Works for Me Wednesday - Timers

TIMERS! That's what works for me.

I use my timer to

• keep me focused on the job at hand


• keep working at a job even when I may want to stop


• remind me when something else needs to be done (i.e., clothes moved from washer to dryer, 5 more minutes to bedtime, etc.)


• get us out the door in the morning


• take shorter showers


• declutter multiple times a time but not all day


• challenge me to hurry and not get bogged down


• remind me to stop working on the computer

What works for you? Visit We Are That Family for more ideas.

Works for Me Wednesday

I wanted to share my works for me but didn't get it done in time for the post the We Are That Family website. But here it is anyway:

I have a large cast iron decorative floor grate that I purchased from a floral/gift shop. It's original purpose was an outside door mat. When I saw it, I knew instantly that it would serve as a wonderful large size trivet (18 x 30). I have it beside my stove so that I can sit pots on it without burning the counter or looking for a hot pad or trivet. The best thing is that not only is it functional, it is also decorative and looks like it belongs right there. It keeps me from adding more clutter to this area because of its beauty.

Repurposing items works for me and keeps me somewhat clutter free.

I found a picture online of a similar product. Mine doesn't have the rooster - only scroll work.