Category — My Daily Grind

Hi all

My whole life we have had pets. I have had cats, dogs, ducks, gerbils, canaries, rabbits, etc…  and no we did not live on a farm. My baby sister just loved to bring home strays. We also have friends that adopt greyhounds so that they aren’t put down.

These pets become a member of the family and as such have their birthdays celebrated. Now we don’t go nuts. These animals do not have diamond collars but every now and then I can’t resist buying our puppy some cute dog apparel.

There is one online store called the Gilded Paw that has become just a tad bit addicting to me. They have the cutest outfits and cuddle toys for our dog.

I mean how cute is this:

Anyway, for all of you who absolutely adore your pets, I thought I would mention this store. You can find some great gifts for your pet that will have him or her willing to carry your slippers anywhere.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

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Hi all

Last week I was cleaning out the closets and cabinets of my apartment, which doesn’t sound like it would take long in a one bedroom loft but surprise surprise it did. The closets weren’t so bad but the cabinets took forever. The crouching was part of the problem but the lack of under cabinet lighting was the worst.

I hate not being able to see everything down there, no telling what creepy crawlies are lurking.  Plus you gradually realize how much junk you have accumulated over the years. I mean how many extra screws and pieces of wiring do you really need?

Anyway, after bumping my head a half dozen times I came to a conclusion that perhaps can help you make your life simpler, as well. 1) Keep the trash can right by the cabinet that you usually pile all of your junk into.

2) If you are about to place something in the drawer or cabinet, look first to see if you already have another one of that item.

3) Anything that is duplicate or you know in your heart you are never going to need goes directly into the garbage can.

Some organization suggestions based on my experience:

1) You do not need 10 USB cables.

2) Old batteries need to find their way into the trash.

3) Test the pens in your drawer once a month. Throw out the ones that don’t work.

4) Bits of note paper that you have scribbled something on can go. Put the info in your day planner or computer.

5) Put a post it note on that cabinet that says ” Do you really need this?”

Anyway that was my brainstorm of the day. Feel free to write in with what works for you.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

Ok, last week we discussed what gift to get for my religious friend. This week I am on the hunt for confirmation gifts, which is a challenge because I had no idea what a confirmation was. Apparently it is a rite of passage in the Catholic church, where the child is required to have more than a passing knowledge of their religion and to make a renewed commitment to the church. At least that is the way I understand it.

Anyway an appropriate gift, apparently, might be a medal with a picture of a saint on it, a cross, etc…  There may be something like this in the Greek Orthodox church but I honestly don’t remember going through it. Perhaps it is similar to the bar mitzvahs that the Jewish culture has when boys become men and have to demonstrate their faith. They also receive money to help them along with their futures. A friend recently told me that this tradition is beginning to extend to girls as well.

I love progress.

Anyway it should be interesting to get a view into this particular religion’s traditions and ceremonies. I will let you all know what I learn.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls