If you suffer from Homemaking ADD, your attention may be at the root of your homemaking challenges. Most days in my home, my homemaking tendencies look a lot like this: I know I need to stick a load of laundry into the washing machine. I gather…
Wondering how to add a little structure to your days? Try creating a daily routine! For several years as a stay-at-home-mom, I fought daily routines. My life revolved around my babies’ sleep schedules. I tried to fit in what I could on any given day…
Let’s face it. It’s not always easy to fit in family, home and work into everyday life. Finding – or creating – balance in life is a concept that seems like it should be possible. Since we all have 24 hours in each day, we could…
If you want to make a haven in your living room, here are 7 things to include … If you’re set on creating a haven, a great place to start is your living room – mainly because everyone who visits your home will most likely see…
Books about home (especially these 5!) can help a lot as you create a haven. I love Pinterest and all of the great home ideas you can find and curate. But there’s something special about books. Books about home – home design, home management – are…
Maintaining a clean home doesn’t have to be impossible. Try these 5 practical ways to keep your home picked up. A clean house. Ah. As I got out of bed this morning, I actually looked forward to walking out of my bedroom and seeing a…
Managing your home in the middle of life’s busyness is easier with the help of a to-do list. I’m a list maker. I make lists for everyday. I make lists for what needs done around my house. I make lists for long-term goals. And I…
You might be surprised by the #1 factor in your housekeeping success … When it comes to success in your housekeeping, you may think there are a lot of important factors – your availability and schedule, how big or small your home is, and how big…
Even when you think you don’t have time for more than basic cleaning, here’s a great way to manage your housework! In your home, do you ever want to do more than just the basics … but feel like you have no time? Most days,…
Like it or not, sometimes it’s essential to learn how to make a home out of second best. Have you ever had the idea of a “perfect” home in your mind? Are you currently living there? For many people, a dream home is just a dream….
Want to learn how to begin to take control of your homemaking? Here are some simple but important ways to get started! When it comes to homemaking, do you ever feel like you just don’t know where to begin? Maybe you grew up with a…
Creating a haven can seem so difficult if you don’t know where to begin. There’s an incredibly important secret to creating a haven, though! If you’re intent on creating a haven in your home, you may wonder what you should do first. Do you need…
Creating a homemaking manifesto is a powerful way to define and remind you what’s important in your home. Feeling like you have no idea what you want to accomplish in your home? Some families and organizations have mission statements to give direction and purpose. Others have goals…
It may take a lot of effort, but it’s more than worth it to start figuring out and focusing on priorities. Setting priorities can seem so difficult. When you’re stuck in the middle of day-to-day busyness, it’s easy to get distracted by what needs to…
Struggling with figuring out when to do your housekeeping chores? Here are 7 ways to fit housekeeping into your day… Have you ever wondered when you should get to your housekeeping chores? You may have a pretty good idea of what you need to do…
Ever wonder what should you clean first? Here’s a real-life example of how you can decide what to clean (and when to clean it). Reader question: I guess what I struggle with the most is trying to find where to start in my day. More…
Feel like you need to get your homemaking back on track? This solution will help so much! Ever feel like keeping up with your home is beginning to get out of control? (Or is it already gone?) I’m there right now. This summer, I spent…
Starting homemaking from scratch can seem intimidating and overwhelming. These tips can help beginners start homemaking! Reader question: I’m about to get married, so I’d love helpful tips on how to get into a rhythm with ALL that is entailed in running a home. While…
You may or may not love structure. But I can assure you that you NEED a daily routine to make your life and homemaking much easier. For most of my life, I’ve taken my life’s organization for granted. Raised by a born-organized mother, I was…
Need to furnish your home on a budget? Hand-me-down furniture is a fantastic solution! Here are 5 reasons I love it… When it comes to furnishing your home, a potentially huge expense is furniture. Since I love frugality, I pick and choose the brand-new pieces…