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Tuesday, April 24, 2007

15 Minutes to Bliss

Posted in RESOLUTIONS

My friend and I are encouraging each other to cleaning missions, 15 focused minutes at a time. Today we are focusing on our bedrooms.

Our first mission was to clean and declutter the area immediately inside the door. For me that was my nightstand on my side of the bed, so I tossed the trash, put the odds and ends away then shined it all up (even the legs!!). Was also able to start in on the piles beside and behind the door when the timer went off.

I chose our next mission, so we stripped our bedding, tossed it in the washer and either flipped or turned the mattress. Then I yanked the dust ruffle off and had my husband hold the mattress while I put the new one on. Then he helped me flip it. I'll make it later when the bedding comes out, it's my favorite so I want to use them again.

The last one we did was to tackle the rest of the mess by the door. WOW! What a difference those focused cleaning missions have made! I got all the clothes hung up or put away, a box or two to put in the outbuilding, and two bags for charity. Now just a quick vacuum and it will be beautiful! Of course, tons more to do, but I have to start somewhere and it has inspired me to do even more.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 15 Minutes :)

Posted by MilliGram

I really do enjoy our missions and look forward to each one (even if it is something that I don't really want to do)! Love, Adrienne

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The ramblings of a mother / wife / homeschooler. I love what I do and hope to encourage others to follow their heart and bring their children home to learn. I've seen the village, and I don't want it raising my children.