When I was a kid, right before school began again in September, my mother made us all do a “spring” cleaning of our desks, bureaus and closets. My sister went in her room, closed the door, and immediately went to sleep. I, of course, being the diligent daughter, painstakingly went ...
At this point, I may never live with someone else again. The idea of being together apart, where both partners have their own spaces, may become my new norm. It’s unconventional, but after this costly experience, it might be the way I move forward in future relationships. Share this: ...
Despite being asked by both his mother and myself to keep the room tidy, help out with the shopping, the cleaning and the cooking all he does is lay in the pit that the room has been turned into. The smell alone makes me gag everytime I go upstairs. My girlfriend knows that the...
A review of 25 studies on CBD and anxiety found that the compound effectively reduced symptoms in people with various anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, OCD, and PTSD. CBD May Have Neuroprotective Properties CBD has also been shown to have neuroprotective properties...
Disposable toilet bowl cleaners are my guilty cleaning secret. The OCD germophobe in me can’t handle the reusable toilet brush. I never felt like I could get them clean, and then I couldn’t figure out how to let them dry without leaving them out in the open in the bathroom, so I’...
(the win by someone who traumatized people at every turn, and got away with it, was a constant zap to my fragile psyche, on some level reminding me of my father’s ability to cut one minute and charm the next) and the loss of a beloved canine companion of almost 15 years. On top...
Being able to point to an example of someone who has done something similar definitely helps in that regard. As soon as you start to hear your inner voice say something rude like: “That’s a dumb idea, you could never get away with doing something like that.” You can point to that...
This apple cinnamon muffins recipe makes super yummy muffins that are great for all kinds of occasions.These muffins are easy to make with just 5 minutes prep time. They’re great for breakfast, after school snacks, as an addition to a family meal and more! Our family loves them and you...