The Diary of Mediocre Homemaker - Confessions of a Plant Hoarder

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I just might be plant hoarder. Everyone knows, " I love BIG plants."  I am all about the BIGGER the better.
 

Blooming Aloe with aloe babies

I can't resist a damaged plant.  I ALWAYS think I can nurse it back to life.  The distressed plant rack is my kryptonite.   I have over 17 plants. I am a plant hoarder.

My houseplants really bring me joy.  Recently, I have been into more of the blooming plants - African Violets and Christmas Cacti .

African Violet

Anyone else into houseplants?

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Diary of a Mediocre Homemaker- Right Now, Right Now

Dear Diary
Did you know that there is a Texas saying, " Right Now, Right Now"?  That is according to my husband who not a Texan.  " Right Now, Right Now" means immediately in this second PRONTO not right now in a minute.   Lately, I have been feeling overwhelmed and I keep asking myself what is that I need to do immediately. It has been helping cut through the mess in my mind and prioritize what needs to happen, " right now, right now."

There was a blog post by Hollywood Housewife call " Only What Matters, Indeed" .  The saying, " Only What Matters" she turned into her mantra. I guess my current mantra is right now, right now.

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Diary of a Mediocre Homemaker- Bane of my Existence

Dear Diary,
Hey look we are back to MONDAY! It  is so rewarding packing my child's lunch at o'dark thirty.  It makes me feel so fulfilled to be awaken out of a deep slumber to make my son's a delicious nutritious lunch. OH Yeah, I am all over it. There is no bento box or cutesy note.  Are you kidding? The kid there is lucky if there is food in the box.

The icing on top of the cake is when discover I don't have the stuff to make my child's lunch. Mornings at my house can be slightly hellicious.


My little helps to get lunch in the box

My oldest son makes all of his lunches on Sunday night for the week. He eats the exact thing every school day pretty much.

The youngest son helps make his sandwich or bagel for his lunch

I have a drawer where I keep baggies, spoons, and convenience items.

I have an extra lunch box.  My kid had a year where he seemed to leave behind his lunch bag every other day.  I use to joke my extra lunchbox was going to be Barbie or Hello Kitty.  That wouldn't go over well.

I keep a stockpile of lunch items.  We are talking granola bars, juice boxes, fruit cups. 

I love This Beautiful Frugal Life's tips and tricks to help your child pack their lunch.  

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Diary of a Mediocre Homemaker - 31 Dayers Linky Love

Dear Diary
When you are writing every day for 31 days, it is exhausting.  It is EVEN exhausting when you have a lot of your posts pre-written. Part of participating in 31 Days is discovering new to you blogs.  There are some amazing bloggers participating. I feel guilty not being able to read  each and everyone during the series

Can you send these bloggers some love. I am just sharing a few categories ( 4 out of the 9) and my picks in those categories  You can also check it out for yourself over at Write31Days

Family Category

31 Days on Thoughts and Tips on Transition ( My Daily Bread and Butter) 
This series appeals to me because I am going through a transition as well all be it slightly different.

Kids in the Kitchen You got to check out the pumpkin pop tarts

Fashion And Beauty

Walmart 31 Day Fashion Challenge

Food, Health, and Wellness

124 Miles of Movement  Awesome photos and inspiration

31 Days of Amish Recipes - Her series last year was awesome as well, Stories from my Amish Family

House and Home

Organization for Normal People - I have a well documented love for Life as Mom .  I use her post it to do list.

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Diary of Mediocre Homemaker - Secret Stash

Dear Diary
Around my house, no food is sacred.  I have 2 teenage boys living in my house.  If you want to have your special snack later, you better hide it well.   My hubby has been disappointed more than once and since learned if you want a special snack you better stash it somewhere safe. These boys can throw down some food. They will literally eat you out of house and home.

Below is a picture of what is normal in my secret cache of snacks. I refuse to disclose the location. (Hey, my kids are readers now)

Pumpkin Seeds, Sesame Sticks, and Peace Tea

I was introduced to the secret stash by my best friend.  She literally had this awesome spot in her adventure van for keeping adult snacks.

Anyone else keep a secret stash of snacks?

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The Diary of Mediocre Homemaker - Packing Tape Rock Bottom

Dear Diary
I think I have hit rock bottom.  I don't even notice the packing tape repair to my microwave handle. The kids are all excited  the handle works.  I am pretty sure they are the reason it is broke. 

Creative Microwave Handle Fix

It seems you have hit rock bottom when packing tape seems like a suitable fix for a broken appliance. Yes, the handle to the perfect workable microwave is held on by packing tape.  We had tried gorilla glue but I guess my monkey's managed to pull the handle to hard after the last glue fix.  Now there isn't anything left to glue to. I can't decide if my husband's fix is genius or just redneck.

***You will be happy to know that after a month of a packing tape fix.  We purchased a new microwave.

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Diary of a Mediocre Homemaker - Operation Walk a Fat Friend

Dear Diary
I am the fat friend . Shh!  Don't tell anyone (except all 8 blog readers) but I successfully fit into a pair of regular jeans. There is no ELASTIC or DRAWSTRINGS.  Operation Walk a Fat Friend has been successful. I had bemoaning(lots of moaning) to my spouse and friends that all this walking has resulted in zero loss of pounds.  My friend has been taking me on some serious walks (death marches) I have been doing a lot better at reaching my 10,000 steps. - Diary entry from 9/29/15

Do you walk and wear a fit bit?  IS it helping you meet your fitness goals?  I find it addictive to reach that 10,000 step goal. 

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