Do you ever set something somewhere "just for now" and then, like five weeks later, notice that the item is still there?
No, yeah. Me neither.
HAHAHAHA! Who am I kidding? You know I'm the queen of Base Camps and Rat Piles!
But I've decided something. Since some of the things have taken up permanent residence in their temporary locations, I oughta just figure out a way to make them feel more at home.
Kinda like, giving them a housewarming party since they've already moved in.
For example, my broom belongs in the laundry room, which is all the way down the hall. It's SO exhausting to carry it all the way there every time, so instead I tuck it by the pantry. Much easier, but cluttery.
But I recently gave that squatter-broom a nail to hang onto, and now he has a new place to call home.
Sweet!
And check out my kitchen counter. It's a regular shanty town, with all the refugee mail, receipts and junk pouring in from hither and yon.
I decided give these huddled masses a decent apartment so they can take shelter.
Who says government housing doesn't work? Sure cleaned up the neighborhood.
Today's Small Thing is make the squatters in your house feel at home by giving them a permanent place to live.
Messy shoes by the door could benefit from a tote to live in.
School papers would love to reside in a bin. They'll thank you.
Sweaters and purses like high-rise hooks to hang on, while tools don't really care where they live as long as it's not in a dainty basket.
It feels good to do something nice for the neighborhood. As long as the new immigrants are contributing members of the community, you might as well embrace them and make them feel at home.
POINTS: 50 for giving a refugee a place to call home.
What items need permanent homes at your house?
