When Your Schedule Is Not Working

by Melissa | cleaning, family, self care

Obviously, I’m a big fan of a schedule. Without one, I wander through some days like I’m lost and unsure what to do, and then overload myself trying to do all the things at once. A schedule keeps me on track and balanced. But this is only true if your schedule is...

What House Cleaning Should Be Done Daily?

by Melissa | cleaning

As you’re working through your Perfect Cleaning Schedule printable (You did download it, right?  If not, what are you waiting for?  Grab it here!), one of the hardest things for my cluttered brain to do was break down the frequency of each chore.  Actually, it was...

Quick Tips for Cleaning House Like a Professional

by Melissa | cleaning

When it comes to cleaning house, getting started is half the battle. It feels like a never-ending job (because, well, it is!), and definitely not one that you enjoy. I’m always on the lookout for little tips, tricks, and hacks.  Anything that speeds up the cleaning...

Kids Chore List Template Ideas to Try Today

by Melissa | cleaning, family

Why use a Kids Chore List Template? I’m a big fan of kids doing chores. Not just because it is taking things off my to-do list (let’s be realistic here – it’s really adding things to my to-do list!), but rather for the valuable life lessons and work ethic...

Should Kids Get Paid to do Chores?

by Melissa | cleaning, family

Raising kids to become functioning members of society (that live in their own house one day :)) is a job we take very seriously. For obvious reasons. One of the areas we want our kiddos to grow in knowledge and understanding is in the area of finances. We want them to...

Why Should Kids Have Chores?

by Melissa | cleaning, family

We have an unspoken rule in our house – if you live here, you help with things that need to be done. When everyone is making messes, it’s unfair for one person to be stuck cleaning up after everyone. Just because our kids are little doesn’t mean they get a pass...