If I had to pick just one part of The FlyLady method that I think is most important it would be the morning routine. A well-designed routine implemented regularly can make all the difference in avoiding household chaos. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. MORNING ROUTINE Everyone’s morning routine will look different. For…
The FlyLady Method: Getting Dressed (including shoes!)
The FlyLady method can be a bit controversial, especially when it comes to today’s topic. After you shine your sink, the next step is developing the habit of getting completely dressed each morning…including shoes. And not just shoes but lace-up shoes! This is where many part ways with the FlyLady. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate…
The FlyLady Method: Shine Your Sink
Is your house out of control? Is it such a mess that you have no idea where to begin? The FlyLady suggests the first step should be to shine your sink. Does that sound crazy? It’s really not. Let’s talk about why you should begin with the kitchen sink and then I’ll walk you through…
The FlyLady Method: 5 Minute Room Rescue
Do you have a room or area in your home that scares you? I mean, the very thought of someone outside your family seeing it truly gives you the heebie jeebies? It could be a basement, craft room, walk-in closet, a child’s bedroom, your bedroom, whatever. You know it needs to be decluttered, cleaned and…
Clean With Me – Videos, too!
Do you ever need some motivation to clean your house? If not, please share your wisdom. If so, you’re in good company. I’ve been sorely lacking in the motivation department lately. That’s part of the reason I invited my parents over for dinner last week. There’s no better motivation than having company, right? But we…
10 Tasks to Tackle During Spring Cleaning
It’s officially spring, although you might not be able to tell by the weather. Some of you (poor dears!) are still getting snow. We’ve had a bit of everything. This morning my daughter messaged me to say that in addition to the high levels of tree pollen expected this time of year, we also have…
Simple Organizing Challenge ~ Join Me!
As the days get warmer and I see those first long-awaited signs of spring, I begin to feel the urge to do some decluttering, spring cleaning and sprucing up of my home. What felt warm and cozy (and “hyggelig“) during the cold, dark days of winter begins to feel a bit cluttered. That’s when I…
The Best (and Worst) of The Flylady
If you’ve thought about getting your house in order sometime in the past decade and looked online for help, chances are you are familiar with The FlyLady. Inspired by Pam Young and Peggy Jones, otherwise known as “The Slob Sisters”, Marla Cilley started an email group, first on e-Groups and then Yahoo Groups, as a…
How To Practice Mindfulness While Cleaning House
It’s all too easy to rush through our housework in an effort to just get it over with so we can move on to something else. But what if we took a different approach? What if we used housework to practice mindfulness? Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Life With Dee!…