Friday Things
1. Poor Joseph has come down with a cold this week… all of his sniffling, runny nose and coughing is so sad :( However, being sick doesn’t really slow him down much – he still plays non-stop, is doing tons of walking, and is in a great mood!
2. About a month before Joseph’s birthday, my husband and I were talking about what to get him and we had decided on a nice toy box. Then, a few days later, my husband said he’d like to try to make one. He hadn’t ever done anything related to woodworking, but did some research, watched some YouTube videos, and with his dad’s help, he built this:
It’s absolutely gorgeous! I was so proud of him and had to brag :) Joseph loves standing over the side and pulling out the toys he wants to play with.
He just finishing a bookshelf for Joseph’s bedroom – I’ll share that as soon as it’s done!
3. I’m on the hunt for a gallon-size glass pitcher (with lid and spout) to replace our plastic iced tea container. I can’t seem to find them anywhere! Any suggestions?
4. Lovely advice from people who have been there.
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5. I’ve been working on being more organized with what I need to do around the house and have been keeping a rough laundry schedule for a couple of months, but I’m loving how this is broken down [via]:
6. I’m going to be doing a reader survey within the next week (it’s been so long!) so keep an eye out! I always love to hear what you’re looking for from the site, and this will be your chance to give me tons of great feedback :)
7. Last week, I mentioned that I was going to use a Cook’s Illustrated method to clean out a neglected cast iron skillet. That method (heating oil and adding salt to create a paste) wasn’t enough to get the layer of caked-on crud off, so it looks like I’ll be stripping it entirely and reseasoning it.
8. If you’re a hockey fan, you’ve probably heard about the John Scott drama surrounding the all-star game last weekend. For those that aren’t – quick recap: he’s been in the league a long time, but isn’t really a skilled player, more of a fighter. He was voted into the all-star game (fan voting), but the league tried to put the kibosh on it. I hadn’t paid much attention to it until I read a piece he wrote in The Players’ Tribune: A Guy Like Me. Super read.
9. It’s Super Bowl weekend! Are you having a party? Who are you rooting for? I would be happy if either team won, but I’m pulling for Peyton Manning to win since this will probably be his last game.
10. TGIF! Einstein and Duke got groomed this week, so they’re soft, fluffy, smell great, and I just want to bury my head in their fur ❤️
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It looks absolutely beautiful! I was so proud of him that I had to brag:) Joseph loves to stand on the edge and pull out the toys he wants to play with.
Love the puppy, lost our 3rd to cancer (the others as well), so we decided not to go Golden again and adopted. Cherish them while you have them.
I like how his dad built him a toy box for his birthday
Thank you. I like structure, like the army- make your bunk every day, sweep and mop the floors every day…
I love this list, it is very helpful, thank you!
I don’t have garage but it’s nice how I can use that time to tidy up my balcony and take care of the plants :)
Great tips and graphic! Thank you!
Hi! I was wondering if you’d be okay with me sharing your cleaning schedule on my blog (with proper links back here of course!)? It’s great! Thanks!
Hi Jen, Sure thing! :)
One of the most important task is how to maintain the organization task all the time, since stocking kitchen matter thats using for a long time. Like throwing unused bottles, party cups, [my mom is hoarder] and she understands my sentimets to keep the house clean.
to remain organize, cabinets, devider is my weapon, but space is the main problem as well, so its economical to use rack, for kitchen caserole, pans…mine i bought @ shorisuperstore.com. They had a list for kitchen orgnzer but also for baking, cooking, and cleaning so its a convenient to me esp im busy all the time
One of the saddest and most unfair thing about being “the enforcer” is the likelihood that John Scott will develop–and most likely has–an irreparably damaged brain, the result of traumatic brain injuries sustained from the fighting he is forced to engage in by the NHL and his fans. Just as there have been traumatic deaths of football players, diagnosed with brain damage from hits, bumps, concussion after concussion while playing the “sport”, there are reports of similar injuries and deaths of hockey players.
I was a hockey mom. I am a hockey grandmother. I grew up in a small town, hockey-obsessed community. I love hockey–the speed of the game, watching developing teamwork and plays among the kids, the stick-handling, the ability of kids to see the route to a goal and then go for it… …And I hate the checking, the hitting, the fighting, the ways in which hockey coaches sic their biggest players on the best players of the opposing team, in defensive moves meant to injure and take some of the best and most talented athletes out of the game.
Playing sports, being involved in athletic programs, creating role models children can look up to, being proud of one’s work whether on the ice or in the GM office are important, even critical to life. Having fully functioning cognitive abilities, a healthy brain are a must. Does John Scott have the right to be an All-Star? He certainly does. He’s earned those gloves. Should he sacrifice his brain in the process? No, he should not. His daughters and his twins deserve to have to have that grown-up conversation with their dad.
Wow, that toy box is beautiful!
Love looking at pics of ALL 3 of your kids!!! Especially the furry ones. When I decided to make the change from plastic to glass containers 2 years ago, I purchased most of my containers from http://www.oneida.com. Can’t beat the sales or their low s & h $$$. Check them out.
Toy box made by Dad=instant heirloom! So sweet!!
I hope your little guy feels better soon!
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Amazon carries 68 oz pitchers. I don’t think you will find a gallon size as it would be too heavy. For that you will have to go to a Sun Tea Jar.
Toy box looks great! The whole John Scott story was very intriguing. I was following it since the players were announced. Looks like he was having a great time during the super skills night & it was so great to see what he did during the all star game. The fans loved it!
Beautiful toy box. It will be a treasure in your family passed down from child to child. One thing- and you may have done this or someone else may have posted on it. They make special hinges for toy boxes which prevent the lids from slamming down on little fingers and heads and necks. I thought I’d menton it just n case y’all did not use them or know about them.
Hope you have a great weekend and lots of fun for Super Bowl.
Hi Navar, Thanks so much for sharing about the hinge! My husband put one on that we can lock open so Joseph can’t shut it on himself. Once it does close, it’s a soft close.
I think Joseph’s daddy needs to start a DIY blog! Great looking toy chest! Can’t believe he’s not really a pro carpenter with those results! Hope Joseph feels better, but the lil’ guy still looks very happy in the pic. Your pet kids look beautiful + thank you for being their wonderful parent. I tackled my cast iron too….ugh!!! ? Take care.