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Bathroom Cupboard

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One of my challenges this week was to clean and tidy the vanity unit in the bathroom.  I tossed out a few things but mostly this project was about finding things that I had forgotten and making a mental note to use them up.  My goal is to have things simplified so that there are not multiple jars of  similar items.

Here are the ‘before’ photos.

2011-06-01 01All out on the floor

2011-06-01 02…sorted and back in an orderly state.

2011-0601 03I also sorted the 3 small drawers, however, I did not take any photos.  One thing I found was some toiletries which were half-used from a motel when I was travelling at some time.  I put the shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in the shower cubicle as a reminder to use them up.

Over the years I have heard lots of varying comments regarding the toiletries which are generally provided in motel accommodation.  So, here is your chance to have your say on this ‘important’ topic.

Weekly Challenge – Week 3

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Another week – another 4 tasks added to the list.  While having the list has not necessarily ensured that I do everything each week it has certainly made me accountable and is a reminder of what I need to catch up on rather than just letting things slide.  It is now 21 weeks to go till our holiday.

1. Clean car inside and out -DONE
2. Finish making sandwich wraps for Miss O and Izz – DONE
3. Create a spreadsheet for future holiday packing needs
4. Make trackpants for Miss O and Izz – STARTED
5. Send emails to book accommodation for New Zealand trip – DONE
6. Buy and plant seedlings for winter vegetables – DONE
7. Email friend to arrange to meet for lunch
8. Finish knitting dishcloth and sew ends in on first two

9. Make dressing gown for Miss O

10. Upload music to my iPod

11. Declutter and clean bathroom cupboard

12. Plan birthday celebration for Missy

There are a few outstanding things on the list but I hope that with a day off tomorrow I can catch up with the ever-growing list.

 

Weekly Challenge

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Last week I posted my first 4 goals. These are not goals related to ongoing housework such as washing or general tidying. They are mostly one-off things that I know I need to do. By breaking it down to 4 things per week and adding 4 more each week I have a better chance of achieving my goals. My Monday post each week will be a review of what I have managed to get done the previous week plus my new challenges. I decided on this strategy in order to get things done before we go on holidays – 22 weeks now.

1. Clean car inside and out -DONE
2. Finish making sandwich wraps for Miss O and Izz – DONE
3. Create a spreadsheet for future holiday packing needs
4. Make trackpants for Miss O and Izz – STARTED
5. Send emails to book accommodation for New Zealand trip
6. Buy and plant seedlings for winter vegetables
7. Email friend to arrange to meet for lunch
8. Finish knitting dishcloth and sew ends in on first two

This is not exhaustive, there are lots of other things that I do every day to make sure that our life is reasonably organised and runs smoothly. An example of things I did last week that were not on the list were buy and post books to a friend, drop botts in to be re-heeled, make hair appointment, have medical tests and contact medical specialist about test results. Today I need to collect Medicare refund, have haircut and pick boots from the repairer – all in a day’s work!

Organised – Arranging Appointments

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A quick post tonight.  Today was my first day back at work but I did manage to do a bit of organising.  I will be working from home on Thursday and have managed to book a medical appointment and also arrange for the windscreen to be replaced.  It was cracked during our outback travels.  I am pleased that the work will be done here at home so no need for me to travel anywhere – I can just carry on working while it is all happening.

More news tomorrow.

Anyone for Coffees?

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As some of you know I do not drink coffee so you are probably wondering about the sense of the title.

Since I have been away on holidays for the last 2 weeks with somewhat limited internet access I have had plenty of time to think and plan my future goals and action plans.  COFFEES is the acronym for at least some of my actions and goals.

CLEAN

ORGANISE

FRUGAL

FINANCES

EXERCISE

EATING

SUSTAINABLE

Most of my posts in future will have some link to at least one of these ideas.  Since there are seven words I could do one each day of the week but I think that could be a bit restrictive.  I would love to hear what you think.

Tonight we are at Glen Innes on the last night of what has been a fabulous holiday.  I will post some stories and photos of the trip once I get the photos organised.

Meanwhile, I have realised that it is exactly 23 weeks from when we arrive home tomorrow until we leave on our next holiday to New Zealand.  I have some goals which fit in nicely within this time frame.  One idea that I have taken from Peta at Great Googa Moogas is challenges such as “30 Things in 30 Days”.  I have opted for 92 things in 23 weeks.  For those of you who are arithmetically challenged, that is 4 things per week.

I will normally post my 4 things for the week in a post on Sunday each week but I have decided to get a headstart this week and post them tonight.

1.  Clean car inside and out

2.  Finish making sandwich wraps for Miss O and Izz

3.  Create a spreadsheet for future holiday packing needs

4.  Make trackpants for Miss O and Izz

That is enough for tonight.  It will be good to be back blogging regularly again.  I hope to make it every day if possible.  I look forward to your involvement and comments.

Organise and Sustain

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Tonight I have been organised by preparing meals to sustain us.  I used 1kg of mince  and made bolognaise sauce which yielded 17 individual serves.  It is now all packed up ready to go in the freezer.  On the weekend I soaked some haricot (navy) beans with a view to making my own baked beans.  Last night I cooked the beans in the slow-cooker and this evening I made up the sauce and added the beans.  They taste great and are so useful to take for lunches.  I made 10 single serves from 2 cups of dried beans.

I will add the recipes one day soon.  In the meantime the freezer is replenished and I know that when we arrive home and don’t feel like cooking too much that I have a choice of easy, nutritious meals at my fingertips.

I made another batch of spreadable butter mixture, too.  As an aside, I cooked risotto for dinner tonight with enough left over for 1 lunch tomorrow.

Organisation – Day 1

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The posts this week will be about being organised.  There are many different views of being organised, there is no right or wrong and organisation means something different to everyone.  Some days I am well-organised, other days I am not.  I do not even have the excuse of children to muck up my plans.

Tonight I am organised  because I (and The Duke) have:

  • prepared dinner for tomorrow night and it is in the slow-cooker
  • done a load of washing because it is cheaper to use power after dark when the solar PV panels are not generating power
  • hung out the washing and I have done some handwashing
  • cleaned up after dinner and done the dishes
  • worked out what I will wear to work tomorrow
  • made lunches
  • folded and put away clean clothes
  • sorted the ironing and it is in the ironing basket

Being prepared the night before does make it easier when we have to leave early in the morning.  More organising tips tomorrow.