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- September 2010
- August 2010
- 27: I’m Free! How I Broke a 30-Year Caffeine and Soda Addiction
- 25: Undoing the Mess
- 20: SmallNotebook.org in 30 Seconds
- 19: My Day is a Series of Five Minutes at a Time
- 16: If You Could Live Anywhere…
- 12: Good Reads: the Smokin’ Hot Edition
- 11: Who Taught You How to Clean?
- 09: The Best Part of This Blog
- 05: No Time to Clean? What to Do.
- 02: “How Low Can You Go?” and the Grocery Budget Dilemma
- July 2010
- 30: Messy With Purpose
- 28: What to Expect When You’re Expecting and You Still Live in an Apartment
- 26: Two Words for Simple Home Decor: Functional or Personal
- 23: Never Clean a Sippy Cup Again
- 21: Cleaning Products: Are you spending more than needed?
- 19: Drop Off Old Computer Parts at Goodwill
- 16: What to Eat on a Beans and Rice Budget (Besides Beans and Rice)
- 14: Is it a good buy? Or just a bargain?
- 09: Back Room Makeover Results!
- 06: Back Room Makeover: A Clean Slate
- 01: The No Spend Month
- June 2010
- 29: Are You Making Your To Do List Too Hard? Find Out Why.
- 24: How to Make Things Harder and Do Nothing
- 21: How I Broke a Safety Pin Addiction and Started Mending Clothes
- 17: How Far Can You Throw a Phone Book? (and how to stop receiving them)
- 13: Just What Everyone Needs, Right?
- 11: The Closet Makeunder
- 08: The Closet Makeunder: Buying the New
- 02: The Closet Makeunder: Out with the Old
- 01: And we’re back!
- May 2010
- April 2010
- 30: Simplify Your Stuff: Choose the Classics
- 28: Dressing Up Your Small Garden with Container Plants
- 26: How to Design Your Small Container Garden
- 24: Good Reads for Your Weekend
- 23: Don’t DIY: The Dairy-Free Yogurt Experiment
- 21: 5 Simple, Natural Ant Control Remedies
- 19: Share Your Lunch: What Do You Like to Eat?
- 16: Taking Care of Me
- 14: Craigslist Photo Tip: How to Show Big, Clear Photos So Your Stuff Sells
- 12: Spring Cleaning: Saving on the High Cost of Storage
- 10: Good Reads – Tax Break Edition
- 08: How to Save the Day by Starting Over
- 05: How to Decorate Your Apartment to Feel Less Temporary and More Like Home
- 01: Making a Home — the Last Chapter (but not the end)
- March 2010
- 31: The Essential Baby Item You Don’t See on “The Lists”
- 29: How to Make Homemade Yogurt
- 26: The Freedom of Routines
- 24: My Top 5 Cleaning “Ah-Ha” Moments
- 22: When Going Green Goes… Not So Great
- 20: Good Reads: Here We Are, This is You and Me
- 19: Making a Home: The Money Pit
- 17: Confessions of an Earth Club Dropout
- 15: Changing Lives One Laundry Load at a Time
- 12: Makers & Tasters: Labels in the Kitchen
- 11: Spring Forward a Little at a Time
- 08: 31 Things You Can Do in 1 Minute (or Less)
- 05: Making a Home: The Single Girl Apartment
- 03: The Grand Mantelpiece Headboard
- 01: You’ve Got a Budget, Now What?
- February 2010
- 24: Making a Home: The Beginning
- 22: Don’t Try This at Home: The Organizing Tip that Won’t Help You
- 19: Lane & Tom’s Shared Nursery Tour
- 17: DIY Glass Bubble Chandelier
- 15: What is Your Absolute Favorite Cookbook?
- 12: Staying the Course
- 10: The Stacked Wood Mantel (Before & After)
- 09: Ask Doug: What do guys want for Valentine’s Day?
- 08: Small Notebook Recommends
- 06: Back Room Makeover: Procrastinating
- 05: A Tip for Photographing or Scanning Your Child’s Art
- 03: Your Child’s Keepsakes, 30 Years Later
- 01: Get Clean with Shaklee Basic H2 – A Review
- January 2010
- 30: Good Reads – the Staying Warm Inside Edition
- 29: Refining Possibilities: Making the Best Use of Your Time
- 28: Refining Moments
- 26: Ask Doug: Men and Their Toys
- 24: Back Room Makeover: the Strategy
- 22: Back Room Makeover: the Before
- 21: Sometimes Getting Organized is a Big Fat Waste of Time
- 19: Ask Doug: Dealing with Husband’s Old Computer Parts
- 18: Inspired by Steady Days (& Giveaway)
- 16: Good Reads – Brought to You by Doug and Tazo Chai
- 15: Two Home Rules for Cleaner Floors
- 13: Organizing Recipes: Kickin’ It Old School
- 11: Conversion Experience: How a Night Owl Became an Early Bird and Liked It
- 07: My Real-Life, Practical Daily Routine
- 04: Managing Your Pre-Schooler’s Toy Collection
- 01: Welcome 2010!
- December 2009
- 29: Building a Stacked Wood Fireplace Mantel
- 26: Snow on Snow
- 23: Tom’s Four Generations Baby Quilt
- 21: The Halls are Decked
- 17: Survival Guide to the Holiday Hustle & Bustle
- 14: Put Down the Label Maker and Write with a Pen
- 11: Tie a Pretty Gift Ribbon
- 09: A Day in the Life Journal Collection
- 08: Giveaway: Pong iPhone Case & an iTunes Gift Card
- 06: 15 Minute Dinner: Tilapia with Spinach Salad
- 05: Off for a Silent Night
- 04: Holly, Jolly
- 02: Good Reads: Snow Day Edition
- 01: Clean Coffee Stains from Your Favorite Cup
- November 2009
- 28: Advent Wreath from the Kitchen
- 25: The Card Catalog File
- 23: Holiday Preparation Week
- 19: Made With Love from Gloves
- 17: Getting Through It
- 12: The Lost Rule of Organizing
- 11: Good Reads: Granola Edition
- 09: The Chocolate Notebook
- 06: Walnut Ornaments
- 04: Keep Your Oven Clean (Quick Kitchen Tip)
- 02: Eating Less, and Gaining More
- October 2009
- 28: Housekeeping Learned the Hard Way
- 26: Simple Living Myth: Real Life is Real Simple
- 22: Take the Day Off (Moms Too)
- 19: Starting the Week Right
- 16: Get Your Winter Coats Ready
- 14: Simple Living Myth: DIY is Always Best
- 11: 3 Great Ways to Spend More Money
- 08: Coming Out of Survival Mode
- 04: Good Reads: Garage Sale Edition
- 01: City Camping
- September 2009
- August 2009
- 31: Introducing…
- 26: My Favorite Place at Home
- 24: Organizing Your Children’s Clothes Storage
- 20: Crazy Nesting
- 17: Baking Shortcut: Make Your Own Mixes
- 14: Simple Living Myth: Trying to Keep Up Appearances
- 12: Let’s Talk
- 10: Teaching Sewing
- 08: What Do You Collect?
- 06: 3 Quick Tips on Peaches
- 04: The Takeaway: What I Learned from Our No Spend Month
- 01: No Spend Month Update: The Final Day
- July 2009
- 29: No Spend Month Update: Week 4
- 27: How to Make Kombucha Tea
- 25: Good Reads: the Money-Free Weekend Edition
- 24: Gracious House Guests (with Kids)
- 22: No Spend Month Update: Week 3
- 20: Ideas to Buy Fewer Drinks and Drink More Water
- 15: No Spend Month Update: Week 2
- 14: 20 Tips to Waste Less Food
- 10: Homemade Chocolate Syrup
- 08: No Spend Month Update: Week 1
- 06: Before You Leave the House Today…
- 03: Send It Back
- 01: The No Spend Month Challenge
- June 2009
- 29: Looking Forward to No Spend Month
- 27: Good Reads: Hey, Cupcake!
- 25: Quick Trip Packing
- 22: Routine Reminders
- 18: Organized Trip Packing for Kids
- 15: Staying Balanced While Life is Full
- 11: Prioritizing Goals and Letting Some Go
- 09: Finishing Things
- 06: Good Reads: the Lemonade Edition
- 04: The Secret to Great Iced Coffee
- 02: Hopelessly Devoted to You, Broccoli
- May 2009
- 29: How to Move in 6 Weeks or 6 Days, and Keep Your Sanity
- 26: DIY Simple, Modern Pot Rack
- 22: FAQ: How to Cut the Food Budget and Keep the Food
- 20: What TV shows do you like to watch?
- 17: Cake Stand Greenhouse
- 15: A Single Bag of Trash
- 13: What is No Spend Month?
- 12: Free Printables: Menu Plan & Shopping List
- 11: A Week’s Menu Plan and Grocery Shopping List All in One
- 09: 20 Pocket-Change Date Night Ideas
- 06: Good to Own: Small & Useful
- 04: Off Track? Get Reacquainted With Your Finances Again
- 02: Good Reads: The Nesting Edition
- 01: Live Simply By Staying True To Yourself
- April 2009
- 29: Spring Clean: How to Put the Voom Back in Your Vacuum
- 27: Craigslist Savvy: How to Buy and Sell to Decorate Your Home
- 24: We’re Having a…
- 22: A Home With Your Favorite Things
- 20: Great Gifts for Kids That Don’t Involve “Stuff”
- 15: 5 Foundations of Personal Finance, #5: Learn to Invest
- 12: 5 Foundations of Personal Finance, #4: Give Generously
- 10: 5 Foundations of Personal Finance, #3: True Savings
- 08: 5 Foundations of Personal Finance, #2: Earn With Contentment
- 06: 5 Foundations of Personal Finance, #1: Mindful Spending
- 03: Rental Re-do: Lighting Switcheroo
- 01: Rental Re-do: How to Build a Baby Closet from a Boring Bar
- March 2009
- 30: Kids Compendium: Your Questions Answered
- 27: 3 Steps to Less Clutter in the Kids’ Rooms
- 25: Moving Day
- 23: The Spice Cabinet Cleanout
- 19: How do you start the day?
- 16: Year of Composting
- 13: Savings Tip for Online Shopping
- 11: Ready to Retire the Washer
- 09: Some New Things
- 05: Getting More from Your Address Book
- 03: Breaking the Frugal Rules
- February 2009
- 28: Good Reads: the Almost Spring Edition
- 26: Lost and Found
- 23: Lessons From a Pro: How to Get a Better Deal on Big Purchases
- 20: Quick Color Makeover: The Play Space
- 18: Good to Own: Useful Tools
- 16: I Never Thought I’d Eat Cod Liver Oil
- 12: Why I Love You Valentine
- 10: Apartment Adventures
- 07: Slowing Things Down
- 05: Simple Home Improvement Projects Anyone Can Do
- 03: Mercury in High Fructose Corn Syrup: What They’re Just Now Telling Us
- 02: Sounds of a Peaceful Home
- January 2009
- 31: Good Reads: The Ice is Slush, My Brain is Mush Edition
- 29: Goodbye Clutter, Hello Cash
- 26: The Most Important Rule for an Organized Clothes Closet
- 24: Saving Memories with Photos of the Everyday
- 23: Small Space Solutions: Look Up for New Storage Opportunities
- 21: Family Interviews for Fun
- 20: Decluttering (Peacefully) With Your Spouse
- 16: Top Ten Rules of Decluttering
- 14: How Clutter Goes Unnoticed
- 12: Inviting the Fresh Air In
- 10: Good Reads: the Celebrating Small Victories Edition
- 09: How to Save the Day from a Bad Morning
- 07: Manage Toddlers’ Toys for Post-Christmas Sanity
- 05: Finding the Motivation to Make a Change
- 03: Good Reads: Looking Back at 2008
- 02: Small Space Solutions: Kitchen Pantry
- December 2008
- 31: The New Year
- 29: The Secret to a Good Self Photo
- 24: Real
- 22: Saving Holiday Memories
- 17: Tie a Trouble-Free Gift Bow
- 15: Cancel the Cable for Holiday Peace
- 13: Still
- 12: Christmas Decorating at Our Home
- 10: When Christmas Isn’t How You Wanted
- 07: Chocolate Salted Caramel for the Holidays
- 06: Good Reads: the So Thankful for a Quiet Night Edition
- 05: Look Forward to Simpler Gift-Giving This Year
- 03: Making Christmas Traditions You Like
- 01: Come As You Are: Christmas Without the Frenzy
- November 2008
- 28: Good Reads and a Reader Feedback Poll
- 25: I’m a Quitter, Not a Knitter
- 24: Finding Contentment Where You Are Right Now
- 22: Good Reads: The Quick Recovery Edition
- 21: Please Don’t Pass the Bread: A Dinner Host’s Guide to Gluten-Free
- 18: Men Don’t Want Ribbon Gifts
- 17: 20 Tips to Stay Warm in Your Apartment
- 15: Good Reads: the Touch-Up Paint Edition
- 13: Don’t Sneeze on Me! Staying Well During Cold and Flu Season
- 11: Holiday Gifts, Handmade with Paper
- 10: Simplifying versus Stewardship?
- 06: Behind the Blog
- 04: Handsewn Holiday Gifts and Projects
- 03: Save Money With a “Fun Allowance”
- 01: Good Reads – Hello, November
- October 2008
- 29: Paper Pile Makeover Results!
- 26: “Holidays by Hand” Festival
- 22: The Difficulty of Doing Less
- 20: How Often Do You Declutter?
- 17: Comfort Soups: A Collection of Recipes
- 15: Jewelry Giveaway from Lisa Leonard Designs
- 13: $30K to $0: How We Became Debt-Free in One Year
- 10: Hot Chocolate Recipe to Start the Season, and Other Favorite Drinks
- 08: Small Space Solutions: Organizing Kids’ Toys and Books
- 06: Trading Down to a Smaller Home
- 03: Tasty Popcorn, No Microwave Needed
- 02: How to Keep and Store Children’s Art
- September 2008
- 30: Your Family Budget: Step by Step
- 26: What Motivates Us: Inspiration to Declutter
- 24: Going Paperless
- 22: Holding on to Sentimental Things
- 19: What Papers Can You Get Rid Of?
- 17: A Solution for Lost Papers and Late Bills
- 15: Paper Pile Makeover
- 11: Great New Features, Plus an Interview
- 10: What Did Your Parents Teach You About Money?
- 08: 7 Shopping Tips to Save Money AND Time
- 04: Laundry: When You’re Almost Done
- 02: Avoiding the Laundry Pileup
- August 2008
- 31: Inspired Reading from August
- 29: Tossing Your To-do List
- 28: Before Your Computer Goes on the Fritz…
- 26: What do you take if your house is on fire?
- 22: How do you start the day?
- 20: Good Night for a Good Morning
- 18: Preparing for Emergencies
- 15: Poll: Last-Minute Guests!
- 14: Is Your Bag Too Prepared?
- 12: Add Grace to Your Budget
- 11: 10 Strategies for a Big Life Change
- 08: Batch Cooking: A Collection of Tips
- 07: How to Make Natural Cleaners Work Better
- 05: Water: Don’t Be Without It
- 04: What’s for dinner?
- 01: Let’s get Prepared!
- July 2008
- 31: No Spend Month Wrap-up
- 31: Breaking Free from Financial Fear
- 30: Welcome Get Rich Slowly Readers
- 29: 4th Week of No Spend Month
- 27: Resisting the Desire to Acquire
- 24: Taste of Summer
- 22: 3rd Week of No Spend Month
- 21: Sneak Peak at August
- 17: Best Stain Remover Ever
- 16: A Guest Post Today at Simple Mom
- 15: 2nd Week of No Spend Month
- 14: Summer Fun with Little Ones
- 10: Healthy Foods on the Cheap
- 08: 1st Week of No Spend Month
- 06: the Haircut
- 04: How to Pick a Watermelon
- 03: Drive Less, Spend Less
- 01: July is No Spend Month — What’s it About?
- June 2008
- 30: Plant Pests: Bugs in Disguise
- 27: Plant Therapy: Leafhoppers
- 23: The Compost Results
- 19: About this time last year…
- 18: Goodbye clutter, I won’t miss you
- 12: Reasons to Keep Clutter
- 10: McDonald’s Iced Coffee: Just Say No!
- 09: How to Find the Cost of Electricity
- 04: Flavorful Food without Milk
- 03: Handmade Gifts: Baby Edition
- May 2008
- 31: The Machine
- 27: SmallNotebook is Moving!
- 27: Two
- 23: The Beauty of Packing Light
- 22: We Can Get Discouraged, or Get Prepared
- 20: How to Organize Digital Photos (the easy way)
- 19: Leaving the city
- 16: Writing with pen is so 1994
- 15: Before the Trip Checklist
- 14: The Poison Protein
- 11: Weekend Ritual
- 10: Scenes From My Day
- 09: Getting Your Car Insurance Right
- 05: Managing Daily Responsibilities, and Actually Doing Them
- 04: My Bathroom Looks Like a Bakery
- 02: Organized Food Storage: Restoring My Sanity in the Kitchen
- 01: Reality Check: Downgrading Monthly Services
- April 2008
- 29: Series: A Study in Brown
- 26: Herb Parade
- 26: Maintaining the Compost Bin
- 24: The Oleander Bloom
- 23: The Clothesline
- 22: Honeyman
- 20: If we were superheroes
- 18: Saving big money with little effort
- 17: Tying Heartstrings
- 12: Spring Cleaning – Little Clothes
- 10: Spring Cleaning
- 10: Being a Mom is Not for Wusses
- 09: How to Change a Car’s Air Filter
- 06: How to Make a Worm Compost Bin
- 02: Popcorn, a haiku
- March 2008
- 28: Easter Sunday
- 26: Why We Rent Our Apartment
- 24: Carrot Cake
- 21: Happy Easter
- 20: Nourishing Traditions
- 18: The Heritage Journal
- 13: Recycle at home with vermicomposting
- 11: The Garden Gnome
- 10: Non-toxic household cleaners
- 09: Lane Then and Now
- 03: A Paper Towel Alternative
- 02: My Favorite
- 01: In Search of Soap
- February 2008
- 29: Tulip Magnolia
- 28: Scene from my day
- 26: Apple Cake
- 23: Staying Put
- 21: Our Park
- 17: Winter Plants
- 15: Window Shopping
