Often in the mid-afternoon I am tempted to plop down on the couch with my phone instead of working through my to-do list. Everyone struggles with motivation at some point or another, and with household chores it can be especially hard to find the motivation for jobs that aren't your favorite. Here are three simple… Continue reading How To Find Housekeeping Motivation
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Why I Am Always Ready for Company
"I would love to be that woman whose house is always ready for company. That would make me feel like I had it all together." I'll never forget hearing one of my co-workers make that statement years ago. Several of us were sharing conversation over lunch, and somehow this became the topic. I remember one… Continue reading Why I Am Always Ready for Company
10 Steps To A Tidy Home
We've all had those moments at the end of a long week when we look at the disaster area that doubles as our living space and think, "I don't even know where to start! I'll go to bed and take care of it later." This approach might satisfy you for a few hours, but eventually… Continue reading 10 Steps To A Tidy Home
I Can’t Do Everything, But I Can Do Something {Homemaking Encouragement}
As a homemaker who commutes to an office job each day, I often feel like I'm just barely crossing off my weekly to-do list before it's time to flip the planner page and start a new week. There's so much more that I want to do. I want to make more snacks from scratch. I… Continue reading I Can’t Do Everything, But I Can Do Something {Homemaking Encouragement}
Why Our Housekeeping Habits Matter More Than Ever
Why should we clean our homes during these days/weeks/months that we're home all the time? Nobody will see them except for the people living here! Exactly. My argument for keeping a tidy home during quarantine comes from one of my homemaking heroes - the woman described in Proverbs 31:27 -"She looks well to the ways… Continue reading Why Our Housekeeping Habits Matter More Than Ever
5 Habits That Will Take Your Home From Chaos to Cozy!
Whether your house is in constant chaos and disorder or whether you just have an area or two that needs attention, these habits can be really helpful! #1 Make your bed every day It's likely that your bed is the focal point of your bedroom and it probably fills a large portion of your room.… Continue reading 5 Habits That Will Take Your Home From Chaos to Cozy!
3 Homemaking Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier {7.2019}
this post contains affiliate links Working five days a week doesn't keep me from having a tidy home, but I do have to get creative with my time and energy. Here are three tips that make my life as a homemaker a lot easier - hopefully they'll do the same for you! #1 Trash Bag… Continue reading 3 Homemaking Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier {7.2019}
My Household Mantra – Do It Anyway
Over the years I've set a daily household cleaning schedule in place, and that continues to work really well for me. The mantras of "do it daily" and "do it first" keep me from giving in to my natural tendency of laziness! I have a new mantra that I say to myself when I'm tempted… Continue reading My Household Mantra – Do It Anyway
How To Find Housekeeping Motivation
Often in the mid-afternoon I am tempted to plop down on the bed and watch Netflix, YouTube or Instagram stories instead of working through my to-do list. Everyone struggles with motivation at some point or another, and with household chores it can be especially hard to find the motivation for jobs that aren't your favorite!… Continue reading How To Find Housekeeping Motivation
How To Keep A Clean House With Indoor Cats
I receive a commission if you make purchase using links in this post ❤ Having two indoor cats = living my best life. I am a total crazy cat lady and I can't imagine my home without Peggy and Thelma Lou. However, having two indoor cats = lots of cat hair and a litter box… Continue reading How To Keep A Clean House With Indoor Cats