With our “Spring into Motherhood” celebration of the Motherhood Matters release this month, I’ll be sharing great motherhood tips every week!
This week, it’s that fabulous time of year when we wring out the old stale winter air and open the windows for the fresh chilly new! If you’re not quite excited for spring cleaning, try this fast idea, “The Power of One.” Think one drawer, one room, one category. To start small, clean one drawer—you can do this while talking on the phone. Decide the function of that drawer. Use another tub (or a garbage bag) for what you eliminate, and a tub for items that go somewhere else. It’s fast and so slick—in about five minutes your drawer is sparkling.
You can also go bigger, doing one room at a time. A friend of mine did this one summer, cleaning one room as a family each week, decluttering the junk, then cleaning the walls, baseboards, and shelves, and organizing the remaining items. A great family project and very doable for the mama.
You can also think about cleaning one category at a time, like the walls or the windows. The idea is many hands make light work, so choose a day and time for whole family involvement.
And remember to include a reward! Make your own sundaes, family bowling, or a nice hot bath for you. Include the perk and you’ll have more fun in the process.
Enjoy “spring cleaning” into motherhood this week!
Best,
Connie
