Today was the first day to use my new chart. For today, it was actually fun and very satisfying to make little blue Xs down the list. It definitely kept me on track and kept me from forgetting anything. We'll see how long it takes before I lose the list, can't find a pen, or just plain start ignoring it. Today I: Made bed. Emptied … [Read more...]
New Non-Negotiable for the Week
My new non-negotiable for the week is one that I've been doing pretty well at already. But, as I've found several times this week, when I don't do it, I suffer the consequences. So I'm adding it as an official non-negotiable task. I'm going to clean up the kitchen and run the dishwasher every night before I go to bed. So what's the big deal … [Read more...]
Mamas Don’t Get a Day Off
I think this is one of those big adjustments that never occurs to you before you have kids. You don't realize that quiet Saturday mornings spent reading a book in your pajamas, spontaneous movie dates with your best friend, and quick stops into the coffee shop for an indulgence that only takes a second . . . will never happen again. … [Read more...]
One Week Down . . . 51 to Go
Things got back on track pretty well this week. Not perfect, but better. I didn't do any major projects, but did make some small progress. As long as it's progress. First, I decided to use what I already have. A few years ago, I bought a set of four very cool laundry baskets at the Container Store. They really are cool. They stack on each other … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist
It's the nightly tasks that seem to get me. And yet, I won't be giving up on them, because I can say in truth, that they make a huge difference. I used to be jealous of people who said that they couldn't go to bed at night if there were dishes in the sink. I would laugh that I didn't have that "problem" but secretly wish I did. I'm starting to … [Read more...]
Clean Sheets for EVERYONE!!!!
I am so random. I act like changing the sheets on four beds deserves an "Extreme Home Makeover!!!" moment.Although I'm grasping the concept of the need for daily tasks slowly but surely, I am still so incredibly random when it comes to non-daily tasks.I love clean first-night sheets. Oprah once said something about changing her sheets every two or … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist – Off the Rhythm
I'm off rhythm. I have forgotten to start the dishwasher the past two nights. This means that I obviously can't unload it the next morning before the kids get up, and start putting in the day's dishes as they happen. It really throws things off. I also forgot/refused to wipe down the bathrooms two nights ago, so I did it during the middle of … [Read more...]
My Blog-Related Goals for 2010
I'll start with the big one. (The completely obvious one.) 1. Focus The content of the blog isn't going to change. It can't. The content is my recorded journey to get my home in order, and I have a very long way to go. I must stay focused on my home. Making it truly functional, welcoming for my husband and children, and … [Read more...]
What’s YOUR best trick?
Today is a reverse Works for Me Wednesday. We're supposed to ask a question of you, the readers. So here's my question. What's your best organization trick? Now I know that some of you may have struggles in the housekeeping area if you read my blog, and feel like you don't have advice to give. Believe me, I'm there. I generally try to not give … [Read more...]
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