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How Moms Use Time Blocking To Get More Done

06/25/2019 By Jenn Leave a Comment

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Are you a mom struggling to get everything done? Or maybe you feel overwhelmed by it all?

If you have been here for some time y’all know I thrive on routines, schedules and good organization systems to keep it all together.

But, let’s face it with kids, jobs, homes and every thing in between it can be tough to keep it all going as smoothly as it looks.

Are you a mom that struggles with time management? Learn how time blocking can help you be a more productive mom and get it all done in less time.

When you have kids, you never really know what will happen – am I right?

Many days you might feel like your running around in circles. By the end of the day you think to yourself, “what did I really get done today?”

Then the feeling of defeat sets in. Your overwhelmed, stressed and snapping at everyone.

Does this sound like you?

If so time blocking may be your answer.

Now hear me out here. I know kids are unpredictable, your day will not always go as planned.

But first..

What is time blocking?

Time blocking is a scheduling technique that “blocks out” periods of your day.

Just as you write out your monthly budget to see where your money is being spent think of time blocking as where your time is actually going.

Time blocking is an amazing time management tool if used correctly.

The words “used correctly” is KEY!

Once I started to see where my time was going, I realized I wasted a lot of time and could get more done in the week.

I also realized how much more time I had to play with my kids and take me time breaks. Momma’s we need breaks!

Here are some time blocking tips to keep in mind just for moms:

1 – Start With Your Routines

When you start to think about your day the first thing you should add onto your time blocking sheet is your every day routines and must dos.

Things like:

When you wake up
What time your kids go to school
When your kids come home
What time to start dinner and eat
What hours you are working that day if you work
Babies or toddlers feeding times
Morning clean up routine
Evening routines

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2 – Make A List Of Your Must Do Tasks

Now that you have your routines set into your time blocking schedule look at what you need to get done.

Make a list of your must do tasks for that day.

If you are working towards a big goal, break this down into smaller attainable goals to get you there.

3 – Be Realistic With Your Time Blocks

Life happens when you have kids.

Your child forgets something before they left for school, little ones need us, we are running late somewhere.

A big issue with time management is you need to make sure you are realistic with the time you have.

I would rather add more time for a task than less. Therefore I will not get burnt out and you will wind up finishing more instead of playing catch up.

Leave plenty of room for error here.

Even if you know the task you need to complete will only take 15 minutes, time block more time than that.

You can always fill in that extra time with another quick task or do something fun.

Keep it flexible.

4 – Time Block Down Time or Me Time

Momma’s schedule in your time and recharge your batteries.

This could be your workout, read a book or that hey mom needs an hour at Target, I’m out time.

Just schedule it in somewhere.

5 – Use The Right Tools

Y’all know I am a pen and paper gal but you can use apps or even your phone or Google calendar to use time blocking.

Get fancy and use color coordinated blocks if that speaks to you.

Pick what works for you and try it out the way you find it best.

Let’s put it all together

How to create a time blocking schedule that works!

This is my time blocking schedule on most week days. As you can see it’s nothing fancy or elaborate.

Be as specific as you’d like this is just my guideline for you. In my actual time blocking schedule I list exactly what I need to do.

5 AM – I wake up and workout
6 AM – kids get up – morning cleaning routine
7 AM – drop off kids at school
7:30 AM – weekly cleaning routine chore
9 AM – work emails
10 AM – write blog posts, schedule posts
12 PM – lunch – switch laundry
12:30 PM – schedule pins
2:30 PM – get my boys off the bus – fold laundry and put away
3 PM – after school routine
4 PM – daughter arrives home from school – prep dinner she loves to help me
5 PM – dinner – evening cleaning routine – family time
7 PM – kids night time routine
8 PM – kids bedtime – make grocery list – meal prep – go over my planner – time block next day – me time
10 PM Bed

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Simple Summer Cleaning Tips + Summer Cleaning Checklist

06/18/2019 By Jenn Leave a Comment

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Summer is about to be in full swing at our home.

So today I wanted to share with your my simple summer cleaning tips and tricks plus a summer cleaning checklist for you to print off to get your home ready.

Deep cleaning your home by season is a great way to start fresh.

Many people get overwhelmed by the task of having to deep clean our homes but with a simple plan in place it is possible.

Deep cleaning your home does not have to be overwhelming. These easy summer cleaning tips along with a summer cleaning checklist will help get the job done!

You just need to know where to start and how to tackle seasonal cleaning efficiently.

So let’s take a look at my 5 super simple summer cleaning tips!

1 – Make A Schedule

Pick a weekend, week or entire month of how you are going to get all of these summer cleaning chores completed.

If you are following my regular weekly cleaning routine and/or monthly cleaning routine then seasonal cleaning should be a breeze!

Related: Weekly Cleaning Routine

Making a schedule is one of my biggest summer cleaning tips!

Keep in mind, be realistic.

Just like with any project I talk about make sure you can actually complete the task. That way you will feel accomplished and want to keep going.

Set yourself up for success right from the start.

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2 – Get Your Supplies Ready

Take an inventory of your supplies you have before you actually start cleaning.

Make sure you have every single thing you need for a successful summer cleaning.

The last thing you want to do is run to the store for something you may have needed.

If you plan on cleaning your carpets check to make sure you have the cleaner you need.

Summer is a great time to focus on outdoor cleaning so make sure you have supplies for your patio furniture.

3 – Declutter Before You Start Cleaning

When it comes to summer cleaning treat decluttering differently.

Summer cleaning is all about deep cleaning. Cleaning those areas of your home that need a little extra attention.

Before you start tackling your summer cleaning tasks, make sure your space is decluttered and organized.

The weekend before I start to work on my summer cleaning I go room by room.

I like to go through the toys before the summer starts. Especially those in the garage to make sure there is nothing that needs to be donated or no longer works.

I do a quick overview of the closets and drawers in our home as well to make sure I did not miss any winter items when I did my spring cleaning.

That way when summer cleaning time comes around I can get right down to business.

If you have a huge organization project to tackle try to get it done beforehand.

4 – One Task At A Time

As I said earlier set your self up for success when it comes to summer cleaning.

With your schedule in place there is no need to feel overwhelmed you have a plan.

If the thought of summer cleaning over a weekend makes you nervous, break it down into smaller tasks over a week or month.

5 – Get The Whole Family Involved

My last summer cleaning tip includes your whole family. This is not a one-man job.

Now that my kids are older they can help me when it comes to cleaning tasks around the home but if you have little ones they can help too!

Toddlers will love to help you collect bath mats to wash, or collect those extra blankets that need to be washed.

If you have infants try to get your summer cleaning tasks done during nap time.

Try to get everyone involved, my kids understand since we all live here we all need to pitch in and help.

Related: Kids Chore Chart Printable

Summer Cleaning – Room By Room

Bedroom

Change out bedding – if you use lighter bedding for spring/summer
Wash pillows
Wash or vacuum curtains
Vacuum and/ or mop behind dressers, nightstands and under the bed
Wash windows
Shampoo rugs or carpets
Wash extra blankets

Bathrooms

Disinfect toothbrush holders
Change out toothbrushes
Wash shower curtains
Replace curtain liner
Wash bathmats
Wash garbages
Clean the showerhead
Wash and disinfect kids bath toys
Clean windows
Wash or vacuum curtains

Entry

Clean your door
Go through shoes
Wash or clean your doormat

Kitchen

Disinfect garbage can
Clean oven
Wipe out the microwave
Clean fridge
Clean freezer
Wash rugs
Wipe backsplash
Wash windows
Wash curtains

Living Room

Wash windows
Vacuum furniture
Vacuum and/or mop under furniture
Wash pillows
Wash blankets
Disinfect remotes
Shampoo rugs or carpets
Wash or vacuum curtains

Laundry Room

Deep clean washing machine
Clean dryer vent
Clean lint trap

Overall Home

Replace air filters
Clean air vents
Replace light bulbs if needed

Outside

Sweep/Wash porches
Clean the grill
Shake out mats
Clean patio furniture
Clean light fixtures

Garage

Sweep out
Clean mats
Spray garbage cans
Clean kids outdoor toys

Now you know I have a house cleaning checklist printable to help your summer cleaning! Let’s get summer cleaning and start crossing things off!

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How To Clean A Messy House

06/11/2019 By Jenn Leave a Comment

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Does the thought of cleaning your messy house overwhelm you?

We are all busy and pulled in a million directions sometimes your home can get neglected. So the best way to clean a messy house is to be efficient and fast.

The best way to clean a messy house is to be efficient and fast. Follow these 8 step by step instructions on how to clean your house fast.

But wouldn’t it be nice to always have your home clean?

I find that once you get into a good cleaning routine your home stays a lot cleaner with minimal effort.

So what is the best way to clean a messy house?

Let’s dive in step by step…

I am a pen and paper kind of gal. I like to check things off myself so be sure to print out this free to do list and write these 8 steps down to stay on task.

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You’ll be shocked how fast your can clean a messy house with these simple steps.

Ready..

Cleaning Supplies Needed:

Garbage bag
Laundry baskets
Catch all bin or more laundry baskets
Multi-surface cleaner
Swiffer duster
Toilet cleaner
Vacuum or Broom
Mop

1 – Grab A Garbage Bag – Tackle The Trash

What’s the fastest way to clean a trashed house?

First thing’s first. Pick up all the trash.

This can be done in under 10 minutes.

Grab a garbage bag and move room by room.

Pick up any trash laying around, water bottles left out and empty all the garbage cans in your home.

Do not focus on anything else but the garbage.

2 – Collect All Laundry – Start A Load Of Laundry

Next grab a laundry basket and do another “run through” of each room.

Pick up any dirty laundry that is left out.

Check especially in your kid’s rooms – mine tend to throw socks everywhere sometimes. Especially under their bed for some reason.

If you have hampers throughout your home start moving them to your laundry room.

Now that you have all your dirty laundry in one place, start a quick load of laundry.

Remember to come back and switch it over to the dryer when you hear it stop.

3 – Collect The Dishes – Empty The Sink

The next run through of your home will be all the dirty dishes laying around.

Collect all the cups and plates throughout your home and bring them to your sink.

Go room by room checking everywhere.

Next load your dishwasher or hand wash every dirty dish you have collected.

If you need to start the dishwasher now is the time to do it.

Give that sink a quick wipe when you are done.

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4 – Put Back Items and Clutter

Next you will focus on all of the clutter and items that do not belong.

Pick up all the clutter on your kitchen counters, on the living room floor, anything that does not belong here put back where you found it.

If your children can help pick up their own rooms and toys, let them.

5 – Wipe Down Surfaces

Cleaning motivation should have kicked in by now that you are seeing progress.

Now wipe down all your surfaces you just cleared off.

I find a small Swiffer duster does the quick to get the job done easily and quickly.

Kids love helping with this chore too!

Reminder: Switch over your laundry

6 – Bathrooms

Next you are going to tackle the bathrooms.

Wipe out the sinks, clean the showers and tubs, wipe the mirror and swish the toilets.

Complete each bathroom one by one from start to finish then move on to your next bathroom.

7 – Kitchen

Since your dishes are out of the sink and your surfaces are cleared all you have to do in here is clean.

Grab your favorite spray I like the Method grapefruit and wipe down the countertops, your stove and inside the microwave.

Next take a damp rag to the door handles on your fridge and give that a quick wipe down.

While you are there take a peek inside and see if you need to loss any expired food or wipe any spills. Just a quick once over.

8 – Vacuum or Sweep and Mop

You are in the home stretch to a clean home.

Last time, go room by room either sweeping or vacuuming all of the floors in your home.

Next grab your mop.

Give the bathrooms, kitchen and any other area that needs to me mopped a quick clean.

Reminder: Check your laundry

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Summer Bucket List + Printables

06/04/2019 By Jenn Leave a Comment

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Make this the best summer for your kids with tons of activity ideas to keep them busy.

What to do with kids over the summer? Make this the best summer for your kids with this summer Bucket List with 70 ideas to keep them busy - with printables

Today I have an awesome summer bucket list for you.

My kids love making lists of things to do for the summer.

Together we came up with some fun activities for toddlers all the way up to teenagers for a fun summer.

70 Ideas To Add To Your Summer Bucket List

1 – go to the beach

2 – collect seashells

3 – collect rocks

4 – visit a museum

5 – take a walk

6 – read a book series

7 – visit a zoo

8 – go for ice cream

9 – make homemade ice cream

10 – make lemonade

11 – bake something

12 – have a movie day at home

13 – go see a new movie in the theaters

14 – visit a splash pad

15 – go to a water park

16 – have a water gun fight

17 – play in the sprinklers

18 – wash the car

19 – ride bikes

20 – rollerskate

21 – visit a playground

22 – take a nature walk

23 – do a treasure hunt

24 – build a pillow fort

25 – go bowling

26 – make a lemonade stand

27 – have a puppet show

28 – create a book

29 – make funny videos

30 – make a suncatcher

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31 – make paper airplanes

32 – visit some place new

33 – decorate cupcakes or cookies

34 – go to the library

35 – recycle crayons

36 – play with play dough

37 – make your own play dough

38 – play catch

39 – go to a baseball game

40 – play baseball

41 – play kickball

42 – have a picnic

43 – go camping

44 – paint on a canvas

45 – make homemade pizza

46 – make s’mores

47 – visit a family member at work and have lunch

48 – create a back yard obstacle course

49 – make your own slip and slide

50 – make snow cones

51 – visit an aquarium

52 – play soccer

53 – visit a farmers market

54 – put on a fashion show

55 – have a water balloon fight

56 – make cards and send them to loved ones

57 – design tee shirts

58 – make necklaces

59 – visit an amusement park

60 – go mini golfing

61 – plant a garden

62 – make rice krispies treats

63 – go fishing

64 – feed ducks

65 – visit a petting zoo

66 – have a tea party

67 – paint rocks

68 – go strawberry picking

69 – play frisbee

70 – go for a car ride

Bonus Tip! 

Try laminating all of the printables I offer. I love my laminator and I use it so often for checklists and various items.

Simply laminate and use a dry erase marker to check things off as you go.

With the little investment it’s so work the the savings in paper and ink.

Kids Summer Packet Includes:

Summer Rules For Kids Checklist – Prefilled and Blank
Summer Bucket List with 70 Ideas To Do This Summer
Daily Summer Schedule For Kids Prefilled and Blank
Weekly Summer Schedule For Kids

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Printable Summer Rules For Kids

05/28/2019 By Jenn Leave a Comment

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Now that summer break is fast approaching it’s time for me to print out my summer rules for kids printable.

Believe me this has saved me so much time over the summer!

Here are 5 summer rules for kids to make the summer a little easier on us parents. Download your free summer printable packet for kids to help all summer.

Why?

First, I do not have to repeat myself 515,823 times for starters.

Second with this printable it helps my kids know exactly what I expect from them.

The older mine get the more they become a vampire hidden in their rooms all day with the blinds closed, watching YouTube and only come out for food once and a while.

If I let them this is what the whole summer would look like.

Summer rules for kids checklist printable

So, every summer out comes my summer rules printable for them to use as a guide to earning screen time.

There are also a few areas I really enforce when it comes to my summer rules.

Here are 5 summer rules for kids to make the summer a little easier on us parents.

1 – Follow Routines

Just because it is summer I find routines very effective.

For myself and my kids, it just makes everything run smoother.

During the summer I try to keep routines semi the same as the school year. Especially our morning routine. It sets off the day on a good foot.

Each morning is simple get dressed, brush your teeth, make your bed and eat breakfast.

From there we move into some sort of chore for the day.

2- Helping Out Around The House

Chores are great for teaching kids responsibility and work ethic.

Having your kids help around the house should not result in a fight but it could if you do not motivate them the right way.

Kids usually love to help around the house but we as parents often make it more complicated.

I have been guilty of this many times.

At one point I found myself yelling, bribing and nagging for them to help out more around the house.

This got me nowhere. and more frustrated.

I realized I stopped teaching. I assumed since my kids were older they knew how to help out more around the house.

When they were little they would help me cook, organize and do laundry but now that they are older they can take on more as long as I am teaching them what to do.

Picking up around your home should be a team effort as a family.

That is important to teach your children.

All hands in here.

The first thing you should do to get your kids helping more is to show them exactly how to do something.

I know, it’s silly but I really did find myself missing this step.

In my mind I just wanted help but forgot to show them how they can help me.

From keeping things fresh switch out their chores often.

I rotate chores each week so each of my children get a turn and learn a life skill.

Related: Free Printable Chore Chart

3 – Reading

Reading is a big part of my summer rules for kids and something I try to keep going all summer long.

A weekly trip to the library helps keep my kids going on this one.

Most libraries offer a summer reading program to help your kids read more.

This usually motivates my kids to keep reading during the summer.

Before they reach for some sort of technology device, I try to make sure they are reading at least 20 minutes a day.

4 – Be Creative

Summer can be a great time to dive into a creative project.

You can build a bird house, paint or do a puzzle. The possibilities are endless.

Before summer starts my kids and I sit down and make a list of creative ideas when they are looking for something to do before they can have their screen time.

Most of the time they can come up with some sort of creative idea on their own but this momma doesn’t play. I’m armed with that list when I hear “I’m bored, can I have my laptop now”.

From there I will show them what they wanted to do on our list.

And off they go to create something fun they added.

5 – Get Active

Staying active is important for everyone’s health.

But, when summer time rolls around and your dealing with the heat it can be a challenge to get outside and get active.

With our summer schedule, I add play outside in the morning hours when it is less hot.

That way I know my kids are burning off energy but it’s not too hot yet.

Luckily, I have one son who will play basketball all day every day if I let him so this is not a challenge for him.

My daughter and middle son on the other hand are not fans of the heat.

So for them, they will find some sort of water activity to do.

They love creating water opstical courses in the back yard and it usually wears them out pretty well!

Summer Rules For Kids:

Brush your teeth
Made your bed
Got dressed
Eat breakfast
Done chores
Read for 20 minutes
Play outside for 30 minutes
Be creative for 30 minutes
Cleaned up an area
Helped a family member

Bonus Tip! 

Try laminating all of the printables I offer. I love my laminator and I use it so often for checklists and various items.

Simply laminate and use a dry erase marker to check things off as you go.

With the little investment it’s so work the the savings in paper and ink.

Kids Summer Packet Includes:

Summer Rules For Kids Checklist – Prefilled and Blank
Summer Bucket List with 70 Ideas To Do This Summer
Daily Summer Schedule For Kids Prefilled and Blank
Weekly Summer Schedule For Kids

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How To Organize Your Home For Summer

05/21/2019 By Jenn 2 Comments

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Organize your home for summer now so you can spend less time worrying about where things are and more time having fun with your kids.

7 simple tips to organize your home for summer now so you can spend less time worrying about where things are and more time having fun with your kids.

Summer starts at my house in just a couple of short weeks, so this week I plan on getting ready.

Here are 7 simple tips on how to organize your home for summer before it starts.

1 – Out With The Old In With The New

In order to create less clutter take the time to pack away all of your families winter items.

This is a great time to purge winter and fall items that you no longer need or that your kids have grown out of too.

Make a donation pile, a keep pile and a throw away pile.

Invest in a large tote for each child and family member. This makes rotating seasons so simple.

You can double your space in these totes by using vacuum bags. Place all the items you can to maximize the storage.

Pack away all of your coats, long sleeve shirts, boots, whatever you have from winter you will not need until the fall into the large tote.

Then make sure you label the tote with the person’s name.

Keep this rotating system going as we get into different seasons.

2 – Stock Up

In order to prepare your home for summer, you should stock up on summer essentials.

Check your sunscreen and bug spray from last season. Make sure it is not expired. I always grab a few more from the store now so I never run out all summer long.

Check all your pool floats, beach items, water balloons or anything you will be using this summer to make sure all the items are good to use this summer.

Check to see if you have enough beach towels and bathing suits for everyone. I know in my house flip flops are always something I have to buy each season for my kids.

And don’t forget to pick up Bandaids – lots of Bandaids!

Stock your kitchen as well!

I swear every summer I feel like all my kids do is eat. And with their friends coming in and out I like to have a full stocked kitchen.

Take inventory of what you have and start stocking up on summer items like water and popsicles.

If you have an extra freezer or refrigerator in your garage load it up just for your kids and their friends.

I wish I would have done this years ago!

This makes it easy for them to grab what they want without dragging water into my house since most of the time they are outside playing with water.

It was well worth the investment, since I have to clean my floors less.

3 – Create A Landing Station and Tote Bag

Make summer organization as easy as possible by creating a landing station and a tote bag you can easily grab and go.

Create a landing station for the items you use all summer long like sunglasses, hats and sunscreen.

The summer is all about outdoor adventures and last minute plans make sure you are ready.

Pack a tote bag with day trip items.

Things to include:

Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Hats
Bandaids
A few plastic bags – for wet clothes or trash
Picnic blanket
Sanitizing wipes
Reusable water bottles to fill

By keeping a tote bag ready you can be out the door in less time for a fun summer day out.

4 – Make A Summer Calendar

One way to organize your home for summer is create a summer calendar.

Start early and make a summer calendar for all the activities you want to do.

That way you feel more prepared. Once your kids get out of school you can be ready!

Write everything down so you do not miss anything fun this summer.

Schedule in camp dates, vacations, any appointments you may have and fun events that your town might have planned like fairs or festivals.

Get your kids involved too and see if there is anything they want to do on their summer bucket list.

Summer should be relaxing too so do not over schedule things.

Leave room for spontanious days or down time days.

Make sure you display your summer calendar for the whole family.

That way it keeps everyone knowing what the day’s happenings are.

5 – Create Summer Rules and Routines For Your Kids

I know, I know summer is supposed to be more relaxed but if your kids are like mine they need to stick with some sort of routine.

Make sure you go over with them what is expected as far as rules go.

If you want your kids to help around the house make it known so there are no issues later.

You can set up a simple chore chart for the summer to help them visualize what needs to get done.

Coming up with a morning routine and evening routine is important as well.

In my house, it is a bit more relaxed during the summer but our mornings and evenings for the most part always look the same.

Routines make for good habits.

This helps when they head back to school by sticking to some sort of routine.

6 – Garage Organization and Summer Toys

A major area to focus on to organize your home for summer is the garage.

The garage always takes a hit during the summer months!

With the balls, bikes and extra sporting equipment your garage can quickly become a hot mess.

Take some time before summer starts and make sure all the things you need are accessible for your kids.

Since you no longer need your winter tools try to move them into a place where they do not need to be accessed.

Then move all the kids toys up front.

You can use totes for this too.

Gather all your water toys, sport items and anything else you have for the summer and designate bins for those items.

Store these bins in places your kids can reach if you want them to be able to get into them on their own.

7 – Rainy Day Activities

There are going to be days where everyone needs some down time during the summer.

So your kids do not get bored make sure you are ready for some activities to keep them busy.

Before summer starts take a look at your craft section if you have one.

If you need to replace or add anything now is the time to do it.

Games, puzzles, and movies are a great thing to have on hand too for those rainy lazy days.

Related: 40 Frugal Summer Activities

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Weekly Cleaning Schedule Printable

A big issue with time management is you need to make sure you are realistic with the time you have.

How to create a time blocking schedule that works!

Daily Schedule

So today I wanted to share with your my simple summer cleaning tips and tricks plus a summer cleaning checklist for you to print off to get your home ready.

If you are following my regular weekly cleaning routine and/or monthly cleaning routine then seasonal cleaning should be a breeze!

Weekly Cleaning Schedule Printable

When it comes to summer cleaning treat decluttering differently.

My last summer cleaning tip includes your whole family. This is not a one-man job.

Summer Cleaning – Room By Room

Now you know I have a house cleaning checklist printable to help your summer cleaning! Let’s get summer cleaning and start crossing things off!

Summer Cleaning Checklist

We are all busy and pulled in a million directions sometimes your home can get neglected. So the best way to clean a messy house is to be efficient and fast.

I find that once you get into a good cleaning routine your home stays a lot cleaner with minimal effort.

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What’s the fastest way to clean a trashed house?

Weekly Cleaning Schedule Printable

Cleaning motivation should have kicked in by now that you are seeing progress.

You are in the home stretch to a clean home.

Make this the best summer for your kids with tons of activity ideas to keep them busy.

70 Ideas To Add To Your Summer Bucket List

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Kids Summer Packet – 6 Printables

Kids Summer Packet Includes:

Kids Summer Packet – 6 Printables

Now that summer break is fast approaching it’s time for me to print out my summer rules for kids printable.

So, every summer out comes my summer rules printable for them to use as a guide to earning screen time.

Chores are great for teaching kids responsibility and work ethic.

Picking up around your home should be a team effort as a family.

Summer can be a great time to dive into a creative project.

Staying active is important for everyone’s health.

Summer Rules For Kids:

Kids Summer Packet – 6 Printables

Here are 7 simple tips on how to organize your home for summer before it starts.

In order to prepare your home for summer, you should stock up on summer essentials.

Make summer organization as easy as possible by creating a landing station and a tote bag you can easily grab and go.

Start early and make a summer calendar for all the activities you want to do.

Summer Schedule Printables

You can set up a simple chore chart for the summer to help them visualize what needs to get done.

A major area to focus on to organize your home for summer is the garage.

What is time blocking?

Kids Summer Packet –
6 Printables

Kids Summer Packet –
6 Printables

Kids Summer Packet –
6 Printables