It’s all too easy to think the primary job of the housewife is cleaning. Television commercials and sitcoms certainly give that impression. But homemaking is more than cleaning. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that cleaning is not even at the top of the list. The making of a comfortable and pleasant…
Dee’s Favorite Household Tools
Do you think of housekeeping as a job that requires good tools? You really should. Anything that is done so often as housework deserves quality tools. Muddling through with crappy equipment just makes cleaning more tedious than necessary. Let’s take a look at a few of my favorite housekeeping items. This post may…
The FlyLady Method: Daily Focus
A well-run home has a rhythm. Creating a pattern for our homemaking tasks ensures that everything is done in a timely manner. We’ve talked a bit about daily routines (there will be more to come!) so now let’s discuss creating a daily focus for each day of the week. This post may contain affiliate links…
Stay On Top of Housework With 3 Daily Tasks
I’m a big believer in the idea that it’s easier to keep up than to catch up. Just three daily tasks done faithfully will go a long way toward keeping housework under control. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Three Daily Tasks There…
Menu Planning: Why and How?
Many of us are finding ourselves cooking at home a lot more than usual these days. That makes menu planning even more important if you want to avoid the 5 p.m. “what’s for dinner?” frenzy. With a little planning we can make this part of homemaking much easier. This post may contain affiliate links and…
Setting Up a Laundry System
I’m going to go ahead and admit it. Laundry was my greatest homemaking challenge for many years. I was always behind! Then I sort of accidentally stumbled upon a laundry system that works for me and life has been better ever since. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn…
Create a Cleaning Schedule That Works for You
There are any number of cleaning schedules available in housekeeping books or homemaking blogs. And they can certainly offer a good starting place. But everyone’s situation is unique so there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to a cleaning schedule that will work for YOU. This post may contain affiliate links and as…
How To Create Your Own Homemaking Binder
Taking care of a home and family is a surprisingly complex job. Managing schedules, planning meals, organizing daily/weekly/seasonal tasks, keeping track of home-related information and so much more. Creating a homemaking binder can be a huge help in getting it together and staying on top of all that it takes to manage a home and…
Homemaking Week on LWD
Today we begin the first annual LWD Homemaking Week! As I’m sure you know by now, homemaking is something I’m passionate about. And in these uncertain times I believe it’s even more important than ever that we make our homes true sanctuaries. Home…the word speaks volumes. Comfort, belonging, protection, security, family and so much more….
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