slashing and simplifying I’ve been doing lately I’ve had time to pick up old hobbies. My latest compulsion is knitting. I want to do it all the time. I’ve finally gotten up the gumption to try and … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty, Dare to Simplify, domesticality | 38 Comments

Charting Our Chores

Posted on October 17, 2008 by The Daring One

Dan went with me to my spin class this morning. I tend to call it a “spinning class” but have come to realize that sounds like we’re making yarn or turning straw into gold when actually what we do is … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality, kid stuff, Random | 28 Comments

Tiny Salad™

Posted on October 15, 2008 by The Daring One

There’s something about the word “salad” that my kids totally hate. I think it must be the “L” in the middle. “L”s are for losers. For a while I tricked them by calling it “leaves and sauce” and they would … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality, food, fun, fun, fun | 14 Comments

One Thing

Posted on October 14, 2008 by The Daring One

I feel that if my mom were dead right now, her ghost would be cackling at me as I type this. She’s alive so she’ll have to wait until I hit “publish” to laugh at me from her computer room … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality, family fun | 18 Comments

If Wishes Were Work Ethic

Posted on September 24, 2008 by The Daring One

Sometimes I really wish I were good at laundry. The problem is — I don’t wish it enough to actually make it happen. I’ve known quality laundresses in my day (yes they’ve all been female). I’ve observed them and I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, domesticality | 38 Comments

My Junk is Your Junk if You Pay Me For It

Posted on July 27, 2008 by The Daring One

I have a lot of useless junk in my house and I want to have money to buy new better junk that won’t become useless for at least another 5 minutes. I enjoy sorting through my junk multiple times and … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, domesticality, fashion, nintendo, shopping, technology | 13 Comments