MY "HACKS"

Sometimes little things make all the difference.

Once upon a time, I had a clean, neat house.

It wasn't an issue.

Once number #4 came along AND I started homeschooling it became much more of a challenge.

I've written about it before.

There are only so many hours in a day and schooling takes precedence.My house is not so clean and neat anymore.

I don't think we're at the filth level, thankfully..but lets just say I wouldn't encourage anyone to eat off of my floors or run their white gloved fingers over any furniture.

Here are some little things that have made a big difference for me personally.

#1) I resolved to have the dishes done every night before going to bed.

I hate waking up to a messy kitchen.

I confess, sometimes I will leave 2 or three things--but NOT the counter piled.

Also, I used to leave clean dishes to dry on the counter.

They were clean..but it was more "clutter" on the counter.

So, to force the dishes away ;) I rearranged the counter-top so that now, there is no SPACE to pile them on the counter.  Hence, dishes get put away right away.

#2) This is still a work in progress.  Laundry gets done on a regular basis.

It gets folded on a regular basis.  BUT, it often will sit on the couch in those folded piles.

So, to counter that tendency.  I am trying to fold my laundry on top of the table.

I always need the table, so it cannot sit there for more than, oh..2.5 minutes.

It does help that children 1-3 put their own away.

Again, it is the little things.

Any helpful tips that you have to add?