Spring cleaning doesn't have to be a dreaded chore. As the saying goes, "many hands make light work". Get your kids involved in such a way that they are happy to help and watch as the job gets done in record time! Read tips on how to get your kids excited about Spring cleaning at The Chaos and The Clutter. Looking for more great ideas? Check out our Chores Pinterest board: … [Read more...] about Getting Your Kids Excited About Spring Cleaning
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Keeping Up With Housework When You Homeschool
I don't know about you, but I find that homeschooling leaves my home in a state of nearly continuous disarray. I have to be very intentional about staying on top of it. Check out this great tips from Trisha on Keeping Up With Housework. You are sure to find something helpful. Looking for more great ideas? Check out our Chores Pinterest board: … [Read more...] about Keeping Up With Housework When You Homeschool
Menu Planning Organized
No homeschool mom is effective unless dinner is made. Yeah, I'd like to think it could be different, but they have to eat EVERY.SINGLE.NIGHT. So, let's get this part under control, so we can focus on their minds! Wendy offers great advice in A New Start in Menu Planning. Looking for great Homeschool Deals? … [Read more...] about Menu Planning Organized
Managing your Mouth
Yeah, I know that on the surface this doesn't appear to be about homeschooling, but it really is. You see, I think we can spend hours of precious time organizing our homeschool for success, but miss the importance of managing our bodies. (As I type this, one of my boys just screamed hateful words at another. Yep, just keeping it real.) Have you ever found yourself having to lay … [Read more...] about Managing your Mouth
Organizing Back to School
Right now it's not even back-to-school time, but when I saw this post I could smell the very scent of new pencils. Doesn't it just make you smile? Ok, maybe I'm a little quirky about back-to-school time. Seriously though, these tips are excellent for planning the new year, but what if you are in the middle of the year floundering through? I declare a planning day! Let the kids … [Read more...] about Organizing Back to School