When the daffodils bloom my thoughts turn to spring cleaning. Well, not immediately. But eventually I face the fact that my home could use some extra attention here and there. Over the years I’ve written several posts about spring cleaning which I’ve gathered together in this one post for easy access. I’ve also added some…
How to Spring Clean Your Car
It’s that time of year when many of us are doing a bit of spring cleaning. As winter draws to a close it just feels right to spruce things up a bit. And that includes cars. Winter weather takes its toll and it’s a good idea to spring clean your car. You’ll love driving a…
Spring Cleaning ~ Make Your Plan
If you’re excited for spring cleaning, raise your hand! Okay, that might be a bit too much to expect but there is something nice about a fresh, clean house to greet the new season. Grab a pen and notebook; it’s time to make your plan for freshening up your home. We’ll do it together! This…
Spring Cleaning ~ 10 Tasks
It’s springtime and that means spring cleaning time. There are any number of exhaustive lists of spring cleaning chores available. I don’t know about you, but one look at those crazy long lists and a sense of despair washes over me. There truly is no way I could ever find time or energy to do…
The FlyLady Method: Basic Weekly Plan
I’m sure we’ve all seen those tea towels embroidered with the days of the week and the task of the day. Monday – laundry, Tuesday – ironing, Wednesday – mend, etc. I have a set I bought at a nearby Amish auction and I love them. Gone are the days when laundry, ironing and mending…
The FlyLady Method: Crisis Cleaning
Have you ever been in a situation where your house is a wreck and you need to get it in order quickly? That’s where the FlyLady “crisis cleaning” comes to the rescue. Crisis Cleaning We’ve all been there, right? For whatever reason – illness, hectic schedule, etc. – things have gotten out of control and…
The FlyLady Method: Weekly Home Blessing Hour
One of my favorite things about The FlyLady is the way she refers to cleaning as blessing our home and family. What a lovely way to look at it! So much better than the word “chore”. The weekly home blessing hour is an important part of the overall FlyLady method. This post may contain affiliate…
The FlyLady Method: Morning Routine
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. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read…
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. This post may contain affiliate…