Taking a page from the Christmas Book

To some degree or another, it is still hardwired into our cultural DNA that this time of year (Fall) is a time for preparing for winter, nesting, and community. 

 

Over the summer, the Housecleaning Co-Op some of us did was, overall, a resounding success... but with changing schedules, stress-levels, job requirements and daylight to nighttime ratio, it's not a workable solution right now.  That said, the idea for something a little more flexible, organic, and less specific came to mind... based loosely on the "Christmas Wish Lists" that float around blogs during the holidays.

 

We all have different skill sets.  We all have different things we're good at.  Also, one man's trash is another man's treasure, so to speak.  So here's the idea.  Post a list of your Needs.  It can be anything from ideas to assistance to items to basic company.  Then, peruse everyone else's blogs, and see if they've posted a Need that you may be able to fulfill.  No pressure, no requirements - just assistance if it's possible.  Feel free to repost and refine your lists as you need to throughout the fall and keep checking on other people's lists. 

 

To start:

 

1. I Need to have more shelves and storage space arranged.  I don't know what supplies I'll need or how to do it - I just know where I want shelves and approximately what size shelves I want.  Nothing as fancy as building cabinets or anything, just basic stuff.

 

2. Company in the evenings, to help keep my energy up and keep me on task while I work on getting my home cleaner and more organized.

 

3. Simple recipes that involve a negligible to mild amount of cooking so that I am better equipped to handle dinner-making responsibilities now that my husband is working nights.

 

4. I'm currently very allergic to our couch.  It's got several years of set-in allergens that using the carpet/upholstery cleaner hasn't really helped with much.  Right now we can't afford a new couch, so suggestions as to how to minimize the allergens would be appreciated.