Cleaning
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Sustainable Home Organization: How to Organize Your Home Sustainably
I have been on a binge of The Home Edit for the last couple of weeks. It started when I was trying to get a few important spaces back in order before school starts (Read my Back to School posts here), but now the determination has migrated into the entire house. But my biggest beef with home organization is all the overconsumption and PLASTIC. We need to find a balance in Sustainable Home Organization. This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. These are all products or companies that I have used and…
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Challenge Accepted: Declutter the House in a Month (Week 4)
This is it. The final week of my decluttering challenge. I’d be lying if I said I still had the motivation of week one. But the house is looking better and becoming more manageable week by week. This week I am focused on bedrooms, especially cleaning out wardrobes for the change in season from summer to fall. If you haven’t read my other posts, check them out here: Week One (Living area, Main bathroom) Week Two (Kitchen, Pantry, Fridge, & Freezer) Week Three (Playroom & Library room) Make sure you read to the end! Even though I’m going through bedrooms today, I have some tips for you to get through…
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Challenge Accepted: Declutter the House in a Month (Week 3)
My house is looking…better. Kind of. To be honest, during the day when my kids are running around and playing, the house looks the same. But in the evening when we pick up or early morning when it’s just me awake, I see progress. If you’re new here, check out my Week One (main living areas) and Week Two (kitchen, refrigerator, freezer, pantry) posts to catch up. This week my motivation is waning. I’ve made some decent progress but I just don’t have the pep in my step that I had the first two weeks. My planned areas to clean this week are the playroom, our library room, and the…
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Challenge Accepted: Declutter the House in a Month (Week Two)
Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed by your stuff? Like everywhere you look there are uncontrollable piles of crap, crammed drawers of junk, and too-big things shoved in teeny tiny spaces? You, my friend, need a good old-fashioned house declutter. If you haven’t read Week One, start here: Declutter the House in a Month (Week One). To catch you up, I had a mini mental breakdown after a few minor disturbances hit our household and decided I needed a full-blown house declutter. No regrets! Last week I focused on the main living area and bathroom. This helped me see and feel immediate results and be motivated to continue. This week…
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Challenge Accepted: Declutter the House in a Month (Week One)
The Catalyst This past weekend was a series of unfortunate events. First, we had a 10-hour road trip planned. As you know, before a vacation you are hastily packing and planning. And then you leave the house at 3:00 a.m. with a mess behind you and an open road ahead. Event 1 Before we left for vacation, we had ordered a new couch to be delivered for the weekend after we returned. While on vacation, I got a notification that the couch was arriving early…while still on vacation. Of course! Luckily, my brother-in-law was able to run over and bring the couch into the garage for us (Thank you, Edgar!). …
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How to Start Spring Cleaning (the easy way)
The Easiest Way to Start Spring Cleaning The hardest part about spring cleaning is figuring out where to start. So I’m going to outline my favorite tips on how to start spring cleaning the easy way! I have a love/hate relationship with spring. Winter is leaving our cold Chicago days and things are slowly defrosting, but it still tends to snow for 10 minutes every other day. The crisp, fresh air makes me want to open every window in our house, but then my allergies go haywire. Advertisers and influencers are reminding us everywhere that it’s spring cleaning time, but… wait. I actually love spring cleaning! Spring cleaning tips are…
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Save Money & Time With An Eco Friendly Cleaning Routine
I’ve been developing this money and time saving eco-friendly cleaning routine for years! In this post I’m going to focus on the Kitchen and Bathroom because those are areas that need to be cleaned with the most frequency. I know you will find some nugget of wisdom in this post that you can implement today, whether it’s cleaning supplies or processes. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. I only link to products I have personally used or researched. What makes this routine eco-friendly and sustainable? Would you like…
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How To Keep Your House Clean With Kids
I love clear surfaces, perfectly organized shelves, and everything just in its place. BUT I have 3 kids and 3 pets. Nothing stays clear or perfectly organized or in its right place. However, I have learned what works for me and my family over the years. Read on for tips and tricks for how to keep a clean house with kids. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. I only link to products I have personally used or researched. 1. Have daily routines I have lots of small routines…
