I have always been interested in homemaking. My mother, Janet (Wever) Franklin Hasty (GE '56) raised three kids, and didn't work outside the home for most of my upbringing. I always knew I'd do the same. She received her degree in Home Economics from OSU, so I took "Home Ec" as an elective in junior high, plus enrolled in beginning sewing classes at Stretch 'N Sew in Tulsa one summer.
When my husband and I got married, some of our wedding gifts, and later some of our Housewarming gifts were books on the subject of keeping house. I naturally subscribed to the magazine, "Martha Stewart Living," and watched her television show. My aunt Peggy (Wever) Daily (GE '59) lived in the same town as Martha Stewart. My love for Martha goes deep. (Of course we know the rest of Martha's story, don't we? Coincidentally, she spent a few months living in West Virginia, the same state where mom lives!)
Some of the many books I have on the subject of homemaking include "Home Comforts," by Cheryl Mendelson, "Living a Beautiful Life," by Alexandra Stoddard, and "Confessions of an Organized Homemaker," by Deniece Schofield. I have read some of them cover to cover, and some are just there for reference. I'd like to say that I am a fantastic homemaker, but unfortunately, it's not true. Along the way, I took on new interests like crafts (scrapbooking, rubber stamping, knitting, tatting, etc), hosting home parties (you know the ones), couponing, and volunteering at church and school, all while keeping the family fed. As a result, I became distracted from the importance of keeping an uncluttered and organized home.
I find it particularly difficult to part with important papers, old photos, and various memorabilia. One benefit of that, however, allows me to bring them out for special occasions, like our AXΩ Christmas Party last December. In the photo below, you'll see old pledge manuals and recruitment brochures from the 1950's and the 1980's.
I still attempt to declutter, though. My latest interest has been reading the blog "A Slob Comes Clean," by Dana "Nony" White, and reading the book, "the life-changing magic of tidying up, the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing," by marie kondo. These two organizing professionals seem to be polar opposites, but I believe both of their methods have many benefits.
How do you keep an organized home? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
When my husband and I got married, some of our wedding gifts, and later some of our Housewarming gifts were books on the subject of keeping house. I naturally subscribed to the magazine, "Martha Stewart Living," and watched her television show. My aunt Peggy (Wever) Daily (GE '59) lived in the same town as Martha Stewart. My love for Martha goes deep. (Of course we know the rest of Martha's story, don't we? Coincidentally, she spent a few months living in West Virginia, the same state where mom lives!)
Some of the many books I have on the subject of homemaking include "Home Comforts," by Cheryl Mendelson, "Living a Beautiful Life," by Alexandra Stoddard, and "Confessions of an Organized Homemaker," by Deniece Schofield. I have read some of them cover to cover, and some are just there for reference. I'd like to say that I am a fantastic homemaker, but unfortunately, it's not true. Along the way, I took on new interests like crafts (scrapbooking, rubber stamping, knitting, tatting, etc), hosting home parties (you know the ones), couponing, and volunteering at church and school, all while keeping the family fed. As a result, I became distracted from the importance of keeping an uncluttered and organized home.
I find it particularly difficult to part with important papers, old photos, and various memorabilia. One benefit of that, however, allows me to bring them out for special occasions, like our AXΩ Christmas Party last December. In the photo below, you'll see old pledge manuals and recruitment brochures from the 1950's and the 1980's.
I still attempt to declutter, though. My latest interest has been reading the blog "A Slob Comes Clean," by Dana "Nony" White, and reading the book, "the life-changing magic of tidying up, the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing," by marie kondo. These two organizing professionals seem to be polar opposites, but I believe both of their methods have many benefits.
How do you keep an organized home? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
National Convention 2016
The Alpha Chi Omega National Convention is held every two years. It is the goal of the Tulsa Alumnae Chapter to be able to sponsor and send a delegate to this special event. Although the location changes, we estimate that it would take more than $1,500 to provide the adequate funds for this goal ($750/yr). If you would like to donate to this, please click here for donation information. (Alpha Chi Alpha is a 501(c)(7) non-profit organization. Your donations are not tax deductible, but are very appreciated!)