Home Management Tips
Have you ever wondered how it's possible for some people to work a full-time job, raise three kids, have an active recreational lifestyle, and still maintain a well-run household they're never ashamed to show to others?
The answer is that they've learned to follow a set of principles that help them stay on top of their household chores and responsibilities. They know that if they let themselves fall behind, it will be many times harder to catch up than it would have been to stay caught up.
This system of household management is outlined on this site, along with many other articles and tips to help you learn to manage your home efficiently and economically.
Articles
6 Quick Bathroom Clean Up Tips
An ultra-fast bathroom cleanup. Following these easy steps will have your bathroom shining in no time at all. [...]
Where do YOU hide cleaning supplies?
Make access to cleaning supplies easy and you'll find cleaning to be easier than ever. [...]
Do away with duplicates
One of the quickest ways to cut down the time spent on housework and chores is to do away with duplicates. Often, extras only create more work and take more time to maintain. [...]
3 tips: Coffee pot cleanliness
Follow any instructions for cleaning your pot from the manufacturer, but don't feel obligated to use any specific type of coffee pot cleaner, since vinegar will do just fine. Also, vinegar is not only less expensive, but a natural, non-toxic product.
Be sure to run several pots of clear water through the water reservoir to rinse it out. It won't hurt you if you don't get it all cleared out, but you probably won't enjoy the taste of [...]
6 Quick Clean Up Tips
Sometimes the easiest way to clean your house is to clean as you go. By devoting a few minutes here and there to cleaning, you can drastically reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning later.
Clean the kitchen as you cook. Run hot, soapy water in the sink to wash the things that you can't [...]
Staying ahead of dirty laundry
It's difficult to stay ahead of the dirty laundry when you have young children around. Even if you don't have children, a busy lifestyle can create a situation where you can't remember the last time you washed. [...]
The big diet secret
It's easy to see why The Flavor Point Diet would work. Now, let me say right off that I haven't tried the Flavor Point diet, nor read the book. I saw the author do an interview with CNN today, and as he discussed the high points of his approach with this diet, I saw a [...]
6 Steps to a Working Budget
Budgets are an essential element of well-managed household finances. It's easy to forget that budgeting isn't about depriving yourself. Budgeting is about setting limits and sticking to them. Just as you know that if you overeat too often, you're going to gain weight, you should know that if you don't set limits with your spending, you're going to end up in debt. Included is a household budget template.
Your financial health depends [...]
Where do YOU dust?
Dusting is a necessary part of home maintenance and by dusting you're doing your allergies a huge favor. Dust collects everywhere, on your furniture, in your carpets, on your floors—and on your walls and cabinet doors.
Often forgotten, most people have wood cabinets in their kitchens that need dusting as frequently as their coffee table. More [...]
6 Quick Laundry Tips
Washing the laundry is about more than cleaning your clothes. Your wardrobe is a significant expense for most families, and if you want your clothes to look good for as long as possible, you'll want to follow the tips outlined below.
1. Turn your clothing inside out
Turning your clothing inside out will protect it from pilling and prevent colors from transfering as easily onto other pieces. Every time you put clothes into the washing machine or dryer, your clothing [...]
Weight Loss
Successful weight loss is difficult to achieve, but far from impossible. Over a period of 18 weeks I lost 20 pounds. My secret?
I counted calories for 18 weeks. Truthfully, as I learned better eating habits, counting became something I do only when I'm concerned that I might have eaten too many calories on a particular day.
My family looked at me strangely [...]
3 Questions to Cut Clutter
Three questions to ask yourself to cut clutter in your home
Does this have a function that is useful to me?
Just because something is useful doesn't mean it's useful to you. Do not keep items you might use someday, unless [...]
Push Pull Discipline
I happened across a couple of interesting articles on discipline yesterday. Although neither article contained advice I hadn't heard or read before, I began thinking about discipline and its purpose. What is the reason for discipline?
To teach or punish?
The answer seems obvious when it's written out, but in the heat of the moment, it's easy to [...]
Cleaning with Vinegar
Plain ol' household vinegar has plenty of uses around the house. It's safe to have around kids and at less than $2 a gallon, you can't find a much more economical cleaner. Cooking, canning, cleaning—vinegar can do it all. If you've run out of your regular cleaner and need a quick substitute, vinegar will probably do just fine. Here are a few [...]
