Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Loving Summer



With Summer upon us I always-always have outdoor plans and always plan way more than we can ever do. But this Summer I have planned to organize and start a new routine. We WILL be extra ready for the new school year and it WILL be better for all. Who knows; maybe we will have more time during the school year for extra fun things!

My (OUR) Cleaning Plans:
(This is a quick way to stay clean all week)
  • Monday ~ Dust, Sweep, Mop the Family Room, Foyer and Stairs. Sanitize the Downstairs Bathroom. Wash, Dry, Fold and Put Away 1 Load of Laundry.
  • Tuesday ~ Dust, Sweep, Mop the Dining Room and Sun Room. Wash, Dry, Fold and Put Away 1 Load of Laundry.
  • Wednesday ~  Dust, Sweep, Mop the Living Room and Kitchen. Wash, Dry, Fold and Put Away 1 Load of Laundry.
  • Thursday ~ Upstairs Dusted and Vacuumed. Upstairs Bathrooms Sanitized. Wash, Dry, Fold and Put Away 1 Load of Laundry.
  • Friday ~ Wash, Dry, Fold and Put Away All Sheets, Towels and Whites.   
(With all of the above we include the normal daily routine of making our beds, and tidying up our bedrooms and bathrooms which means nothing left on the floor! And our evening chores like dishes and garbage removal.)

BUT....

It just seems there is no escaping laundry:
(1 Load a day and 3-4 on Friday)
IT KEEPS THE UGLIES AWAY! 
 
DID I MENTION OUR HOMEMADE LAUNDRY SOAP ADVENTURE?
YUP!!
Here is what we will be using:

 More on that later.......

  
Note: Monthly cleaning of baseboards, fans, and changing of air filters helps make for a squeaky clean home.

AND NOW ON TO ORGANIZING:
this will take a while.....
 
I love what I found over at:

from kitchen ideas.....
 

To keeping the master tidy.....

 
 We are going to do this!

And as I say (we) I really mean it! I know my children will gain from these changes and it only takes 30 days to make things habit. 

It WILL be a Summer to remember!
(I'll throw some dessert and a craft or two in along the way.) 

http://media-cache-ec2.pinimg.com/originals/4c/00/5f/4c005f0c975904aedcda0413b2a6cb01.jpg
(found on Pinterest)

and......
 
 also found on Pinterest
(I think Gabe will like the candy part)

P.S. The above words presented in red I have come to believe are of the utmost important to require in our households....and the remainder will come together like sweet cream and bread.

JUST THOUGHT I'D SHARE 

HAPPY SUMMER!

   
 Blessings,

Monday, June 24, 2013

After a Week at the Beach


After a week at the beach and now that we are home, all I can think of is beach life.
 (HOW SWEET IT IS)

Here is something that just made me smile; and her blog of beach inspiration is unique:

 
Check out her blog at:



Blessings,