You are not alone. Clutter is an epidemic and sometimes all we can do is laugh!

Mom Humor: Dust Bunnies
In my pre-mommy days, I had the luxury of keeping my house clean enough to meet even my mother’s high standards. I’ve had to abandon my ideal vision of spotless floors and sparkling countertops to follow the great advice of many – “don’t sweat the dust bunnies.”

Dad Humor: Messy Kids
Messy rooms.  I did it.  You did it.  We all did it.  We all kept our rooms as clean as horse stalls on an abandoned farm.

WAHM humor – Home Office Chaos
So you’re asking yourself, ‘How do I keep my desk organized and my desk contents out of the hands of my family?’ Good question.

So you’ve started a home business. I suppose you went out and purchased a nice desk and comfortable chair, and maybe even a new computer with all of the necessary extras. Now you’re ready to earn an income from home! How nice it will be to be your own boss, to work when you feel like it and to answer to no one. At least that‘s what you think.

If your business involves the internet you’re probably going to spend a lot of time at your desk. You think your desk at work was a mess? You have no idea. This past year was one of the most stressful times I’ve ever experienced; mostly due to the chaos that was my Home Office, conveniently located in my dining room. Here is the type of scenario that played itself out in my home on a daily basis: [Read more...]

Breaking the Cycle of Sloppiness

It wasn’t meant as an insult.  It just came out that way.  My daughter just finished cleaning her bedroom.  Her menagerie of stuffed animals was now securely confined to one area.  Her pile of favorite books neatly sat on the proper shelves rather than all over the floor.  The freshly laundered clothes were off her desk and packed away in her dresser drawers.

I walked into her room and the unusual cleanliness took my breath away.  That’s when I said:

“Oh, I didn’t know you had carpeting in here!” [Read more...]

In my pre-mommy days, I had the luxury of keeping my house clean enough to meet even my mother’s high standards. Then I carried my first adorable offspring home, embarking upon the never-ending quest to balance time for myself, my spouse, my children, my work and…a clean house. I’ve had to abandon my ideal vision of spotless floors and sparkling countertops to follow the great advice of many – “don’t sweat the dust bunnies.”

Most of the time, following this advice has been a challenge for me. You see, I really don’t like those dust bunnies. On the other hand, I really don’t like to clean either. I’d rather play with my children and stepchildren, spend time with my husband, write or read. To solve this dilemma, I’ve learned to employ some creative strategies. [Read more...]