technology flashback

Well hello there, 15 years ago. Nice to see you.



I came across this picture of me (yes - that is spandex) and I just love the flood of memories that came back of working on that typewriter for so many projects and school papers. And of course we had the beloved dinosaur computer. My ever-devoted-blog-reading brother Kevin will have to chime in with what machine that was.

And of course I'm sitting with my legs folded up, which is exactly the position I am sitting in as I write this now. Some things never change.

But technology sure has. This was before iPods and instant-messaging and digital photography and e-mail and cell phones. Well, I think there were cell phones in the early nineties (?) but I am quite certain we didn't have one yet.

Anyway, just a shout-out to the good 'ol days. When my loungewear consisted of spandex pants and a baggy sweatshirt and a banana clip to hold my hair back. And before I got into scrapbooking. And before I organized my clothes in ROYGBIV order.

closet organization tip

So today I'm sharing one of my favorite home organization tips. I've been doing this since ... I think when I was a newlywed some 12 years ago or so. It was that whole "starting fresh/new beginning" mentality. I can't remember, honestly. But it sounds good, doesn't it?

It's about the closet. And how to organize your clothes.



There are [2] keys to my clothing organization.

#1 - ROYGBIV (a.k.a. "Roy G. Biv") Does that ring a bell? Remember learning about that in grade school? It's the acronym for the order of the colors in the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet). THIS is the order in which my shirts hang. Of course I worked my pink, tan, white, and black in there. This makes finding a shirt (and putting your shirts away) so much faster. Plus ... it looks pretty and not random. Random looks messier. Try it. You'll never go back.

#2 - Matching hangers. Whatever kind you prefer. I'm content with white plastic hangers that can easily be found at Target & WalMart. It's a small investment for a drastically more pleasing look. Unity. It looks pretty and not random. Random looks messier (sound familiar?).

So if you happen to be looking for a spring cleaning project that's quick, there you go.

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Hey - Want to win this handsome Nikon?



CK is doing this sweepstakes and I wanted to be sure to give you the link for easy access to entering the contest online. Good luck! The link is right here.

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happy may

Happy May to you, devoted blog readers!



Took this photo in 2003 while visiting the beautiful Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island.

You know, those baskets are still hanging from my kitchen ceiling (see my Feb. 27 blog entry or click here) and with Easter well over, I'm not exactly sure what to hang for the next couple of months. I'd send an updated picture of my seasonal hangings if I had any! If you have any ideas, leave a comment.

[ something for the kids ]

It's May 1st, which means a new month and a new kit of the month! Click here to check it out. It's designed specifically with kids in mind and is full of fun projects for them to do over the summer.

[ winners ]

Lisa is super generous and wants to give away TEN of her books to my blog readers, so if you are one of these 10 people, shoot me an e-mail with your mailing address and put "I'm a winner" in the subject line. My e-mail address is bhiggins@ckmedia.com. THANK YOU, Lisa!

Kimberly in Logan, UT
Andrea in Williston, ND
Heather K. in Lebanon, OH
Elaina in Blue Springs, MO
Jenna in Greenville, SC
Lisa in Pampa, TX
Brandy in Baker City, OR
Denise in Manassas, VA
Claudette in Ewa Beach, HI
Marti in Cheyenne, WY

[ for the locals ]

For those of you who live in the Phoenix/Mesa area, I wanted to mention something going on this weekend -- a fundraiser for a great cause. Garrett is a great 20-year-old who had a tragic accident last year, leaving him paralyzed. Desert Devils Gymnastics will be hosting a fundraiser for Garrett (who was one of their coaches) on Saturday and all are invited to attend. They're raising money to help pay for the huge expense that we all hope will eventually lead to Garrett walking again. You can read all about Garrett's story here and this link will take you directly to info about the event on May 3rd in Mesa. Best wishes to you, Garrett!