Aug. 27, 2008 - Homemaker-In-Training ~ Keepin' On Top of Your World
This post has also been posted at Feelin' Feminine website, which I encourage all of my readers to visit.
You can read the first HITT post that explains the purpose of this meme, HERE.
You try organization, you try delegation, you try vaporization, yet all of the piles of stuff that you need to deal with keep coming back, infiltrating your life to a degree of madness. At least, that is the way it is in our family, many a time.
Take our coffee table for example. For a period of about a month, it will sit there, gather and collecting more and more various articles appearing to be magazines, mail, books, CD's, packages, papers, and any other general item that just hasn't made it home.
So, you ask, what is the secret to keeping the drop-off points in your house clean? What is the magic formula that will bring order from the old, frantic search for lost possesions?
The secret and magic formula is a trick that is said time and time again, but believe me, if you do it, it works. It something that is so simple in concept, yet extremely hard in practice.
Put things away. Do it quick, do it now, and you won't have to deal with later! Don't set it down, no, don't even think about setting it down.
In other cases, don't leave it forever. Dirty dishes, for instance, is something that you can't avoid, but you can prevent it from getting out of hand if you do it regularly.
The key is to keep on top of things. Here is a list of things you can do to prevent, and fix build-up.
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Make it a priority to clean build-up spots at least once a day.
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Sort through your mail while standing over the trash can. Throw junk mail away right then and there that way, you don't have to worry about cleaning it up later!
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Put a thin folder in an appropriate place. Keep any papers that you need or want for the near future in it. Make sure to go through the folder every once in while, and weed out old papers that you don't need anymore.
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Now, if you have to leave something laying out where it doesn't belong, in my opinion, books would be it! However, space, personal comfort, and order, may not permit that. All I can say is, only read a few books at a time, and only leave them in your areas. This means, when you are done reading for a while, go and set the book on your nightstand, or bed. Even your current book must have a home.
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Get or make a magazine rack for your current magazines, and set it in an out of the way, yet easily accesable place. Of course, that is one of the most obvious tips of all time, but I am pretty sure it works. For all of those back issues that you just can't part with, get or make one of those nifty magazine holders. At Two Straight Lines, and The Chic Life you can get an idea of what I am talking about.
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This tip is really for Mom's. Delegate certain areas of your home to your children, to clean every day. Then, every day, when you feel it is time, tell every one to mann, or clean, their stations! You can read more about that HERE.
I know that those tips really aren't a lot, and maybe aren't that helpful, but why don't you try working on one or more of them this week. I know that I am going to, because these are things that I really need to work on myself. So how do I know that keeping on top of things works? First of all, if you stop and think about it, logically you know it just does. Secondly, I have been working on it lately with one of my chores, and it sure does help a lot!
So, if you have written your own Homemaker-In-Training post, sign the Linky and share it with us, so that we can all learn and encourage one another.
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Comments
Aug. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sharla88
This is such a great idea! I hope to join it soon!!!
Thank you for your comment on FF on my Joy post! It is such a great thing to remember the strength and protection we get from the Lord! I hope to hear form you soon!
GB~
Sharla~
Aug. 29, 2008 - hitt
Posted by vintagegirl
Those are very good ways to keep the clutter down. We've noticed that there is extra clutter when school is in session (though there is always clutter, it is just that there's more when we are doing school).
Thanks for posting this weeks HITT, I really enjoy doing them. I signed Mr. Linky.
Blessings,
Miss Emily Rose
Aug. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Again, I think this was a wonderful post! I'm so glad you shared. I know that HITT will benefit a lot of young ladies. :)
Did you see the comments on FF?
Aug. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by YoungWriters4Jesus
Hi there,
We just wanted to let you know that we've posted the first writing challenge. Please come check it out!
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/YoungWriters4Jesus/581060/
Ashley & Kylie
Sep. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by luvdogs07
I had no idea you were my SSA! Thank you for being mine! I got the e-card that you sent, I liked it a lot. =)
Yeah, I'm very very excited about getting my cellphone. -grin-
Thank is a neat idea! Thanks for posting it!
Sep. 3, 2008 - Hey Eyebright
Posted by SuperAngel
I went to read this post, and knew I had read it before... then I scrolled back up and saw you said it was on FF. haha!
This is so true. We really need to make sure that we are on top of keeping things picked up and together!
Love this meme. I just need to do it! :)
Sorry I haven't been by lately... I haven't been able to get to my friends lately. :(
Love,
Miss Amanda
Sep. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by writer4him
Hello, Eyebright!
Thanks for your comment! It seems that every writer has come across those problems with their characters...at least, that's what it appears from looking over the comments I received. Characters developing personality is always an adventure, isn't it? :-D
~Beth
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