Toys have a way of taking over the house. Stuffed animals breed in closets. You give birth to one sweet little baby and the next thing you know there are toys, toys, everywhere! Can you relate? Over the years I have tried so many ways to take the toy clutter and make our house look [...]
The Never-Ending Mess
March 26, 2012 By
It seems that every mom has that one room she just can’t seem to keep up on. It’s the room that dirties itself in a matter of minutes and never makes her feel anything but overwhelmed. Aside from the kitchen, it’s usually the room most lived-in by the kids, making it nearly impossible to keep [...]
Taking A Pantry Inventory
March 21, 2012 By
Spring Cleaning is the perfect time to take an inventory of what’s in your pantry, fridge and freezer. You might be surprised what’s hiding in there! It may seem tedious, but it WILL be worth it! To start you will need: a notepad or a couple pieces of paper a pen a garbage can Choose [...]
How to Clean an Oven Without Endangering Your Life
March 20, 2012 By
Photo Credit Cleaning the oven is one of those dreaded household tasks that most people avoid. Or at least I hope that most people avoid it, and that I’m not the only shirker. Cleaning the oven tops my list of “I-would-rather-be-bitten-by-fleas-but-I’d-better-do-it-anyway” jobs. When faced with the chore of cleaning the oven, you essentially have 3 [...]
Adding Purpose and Enjoyment to a Mundane Chore: Treats in the Clean Sheets!
December 22, 2011 By
I am going to come clean. That’s right, it is time for me to make a confession. I have not always enjoyed the chore of washing and changing my children’s bed sheets. In fact, changing the kid’s sheets was on my list of all time dreaded chores. (I would rather clean the BOYS’ bathroom!) But, [...]
Keeping Your Winter Gear Organized
December 19, 2011 By
Every year, when it starts to get cold outside, I dread all the hats, gloves, scarves and coats that get scattered about the house. The children and I tend to get lazy about putting them where they belong when we know we’re going to need them again soon. However, if we are not vigilant in [...]
