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Cleaning Routines to Simplify Your Life

March 22, 2023

Keeping your home clean and organized is not an easy task, especially if you have a busy schedule. However, having a cleaning schedule can help you keep your home tidy and free of clutter. In recent years, there has been an increase in the popularity of cleaning scheduling systems, which are designed to help individuals maintain a clean and organized home. Two of the most popular cleaning scheduling systems are Clean Mama and Fly Lady. Let's take a closer look at each of these systems and h[...]

Home Office Inspiration

February 9, 2021

I know we all are a bit sick of being cooped up at home, but something I've so appreciated is the focus on optimizing every part of our home to be more useful. One room we realized was not working well for our family was our den/home office. Located right off the main room, it should be used daily for work and kids crafts! Instead, it was just a catch all for papers and nicknacks, all while being in the main line of sight each day. Honestly, just walking by the room stressed me out a bit- h[...]

Routines & Rhythms Around the House

January 25, 2021

Adding a second child to the mix this past year has brought many new aspects into our home but I didn't think one of those things would be me becoming more 'tidy'. But much to my surprise, I have felt so much less anxious around the house due to becoming more thoughtful with placing routines in our life to keep our home more peaceful. I used to have a hard time letting Lucy make a large mess in our main living area for fear of that mess staying in my line of vision for a few days before I[...]