How To Create A Morning Cleaning Routine

02/12/2019 By Jenn Leave a Comment

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This week we are going to talk about how to develop a simple morning cleaning routine that works!

Ya’ll know how much I love my daily routines, it truly has changed the game for me as a mom.

No matter what season I am in, my household thrives on daily routines and that includes a simple morning cleaning routine.

simple morning cleaning routine that will set the tone for a productive day as a busy mom.

House chores do not need to take a lot of time or effort.

The purpose of daily routines is to create a calmer less stressed environment for you and your kids. Allowing you to spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your family.

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But the house chores still need to get done, right?

Finding your simple morning cleaning routine could work wonders for your day.

Once you delevop the habit of routines they become second nature and it will allow you to create this sense of acomplishment during your day.

You will feel more productive.

It can set the tone for the whole house.

I’ve noticed this with my own kids. When they see mom working on her morning cleaning routine they have become more helpful in the morning.

So what does a simple morning cleaning routine look like?

Just like I explained last week with your nightly cleaning routine, take a look at the time you have in the morning.

I personally like to get up a few minutes before my kids this way I can get my face washed and get dressed before they even wake up.

That extra 20 minutes or so really works well for me and I do not feel rushed.

The focus on a morning cleaning routine should be your bedrooms and bathrooms.

But again you find what works best for your family, if you need those extra 20 minutes of sleep you do you mama. We’ve all been there!

The key to a successful morning cleaning routine starts the night before.

I can not stress this enough!

You have a sparkling kitchen and living room when you wake up, thanks to your nightly cleaning routine.

This will allow some extra time for you in the mornings to focus on your bedrooms and bathrooms.

When you are first getting into the swing of a morning cleaning routine make a quick to do list.

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Figure out how much time you have and write down the things you would like to get done before heading out the door.

If you can not get everything done it is okay to tweek it.

Pick the important spots and work on those each morning. Again, this is not a deep clean. You are basically doing a quick tidy of your home.

Doing these little tasks each morning the deep cleaning will become so much easier as well!

In my house, my morning cleaning routine starts after I have gotten dressed and my face is washed. Sometimes if I am extra ambicious and woke up a little earlier I will quickly do my hair or makeup.

By that time my kids are up and getting ready for school.

Here is an idea of what my morning cleaning routine looks like for some ideas.

My Morning Cleaning Routine

1 – Start A Load Of Laundry

The first thing I do is throw in a load of laundry each and every morning. Sometimes I will even throw it in the night before and set the timer for it so it is ready to be switched over when I wake up.

Either way when I start with a load of laundry first thing I know I can have it put away by that day.

This really depends on the day for me but I always do one load of laundry a day to keep it from piling up.

2 – Making Beds

You will rarely walk into my home without my bed being made.

This is a habit I developed when I had my daughter over 10 years ago.

It truly is such a simple task and makes me feel like on the days where I do not have it all together I can go to my room with a nice fresh space to lay for a few minutes.

I do this for all my kids as well.

Sometimes they make their own beds, sometimes they don’t. It really depends on the day but before we all leave for the day all of our beds are made.

To make everyone’s bed during my morning cleaning routine it takes me about 10 minutes.

It’s a simple task that makes all the difference.

3 – Wipe Bathroom Sinks

After everyone is done in the bathrooms I quickly go through each one with a Lysol wipe.

I just find a Lysol wipe is quick and easy for the mornings.

And I only use one each morning.

I will do a quick wipe of all the bathroom sinks to get all the toothpaste and things removed.

4 – Unload The Dishwasher

I really try to unload my dishwasher the night before. It is usually the very last thing I do before I go to bed.

But if I did not get to it, I’ll unload this in the morning while my kids are eating breakfast.

5 – Picking Up and Clutter

While I am making beds and going through bathrooms I straighten any area I can.

My kids will always put their dirty clothes in the hamper. I will straighten towels, hand new ones if needed or put random toys back where they belong.

This is a true joint effort from everyone in our morning cleaning routine.

Stricty staying to the bedrooms and bathrooms here.

If you see something that does not belong put it where it goes, simple yet effective.

An effective morning cleaning routine can help in so many ways when it comes to maintaining your home.

These are basic tasks you can do each morning that really only take a half hour. And it can save you time for your weekly cleaning tasks since everything is already “tidy”.

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How To Create A Nightly Cleaning Routine

02/05/2019 By Jenn Leave a Comment

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A nightly cleaning routine is something I have had for years.

Even when I had little kids there was something about creating routines that just made me at peace.

I felt calmer not having to think what do I do next. It starts to become a habit.

How to create a successful nightly cleaning routine for a stress free morning.

Which means less stress of trying to keep up with everything.

This is especially important when taking care of your home.

We momma’s, do not have time for long weekly cleaning routines, am I right? So by tackling a little every day with cleaning routines can save you so much time and energy!

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When creating a nightly cleaning routine the goal is to set yourself up for sucess the following day.

Take a look at the time you have each night. For me I dedicate about 30 – 45 minutes each night.

Try to set aside the time each night to create a nightly cleaning routine that works for your family.

My children are at the age where they can help me, but if your kids are little you can try to take on your nightly cleaning routine after they are in bed.

Again the goal here is to wake up to a cleaner home so you are not overwhelmed the second you wake up.

Once you get into a nightly cleaning routine your home feels and looks better with very minimal effort.

The secret to maintaining a cleaning looking home at all times is to do a little each day.

I look at it like this. Most of us have a skincare routine, right? So this is the same thing just for your home.

I’m sure your skincare routine has become second nature by now. Take your makeup off, wash your face and apply your mosturizers and serums.

You are taking care of your skin each day so why not take 30 minutes each night for your home.

A nightly cleaning routine or anything cleaning routine for that matter will eventually eliminate the overwhelming tasks.

Since I have started creating little cleaning routines, I never have to “deep clean” much in my home.

I have more time to spend with my family and I am not spending all day cleaning my house.

So what does a nightly cleaning routine look like?

It could be anything that works for your family, however you really want to focus on your kitchen every night.

With as much time as a family spends in the kitchen each day this is the spot you want to wake up to clean.

I know I do not want to come down to make my coffee first thing to a dirty kitchen.

It will get me sidetracked if I find myself having to clean the dirty dishes from last nights dinner while I am trying to get my kids ready for school.

You have to try to see what you can get done each night that works for your family but I promise you creating a nightly cleaning routine works!

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If you have to make a to do list for your nightly cleaning routine.

Set a timer and see what you can actually get done in the time you have.

From there you can see what you got done and what tasks are important. Keep in mind this is not a deep clean but more like a tidy up make me feel good routine.

You are just looking to maintain the areas of your home so it does not pile up and become overwhelming.

In my house our nightly cleaning routine starts right after dinner most of the time. Since I focus on the kitchen, I like to get that done so I can move on to making sure my kids have their school paperwork signed, backpacks ready, clothes picked out and plenty of cuddling and bedtime reading.

I’ll break down extactly what I do for you for some ideas.

My Nightly Cleaning Routine:

1 – Leftovers and Dishes

I gather up all the leftovers from dinner into containers. While I am doing that, my kids clear their own plates and put them into the dishwasher or the sink if they need to be rinsed.

I tend to clean up as I cook so most of the items I use are already in the dishwasher. But the pots and pans I pile into the sink after I am done with putting all of the leftovers into the fridge.

** Side Note – Before I move into step 2 I make my kids lunches for the next day. I like to do this before I clean off the counters since I already have dirty counters.

I know this is not a cleaning task but it is part of my nightly cleaning routine.

2 – Counters and Surfaces

From here I spray and wipe everything down. This includes my kitchen counters, stove, table and chairs.

Keep in mind this is a quick wipe just to get the crumbs and spills.

I am loving the Method line to clean my home lately! The almond wood cleaner for my table smells AH-mazing!

3 – Load the Dishwasher and Clean The Sink

Any dishes that are left in the sink gets loaded into the dishwasher. If I need to hand wash any dishes I will do this too.

By this time my dishwasher is pretty full but I always run it each night even when it is not so I start off with a cleared out dishwasher the next day.

If I did not run it every day, dishes pile up into my sink and I try to stick to my nightly cleaning routine.

This is where I have time and if I was unloading the dishwasher let’s say at 5 o clock when I am making dinner it really does throw me off.

I will scrub the sink with hot soapy water and run my garbage disposal.

I like to run the garbage disposal each night with hot water to make sure everything is completely gone and it keeps it from building up.

4 – Floors

I will sweep up the crumbs and spot mop where I have to.

Most of the time this is basically around Garfield our cats bowls. He tends to make more of a mess with his food than my kids.

If there are any sticky spots I’ll quickly mop that.

5 – Take Out The Trash

This is part of my husbands nightly cleaning routine. He will take out the trash after I am basically done with the kitchen.

6 – Swap Dish Towels

I like to clear all the dish towels from the day to be washed and replace them with new ones for the next day.

7 – Pick up and Clutter

My kids and husband are in charge of this task.

They will pick up any toys or items that are around the house and put it where it belongs.

My nightly cleaning routine is pretty basic. It truly sets me up for the next day which is the goal.

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Organize Your Home Like A Professional Organizer

01/29/2019 By Jenn Leave a Comment

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Do you want to organize your home and learn how to keep your home organized?

Today, I have some home organization tips from a professional organizer that could help you!

I am sure at some point you have taken a look at your home and think “this is stressful and I do not know where to start”.

I hear you momma, and I have been there!

Life with kids can get messy.

With systems in place and little tips and tricks to organize your home the right way it will become second nature to keep it organized for good.

How to organize your home like a professional organizer. Tips and tricks to stay organized.

Here are 10 simple yet effective ways to organize your home for good.

1- Declutter First

When you are starting to organize your home you need to declutter first and foremost.

Decluttering areas of your home will make the task of keeping things more organized less overwhelming in the long run.

Take a section of your home that you have trouble with staying organized.

Look at each item and ask yourself when was the last time this was used or wore. Chances are very little so there is no need to keep it.

Once you have a clearer space with less “things” the easier it will be to maintain.

2 – Purge Regularly

Clutter will come back if we do not stay on top of it and your home will look less organized.

Take just a few minutes each and every day to clear the clutter and purge what you no longer need.

The goal to organize your home is to eliminate stress and simplify things.

3 – Create A Cleaning Routine

Having a good cleaning routine in place is key to running your home as smoothly as possible.

When you have established a weekly cleaning routine, things tend to stay neat and tidy in your home.

I like to break my weekly cleaning routine into small tasks each day. I tackle an area each day for about an hour.

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The more you stick with it the better you will feel about your home and want to keep it organized as well.

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4 – Create Organizing Systems That Work

Now I know there are so many beautiful organized spaces you see all over the internet. BUT, that does not mean it will work for the exact space you are trying to organize.

To really organize your home so it will stay organized is simple.

Step back from the space you are trying to organize.

Think to yourself.

Would baskets work in this space? How about a container with a lid or one without.

Really think about maximizing the space when it comes to organization.

When it comes to organizing under my bathroom sinks for my kids. I found that Dollar Tree containers worked best.

I did not use anything with a lid so they can see all of their items instead of having to look for them and closing the lid back when they were done.

Scour Pinterest for ideas on how you would like your space to look, however, keep in mind this has to work for you and your family.

5 – Create A Hot Spot or Drop Zone

Ah, the drop zone.

Designate a space in your home that is okay to drop the clutter.

You know, your mail, shoes, kids backpacks and shoes.

By limiting it to only one area makes it more manageable to tackle and keep up after.

This may be a part of your kitchen counter, or a front entry table area.

For our family this is my front entry way. I have a small table and a bench that my kids put their backpacks on.

Here is where I keep our shoes as well, inside buckets within the bench.

Keep it somewhere that you need to see it so you remember to organize it. So in this case a drawer is not ideal.

6 – Create Routines

Organize your home with routines in mind.

I love my routines! This changed the game for me after I became a mom.

I have a night routine and a morning routine that helps me stay on top of the running of my home.

For me my routines start the night before.

I make sure I set myself up for the next day.

This includes making sure my kitchen is clean before I go to bed. The last thing I want to see is a messy kitchen when I get up.

I like to do a quick pick up before I go to bed as well. I tackle my hot spot, any of the kids’ toys laying around and make sure my house looks presentable.

Here is where I will make a quick to-do list for the following say as well.

Set yourself up for success! That way the next day you can wake up to a clean home and not feel like you are one step behind.

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7 – Create A Command Center

A command center is not only esetically pleasing to look at it is so functional and keeps everyone on task.

Try to designate a spot in your home where you can have all your important things in one spot.

This should include a calender of some sort. I love a good old fashioned dry erase board.

If you have kids in school be sure to include their school schedule. Any extra activities that they need to be at.

Chore lists for your children.

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Your menu of meals for the week.

Really this is up to you and what your family needs. But a busy family should have a central command center where they can go and see what the family plans are.

8 – Get The Kids Involved

Organize your home with everyone in mind.

I am the one who does most of the organizing in our home but that does not mean my kids do not pitch in.

I get them involved in our weekly cleaning schedule and they have their chore charts.

Mostly they need to maintain their area of the home.

I have made very simple systems for each of them in their rooms and bathrooms that organizing for them is not a chore.

Kids usually tend towards baskets when it comes to oganization so I kept it simple for them to do their part.

It’s easier for them to clean up their toys or their bathroom items when they go into baskets.

They are spending no time picking up so less whining from them and we all get to enjoy a organized space that is simple.

9 – Streamline Your Meals

No more figuring out what you are going to make for dinner as you are driving home from work.

No more looking into your fridge an hour before dinner is to be on the table and you do not know what to make.

Take a little time one day a week and start planning out your meals.

Organize your home by meal planning.

Meal planning is another one of those areas that has been a game changer for me since becoming a mom.

Not only is it more efficatnt to plan my meals ahead of time it saves our family a ton of money each year.

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10 – Eliminate Paper Clutter

Paper clutter is probably the worst clutter every home has!

It will take over spaces if you let them.

This is why having places for those important papers are crucial.

I have many sytems in place for all my paperwork I recieve on a daily basis.

For my childrens school work I simply use a envelope. Each school year I label an envelope for each child.

Every item I want to keep goes right into the envelope as I recieve it.

Now I am very picky about what I keep and each child only gets one envelope per school year.

For my bills, yes 😉 I’m old school. I keep all of those in my bill binder. When I am ready to pay my bills I write each bill down for my budgeting and I toss the bill.

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With the right systems in place sorting your paperwork should take no time at all.

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House Cleaning Tricks: Clean Your House Like A Pro

01/22/2019 By Jenn 3 Comments

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Have you ever wished your home looked like a cleaning crew came in and cleaned it for you?

Well, there is a way to get that job done easier and make your home sparkle.

There are some amazing House Cleaning Tricks that professional house cleaning crews use. And, today I am going to share some of their secrets.

house cleaning tricks to clean your house like a pro in less time

1 – Create A Cleaning Tote

Having everything in a handy portable caddy prevents you from having to stop cleaning. Make sure you have have everything you need to clean your home and that you can carry it easily from room to room.

I prefer a plastic one with a handle. I actually keep two of these. One for upstairs and one for downstairs.

Because well I have three kids and a cat (wink). If there is something I have to clean up right away I don’t have to run up and down the stairs to get my supplies.

Each of these caddy’s contain the exact products:

All-purpose cleaners
Microfiber cloths
Magic Eraser
Sponge
Grout brush
Swiffer duster
Large Garbage bags
Cleaning gloves
Paper Towels

These cleaning totes are part of every a professionals best house cleaning tricks. They are looking for speed and this makes it so much easier!

2- Use As Many All Purpose Cleaners As You Can

Find an all-purpose cleaner that works for you.

One that can disinfect your bathrooms and kitchen but also one you can use on glass or wood surfaces.

I find the Mrs. Myers brand to work for me but there are so many DIY all purpose cleaners you can make.

Plus it smells amazing!

A simple search on Pinterest and you can find many recipes for all-purpose cleaners.

3 – Do Not Go Room To Room

For many years I have gone back and forth on the room to room idea of cleaning. But when I tried this house cleaning tricks from the pro’s I never went back.

I found that my brain works better when I clean by task instead of room.

So by grouping all the dusting and wiping surfaces together, mirrors, toilets, you get the idea.

When I have completed all the tasks for cleaning I then will vacuum and mop very last thing.

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4 – Spray And Sit

Spray your surfaces, shower and toilets first. That way you can let the cleaner do it’s job and less scrubbing for you.

Then come back and simply wipe away.

The best house cleaning tricks come from keeping it simple. That way you can get done faster.

5 – Work In a Circle

When I clean my home I not only start each room in a circle by each floor too.

I start with one room and work my way around the house moving from room to room in a clockwise motion.

I do the same thing in each room as well.

By starting at the door in each room I work my way around that way nothing gets missed.

I am able to move faster while I am cleaning.

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6 – Invest In Microfiber Cloths

I use microfiber cloths almost everywhere in my house.

They are great for dusting, wiping surfaces, and shining up those stainless steal or chrome items.

Since I am using an all-purpose cleaner mostly, I do not have to worry about my cloth getting other cleaners on them.

They work amazing and you can save money in the long run by not having to buy as many paper towels.

I do not use a microfiber cloth on my toilets or areas I feel need a disposibale cloth.

7 – Shine Your Appliances

This is one of those house cleaning tricks that is so quick but can make all the difference.

Grab those microfiber cloths and shine away.

You will not believe the difference shiny appliances in your kitchen make.

I simply use a wet microfiber cloth and then buff it out with a dry one.

A simple task in under 5 minutes!

8 – Declutter First

When it comes to cleaning your home you should be focused on actual cleaning not picking up.

Usually I enlist my kids since most of it is toys or their mess that has been strewn about my home.

A catch all bin comes in handy here too.

Before I clean anything I will go room to room clearing countertops, straightening areas and picking up whything that does not belong.

Those items that do not belong wind up in my catch all bin to sort out later.

9 – Use An Extension Cord For Your Vacuum

This is my best time saving house cleaning tricks! I seriously could kick myself for not doing this sooner!

Invest in an etension cord for your vacuum, you will be so glad you did!

Instead of stopping every room or pulling out the plug having to walk back to find another outlet. You can easily vaccum more surface area with an etension cord.

10 – One Floor At A Time

Just as I talked about how you should clean in circles you should also complete each floor.

If you have a two or even three story home work your way from the top floor down.

I work on my second level first before moving to my main living area.

Each floor os done in cicrles and complete and I can move on easier.

11 – Work From Top To Bottom

Just as in starting from the top level of your home you should also do this while you are working in rooms.

If you are dusting the celing fans or vents that live in the ceiling do those forst before you would dust surfaces.

That way the dust falls down each time you are working on a section.

If you dusted your surfaces first then went back for something higher there is a good chance dust will just wind up back on the lower surfaces you just cleaned.

What are some of your house cleaning tricks you use to get the job done like a pro?

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9 Happy Mom Habits

01/08/2019 By Jenn Leave a Comment

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My Happy Mom Habits did not come overnight. A bit of honesty, I struggled for years.

Since I was little I have always wanted to be a mom. I watched my own mom make it look so easy. She was a stay at home mom and a working mom throughout my childhood. But no matter what she did she was always a happy mom.

When she passed away suddenly right after I had my first child, I was lost as a mom. Motherhood was not as easy as she made it look.

I was frustrated, lonely and exausted. I wanted to be a happy mom, after-all this is what I dreamt about for so long.

For my kids, I wanted to set a better example too! No one wanted to be around a mom that was screaming all day out frustration.

So today I wanted to share my 9 happy mom habits that have changed the mom game for me.

Become a happier mom with these 9 habits

#1 Take Time For You

I know, I know!

How can you take time for you when there is so much to do?

It’s cliche but you need to to take a few moments for you during the day. Even if it is 10 minutes here and 5 minutes there.

Your entire day is devoted to your kids, spouse, job and your home. I get it. But how can you give if you have nothing left? You can’t.

Finding time for you can reset your mood.

Soak in a relaxing bath at the end of the day or take a few moments to write in a journal. Whatever it is make sure you are filling your needs also.

#2 Schedule Your Day

If you have ever had a day where you feel like you ran around all day but then got nothing done, you are not alone.

Time blocking or making a to do list each day can help ease the stress.

But, let’s keep it realistic or it defeats the purpose.

I have been so guilty of filling my to do list with tasks I wanted to do but the reality of it, there is not that many hours in a day to get it all done.

Each Sunday, I plan my entire week according to our family schedule. I list out what needs to get done on what day’s keeping in mind if it is possible to actually accomplish.

Time blocking was something that changed the game for me. I set a ton of timers throughout the day once that timer goes off I need to move on to the next task.

There is something about racing against the clock that helps me stay more focused and productive.

#3 Stop Comparing

The hardest ones of my happy mom habits was to change the way I saw myself.

Everyone is different in how they do things or who they are and moms are no different from this rule.

Stop comparing yourself to other moms. We all have our own style of parenting.

At the end of the day, it does not matter that your cupcakes do not look like the amazingly pretty propped Pinterest picture.

It does not matter that the mom you see at school drop off always looks flawless while you are still in your PJ’s, no makeup and messy bun.

You be the mom you are and your kids will love you more for it.

#4 Get Outside

Fresh air does wonders for everyone. Get out there and go for a walk, play catch with your kids.

Take the time to enjoy nature and be in the moment.

Regular exercise is proven to boost your mood, especially those who suffer from anxiety and depression.

Believe me the other things can wait!

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#5 Create Routines

Personally I think this is so important for a family to run smoothly.

My kids know what to expect each morning before school, after school etc.

I’m sure you do the same thing every morning too. Wake up, brush your teeth, wash your face. Teaching your children routines will make for less hectic days.

I have created a morning routine and night routine just for myself. It’s clockwork now and I do not have to even think about what I am doing next.

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Related: My nighttime routine

#6 Quality Family Time

Some happy mom habits are not always easy to see until you stake a step back and look.

Now a days I feel like families are so rushed. Between jobs, kids activities and every day things there seems to be very little wiggle room for family time.

And even when there is, is is quality?

Mine was not for a long time. I found our family going off in different directions all the time. No one was fully present, including me.

I missed the moments of quality time. You have 18 years with your kids at home and I do not want to miss out anymore.

So, I practiced what I preached and unplugged from technology.

We all sit together at dinner with no electronics at the table and talk almost every night. Usually, a couple of Saturday’s a month I will declare no electronics and we will do something as a family.

#7 Drink More Water

Water is something our bodies need. It’s good for digestion, your skin many other parts of your body but also your mood.

When your body is dehydrated some people complain of headaches, foggy brain and fatigue.

Trying to keep up as a mom no one wants that so drink up!

Now, if you are anything like me I hate drinking water. I’d rather be drinking coffee lol. Make it pretty. Add some lemon, lime and fruit your heart desires.

#8 Mom Friends

Moms tend to isolate themselves, especially when you are in the thick of the newborn stage. But, mom friends are important and needed.

We are a community of amazing people who understand what it is like. No judgement zone because we have all been there at one point or another.

Another mom will not care if your floors are sticky. Another mom will not judge the fact you just bribed your child for whatever reason.

Happy mom habits can be sometimes out of your comfort zone, but very worth it!

Find a mom friend that you can relate to. It makes this whole mom thing a lot easier some days.

#9 Slow Down

The pressure we face as moms is tough! So many of us stress about the best schools, perfect home and even that Pinterest dinner you want to make this week.

It is okay to cut back on activities for your children if you are running yourself ragged.

It is okay if your kids eat chicken nuggets for dinner.

Again, take the time to be in the moment and slow down.

Since applying these happy mom habits, I love motherhood more than I ever have.

My kids are happier as well.

I hope these help momma.

Ultimate Holiday Prep Tips Every Mom Should Know

11/29/2018 By Jenn Leave a Comment

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Ahh, the holiday season is upon us. This year went by so fast, didn’t it?

I love having holiday get togethers, family and friends over for dinner and out of town guests. It just makes my home feel more cozy when it is filled with extra people we love.

Getting my home guest ready is another story.

I dread the extra cleaning to be honest.

So today I am going to share with you the best holiday prep tips to make this job as simple a possible. The holidays are supposed to a time of relaxing, not stressing.

Ultimate Holiday Prep Tips Every Mom Should Know

Focus On Main Areas Of Your Home

There is no need to clean every part of your home for the holidays. By focusing on the area’s only your guests will see this will free up so much time and energy you can spend elsewhere.

Close the doors to the bedrooms and those extra rooms in your home. No one will ever know!

If you have guests staying with you, focus on the main bathroom and your guest room. I like to free up counter space and cleaning out a drawer or two here as well.

I hide those items in a small tote in my closet labeled preperly to make it easy to put back when they leave.

It will make your guests feel right at home.

Use A Mulipurpose Cleaner

How many cleaners do you use. Maybe three or even eight? During the holidays ditch the cleaners and stick with one product that will do the job.

For this I use BIZ powder. Not only is it great with my laundry but it can be used in so many other ways around your home.

BIZ has become my go to product and perfect for my holiday prep tips.

In The Bathroom:

I use BIZ to clean and deodorize tubs, showers, soap scum, tile & grout, floors, sinks, diaper pails and more. Sprinkle Biz on wet sponge, cloth, or brush. Scrub on surface to clean (for sensitive skin wear gloves). Do not allow to dry. Rinse thoroughly.

Tile & Grout: Just wet your surface, make a paste with water and Biz. Apply to area to be cleaned and let sit 10 min. Scrub with sponge or brush to clean surface. Do not allow to dry. Rinse thoroughly.

Toilet Bowls: Just add one scoop to bowl, mix with brush to dissolve powder and clean bowl. Just let stand for 15 minutes, then flush to rinse thoroughly.

In The Kitchen:

I use BIZ to clean and deodorize counter tops, waste cans, refrigerators, floors and more. Mix 1 scoop (1 cup) Biz in 1 gallon of warm water. Apply solution to dirty surface with sponge, cloth, or mop (for sensitive skin wear gloves). Or, sprinkle Biz on wet sponge, cloth or brush. Scrub on surface to clean. Do not let dry. Rinse thoroughly.

Garbage disposal: All you have to do is pour 3/8 cup (lowest line on scoop) of Biz into disposal. Let stand for 15 minutes. Then flush with hot water while running the disposal.

My biggest holiday prep tips are:

Schedule, Schedule and Schedule

With the extra hustle and bustle I always make sure my whole family knows what the schedule is.

I keep a calander on my fridge for all the important happenings. That way my whole family knows who flys in when and where, when we are baking cookies. All those extra’s get written down.

Now, I take this a step further. Y’all know I love my lists. Each night my husband and I sit down for a few minutes to go over the details of the net day.

From there we look at what his schedule looks like and what mine looks like and divide the extra holiday must do’s to stay on track.