Six Never-Work Strategies for Winning the Battle of the Clean Kitchen Counter
#1 Top-Rated Trash Can Method:
The Trash-Can Method of Clutter Control
This number-one fix is rather self explanatory. The answer to Kitchen-Counter Clutter is to take a shower squeegee and sweep all clutter into the trash can. Those unfortunate souls who have left their junk on the counter will quickly learn to dump their stuff somewhere else. This solution is by far the fastest fix for the never-ending PILE.
Pro: Quickly eliminates clutter of all kinds
Con: Do I really need to go there?
Kitchen Battles
Do you ever feel like your kitchen is a battleground? So much of family life takes place within 5-10 feet of the fridge. Ever noticed this? There are so many days when I can't seem to get out of this room--maybe I should move my bed down...
Transition is Not a Bad Word
Transitions are that space between what was and what will be.
The sign post at the road of transition reads...not yet. It is faith that stands in the gap spelled t-r-a-n-s-i-t-i-o-n and looks forward to what God has next.
There are things God is waiting to do in our lives that aren't going to happen if we are warming the bench at the rest stop.
God Goes Before Us
When I am facing the difficulties, insecurities, and adjustments that come with trials or transitions,
I can choose to trust God and move forward,
believing He is with me and will help me get where I am going.
You’ve Been on This Mountain Long Enough Part 2
As you think about transitions in your life, have you ever had those days where what you think you see is overwhelming? Have you sent out your spies and found out there are some problems that seem bigger than you have the energy or ability to tackle? Has your vision shifted from God's faithfulness to the size of a giant's foot?
Welcome to Ginger’s Corner
A warm welcome to those who are new to Ginger's Corner! Many thanks coming your way for all who have responded to my desire to seriously start building an audience. For those of you who have been holding your breath for the next post on...
You’ve Been on This Mountain Long Enough
You've Been on This Mountain Long Enough A few months ago, I was kind of moping-- it was “one of THOSE days.” I was struggling with the transition of moving. Moving is great when you don’t like where you are. But when you love your...
The Gift of a Christmas Verse
I hope you enjoyed yesterday's post as I shared our family tradition of The Grab Bag. If you missed it, scroll back and take a look. As promised, today I am going to share another family tradition that helps us focus on the true meaning of...
The Grab Bag–A Fun Idea for Christmas
Each year on Christmas Eve we enjoy attending church and having a quiet time enjoying the ambiance of reading the Christmas story around the Christmas tree. After something yummy to eat and a little hot cocoa, we stir things up a little with a game we call The Grab Bag. Inside a large bag are an odd assortment of practical and silly gifts. Once the giftys are collected, I tie yarn or string around them, place them in a bag that you can't see through, and wa-lah...we are ready for some fun!
Some treasures I gather from around the house...like a roll of toilet paper or fun photo from the year. Others I borrow from my stocking stuffer stash...maybe a bottle of mouth wash (used could be an interesting twist..) or a pair of ladies stockings. Then there are the dollar store items...things like a tacky figurine, a birthday party favor, a kid's toy, a mug, a pack of post-it-notes, a candy bar...you get the idea. The best part of The Grab Bag includes the gag gifts and inside joke gifts that are mixed in.
