are to get back to sewing.. The hobby , I love sew
much... And to improve my organizing /cleaning
techniques. I thought I would share whats been
done thus far this year..
Sewing... for Emily's Mission & Emily
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| 3 more Pillowcase Dresses for Emily's Mission Emily will be taking dresses to the little girls in the Children's Home. NOTE: Click on photo to enlarge it ..You can see it better. I am also making Emily a valentine vintage dress. She picked out the red/white polka dot fabric [from my stash] . I am working on it now.. It is a slower process, as she is in school, and I have to wait upon her visits, to get fitted, etc. Lots of fun.. Hope to share this soon. Decluttering.. Organizing.. Cleaning What is your routine? Do you have one? Do you wait until a certain day , and have an "all day" cleaning, or do you ?-- do a little each day? I don't think there is a right way or a wrong way?? Just what ever works for you... For me. I try to keep things decluttered.. And just maintain a tidy house. If I do a little each day, it is just about always presentable.. Here are a few of my regular routines. 1- Making the bed, when I first get out of it.. I use to not do this.. But, It is so quick and so easy [and a habit that I have adjusted to..] It makes the room appear clean , and for me, it encourages me to put everything away [only takes seconds to put things away..versus laying them on the bed/dresser,etc.] 2-Only touching things ONE time. Found this hint on Pintrest. Such a time saver..When coming in, take coats, purses, bags, etc to the place they go. Do not leave them on the back of a chair, table ,etc-- to deal with later/thus having to handle them a second time. Remember the one touch rule for all things that enter your house.. and if you don't leave things laying around... your house will not look untidy.. smile 3- Mail/paper items... Oh my.. my mail man brings me handfuls of junk mail every day.. eeeeh!!! When it comes through the front door, I immediately go through it, and toss all the junk mail. I put bills and stuff that need filing in a specified place. Then file and pay bills as needed. This tip, has been a life saver for the messy looking paper work everywhere. 4- Laundry.. This is not as difficult for me now, as it was when we had children at home.. I do a load of laundry as soon as I have one.. Usually, I do a load every other day.. Hint... I always fold/hang put away as soon as I finish.. Remember the one touch rule.. Always finish.. only touch once. smile 5-I call this hint--- making my footsteps count!!! As I walk from one room to another.. I take a quick look around, If I see any item that belongs to another room or area, I take it with me and return to its location. I have done this so long... it is just habit, and I don't even think about doing it. But, it really helps to keep the house tidy ..[with no extra work] 6- Kitchen duties--- No. I don't like to wash dishes or clean the kitchen after we eat.. It has to be done.. And there is nothing more rewarding than walking into a clean kitchen, when you awake in the am.. I run a dish pan of soapy water, and clean as I go.. After supper, I go and put the dishes in the dishwasher or I hand wash? I wipe off cabinets. hint-- set the timer and see how long it actually takes.. Once you see , how quick it is...it motivates you to , just do it. smile 7- Touch ups... I love the clorox wipes.. I do a quick wipe down of bathroom sink, top of tolit and lids. this keeps the bathroom looking tidy and keeps your tolit from getting really BAD... When I do my real bathroom cleaning.. it is not really bad and disgusting.. 8- End of day..5 to10 minute pick up--- Before going to bed, I do a quick pickup .. Magzines out, blankets,etc. I do a quick sweep of the living room , kitchen and hall. This is the best hint of all... as it ensures you that you start tomorrow with a tidy house.. and if you have that unexpected visitor pop in.......... everything is ok.. This sounds like a lot of work.. But, once you get the house cleaned, and get these habits established, it only takes minutes to do each.. And your work load is cut down so much.. When you do your major cleaning,it is so much easier. Hope you have a wonderful day.. Hope your enjoying yourFirst month of the New Year.. God bless. |
