Since housework is a never ending job that very few people enjoy, I think sometimes we forget the benefits of having routines and habits to keep our homes clean. It’s hard to develop habits when it comes to cleaning, but the payoff makes it worthwhile. Start today, one thing at a time, and develop habits that work for you, to keep your house clean. There are many things that you can look forward to when you establish your routines and make them a habit. The first is just being able to enjoy a clean home. The knowledge that your home … Continue reading →

I am not a machine but my life would be so much smoother if I operated like one. When I have established routines for keeping the house clean and the laundry done, life is easier. I am easily distracted. If I’m doing something I dislike and I have the option to do something more fun, like read blogs or check Facebook, my chores get tossed to the side while I relax. I’ve always told Hailey to do what has to be done first, then you can enjoy what you want to do. I find more and more that I’m not … Continue reading →

Do you have a method to your housekeeping or is it more hit or miss? I’m totally a hit or miss housekeeper. My house stays fairly neat but the cleaning is not on any type of schedule. If I walk into a room I might notice the baseboards need to be dusted and dust them. The furniture in that room will most likely not get dusted at the same time. Or maybe I notice fingerprints on the bathroom door. I’ll wipe those down but that doesn’t mean I will clean the bathroom. In the morning when I’m brushing my teeth … Continue reading →