We made it through January! That feels like an accomplishment all on its own, doesn't it? 

So, we've cleaned up after the holidays, and we've even started to declutter a bit and some of you are working through the new courses to develop your good homemaking habits and some of you are even working on building your healthy eating habits.

If you are one of the ones who have not started the courses - you really need to. Spending this dull, down time of year to build good habits that will set you up to have more time and energy to enjoy this summer.

If you are in the path of the snow storms, you know that shoveling snow can give you a heart attack. We have been eating worse and moving less. We seriously need to get our lives back in order! Start the courses -

Chip away at Spring Cleaning -

Call me optimistic, but its time to start thinking spring!

This is the perfect time to start getting things done while its still too cold to be outside much.

The perfect jobs for this time of year are -

_____ Clean all nick-knacks

_____ Deep clean all shelves, tables, legs...

_____ If you have open space above your cabinets, clean up there.

_____ Thoroughly vacuum all furniture

_____ Vacuum under and behind all furniture

_____ Clean behind stove and fridge

_____ Wipe all door frames

_____ Wash all doors

_____ Clean out light fixtures.

I know. That all doesn't sound like much fun. I guess you can sit around getting fatter and more depressed. I'm choosing not to and get my life back in order. How about you?

Make Your Own Truffles

Valentines Day is almost here. You know, truffles are not all that hard to make. Of course, there are all kinds of chocolaty treats you can make.  Pick up For the Love of Chocolate in the ebooks for great chocolate recipes.

Check for winter damage -

After winter storms, you should inspect your home’s roof, siding, gutters, and yard for wind, snow, or ice damage.

I have friends who have a problem with ice damming. It caused quite a bit of damage last year when the water ran through walls and ceilings.

Realtor.com suggests - Instead of climbing on the roof to look for missing shingles, use binoculars to search for damage. Better yet, buy a drone that can fly over your house and spot damaged areas.

A drone! That's brilliant!

Change begins at home

Well, that's a lot to work on. Things will get better. In the meantime, change what you can. You will feel better. We are wired to accomplish, and that's when we feel our best. Start making some positive changes!