Making Do

"Making do" is an interesting topic.
There are really two sides.
One view is unfavorable:
1. When it really means, it's never been fixed, and we don't know why.
2. Making do", because you don't clearly see the necessity.
(an electric keyboard instead of a piano for your children who are taking piano lessons.)
3. When it means that you're "settling" as discussed in Rachel Ashwell's blog

The favorable view is:
1. It's a preference instead of a need
2. In it's absence, something much more creative occurs.

My mother in law, Chris, provided clarity when she witnessed the top rack of my dishwasher fall, because I hadn't fixed or replaced it. My rationale was that I was raised frugally (making do). Her reply was, "you haven't lived in your parents house for 30 years".
AHA! The rack is replaced.

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Laundry Duty

Christmas decorations are put away.
From now through April 1 it is the time to repair and organize throughout the house.
This week, the to do is the laundry room.  It's a cluttered mess. Suntan lotion, ribbons & bows (that will be my next to do), all kinds of cleaning supplies around the laundry sink, some office supplies, etc.
All of it is now sitting on the dining room table and will not go back.

Here is my new plan.

Additions: an overdoor folding drying rack, bedbathandbeyond.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A rug 

Laminated stain chart & magnets
Stainless steel suction clock-containerstore.com

Magnetic container (IKEA) to act collect everything that comes out of pockets, (loose change, popped buttons, so they get sewed back on-you're welcome, Justin).

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