Tamp Down the Chaos in 4 Easy Steps
My all-time favourite, used long before “hacks” were a thing, saved my sanity as a busy working mom with four small children. Now, grown up with children of their own, this hack continues.
Tools:
- Kitchen Tray or plastic bin
- Med size box
- File Folder
For me, facing a messy house after working all day was soul destroying. It took my energy away. I’d like to say that my children were dutifully trained to put their belongings away every day but sadly not the case. Life was crazy busy and honestly it was easier for me to deal with it. This “hack” really helped me. Make it a daily habit done while supper is cooking.
- Take Tray/Bin room to room gathering up cups/plates/cutlery. Put on kitchen counter. Load in dishwasher with after supper clean up.
- Misc paper (flyers; school forms; mail… put in file folder)
- Everything else put in med size box—everything: toys, clothes, rogue socks, pen on the coffee table, whatever.
- Tidy: straighten items on coffee table; fluff corner cushions on couches; push chairs into table and align symmetrically, straighten hall carpet, etc.
This restores order to your space plus a sense of relief and energy boost.
On Saturday every member would take their belongings from the box and put away. All paper, gathered together, to throw out or deal with. A simple system that restores order and peace of mind. So simple. Huge impact.
