Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

The problem with organizing and decluttering tips is that usually the authors suggest doing the job rather quickly. I can't work that way. Maybe you can relate: I pull things out, I make a mess, I get...

Spring in the Pacific Northwest is a weird time. One minute the sun is shining and the next we have torrential rain. Those of us who have lived here for a while are used to the temperamental weather a...

Recently, my husband and I were getting ready to go to a gathering. I was ironing a dress I found in the back of my closet, madly emptying a drawer to find pantyhose that fit, and curling my hair. At ...

Spring is here! We've made it through the time change and a LOT of rainy days. It is finally time for those of us who garden to get out and put our hands in the dirt. This is what we've been waiting f...

This morning, I made a nice breakfast for my husband. I left the dirty dishes in the sink and on the counter. Then, I headed to my table where the remains of a craft day with my daughter were scattere...

I love all holidays and I always try to make them special for my family. I remember one year when I tried to make a memorable St Patrick's Day meal. I had green Kool-Aid, lime jello, corned beef (I ha...

I will be the first to admit that I tend to drive myself a bit crazy at Holiday times. My family will also be the first to say the same thing. My husband and kids used to yell, "Run, there's another h...

I came across this old poem and illustration the other day. I have always loved March. Spring is springing into action and it's my birthday month! The year I turned ten, Easter was ON my birthday. Oh,...

I had eye surgery last week. I'm a bit of a veteran at it as this was my fourth one. I expected to breeze through it and be back to normal quickly. When that didn't happen, some whining commenced. OK,...

It's easy to fall into the bunny and chick version of Easter. The stores are full of adorable spring animals to use as decorations or to fill Easter baskets. It can be hard to find anything that match...