20 Painless Ways to Streamline Your Life
Deal with a Trickle, Not a Stream It’s a bit of a play on words given the title of this post, but a sage man once told me this: “deal with a trickle, not a stream.” What does this have to do with simplifying your life? This quote is my mantra in how...
Simple but Sure-fire Solutions to Organize a Small Pantry
Here’s How I Organized My Pantry! Do any of these sound familiar? Nothing is ever in the same same place in my pantry when I go to find it. There are things in my pantry that have nothing to do with food. I have no idea why. No one puts things back in the right...
How to Set Goals that Stick
Knowing How to Set Goals Successfully is a Skill But it’s a skill that can be learned and an activity that doesn’t need to be overwhelming. The Purpose of this Post In this post I document the process I use to turn my own dreams into reality. This is how...
10 Helpful Tips for a More Successful Shopping Experience
Have you ever taken an online “What type of shopper are you?” quiz? Well, I have. According to Dave Ramsey, there are 6 types of shoppers. I fall somewhere between a ‘Researcher’ and a ‘Woman on a Mission.’ Other quizzes have pegged...
Welcome! I’m Gail. I believe every home should tell the story of who you are, and that you don’t need mad skills to make that happen. You CAN turn your house into your favorite place on earth with a little elbow grease and know-how.
I did! Follow me as I chronicle every step of my journey to a better house, where I share lots of real-life ideas and DIY tips to get you started or keep you motivated. 