Lots of Clutter = No Relaxation

After a very busy summer of softball, softball, and more softball, the season is winding down and the kids are back to school. Once I actually had some time off on the weekends and could spend time at home, I realized how cluttered and disorganized the house had become during all those months we were barely home. Yuck!

I don't know about you, but there are times I simply CAN'T relax when the house is turned upside down. I also find that I clean best when I'm mad for some reason. So one day I was in "that mood" and we sure got a lot done. It's surprising how HUGE a housekeeping job can look, yet when I spend just ONE straight hour of cleaning or straightening up, it can make such a big difference!

Unfortunately, I'm not one that LIKES to clean, yet I can't stand the way my house is when it's cluttered, disorganized, and just a plain mess. With 5 kids, this happens quite often. BUT, I'm going to TRY to dedicate and least ONE solid hour of cleaning each week. I know, not much, but I have to start somewhere. Like I said, when I'm focused for that one hour, I can get quite a bit done. So I'm going to start there.

I can't just wait until I'm mad to clean house LOL. I try not to get that mad that often, so I can't rely on those times for keeping my house in order.

However, I did come across this free report "How to Declutter and Organize Your Home" and will do my best to implement some of the 15 steps to a clutter free home from that report. Some of you may fair better than I do with it, but it's worth a shot.

Here's to a clutter free house! (Is it truly possible with 5 kids under the age of 12?)

How to Get Your Kids To Clean The Floor

1. Wet washcloths with hot water
2. Drop on floor
3. Pre treat nasty spots with nontoxic cleaner
4. Tell them to skate around

This one actually works. My 3 oldest kids have been in the kitchen for a good 15 minutes cleaning the floor. They think it's a gas!

Shhhh.... I won't tell if you won't!