LOVE Your House Feb 22

I know, I know...I wasn't around yesterday. I was out of house most of the day and, when I got home, it was dinnertime.


Today I don't know what to have you do! I'm trying to get on top of things again (after yesterday it looked like a bomb went off in here) Right now I'm washing a load of diapers and running a load of dishes. I picked up a bit but Franklin pulled it all back out again!

I did a load of laundry and a bit of vacuuming yesterday...that was IT!! I feel so lazy!


You know what? Just enjoy today! If you want to clean please go for it. If you want to spend the day vegging out then have at it. Spending the day playing with your little one? That's great! I'm having great weather so we'll probably go for a walk this afternoon.

LOVE Your House Feb 20

Okay, we're still kind of sick here. Ugh. I haven't been sleeping because of my sinus congestion. (You needed to know that I'm sure)

I, however, did buy coffee...God help us all! (Hey, I gave up soda for Lent. I have to get my boost from somewhere and B Vitamins only take you so far)


Okay, today I want you to Get On Top Of Something.


Anything that you've gotten behind. Laundry piled up? (guilty) Get to it! When was the last time you vacuumed? Scrubbed your floors? Dusted? Is there a Leaning Tower of Pisa of dishes in your sink?


I'm spending the day doing laundry! And...


- Wiped windows (in half of the house at least)

- Scrubbed the guest bathroom floor

- Wiped my cabinet faces

- Dishes

- Did some shopping

- Chased a baby

What have you done today?

Everyone attack and it turned into a ballroom blitz

I'm not sure why I felt that song was fitting...*shrugs*


Today I raced the clock and tried to do as much as possible.

I...

- Cleaned the dining table

- Folded a load of laundry

- Ran a load of dishes

- Wiped the kitchen down

- Cleaned off the bar (also known as one of the circles of hell)

- Decluttered my living room area


Hm...I guess it just felt like more work than that.


I have a big list for the weekend. We're going out of town (well, state) in a couple of weeks and I really really don't want to have to come home to a filthy house.

My goals for the weekend:

- Finish Laundry

- Wash sheets

- Vacuum all carpets

- Scrub floors

- Vacuum Cupboards (they're full of dead ants! ICK ICK ICK)

- Scrub Kitchen

- Wipe Windows

- Declutter 20 things


-Oh, and write for you wonderful people!

LOVE Your House Feb 19th

So, I'm sick. This makes several days in a row. Ugh, this winter has been a season of one cold right after another for me. I got a stomach bug right before Christmas and it's like I can't just get WELL. I even started taking vitamins!

*sighs* Anyway!


Today I want you to Clean Something That Rarely Gets Cleaned!

You know the floor behind the toilet? Out of sight, out of mind? Not today! Turn off your ceiling fan. Are you growing a carpet up there? Do you usually scrub the outside of your toilet? (Trust me, it needs it!)



Additional Challenges:

- Spend 30mins cleaning anything

- Walk through your house with a small trash bag (grocery bags work the best) and throw away at least 5 things (bonus points if you throw away more)

- Walk through the house with a damp cloth and wipe down as many surfaces as possible

The Voice Of Reason

That would be my husband. *sighs* When we fly I will not be writing on my socks (because they pull people out of line and make their lives hell for little things like that) and I will be wearing shoes. (probably....that one is still up for discussion)

However! I will be keeping track of everything said to me about my inserts (I'm going to ask about them and argue that they're medically necessary) and keeping track of how much of my day is spent without them. Then, I'll be writing my Congressman, Governor, and anyone else I can think of to complain about my trip.

I"ll also be reading my Ann Coulter book the entire time...possibly aloud. It depends on how pissy I feel that day.

LOVE Your House ~ Guest Post ~

Hi everyone!  I'm Natalie, and I'm thrilled to be guest posting today... this is just a little post about a fun project I tackled recently! :)

The Nester is a really great home decorating blogger!  Go check her out here. Also, here is a little definition of tablescaping.
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Natalie is a Christian, wife, mama to two under two, 

homeschool graduate, and homemaker.

She spends her days kissing chubby cheeks, washing dishes, 

taking paper out of the baby's mouth and butter out of the toddler's hands,

nursing, processing laundry, and squeezing in taking pictures, decorating, and blogging when she has time (or doesn't!) 

She blogs at Naddy's Blog and at Babywearing it Up! :)

LOVE Your House Feb 17th

First, I suggest you read this post. (I LOVE this blog by the way) If you're feeling guilty about your house being a mess this blog will make you feel better. (At least, it did for me)

Today we're Getting Back To Basics

Make a list of the top Basic things that need to be done each day. I suggest: Load of Laundry, Load of Dishes, Load of Diapers (for those that use cloth!).
Now, make a list of things that need to be done each WEEK. Wipe down the bathroom, scrub a toilet, wipe a window, sweep the floor, wash your sheets.


What do your lists look like?

LOVE Your House Feb 16th

Reader Suggestion Edition!


Okay, I knew this would happen. I'm running out of ideas and steam. I need your help! I need suggestions!

So, your task today is to hit the comment button below and give me your best ideas! These can be ideas for the LOVE Your House Series or ideas for random blogs. Right now, I'll take anything!


Get clicking!

LOVE Your House Feb 15th

Okay, quick post because I'm still out of town. I'm including a link for quick tips for everyday organization

I'll be back tomorrow

LOVE Your House Feb 11th

This will be the last installment for the weekend. I'm headed out of town so I'm taking a brain break from EVERYTHING (I'm even turning off my phone!) So it's kind of a weekend task.

Get a Second Opinion.


Basically, have a friend (or total stranger if you're bold) change something in your house. Nothing major! Don't knock out a wall or paint something black just because So-And-So told you to! Use common sense. Let them suggest moving a piece of furniture or get rid of an old knicknack that doesn't quite fit. Trade something with them. Give something to them. Let them give something to you. Or have them come help you clean!

Don't have any friends in the area you can invite over? Take a picture of the area in question and post it online to get opinions. Email the photo to someone and get their thoughts on the space.

Sometimes all you need is another set of eyes looking at the problem!

 

Have a safe and happy weekend!