How do you keep up with cleaning and running your household?
azure asked:
I feel like I’ve always got too many things to do everyday, that I never catch up or complete all that I want to. I have 2 toddlers and a baby, and it feels like all I do is clean, do laundry, prepare meals, and put kids in time-out all day; and my house still looks like crap.
I feel like I’ve always got too many things to do everyday, that I never catch up or complete all that I want to. I have 2 toddlers and a baby, and it feels like all I do is clean, do laundry, prepare meals, and put kids in time-out all day; and my house still looks like crap.
I thought I’d keep to a schedule I write up, so the deep cleaning gets done, rather than just the picking up of daily messes.
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December 29th, 2008 | Tags: Crap, Laundry, Messes, Toddlers | Category: questions answered
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December 31st, 2008 at 1:37 am
How would you like to go to work also, like some women do. And come home and take care of the house. It’s a losing battle.
January 3rd, 2009 at 5:24 am
Check out a book called The House That Cleans Itself by Mindy Starns Clark. I randomly picked it up one day at Fry’s Marketplace, and it’s totally inspiring. The author had the same issues / frustrations you’re describing, but managed to change her ways exactly how you’re suggesting…by keeping a schedule for cleaning and maintenance.
I bought the book at a grocery store so I can’t imagine it’s hard to find… Here’s her site so you know what to look for:
I live with my boyfriend and two dogs and we have a rough time “keeping house”…so I can only imagine with three little ones!! Hopefully this book can help you. Good luck!!
January 3rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
It’s hard for you because of your small children, so you’re really busy with them, meals, toys, spills and messes etc….
What I do is make sure I have no clutter of any kind. I give it away because I can’t stand it when my house is messy - drives me crazy. I use storage bins for toys, hats, mittens, boots, and when I make a meal I make enough for leftovers for the next day to save time. Whenever I start a big project like painting a room, I make sure I have something in the freezer for meals and have the laundry up-to-date. I also teach my kids to pick up after themselves even though I have to say it a million times a day.