The unpacking continues along with the frustration of figuring out what to do with all of our things. Once again, we have left behind bookcases and even with all the books we gave away, we still have more than our bookshelves hold. So that is a struggle.
We also left a well-organized kitchen with lots of cupboard space to a small kitchen with few cupboards. Here is my attempt to create more space out of virtually nothing.
For all our kitchen utensils, I found a clear, hanging shoe rack:

For spices and other sundry items:

The hanging shelves on the door are on the inside of the pantry closet door. The utensils bag is on the kitchen side of the laundry door. I have a hook on the other side for aprons and the purple bag holds extra hot pads. I also use a magnetic file holder on the side of my fridge for more convenient access to hot pads. I haven’t found a really good place for towels and wash cloths yet though.
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Yesterday my daughter and I went to the Cincinnati Museum Center. My sons chose not to go much to my disappointment, but it was a whole lot of fun to go with just her. She engages in the activities and information differently (and more quietly) than the boys. I rarely get to do things with only her so it was an unexpected pleasure.
In the Museum of Natural History, they have built a cave-like atmosphere that drops 3 levels with displays of the Cincinnati area during and post-ice age era. They also have a distinct cave with some of the insects, waterfalls, and other formations of an actual cave with a more difficult (narrow and twisting) route and an easier way for those not as fond of tight places and strollers.
Some pictures with my daughter hamming it up:
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Today’s events have been much quieter as I’ve battled a heat-related headache, but I just watched this video that really touched me. I hope you enjoy it.


