It’s Monday and guess what that means? That means it’s time for our weekly deep-cleaning project! Every Monday morning, I’ll be assigning us all a deep-cleaning project to tackle (well, that is, if want to join us!)
Today’s project is to tackle the bathroom cupboards and/or closet. If you are short on time, just pick the messiest drawer, cupboard, or closet to tackle.
Here’s my plan for this morning:
- Read my Bible, exercise, and shower.
- Get dressed to my shoes. (Thanks, Flylady!)
- Eat some breakfast, read aloud to the kids, start a load of laundry.
- Morning chores with the kids.
- Get the kids started on their schoolwork. Kindergarten with Silas.
- Switch the laundry.
- Clean the bathroom closet out — remove clutter, wipe down shelves, organize.
- Morning Time with the kids.
This evening, I’ll share a post about how my morning well and give you an update (with pictures) on the progress I made on the bathroom closet.
Need some motivation? Check out my post on 10 Ways to Make Cleaning More Fun.
Want to join me? Leave a comment to let us know you’re participating! If you have time, tell us what your morning plan is, too.
Heather from Queen Bee Coupons has a great post up on saving money by doing without. Here’s a snippet:
When I decided to stay home with my kids (seven years ago!) it meant cutting our income by 60%. That's right, 60 percent. Take $100 and throw $60 of it out the window. What was once $100, became $40 at the grocery store. I wouldn't change staying home for a second. I wouldn't trade anything for those extra 60 dollars, but I would be picky in how I spent the money I had left.
For us, this meant – if it wasn't on sale and/or we didn't have a coupon – we generally didn't buy it. It was that simple. If it wasn't a loss leader in the grocery ad (one of the best of the best deals), we would wait, and do without, until it went on sale.
And now, seven years later, our budget isn't as tight – but we still live by this principle.
Read the full post.
