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Introduction
This blog was created to share creative solutions that were inspired by life's frustrations. One of my biggest frustrations has always been getting and keeping my house clean and organized. With three kids, it seemed that this was next to impossible to accomplish. Every time I would get a room clean the kids would come in behind me and undo what I had done.
During 2012 I decided that I was going to overcome my cleaning frustration. I began doing some research and experiments to come up with creative ways to put an end to my cleaning frustration. I think I read just about every book ever published on the subject. Although the books offered a lot of information, they just didn't seem to work for me. So I began taking all of the information that I learned and came up with a solution that worked.
Each book that I read had a common theme, time management, so I decided to start there. I created a notebook (time management tool) which held all of the information that I needed to get and keep my home (and life) clean and organized. Throughout the year my notebook evolved into what I now call my "Reminder Binder", which is an organized schedule of what needs to be done and when.
One of my personal short comings is that I tend to lose interest in things very quickly, so I like to try and live my life by the mantra: KISS - Keep It Simple Silly and to try and find the fun in everything that I do (something I learned from Mary Poppins). When I created "Home Clean Home" I kept these two things in mind.
If you are looking for a simple and fun way to get and keep your home (and life) clean and organized join me.
How to Begin:
During 2012 I decided that I was going to overcome my cleaning frustration. I began doing some research and experiments to come up with creative ways to put an end to my cleaning frustration. I think I read just about every book ever published on the subject. Although the books offered a lot of information, they just didn't seem to work for me. So I began taking all of the information that I learned and came up with a solution that worked.
Each book that I read had a common theme, time management, so I decided to start there. I created a notebook (time management tool) which held all of the information that I needed to get and keep my home (and life) clean and organized. Throughout the year my notebook evolved into what I now call my "Reminder Binder", which is an organized schedule of what needs to be done and when.
One of my personal short comings is that I tend to lose interest in things very quickly, so I like to try and live my life by the mantra: KISS - Keep It Simple Silly and to try and find the fun in everything that I do (something I learned from Mary Poppins). When I created "Home Clean Home" I kept these two things in mind.
If you are looking for a simple and fun way to get and keep your home (and life) clean and organized join me.
How to Begin:
- Subscribe to Fluster Buster for all of the latest tips and tricks.
- Start creating a Reminder Binder.
- Follow Fluster Buster on:
- Complete the following challenges (add one everyday)
- Day 1 - De-Cluttering 20/20
- Day 2 - Make Things Happen
- Day 3 - A Load a Day Keeps the Piles Away
- Day 4 - Get Ready, Go
- Day 5 - Bathroom - Quick Clean
- Day 6 - Good Start
- Day 7 - The Day Ahead
- Day 8 - Just For Me
- Day 9 - Afternoon Routines
- Day 10 - Evening Routine
- Now you are ready to join our Home Clean Home Online Reminder Binder for your daily challenges (found at the top of every page).
- Remember to always look for the fun in every job that needs to be done.
Your thumbnail over at The New Nostalgia caught my attention. Not sure if I am ready to dive in this deep, but I will keep it in mind!
ReplyDeleteWhat I love about this system is that you can work through it at your own pace. My sister started by making her bed. Once it became a habit for her she moved on. The goal is to do small things to improve the way our home looks and to not be a slave to our homes. Thanks for the comment.
DeleteOne of my favorite blog posts I came across a few years ago was from a young mom that set up a great notebook for running her household. She developed it on a business concept, as the manager of her home. When my kids were young and I was having a hard time getting everything done, a friend gave me a book called, "The Sidetracked Home Executive." Oh, that was just what I needed to change my bad habbits and my understanding of what it meant to be a homemaker. Now my family is almost all out of the house and I work full time. I still have to go back to these steps- decluttering, quick cleans, routines, etc. These are great habbits to lean on, and teach your kids. I think my daughter is better at it than I am! Thanks for sharing your daily challenges, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely comment. I spent many years managing departments and people and I could never have been successful without my Franklin planner. I don't know why it took me so long to incorporate a planner for my home, but now that I have it, there is no way I would run my home without it.
DeleteThanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts. You were featured today! -
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Thank you Mandy I am so honored to have been featured on your beautiful blog. I will be back I have so many ideas that I would like to share with both you and your readers.
DeleteThanks for the tip:)
ReplyDeleteHopping by and following your lovely blog's twitter, FB. I blog @ Getting Healthy with Essential Oils
I am also inviting you to join Tiddle Diddle Handmade Shoppe's first giveaway event.
Thank you for dropping by and checking out my blog and following me on twitter. Thank you for the invitation I will definately check it out.
DeleteI really need this!! Thank you! Pinned for sure! ~Kelly @Eyes on the Source
ReplyDeleteIt is always nice to have something or someone to motivate us into doing the things that we need help with.
DeleteHi! I’m your newest follower. Please stop by and say hi when you have a chance. I'm also hosting a blog hop - if you would like to join us :) Hope you're having an awesome week.
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Thank you for the invitation. I came by and joined your blog hop, I will be visiting your sight again.
DeleteI am liking this, I need some kind of structure in retirement!! I'm In!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Freedom Fridays Blog Hop!!
Have an awesome day!
It changed my life in 2012 - My house is so much cleaner and I am amazed at how much free time I now have.
DeleteThis is a struggle for me too. I'll have to check out what you have and see if it works for my schedule. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteA good friend of mine made some small tweaks to it to make it work for her, she loves it and swears by it.
DeleteI'm looking at setting up something like this for my house this year! I'm going to bookmark your blog and come back to explore more when I have a little time later!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you are having a fabulous festive week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
If I can help please don't hesitate to ask.
DeleteI will definitely be working on this area of my life in 2013!
ReplyDeleteIf there is anything I can do to help, other than coming over and cleaning your house, I'll be here.
DeleteLooks like a great plan. I actually love to clean in general, but I tend to neglect the things I don't like to clean like windows and baseboards!
ReplyDeleteThe best way to deal with those chores that we hate is to find a way to make them fun. For every job that must be done there is an element of fun, find the fun and snap the jobs a game (Mary Poppins).
DeleteI stopped over from Teach Beside Me.
ReplyDeleteVery nice ideas, and a very cool resource link. I am getting better as a SAHM in organizing, but I am going to read over these tips. You are right about the attitude - I have started seeing house cleaning/keeping as an example for my children, and I have found I am less grouchy about it.
I am definitely in need of a lot of help to get organized. I chose your post as today's Dare to Share Feature of the Day. Thanks so much for linking up. I will definitely be following along.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.pamspartyandpracticaltips.com/2013/01/home-clean-home-feature-of-day.html
An blog dedicated to all things organizing is a great idea! I'm sure I'll be back often as getting organized is one of my goals for the New Year :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party!
Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com
Great system! New facebook follower. Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year wishes and thank you for sharing at the hop. I hope you will stop by again soon. I posted the new giveaway! xo
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!! I'm going to have to check this out even closer!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I want to be more organized this year. Awesome list & system thanks for sharing on DearCreatives.com
ReplyDeleteGreat list of organizing ideas. Thanks so much for sharing this A Share It Saturday. I hope you'll link up again.
ReplyDeleteStumbled on your post from Linkin With My Ladies! I will definitely read it in more detail, but I wanted to say that I am glad that I stumbled upon you!
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