Homemaking didn't come naturally for me at first. I was constantly trying to figure out how to juggle family life and homeschooling — and still stay on top of the house. I began to search for more efficient ways to do thing. I read books, searched the internet, asked friends and family members who I noticed seemed to keep their house in order most of the time. I “gleaned” and I “gleaned.”
Through the years I “tweaked” what I learned and figured out some great systems for getting organized — and making my house a home. Organization is a passion of mine, but not necessarily an area that I have perfected. I used to be really organized. I still have many systems in place and labels in my pantry (although many have peeled off — hopefully not eaten). The difference now is that it’s hard to stay ahead of the clutter. I have five little clutter creators. Okay, seven! My hubby and I can create our own fair share of clutter (me more than him, if I’m being honest).
That's all to say that I get it. It's hard for me, too. So, I hope you'll find encouragement here and that you will glean from what is shared and tweak it to work in your own home.
FUN FACT: I started blogging as a way to share my pages and pages of notes on home organization! I'd been speaking on the subject and had so many people asking me for my notes that I started writing…and writing…and writing.
Some of My Most Popular Posts!
These posts are by far some of the most popular on my blog! I hope you will be blessed by them! Be sure to click the button below to see even more “homemaking” posts. I know I threw a post on here that says homeschooling…but it's filled with great tips for keeping up with your home when you have a lot going on.
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My “M.O.M. = Master Organizer of Mayhem” Series!
Years ago I was asked speak on how to stay organized when you have young children in the house. At the time my two oldest were only toddlers. I put together 10 basic rules that still hold true today. I had a lot of fun writing this series. I hope you'll like it. Start with the “Introduction to M.O.M.” and then each post will link to the others! Some day I'll turn this into a book and add all my systems — and all my tips and tricks. Until then, have enjoy this series!
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Here's a A Few of My Favorite Books on Homemaking!
This is where I try to appear like a normal person, but really, truly deep inside I know I'm not. If you ask me what I like to read in my spare time, I'm usually not reading anything fiction. In fact, the books I most enjoy are books on getting organized and homemaking. I literally savor every chapter. I circle and underline things. I make notes in the margin about ways to implement it in our home. Total organization junky here! I am confessing it to you now. I'm weird — and can admit it!
A Few Books From My Friends!
The books above are some of my very favorite books that have helped me tremendously. However, I have a few more books to recommend, too. Here's a few books that some of my blogging friends have written. I highly recommend them.
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