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Housecleaning can seem like an impossible beast. With kids around, it isn't always easy for moms to maintain a clean home or keep the clutter monster under control. Get tips to help moms with housekeeping, managing home, cleaning, keeping organized and shopping.

Housekeeping Editor: Theresa Lansberry  

Housekeeping Editor Theresa Lansberry


What Really Matters

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Written by Janna Qualman   
Saturday, 03 January 2009

Kids. They're messy. If it's not Play-Doh on the kitchen floor, it's clothes on the bedroom floor. If there aren't toys in the bathtub, they're in the back seat of the car. There's always something to be picked up, and a mom's role in housekeeping can be frustrating. But if we tweak our thinking just a bit, make ourselves aware of what really matters, our job won't seem so tough.

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Join Me on My Clutter Diet

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Written by Christy Nelson   
Friday, 26 December 2008
Every year I start a big project.  For the past two years I have been successfull in completing what I set out to do.  I'm on a roll!  This year, I will be going on a Clutter Diet
Tags:  clutter diet organization organize 2009 project challenge
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Chores and Children Can Go Together

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Written by Jill Berry   
Wednesday, 03 December 2008
No one likes doing chores. I avoid the laundry piles. Ignore the dustbunnies. Walk past the stack of cans to go in the recycling bin. It is no surprise that my children do the same. I set out to change our habits by insisting my children do chores. It worked!
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House Tips and Tricks

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Written by Julia Carter   
Monday, 24 November 2008

Hello to all.  I was reading about ways to organize and keep your house clean and whatnot, so I thought I would share what I thought to be some great ideas... Here we go!

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Stop Cleaning for Your Kids

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Written by Wendy Caffrey   
Wednesday, 19 November 2008

Being a mother is much more than wiping noses and picking up toys. It’s about teaching a small person with huge potential that they can do things for themselves, and having the time to enjoy your children and your family. It’s hard to be a mom, and when you’re also considered the family maid, it’s nearly impossible. There is a simple way to stop cleaning for your kids!

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What To Do When a Little Tikes Playhouse Crashes into Your Kitchen Window

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Written by Jill Berry   
Sunday, 16 November 2008
Have you ever wondered what you would do if a catastrophic event occurred? Before I had my first child in 1996, my mind would do a mental tally of all the awful, heart-breaking, devastating events that might occur--sickness, accidents, and of course the death of my child. However, never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined a Little Tikes playhouse flying off the outdoor play area through my kitchen window and landing within a foot of my daughter. This scenario was not in my mental tally.
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Meal preparation on grocery day saves time and cleanup

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Written by Megan Clark   
Tuesday, 04 November 2008
I began preparing my groceries a few months ago when I was researching Once a Month Cooking. Although I wasn't completely sold on preparing complete meals in advance, there were a lot of good ideas involved that have since proven to be great for saving time and reducing cleanup. I can also make sure my family is eating fresh ingredients without having to shop multiple times a week or worry about the produce going bad before it's used.
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