Don't worry, know one has to know if you're secretly a mess.

Llüisa Deulonder y Chone de la Sotilla (de Deulonder Arquitectura Doméstica) firman el espacio que este año ha sido considerado por los visitantes de Casa Decor 2013 el Mejor Espacio Decorativo, po…

Tokyo garlic shrimp with green tea noodles is a great recipe if you're looking for a dinner that's that's fast and easy, as well as delicious!

Right now I'm reading "You are a Badass" by Jen Sincero and it's totally rocking my world. Seriously. Her ideas aren't revolutionary... I'm sure they are ideas that can be found in many other similar books, blogs, seminars, whatever... but it's the way she presents her ideas that totally rocks. She doesn't sugar coat anything, and I love it. Chapter 11: Your Brain is Your Bitch is where my bookmark currently resides, and I've found myself reading and rereading sections of this chapter for a couple of days... because it's freaking AWESOME! It's so true... our perceptions of life ARE our realities... because that's all life really is anyways, right?? My reality is different than your reality-- not because we live in two different dimensions or planets, but because the way that I see the world and you see the world can not possibly be the same. We may not hold opposing viewpoints on everything, but our experiences have shaped our perceptions and expectations of the future. Some perceive injustices in all things, and some perceive opportunities in all things. Think about it. Do you know anyone who is so resoundingly happy in their life that you envy them for it? They've probably had some struggles... maybe even some really big, terrible, fat, in your face failures or tragedies but they still carry on with a smile and a genuinely gracious heart. On the other side of the spectrum, do you know someone who seems to have everything they could ever want or need and yet all they do is complain and reach for more?? Terrible to be around, right? What's the difference here? It's all mindset. You are what you believe you are. Plain and simple. If you believe that you are blessed beyond measure, then you will be. ................................................................................... The past couple of years for me have been a battle in believing in myself. I graduated from college, got married, worked full time and felt totally purposeful and content with my life. We had an awesome first year of marriage where we shared the household duties, spent our evenings and weekends together or in the company of good friends.... and then with the snap of a finger (it seemed) we were flipped totally upside down. My husband started his training with the military and we moved away from our families for the first time. I went from bringing in half of our family's income to bringing in none of it... from doing some of the household chores (but really, honestly not that many because my husband is wayyyyyyy better at it than me) to doing ALL OF THEM. "I don't want to be a housewife." "I am not good at cleaning." "I'm the Queen of Clutter." "I don't have any friends here." "This is f-ing terrible." These are the negative thoughts that were pounding inside my head for a solid few months. And I tell you what.. they all came true. I couldn't keep our house clean to save my life, my crap was ev-ry-where, I would cry on the phone to my friends from home about all of the above, and I was adding stress to my husband's already overly stressful days. It wasn't fair to him and it DEFINITELY wasn't fair to me. So I changed my mindset. After I spent about 3 months wallowing in self-deprecating thoughts about how terrible it all was, I realized that I was the only one who could change it. There certainly wasn't a magic fairy who was going to come out of the walls and make it happen for me. I accepted the fact that at this time in our life, I need to be a housewife. This is my role on our team right now... So I better be damn good at it. I made charts with what days I would clean different parts of the house (I meeeeean I didn't always stick to them, but at least there was a plan). I made lists of what I would make us for dinner each week, and it gave my husband and I something to look forward to during long days of training. I would spend 10 minutes a day trying to get my clutter under control-- sometimes that literally just meant shoving it all in the back of my closet, but who cares? And you know what... as I started to change my mentality about these mundane tasks that I thought I hated, I began to feel like myself again. I enrolled in a program to become a Personal Trainer, because I needed to invest some time in developing myself and my own interests. I got a cat, because GOSH DARNIT if I couldn't find any human friends I was absolutely going to have an animal friend ;) AND THEN YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED??? I made one of the most amazing friends of my whole life. Taking silly selfies in the Commandant's house... we knew it was meant to be at this point :) It's incredible what can happen for you when you simply open your mind and allow possibilities to present themselves to you. I was finally happy again. I was taking control back, and it all started with my mindset! Change didn't happen with the snap of a finger, and I am absolutely still a work in progress... but since I have changed my mindset and become open to that progress, I have found my daily life so much more rewarding. What negative energy are you holding onto right now? Is there something in your life that you could interpret differently if you just would allow yourself? If you can begin to view every struggle as an opportunity to grow and improve yourself, you will be amazed at how much better you will feel. It takes such a weight off your shoulders! There will always be things in life that you can't control. What you CAN and MUST control is your reaction to those outside forces. Do you want to be a pillar of joy or sorrow? It really is that simple. Make the decision now. And consider your thoughts carefully as you move throughout your days. Your thoughts become your reality... choose wisely.

Clean-up time just got a whole lot easier — and maybe even a little fun. 😉

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Сделала подборку картинок перед ремонтом своей новой кухни. Многие уже знакомы с ними, но вдруг кому то будет интересно или полезно. Очень хочу выкрасить одну стену кухни черной краской для рисования мелом, уже присмотрела ее. Это давняя мечта, которая воплотится в реальность )) Остальное будет…

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I have a love hate relationship with my deep fryer. I love the yummy goodies that come frying out of it but I hate the crusty mess that the old oil leaves behind. I guess I learned to ignore it because I didn’t see how bad it was until I heard my other half mutter

After years of clinging on to old, busted up pots and pans, I finally dropped them off at a donation center a few months ago and treated myself to a brand-new All-Clad 13-Piece cookware set. Confession: I love cooking with my shiny new pots and pans but I hate figuring out how to store them. My rental kitchen cabinets are deep, dark caverns with absolutely no racks or shelves, which means everything always ends up in a jumbled mess: cookware, sheet pans, Pyrex containers….

Оригинал взят у khulinich в Хитрости ремонта: красим. Сначала об инструментах . Очистка пушистого валика от пуха с помощью скотча: Лишнюю краску с валика предлагается снять шпателем. Сам валик можно не мыть, а хранить в банке от чипсов, если предполагается его каждодневное использование. Ёмкости…

Wondering what to do with a formal living room or other underused space? Check out what Christy at Beach Brights did with her living room. I'm feeling a

This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. School papers.... I have a love/hate relationship with them. I love to look back at them and see all the cute things my kids used to do back when they were younger, but I hate the craziness of them!! Please tell me I am not

:: refuses to do laundry until the last pair of underwear ::

Ingenuity and imagination is all it takes to repurpose household items into attractive home decor.

This homemade tub cleaner is made with basic ingredients. They are sustainable and zero waste to give you the ultimate bath scrub!

Bullet journal tabs can be incredibly useful. Here are 5 ways to get the most out of your bullet journal tabs for increased organization!

If you haven’t ever heard of SMASH books, get ready to fall in love! These books are fabulous! There are several different themes, and each themed book has a different colored fabric spine, embossed craft hard cover, and fantastic digital … Continued

I shared a lengthy and somewhat philosophical idea for a keepable resolution yesterday. Today, I’m keeping it short and sweet. Get rid of stuff you hate. I know. Nice people aren’t supposed to use that word. We’re supposed to love everyone and everything. That applies to people, for sure, but as a slob I tend […]

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I won’t beat around the bush here, I am no Susie Homemaker. I can cook and I can homeschool my children, but keeping the house organized and clutter-free is a thorn in my side. It’s not that I don’t know how to clean a house. No, it’s not that at all. It is simply that ... Read More about 7 Easy Steps to a Clean House {for moms who hate to clean}

Because we love fried food, but hate the smell.

I definitely have a love/hate relationship with my kitchen pantry, lol! I mean, for one: it houses a ton of our food and you all know I LOVE to cook and eat. But lord, it can be hard to keep your pantry clean and organized. If you have struggled to do the same, read on

Currently my favorite website is Pinterest. I can get lost finding great idea after great idea on this site. Here are a few things that I've found that made me think..."This is awesome! Why didn't I think of that?" Cupcake Liner as Drip Catcher Before serving popsicles, slip the stick through a foil cupcake liner

For many moms, cleaning is just one more task that has to get done each day. And the goal is to get it done as fast as humanly possible. Do you walk around loathing this duty? Here's a gentle reminder that our daily chores and house upkeep are an act of love and service.

I know this is the digital age, but I am seriously addicted to magazines. Almost as much as I am addicted to Pinterest. Almost. I practically squeal with delight when I open up my mailbox

Love the idea of DIY but hate the actual effort it requires? Here are some creative ways to reuse the stuff you already own.

Since becoming a parent, I take a lot of pictures of my little one. I hate just having those adorable pictures sitting in my phone so I love creating photo books to keep all of our memories. They can get pricey, but luckily, I have learned how to get free photo books and photo prints from

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