30 Bags in 30 Days

Even though summer has only really started here, the days are getting shorter and fall is right around the corner. With that comes a need to declutter and dejunk our house. I've decided to give myself a challenge to get rid of 30 trash bags of stuff in 30 days, 1 bag per day.

Now, since I am already quiet a clutter buster, I hope that I am not overshooting with my goal of 30 bags, but I have a feeling that once I get going (especially if I can get hubby on board with letting go of some of his stuff) we will be able to meet the goal. My fingers are crossed that most of the bags will be headed towards our local charity and not the landfill.

If you would like to join the fun please do! Feel free to begin your 30 days anytime you feel inspired to do so, or at the start of August (or any other month) if that is easier. If you decide to join in I would love to know about it! Feel free to use the little graphic I made too!

The Great Fundraising Act

One thing that I simply LOVE about the blogging community is how we pull together for fellow bloggers when things go wrong. Right now there is an auction taking place to help benefit a blogger named Susan, who has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Tons of bloggers have put together some amazing prizes to bid on, and you can donate directly as well if you choose.

I don't know Susan, I only discovered her blog through a friend, Kristina, who is donating some awesome sugar scrub and spa goodies to the cause.

If you click the image in this post you will be taken to the auction page where you can see all the categories of items to bid on. There are all kinds of goodies from baked goods and clothing, and things for the home. Please take a look and if you have the means, consider bidding on something for this lovely lady. Each item has it's own page, and you bid in the comments. Bidding opens at $10. Thanks!

Sorry about the mess.

How many times have you said those words when someone came to your home? I have to admit, I say those words far too many times. Why do we always apologize for our homes not looking "magazine clean"?! Homes are meant to be lived in, and while I'm sure we all desire to keep our homes clean and tidy, don't we all realize that life is messy? We should give ourselves (and others) a bit of a break.

How many times have you not invited people over because your home was messy? It's something I have been tempted to do, but I always remember to shake myself out of it. Why would I allow myself to miss out on great company just because my home isn't as tidy as I hope for? That's just plain lame in my book. And when you live in a house that is always full of projects, always being improved, mess is just part of the game.

What do you say? Let's all relax a bit and give ourselves, and everyone else, a break. Let's remember what home is really all about (hint, it's not about looking like a magazine photo, as pretty as those may be).

Relax, it's the weekend.

We have a long weekend due to a state holiday. There are projects here at the nest that we could work on, but we are going to take the time to relax and enjoy the time off. It's far too hot to do anything else anyway! Look at this gorgeous outdoor space, oh how I wish our back yard looked this lovely. Can't you just imagine fun patio parties and long summer nights on a porch like this? Dreamy!

Source: elmueble.com via Aimee on Pinterest