Category: Homemaking

Weekly Household Quick Tip

This week’s task in the Weekly Household Planner: Rotate seasonal clothing/sell or donate I actually began this task over the weekend since I had the “Spring Cleaning Bug”.  Now, here in Seattle we really can’t completely store away winter items,…

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Realistic Homekeeping Expectations

I received an email from a mom this week I wanted to share with you: “I have purchased your 2012 calendar and was wondering how do you play catch up with the days when unexpected things come up or you…

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Weekly Household Quick Tip

This week’s task for Monday in the Weekly Household Planner: Sort Mail Okay, come clean….how many of you tend to let the pile of mail get higher and higher before you tackle it?  This can be a huge stress for…

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Dangers of Moms Multitasking

Moms love to multitask!  Yes, we sure do!! It can be the only way we get through our big ‘to-do’ list everyday, but who is really paying for all this hurrying and scurrying around? Our family often can feel less…

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Weekly Household Quick Tip

This week’s task for Monday in the Weekly Household Planner: Change Kids’ sheets If you are reading this too late for today’s tasks, no worries.  You will be all prepared for next week! There are differing opinions on how often…

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Weekly Household Quick Tip

This week’s task in the Weekly Household Planner: Clean Dryer Vent Have you ever cleaned your dryer vent?  I know…I know….it is one of those tasks that is easily put on the back burner or perhaps never even thought of. …

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Weekly Household Quick Tip

This week’s task in the Weekly Household Planner:  Laundry Do you do laundry everyday or do you have a specified ‘laundry’ day?  For me, I do at least one load of laundry each day, that’s why there are 7 ‘tics’…

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Weekly Household Quick Tip

This week’s task for Tuesday in the Weekly Household Planner:  Clean bottom shelf & drawers of refrigerator Clean under/behind your refrigerator These tasks are usually left until you just can’t take it anymore and have to spend a great deal…

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Weekly Household Quick Tip

This week’s task for Thursday in the Weekly Household Planner:  Quick clean bath tubs & showers So I have to admit, I usually only end up cleaning one of our showers when the task is a “quick clean”.  The other…

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Fun Frugal Family Valentine Ideas

From the time my kids were small, I have enjoyed celebrating Valentine’s Day with them.  I have always been one to decorate our home to reflect the different seasons and occasions.  This is certainly something that my kids look forward…

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