"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in ORGANIZE on Jan 31st, 2008
As a part of the deep clean of the bedroom, I took the opportunity to purge seven (plus) things: -A stack of magazines I kept planning on collecting recipes and articles from, but never for around to it. -2 decorative pillows that have lost their shape -2 books (One will go to the MOPS library) […]
Posted in ORGANIZE on Jan 31st, 2008
I signed up for thehomemakersmentor.com, a printable notebook that has homemaking tasks. The first lesson was a deep clean of the bedroom. I just completed it. This included scrubbing down the window sills and baseboards (that I could reach). Can I just say ‘ew’?! Anyway, the bedroom is sparkling clean. DH loves that it smells […]
Posted in ORGANIZE on Jan 20th, 2008
DH ran across this tip and liked it. We might implement this at some point. Maybe once a month? Tell your kids you are going to have a "Cinderella Saturday". You all commit to cleaning or doing some sort of house or yard project during the day. Then, you all get dressed up and go […]
Posted in ORGANIZE on Jan 14th, 2008
Some of you have asked what exactly is my ‘morning routine’? I mention this in conversation and has piqued some interest. Well, assuming that we are not running off to Roots and Wings, MOPS, or Bible Study, here is what our typical morning looks like: -Breakfast -Brush teeth -Hair -Get dressed -Make bed -Clean room […]
Posted in ORGANIZE on Jan 14th, 2008
Well, I managed to pick seven items of perosonal clothing to donate. I thought it would be really easy, but it was more difficult than anticipated. Anyway, week one completed.
Posted in ORGANIZE on Jan 9th, 2008
This does not apply to me because I only have one set of sheets, but if you have more than one set, store the sheets inside the matching pillowcases. Everything stays nice and tidy. (Tip from thehomemakersmentor.com)
Posted in ORGANIZE on Jan 9th, 2008
I have an online friend who is committed to no recreational spending for one year. She ia also decluttering and posted about "The Seven Things Project". Basically, you commit for one year to give up, sell, throw away, or donate, seven items a week. I am going to do this and will try to follow the guidelines […]
Posted in ORGANIZE on Jan 8th, 2008
I plan to spend this year tightening down the home systems and organization. I will pass on items that have helped or inspired me. Here are a few links to explore for home management. Motivated Moms- I try to use this everyday. It is the best system that has worked for me to date. It […]