Showing posts with label Happy Homes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Happy Homes. Show all posts
Get Organized
I know many of us look around our homes and we see clutter. Sometimes it may be overwhelming as to where to begin to free yourself from it. Believe it our not we all have a clutter personality. Which one are you?
1. The Rebel: I don’t want to and I don’t have to
2. The Deferrer: I’ll think about it tomorrow
3. The Hoarder: This might come in handy someday
4. The Perfectionist: Next week all organize everything just right
Get to work
Once you have determined which personality fits you. It’s time to get to work. Allow yourself to pick a specific area: kitchen drawer, closet, cabinet, etc. and set a timer for 25 minutes. Keep in mind you only have a short amount of time to complete the task. If you have not used an item within the last six months donate it or throw it away. Put items into three categories keep, donate, and toss. When the timer is up you are done with that area place all keep items away neatly and enjoy the tidiness of your new home.
1. The Rebel: I don’t want to and I don’t have to
2. The Deferrer: I’ll think about it tomorrow
3. The Hoarder: This might come in handy someday
4. The Perfectionist: Next week all organize everything just right
Get to work
Once you have determined which personality fits you. It’s time to get to work. Allow yourself to pick a specific area: kitchen drawer, closet, cabinet, etc. and set a timer for 25 minutes. Keep in mind you only have a short amount of time to complete the task. If you have not used an item within the last six months donate it or throw it away. Put items into three categories keep, donate, and toss. When the timer is up you are done with that area place all keep items away neatly and enjoy the tidiness of your new home.
Smooth Mornings
Now that the kids are back to school its time for us to grab a cup of tea and relax……… don't we all wish this is how our mornings were spent. What we can do is take some time to get ourselves organized so our mornings are smoother. Here are a few simple steps to stay ahead of the game.
1.Plan ahead. Pick out outfits, shower, pack lunches and backpacks the night before.
2.Wake up before the kids. If you are ready then you are able to help children with their needs.
3.Have children wake up 10 minutes earlier.
4.Use a chart. Allow children to be responsible for their morning tasks.
5.No raising your voice. This only adds to the stress of an already busy morning
6.Share a nutritious breakfast together.
7.Be ready early. Try to be ready 5 minutes early. Reward children for accomplishment.
1.Plan ahead. Pick out outfits, shower, pack lunches and backpacks the night before.
2.Wake up before the kids. If you are ready then you are able to help children with their needs.
3.Have children wake up 10 minutes earlier.
4.Use a chart. Allow children to be responsible for their morning tasks.
5.No raising your voice. This only adds to the stress of an already busy morning
6.Share a nutritious breakfast together.
7.Be ready early. Try to be ready 5 minutes early. Reward children for accomplishment.
