Greetings, friend. Laundry is hard for everyone, perhaps because it is NEVER ENDING, so it goes on and on and on... But here are some thoughts for your consumption. These thoughts are geared towards someone who has a washing machine at home, though some would apply to everyone.
Jess The Miscellaneous
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Why is Your Laundry System so Hard? +How to Improve It
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Final Dining Room
- Wall color
- Door
- Wainscotting
- Mason jars
- Natural fiber basket
- Notebooks holder
- Curtain rod
- Curtain panels
- Blinds
- Overhead light
- Tree painting
- Waves print
- Beach print
- Palm trees print
- Stones print
- Wall sconce
- Dining bench with back
- Dining table
- Dining bench without back
- Teal vase
- Yellow vase
- Mug
- Rug
- Dresser
- Dresser knobs
- Black and white plates (no longer available)
- Blue plates
- Dish towels
- Rectangular platter
- Ottoman
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Fall Wardrobe Ideas
*Note: This content is not created by me; it was the work of a consultant I paid.
FALL SHOPPING
Tops
Sloan 100% Wool Long
Sleeve Crew
Other
colors and options available on this page
https://wooland.com/products/sloan-100-wool-crew-tee-emerald
Betabrand
black sheep wrap sweater
This
is the wrap sweater I have even in the same size. However, because it is on
Poshmark, it is not returnable.
Women's Nonstop Convertible Sweater Cardi-Wrap
A belted
cardigan. And it has pockets! This is
mostly polyester versus wool (less temperature regulating).
Bottoms
Hope
& Henry Women's Corduroy Button Front Skirt
Daily Ritual
Women's Terry Cotton and Modal Drawstring Sweatshirt Skirt
Perhaps
a good skirt for just hanging around the house
Or
this skort might be another option – especially with kids around or sitting on
the bed.
Boot-Cut | Six-Button Dress Pant Yoga Pants
(Black)
Comfy
pants for home, conferences, or the labs. There are other options on this site
as well.
https://www.betabrand.com/collections/womens-pants/products/high-waist-boot-cut-ponte-dress-pants
7/8th Pocket
Legging
They
also have a full-length legging without a pocket. This is the same brand as the
merino long sleeve tee.
https://www.woolly.clothing/collections/leggings_w/products/w-flx-legging-78pocket
Accessories
Square-Toe
Heeled Oxfords
Thought
these might work for conferences, though not sure you’ll like the heel. These
are the knit uppers. Different colors available, and other styles, too.
https://www.vivaia.com/item/square-toe-heeled-oxfords-p_6088.html?gid=6088
*Note: This content is not created by me; it was the work of a consultant I paid.
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Dining Room Moodboards
- Wall / door color
- Door
- Wainscotting
- Tree painting
- Mason jars
- Natural fiber basket
- Notebooks holder
- Curtain rod
- Curtain panels
- Blinds
- Waves print
- Orange sconce
- Dining bench with back
- Dining table
- Dining bench without back
- Dining bench cushion
- Orange vase
- Mug
- Rug
- Dresser
- Dresser knobs
- Black and white plates (no longer available)
- Blue plates
- Dish towels
- Oval platter
- Ottoman
- Wall / door color
- Door
- Wainscotting
- Marker holders
- Key cabinet
- Wall file/notebook holders
- Curtain rod
- Curtain panels
- Window blinds
- Overhead light
- Flower print
- Stones print
- Gingko wall sconce
- Dining bench with back
- Dining bench without back
- Dining bench cushion
- Dining table
- Orange vase
- Yellow vase
- Mug
- Rug
- Dresser
- Dresser knobs
- Lemons platter
- Lemon bowl
- Black and white plates (no longer available)
- Blue plates
- Dish towels
- Bench with storage
- Wall color
- Door
- Door color
- Wainscotting
- Mason jars
- Natural fiber basket
- Notebooks holder
- Curtain rod
- Curtain panels
- Blinds
- Overhead light
- Waves print
- Wall sconce
- Dining bench with back
- Dining bench without back
- Dinging bench cushion
- Dining table
- Orange vase
- Mug
- Rug
- Dresser
- Dresser knobs
- Oval platter
- Black and white plates (no longer available)
- Blue plates
- Dish towels
- Ottoman
- Wall color
- Door
- Door color
- Wainscotting
- Mason jars
- White basket
- Wall-mouted notebooks holder
- Curtain rod
- Window curtain panels
- Window blinds
- Overhead light
- Beach print
- Palm trees print
- Wall sconce
- Dining bench with back
- Dining bench without back
- Dining bench cushion
- Dining table
- Yellow vase
- Orange vase
- Mug
- Rug
- Dresser
- Dresser knobs
- Serving tray
- Black and white plates (no longer available)
- Blue plates
- Dish towels
- Ottoman
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Bear at Age 7
A. His Schedule – He likes to sleep in and stay up late. In the summer (a school-free and low-stress time), he's been going to bed at 9 p.m. (sometimes even later) and waking at 8:15 a.m., then leaving for camp at 8:30 a.m. He doesn't want to go to bed alone so he'll frequently try to convince his dad and that we should go to bed when he does.
B. His Size – He's wearing size 7 clothes and size 1.5 shoes (size 1 soccer cleats though).
- Colors: His favorite colors are red, rainbow, and gold.
- Shows and Movies: He likes watching Aphmau and other YouTube gamers. He still likes Troll Hunters. He tries to avoid liking anything that his younger sister enjoys watching.
- Books: His learning to read is delayed, likely due to a learning disability such as Dyslexia. He currently likes being read a book about pirates.
- Toys and Play: He had a watergun-themed birthday party, so I'd say he likes waterguns/waterballoons in addition to Nerf guns. He really wants to build things. He keeps wanting me to search for "buiding supplies" on Amazon.
- Art: He likes creating art. He uses a lot of colors when he does. He built a pretty interesting shark out of Model Magic clay this week.
- Activities: He is an active guy except for when he is on his computer, in which case he hyper-focuses. In addition to video games, he likes to swim.
- Time of Day: I'd say he's a night owl.
- Bedding: He likes sharing my fleece blanket which is super soft and has rainbow ice cream cones on it. Yesterday, he received a blue tie-dye fleece blanket that he likes. We're still in the habbit of using only blankets and fitted sheets without flat sheets (aka top sheets).
- Clothing: He is somewhat creative with his clothing, prefering to stand out. Today he wore an orange long-sleeved flannel button-up shirt to soccer. In summer. I think he chose it simply because he was sure that no one else would be wearing anything similar.
- Foods: He's a pretty picky eater but some things he likes are milk, fruit, chips, spaghetti, and rice. He used to like fries but even those have lost some appeal for him.
- Animals: He likes our pets, especially our cat. He will make our pet rabbit a "bunny salad" (it's mostly lettuce and carrots). He hugs our dog. I don't know if he has a "favorite" animal but I'll ask him.
- Heroes/Characters: The Hulk. Definitely The Hulk. Sometimes he gets to play as Hulk in the Lego Avengers video game we have for the XBox. I think he likes Iron Man too.
- The best thing(s): He seems to like/love me. And he doesn't mind showing it. I know eventually, there will be a period where he distances himself from me (does it happen at 11? or 10?), but right now, he seems to think I'm cool enough to hang out with, even in front of his friends.
- The worst thing(s): I wish he could read like his classmates. I know that he'll find professional success eventually - he's too smart not to. But the feeling of being "less than" is probably pretty painful for him.