I often get asked if I will add chore charts and schedules to the Life Your Way printables, but it's not something I've tried to tackle just yet because there are so many variables to consider and I haven't been able to come up with a unique way to package it. Thankfully, Susan Heid…
It's been way too long since I've released new home management printables, and I've got quite the queue to work through! I'm excited to start with these 15 printables, which were some of the most requested, and I'm planning to continue to release new printables in batches over the upcoming weeks. Looking for a specific…
The following post is from Becky of Clean Mama: Homekeeping, whether you hate it, love it, or are indifferent, it's a necessary part of our lives. Clothes needs to be washed, bathrooms need to be cleaned, and food needs to get on the table. Discovering your homekeeping style can change your approach and attitude toward the homekeeping tasks that…
We've been talking about kids and chores lately. I shared our philosophy on whether chores should be tied to allowance, and Joshua shared a list of five everyday chores and why they're important. And this morning I told you about a free online allowance-tracking tool. I also want to share a bit more about our…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Hey look, I get it. Kids and chores don’t always play together very well. Some days, it can be a downright battle to get kids to complete their duties around the house. I have two young children myself (9 & 5), and I know firsthand that…
I love the term home manager because I think it is a good reminder that the tasks involved with running a home -- cleaning, meal planning, shopping, organizing, scheduling, etc. -- require effort and commitment. Jamie from Steady Mom refers to this concept as "professional motherhood" in her book, Steady Days, and Tsh from Simple…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Motivation, we all need it. No matter the project, discipline, or task, motivation is a necessary ingredient. And it is especially necessary in the never-ending, always-repeating monotony of keeping our homes clean, organized, and in order. Sometimes, we are able to find the motivation within ourselves: love…
The following post is from Lindsey M. Roberts, a design & décor writer: One of my favorite parts about the post-holiday season is having the time to regroup and make plans for 2012. But although we often make plans for our health, or our learning goals, do we make resolutions for our home? For example,…
Just a quick reminder that Daylight Savings ends this weekend, as we "fall back" to standard time at 1:59 a.m. on Sunday, November 6th. This is a great opportunity to get an extra hour of sleep, unless -- like us -- you have little ones who don't really care what time the clock says. To…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: This past summer, our family of four moved from Essex, VT to Peoria, AZ. It was a big move. In fact, in almost every conceivable way our new home is different than our previous one: geographically, culturally, politically, spiritually... and I haven't even begun to mention…