Agree.

Thanks, Nick. I often enjoy your posts. And this is no exception.

Girl! Michelle, you always write the best stuff. Thank you.

Yes! I’m so hungry now.

the tax deduction is very small...

Honestly, those theme boxes are one of the worst culprits we find when decluttering family homes.

Ew! Never fear. In our tiny restroom they are tucked under the claw-foot tub far, far away from pee splashes.

This reminds me exactly of Marie Kondo. Her Konmari technique is a fad diet for organizing. Totally unrealistic but people are gobbling it up!

whew. Good rant, sister.

Preach.

This is all true.

*high five*

I can’t even spell grey water correctly. sheesh!

Let’s be clear. Using grey water is a pain in the ass. But it does make me feel like I’m getting away with something—having flowers in Los Angeles. It has made me realize how very much water all of this obsessive cleaning behavior costs me. :o)

You are asking about using citric acid to clean the dishwasher, right?

This is a genius idea. But until it happens...

Love that idea! Thanks for sharing.

If the next meal’s dishes won’t fit in, it’s going to be more hassle than help.

I just incorporated this trick last night. Dishwasher loader said, “It isn’t really full.” I found a dirty (large) vase on the table, 3 cups in the living room, and the spoon rest on the stove. Boom. Full dishwasher. If you can’t fit tomorrow’s breakfast dishes in there, it’s full.

For my house we say, If you can’t fit another meal’s worth of dishes in there, run it.