I'm new to the board, but I really need some advice. I read "The New Messies Manual" over a year ago, but have started applying the priniciples to my life in...
Allison girls like you give me hope that I can be one with myself and not just what my dh wants from me. I'm sure(assuming) that you have felt bad for a long...
I think that a dog is what you should do. Yes it will be more mess but...let all know this,because if you have something ALIVE you have MESSES they eat..which...
I do have to get a shower, get both kids up, they had baths last night,after a ballgame. And we went to the smelly beach yesterday. I feel guilty about getting...
I'd say get the dog, of course I'm a long time dog lover. We have 2 furkids, Shetland Sheepdogs and I wouldn't take a million dollars for them. There is some...
Also, please remember that some dog breads are just not good w/ little ones. I foster for a rescue and you have no idea how many dogs are "relenquished"...
I agree. Be choosy with your choice of dogs. Although I love big dogs you may want to consider they make bigger messes just for sake of their size. knocking...
it is perfectly clear. my friend gave us her windows98 computer back in 2002 because she couldn't stand to think that her husband had any more to do with who...
wow. you know I never have given thought to what cleaning and not cluttering is like to a person with sight issues. let us know some of your struggles and we...
Does anyone have a sure fire way to get rid of those annoying little fruit flies that multiply overnight in the kitchen?? I have no fruit out in the open and...
I am good. I am thankful. I feel for your pain. 2 weeks ago I suffered through a toothache that lasted a week (6 days) and a record for my lousy teeth. I...
Just sitting here waiting for dd to hitch a ride on a cloud---zzzz---- Ds just bursted in the front door,startling those of us sitting here. I need to...
They get us every year. And they migrate into the bathroom. I believe it only takes a little fruit on the counter and then they don't leave. Usually bug...
I read somewhere online that these little pests come from the drains. I 'google'd to get this information. My mother had a SERIOUS fruit fly problem last...
Thankyou for the support! I was injured on the job and tests revealed that I was also born with spina bifida 'occulta' which means 'hidden'. The injury damaged...
wow. the info on the drains is amazing. it would explain them surviving in the bathroom. and could also explain why the attack with cleaners and wipe downs...
Hello all! I am very blessed to have found out about this website from guideposts magazine. I used to read it all the time several years ago, but haven't...
Oh dear..... been HERE....lots of us here have been HERE. And it's not easy. We have all learned that it takes time and dedication. I can not tell you how...
Karen, I wanted to respond because I have worked at a public library since 1991 and truely enjoyed it. I understand what you mean about the hours. It's nice to...
I'm so very sorry to read about your pregnancy. I'm sure I would be grieving. Be sure to do some nice things for yourself for a while now that school is out. I...
Hi. I'm also new here and have just posted for the first time, but there were many things about your post that made me feel that I had to respond. I first...
Please do not be embarrased. We have all been where you are to some extent. I reaqd somewhere once that you tend to stay away from your house to prevent...
it wasnt too long ago and my house was the same way. the ONLY way mine is getting in shape is that I have an added incentive: a MOTHER IN LAW comming for a...
Dear Friends, To this point I have been ashamed to discuss my messiness with anyone beause I thought all women were suppose to have a "housekeeping gene".I've...
Hi Lila! Welcome to the group....generally, I've been a lurker on this board, but when I read your post, I felt compelled to reply! Believe me, I only know...
Why is it we messies can be organized at work and not at home? I think there is more structure, support and accountablity. We think of home as a place to...
I am NOT the boss here,and hope to not sound bossy. I still feel funny about my name on the computer and where I am living. I have three kids and a dh with...
I have been there. I was scared to open the front door for fear a cop or some authority figure would see the mess and instantly take my kids away from me....
A good trap for fruit flies is to place some vinegar in an old bowl (just figure you'll never use it again),put in some vinegar and a tiny bit of dish soap or...