We love to have a beautiful, clean house, but sometimes it’s just not possible. Sometimes we’re just too busy and can’t find the time to clean as thoroughly as we would like. Sometimes, we get that surprise phone call that guests are dropping by. Maybe, like me, you’ve had your house on the …
Today, I’m posting my typical checklist that I use when I have overnight guests. If you plan ahead and just work through the checklist, you’ll be prepared and ready to relax and enjoy your visit. The sooner you start, the better, but if possible, start getting ready for your guests at least …
If you’ve looked at your schedule this week, you might be wondering how to get through everything on your list and still keep up with the little chores that you need to do on a daily basis. What works for me is to use big blocks of time for big projects and …
Are you getting ready to move? We’ve moved several times, often to a completely different state. The only way I’ve been able to survive all these moves is to use a checklist to keep me organized. The following is the checklist that I actually used for our last move. Keep in mind, I …
The kitchen pantry is sometimes the most difficult to keep clean and organized. This time of year, while we’re doing our spring cleaning, is the perfect time to tackle this project. The following step-by-step checklist is a simple, easy project that you can probably accomplish in less than an hour:
With work, school, homework, dinner, and Saturday activities, who has time to clean? Everyone’s talking about those MAJOR spring cleaning projects we should be doing to keep our houses looking great. How do we fit THAT into our schedule? Pick a full day, if possible. Or you could find small windows of time, such …
Spring is coming soon!!! There are probably a lot of things you probably want to start doing in the spring. But I have a better plan. Why not try to get some things accomplished BEFORE spring? The months following the holiday season can seem long, boring, dull, and cold. We sometimes hibernate, just …
It’s springtime!!! The beginning of spring feels like a fresh start. That’s why it’s the perfect time to look at our goals in the next few months. There’s a lot to look forward to and a lot that we should accomplish before summer. After a long, cold, snowy winter, most of us are …
Today I’m going to explain my cleaning system. Most people really don’t enjoy cleaning. I don’t either. But I LOVE the results! A clean house feels great! So, we might as well get a plan together and get it done. To stay on top of everything, you need a cleaning schedule. Some of …
It’s time to work on our laundry system. Actually, I have always liked doing laundry. Really. I’m serious. There’s something about putting away nice, clean clothes that makes everything else feel organized, especially when picking out something to wear and you actually have clean clothes to choose from. I’m sure your family would appreciate …
