Quick Clean Ups.

Today I'd like to share some quick cleaning/organizing tips with you.  We all need a quick clean up around the house before an unexpected guest arrives, before dinner or bedtime or at the end of a busy week.  Today I'm going to share with you three different plans for quick clean ups, depending on how much time you have for your quick clean.  No assessing the situation, just take your time into consideration and start your quick clean up and declutter.

So how much time do you have?

15 minutes - run around and quickly clean what is visibly dirty

30  minutes - take a bit more time to clean what is visibly dirty and what can be cleaned using a little more time

60 minutes - this could easily be a weekly cleaning schedule

A couple quick tips with the list? 

• set your timer
• no distractions
• quick declutter might mean tossing items in a laundry basket and hiding in a closet to sort through later
• spot clean = clean what is visibly dirty
• cleaning wipes are great for quick cleaning and disposal
• add tasks that you need to do for your home

You can go here to grab your own Quick Clean Ups - Just Start Cleaning printable.  Next time you need to clean up in a hurry, grab the list and check your way through it to a quickly cleaned up home.

Information Found http://cleanmama.blogspot.com/2011/05/quick-clean-ups.html

Thanks for stopping by! Please feel free to leave your thoughts, Esther

To Do Lists

I love to have things written down. Helps me keep track of what I need to do and i love to see the accomplishments I've made. 

I have a few I love, but today I'm sharing this one....

What are the benefits of keeping ONE to-do list?*all your to-do lists are in one place – no searching
*track your progress in one place
*peace of mind – organize your thoughts
*sense of accomplishment (even a simple task gets a check mark)

Multi to do List from The Idea Room and Clean Mama

You can divide it up as HOME, WORK, INSIDE PROJECTS, OUTSIDE PROJECTS, KIDS, and PHONECALLS/EMAILS

You can print your own off HERE

How to use this list:*use the philosophy of doing the worst tasks first
*track kids projects and activities
*divide it by different people in your household’s tasks
*use it as a shopping or destination list
*separate by home and work tasks
*use it for Monday-Friday and Saturday/Sunday tasks
*laminate and use with a dry erase marker
*use it to organize thoughts/tasks for an event

Till Next Time, Esther

February is Love Your Home Month!!

Im excited to share  one of my Favorite cleaning sites.. It is

 I love how she planns out a cleanign list, give you ideas ans suggestions!!  This Month is  

 She has made a really cute, Free printable to use!! So go check her out!!  Clean Mama



"hello?"

"HI! This is your mother in law calling to

let you know that we are in your neighborhood

and we are going to stop by!"

How to "FAKE" clean your house in 10 minutes or less...

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 1. Put dirty dishes in the dishwasher, but don't turn it on if someone is coming over soon- it's noisy and having a clean sink and no running dishwasher gives the impression that you keep your sink clean (which I am totally guilty of not doing, like, AT ALL)
2. Wipe down the counters in the kitchen and main bathroom with baby wipes. Baby wipes are cheaper than disinfecting wipes like Lysol and Clorox and they don't leave a chemical smell that says "I just cleaned up because you were coming over" (of course my house always smells like diapers anyway, so I doubt anyone would be able to tell the difference)
3. Squirt toothpaste in the toilet and swirl it around with the toilet brush. I know this sounds bizarre, but toothpaste is made for cleaning the enamel on your teeth and your porcelain toilet isn't that much different. Plus, again it does not leave a chemical smell, just the impression that you keep your bathroom clean like that all the time.
 (which of course I totally do. um, not.)
4. Throw any other clutter that is in the bathroom (potty chair, step stool, bath toys, etc) into the tub and pull the shower curtain closed
5. Close all of the bedroom doors.
6. Throw the toys that have scattered all over the living room into a plastic bin.
7. Spray Febreze or Oust.

About.com says there are 3 simple rules:

Eliminate-Get rid of anything that looks or smells like trash, and empty all trash cans.

Organize-Straighten couch pillows, counter tops,

 and make the bed.

Hide-Store in the garage or closets, anything that doesn't belong in plain site.

 Now, I hope your ready for any "Suprise" Visitors!!