Wash It, Dry It, Fold It, & Put It Away

Posted by Hallee on Nov 1, 2011 in Housekeeping

I have an issue with laundry.

Actually, I hate laundry.

I Don’t Do Chaos Well

Posted by Hallee on Apr 13, 2011 in Housekeeping, Life

When things around me are out of order, I feel out of order and lacking in control. Everything starts to slip. I can’t relax, I don’t feel like I’m capable of accomplishing even minor tasks, and I have way less patience than normal.

Tags: disorder, Homemaking, Housekeeping, Housework, Patience, Relax, stress

Doing Windows

Posted by Hallee on Jun 20, 2010 in Housekeeping, Parenting, Raising boys

I love it how they’re young enough to WANT to help.

Tags: Housework, Mamarazzi Monday, Parenting

The Night the Lights Went Out

Posted by Hallee on Jun 18, 2010 in Housekeeping

When a light bulb burns out and you have to replace it, it is the perfect time to do some quick deep cleaning in an area of the house that is easily missed.

Tags: Cleaning, Feather duster, Homemaking, Housework, light fixture

My Favorite Cleaning Day

Posted by Hallee on May 21, 2010 in Hallee's Galley, Housekeeping

Thursdays are my favorite cleaning day by far. Mondays are a scramble to get our main living areas back in order after a weekend of no chores. Tuesdays are bathrooms and the boys’ room – I don’t think I need to say more. But Thursdays – Thursdays I clean my kitchen.