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Comment on Finding Your Morning “Waggle” — the ideal morning routine for you by Laura

Laura — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:04:13 +0000

love that! i bet getting mentally (and physically) prepared the night before makes the early wakeup call easier, too…

Comment on Finding Your Morning “Waggle” — the ideal morning routine for you by Heather Henderson

Heather Henderson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:34:55 +0000

I’m taking part in a challenge to get up earlier in 5 – 15 minute increments. As we add time in the mornings, we add meaningful activities like reading/studying the Bible, quiet time with God, worship, exercise and planning.

My coffee pot is on a timer. I wake up every morning to the smell of fresh coffee. It turns me into a cartoon character, floating along, following the delicious aroma all the way into the kitchen. There’s nothing like a special treat to lure me out of my nice warm bed.

I lay out my study materials and workout clothes the night before, so there’s no time or energy wasted looking for them. Then onto the treadmill and Bible study!

Comment on Saving Time with an Artificial Christmas Tree — Scrooge-like or sensible? by Laura

Laura — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:17:38 +0000

good point about the small business economy! every decision has such a ripple affect but you’re right — there are ways around it. thanks for the ideas, heather!

Comment on Saving Time with an Artificial Christmas Tree — Scrooge-like or sensible? by Heather Henderson

Heather Henderson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:53:39 +0000

Totally sensible! Live trees get more and more expensive every year, while artificial ones cost less and less… especially when you hit the after-Christmas sales! Granted, you have to get over the guilt of not contributing to the small business economy (tree growers, small shippers, tree lot owners). But when you pack it all up and only have to vacuum once to restore order, and you don’t have to stress out about needles lurking in hidden corners for months and months, and you have an extra $100 to spend on family or extras, the small business economy pales in comparison. Plus, you can always spend that money locally at a homecrafters fair or hot chocolate shack.

Comment on 10-minute Perfect Breakfast by Laura

Laura — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:17 +0000

i know — i dread the day when they refuse to ever have another. i have no backup plan!

Comment on 10-minute Perfect Breakfast by Barbara Deming

Barbara Deming — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:53:38 +0000

My kids love this! Thanks for the recipe. And my 11 year old eats TWO!

Comment on Tackle Your “Money Makeover” a Little at a Time by Laura

Laura — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:48:54 +0000

thanks, karla, i’m glad you’re visiting…

Comment on Tackle Your “Money Makeover” a Little at a Time by Karla

Karla — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:18:36 +0000

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Comment on Brainstorm: 10-minute Steps by Laura

Laura — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:09:50 +0000

Hi, Ruby! Thanks so much for writing. I feel the same way — when I tell myself I’ll do something once I’ve gotten everything else done for the day, I never seem to have the time or energy for it. The most sure-fire way I’ve found to get something done is to do it first thing in the morning — getting up just a little early to do it. At first you won’t want to get up early. But once you’re in a rhythm of doing the thing you love, you may feel differently — and the rest of your day may go better since you started off with a fun thing.

Once the day gets under way, there are no guarantees that you’ll find the time, but you stand a good chance if you wedge it in between two obligations. Instead of thinking of it as downtime between one thing and another, actually schedule quilting. If we schedule things that are less exciting like grocery shopping or changing the oil in the car, don’t we at least deserve to schedule something we actually CARE about?

I’d suggest thinking of the next three days and thinking about when you’ll quilt, even if only for 15 minutes. I bet you’ll find a way to find more time, but just start with that.

Does this help at all, Ruby? I hope so. If not, please let me know and we’ll keep working at it…

Comment on Brainstorm: 10-minute Steps by Ruby carter

Ruby carter — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:40:45 +0000

I have so many areas of my life where I try to do more than one thing and never have time to do what I love. I love to Quilt, however there iis never time to do that. Every thing is ready , however by the time I finish my day it is to late to start anything other than eat dinner , shower and go to bed. Oh did I mention I am 75 years old. I really think I used to be able to take care of 4 sons and work plus take care of a home. Come to think of it I really never got time to read a book or any thing I enjoyed. Help Please.