tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061078511106416318.post1276501655541642015..comments2009-05-20T15:52:30.665-04:00Brianna @ Heart(h) Managementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09679720789466676190noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061078511106416318.post-83130082776093437322009-05-20T15:52:30.665-04:002009-05-20T15:52:30.665-04:00i love the Grace part, too. i know i have been bad about not giving myself enough grace to be imperfect... in the storms. that's when i find i'm the most hard on myself.<br /><br />i say, declutter your life and that will also help weather the storms... if you have the necessities around, but not the "clutter", i find that it helps me to keep sane. then during the storm, if i clutter up a bit, it's not as bad. getting back to basics is great.<br /><br />i also think that having extras of the basics on hand is essential to my sanity. if i don't want to have to go to the grocery for milk... well, it helps to have some in the freezer. :)<br /><br />Peace.<br />melissa"MissMelissa"http://www.blogger.com/profile/11731917736362150072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061078511106416318.post-40761414386903008722009-05-20T11:39:51.411-04:002009-05-20T11:39:51.411-04:00This year my husband and I are both full time students. With 3 kids, I have had to accept that certain things will get done, and certain things won't. I think my "shiny sink" is having my bed made and having the kitchen cleaned up enough that I have space to cook.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12192064538924964308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061078511106416318.post-88738061975187437872009-05-20T10:46:30.314-04:002009-05-20T10:46:30.314-04:00AMEN!<br />My post today is about leaving things not done and not guilt tripping myself when it doesn't get done!UKZoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14638344073899053857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061078511106416318.post-36767012482515484422009-05-20T09:16:43.571-04:002009-05-20T09:16:43.571-04:00I think that #5, Grace, is something that we need to remember whether or not we're in the midst of crisis! Often during the the day to day things, life would be smoother, we'd be calmer and our families would be happier if we remembered that! At least that is true of me and my family. It is a lesson that I have learned over, and over and over!Jenn @ Beautiful Callinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684604517626277720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061078511106416318.post-9059593177478429522009-05-20T09:07:13.254-04:002009-05-20T09:07:13.254-04:00Great tips! I've been employing all of these during my postpartum time. I'm just starting to be able to branch out and get back to even more activities. Perspective has really helped me keep from being overwhelmed and discouraged!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932119838113244830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061078511106416318.post-8324445779861704032009-05-20T05:49:24.600-04:002009-05-20T05:49:24.600-04:00These are great ideas. And I'm like you, although I prefer an empty sink, I can handle looking at one filled with dirty dishes, because I know it won't stay that way for long. However, messy beds and cluttered counters really bother me.<br /><br />Since we don't always know when a crisis will arise, I try to keep my cupboards and freezer stocked - mainly with food, but also with laundry soap, a few new socks, and greeting cards.Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624351403333754381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061078511106416318.post-86774756460237755222009-05-20T04:16:22.413-04:002009-05-20T04:16:22.413-04:00How wise. I escpcially love # 3. I've often times spent my days wandering aimlessly from task to task without ever finishing anything. Being intentional about what I spend my energy on is a wonderful suggestion.<br />Robin<br />All Things Heart and HomeRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18154493668088810466noreply@blogger.com