Let the Cleaning Begin!

I'm feeling great today, so I'm making all sorts of plans. Today's plan is to start my Fall Cleaning.

Today I'm prioritizing what needs to be done. Here's my top 5 things to do:

1. Clear out my pantry so I can take the things I'm not supposed to eat to the Food Pantry.

2. Get caught up on the laundry before my kids come home from college and add to what's already there.

3. Sort the clothes in my closet. Get rid of anything I haven't worn in 10 years or more.

4. Sort the shoes in the downstairs closet. I'm tired of being late because I can't find matching shoes.

5. Mop the kitchen, halls, and basement. Clean floors are a sign of a clean house--the rest is just clutter. (right!)

I Have Added a New Blog

Due to the number of prayer requests I receive, I have created a blog where I can keep track of them all on a weekly basis. Anyone with a prayer request or praise is welcome to leave a comment there, and I will add it to my list. Out of respect for everyone's privacy, I will not post last names. Anonymous posting is also allowed, and each poster can include as much or as little about the situation as they want in the comments section.

Anyone who would like to help by praying for the people mentioned on my new blog would be greatly appreciated.

Here is the link:

http://prayerrequestjournal.blogspot.com/

Thanks.

Shout Out for Kraft Foods

I love the Kraft Foods magazine and website for all the wonderful recipes they contain. I've found some easy, tasty recipes, and even some nutritious ones. Since I was recently advised by my doctor to cut out all simple carbohydrates and refined sugars, I'm trying to learn how to cook healthier meals. Kraft lists the ingredients and also the nutritional information so it's no problem to find something I'd like to try. This week I'm making the Easy Pleasing Meatloaf, and the Broccoli and Almond Salad. Yummy looking--we'll see how they taste!

Take a look at the Kraft site here: http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/Pages/home.aspx

Shout Out for the Spirit Home Website

Just wanted to share a site I found that explains the meaning of many terms used by people seeking spiritual answers to life's problems. It is written by a Christian, and everything is supported with biblical passages.

Visit http://www.spirithome.com/ for a better understanding of prayer, channeling, the Apocalypse, and many other things.

Progress Report

So far the only resolution I've kept since my last post is the one about eating healthier. I'm doing an excellent job, except for the almond cookies I ordered with the chinese food yesterday. Those are just too good.

I haven't worked on my novel at all this month, but I've entered short stories in two contests, so at least I'm working on something. And the basement is getting cleaned up slowly, but it may take forever to finish. I did some yard work today, but mostly I take naps. I'm very good at that... :(

My blog is starting to show neglect, but I hope to come up with some interesting posts soon. Life is just so busy that keeping two blogs going is tough sometimes. But it's fun, too.