DIY Moms- Headband Storage Solution

If you have girls then you know the NEED for a solution to how to store all those cute headbands they enjoy wearing. I found a fun and simple DIY headband storage container over at Emilie Handmade. Click here to get your DIY instructions..

Books that Keep Me Organized

By Trisha

Seventeen years ago, when baby number three arrived, I knew it was time to take my position as CFO (Chief Family Officer) seriously. So, I begin reading every book I could get my hands on about home organization and managing my new family empire of three kids, my husband and a dog.

I did not want to spend my days digging, searching and tearing my hair out for lost items, misplaced car keys or see 5 p.m. on my clock and wonder what I was going to feed my family for dinner that night, and find dishes still in the sink from breakfast. I knew it was time to educate myself in this role as CFO.

Over the years I am often asked what books have inspired and assisted me in my journey of being the CFO of my home (I now have five kids.) Here is my list of top books that have kept me organized: To read the full article and see my list of books click here.

Be sure to leave me a comment over at SC Johnson

*Each week Trisha Blogs on SC Johnson Family Economics website as a paid writer be sure to read her weekly organization articles.

Clean Your House In 15 Minutes a Day!

Here’s a solution for those who love a clean house, but dread cleaning day…SKIP CLEANING DAY and start a HOUSE CLEANING SCHEDULE!

Instead of planning a marathon day of cleaning every week or two, start setting aside 15 minutes a day for cleaning. Even better…delegate some of your cleaning chores to your children! I’ll be happy to teach you how to make a chore chart!

Doesn’t 15 minutes a day sound better than spending half your Saturday cleaning or going crazy the day of your party to make the house look perfect? The key is to make a house cleaning schedule, so that every room in your house will be cleaned every 2 weeks.

If you tackle one room each day or one task each day, you’ll never feel like a maid again! Here’s a suggested house cleaning schedule to get you started, just customize it for your house and let the cleaning begin!

1. Monday: run the dust mop under all furniture, beds, etc.
2. Tuesday: vacuum downstairs
3. Wednesday: vacuum upstairs
4. Thursday: mop kitchen, bathroom and foyer
5. Friday: clean 1 bathroom (the tub, the shower, the toilet, the sink, the counters)
6. Saturday: clean 1 bathroom (the tub, the shower, the toilet, the sink, the counters)
7. Monday: vacuum high traffic areas (high traffic areas usually need to be vacuumed once a week)
8. Tuesday: dust living room, den and dining room (don’t forget to dust the baseboards and blinds or shutters)
9. Wednesday: dust bedrooms (don’t forget the baseboards, blinds or shutters)
10. Thursday: extra job (this is a cleaning job that only needs to be done every once and a while like dusting ceiling fans or cleaning out the refrigerator)
11. Friday: clean kitchen (the stove, the sink, dust, clean counters)
12. Saturday: sweep porch and wipe off porch furniture

That’s it…once you’ve completed the first 2 week cycle, your house will always feel clean! Certainly we can all find 15 minutes in our busy day!

Written by:

Kristl Story

http://www.TheBudgetDiet.com

(It’s a diet for your wallet, not your waistline!)

Kristl is the CEO of the family and also the maid, the cook, the coupon queen and yes, the bargain shopper. Kristl is not a financial planner or an accountant – just a mom that knows how to live life on a budget. For more money saving tips, visit TheBudgetDiet.com.

Stop the Kitchen Stuffing

By Trisha Novotny

As I hear the crashing and banging coming from the kitchen when my children are searching for a pot or pan, I am reminded that the cupboards in my kitchen may have become cluttered during the recent months. It’s time to reorganize and de-clutter the kitchen in my home.

How about your cupboards? Are they ready for my three-step makeover? To read the full article and see my list click here.

Be sure to leave me a comment over at SC Johnson

*Each week Trisha Blogs on SC Johnson Family Economics website as a paid writer be sure to read her weekly organization articles.