Sports Bag Essentials

Sports Bag Essentials Here’s what to pack in your child’s sports bag. GENERAL ITEMS FOR SPORTS BAGS Water bottle Hair ties, headbands, sweatbands Sports bra Groin protector Compression sleeves/tights Base-layers/thermals Insoles/orthotics/sports braces...
Prepping the House for Chaos

Prepping the House for Chaos

Prepping the House for Chaos GENERAL DECLUTTERING Try a strategy like the 4 box method for sorting items: 1 to keep, 1 to donate or sell, 1 to toss, and 1 to store Commit to keep high-visibility areas like countertops and stairs clear Establish a specific and visible...

Summer Prep: Spring Yard Work

Summer Prep: Spring Yard Work Here comes the sun! Use this checklist to help prep the yard for summer fun. DEBRIS & CLEANUP Put tools, outdoor toys, and sports equipment in the garage Dispose of any pet waste Prepare compost bin Prepare yard waste bins Protect...
Medicine Cabinet Essentials

Medicine Cabinet Essentials

Medicine Cabinet Essentials Back-to-school means back to colds and coughs. Kids are exposed to new people and places, meaning more germs floating around. Be prepared for whatever potential sickness comes your way with a comprehensive get-well-soon shopping list. It...
Winter Cleaning Checklist

Winter Cleaning Checklist

Winter Cleaning Checklist Follow these tips from Clean Mama to keep your home clean and organized this winter. TRADITIONAL WINTER CLEANING Wash blankets and throws Wash pillows or dry in dryer on high for 15 minutes Change furnace filters Polish furniture Dust door...
5-Minute Fixes

5-Minute Fixes

5-Minute Fixes This list of 5 minute fixes is just the thing to give you ideas of quick things that you CAN accomplish in minutes. It’s organized it by room/area so you can work through a room or just choose one task – use it any way that works for you!  KITCHEN...
30-Minute Quick Clean

30-Minute Quick Clean

30-Minute Quick Clean Is it possible to completely clean your whole house in 30 minutes? No, but you can do a quick clean and reset the space and put your mind at ease. This method is perfect for the days you feel like you need to do a quick reset but aren’t quite...

To Do List for Cutting Household Expenses

To Do List for Cutting Household Expenses There are a lots of ways to save money that don’t require a sacrifice. All it takes is a small effort to put the change in place, and you’ll reap the savings for months and years to come. Here are a few tasks that...
Declutter Order

Declutter Order

Declutter Order Follow this order for decluttering your home – complete it in a way that makes sense for your schedule. Some recommendations: one task a day, set a timer for 10-15 minutes, or 2-3 tasks a day until completed. This order matters because it will take you...
Bathroom Quick Clean

Bathroom Quick Clean

Bathroom Quick Clean Let’s talk about cleaning bathrooms. While cleaning bathrooms isn’t fun, it’s necessary. What’s the secret to the routine? CONSISTENCY – doing a little bit every day is what will help you take your home to the next level of clean. The Clean Mama...