Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I receive a bit of a commission at no additional charge to you. I've been talking a lot about home management this month, and that's because the routines that I've set … [Read more...]
How My Cleaning Standards Have Changed Over The Years
Growing up, I remember my dad teaching us how to clean the bathrooms. And every weekend, we would have to do that dreaded chore. Somewhere along the line, he also taught us to make beds with hospital corners. My mom showed us how to cook a few basic things, and how to … [Read more...]
How To Teach Your Kids To Do Laundry
Four of my five children know how to do their own laundry. Some still need help, but overall, they're well on their way to having this important life skill. As with most skills, it didn't happen overnight, but here's how the process looks at our house. First, I involve … [Read more...]
Kitchen Zero
Every night before I turn the lights off in the kitchen, I get back to kitchen zero. For me, this is just a fancy way of saying that I put everything back in its place, make sure everything is clean, and do any prep work for the next day. I get back to kitchen … [Read more...]
7 Reusable Items We Use (And 3 We Don’t)
We've all heard the mantra: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. (There are two more Rs, by the way). We set out our recycling every other week, and we've been trying to reduce our waste in other areas of our home (hello two big garbage bags a week, I'm looking at you), but what about … [Read more...]