1 closet to clean

Today I had a great idea in the midst of your busy schedules.... choose one closet (or small room) that needs some attention and have someone help you clean it( your kids.) Its funner with someone and you'll be amazed at how fast the time flys by. You won't even realized that you knocked that troubled area off your to do list. Have fun and keep happy.

lane

by the way quickie suggestion would be to try and do this once or twice a month to keep those hidden areas tidy and out of your mind.

schools in yay!

ok my sister Amys the homeschooling queen if you all havent figured that out already :-)

So started my son in pre-k and so excited to find out a few funny facts.
1st it doesnt matter that the crayons broke,they still work.
2nd if your child starts falling asleep during studies,its probably because they lost interest.
3rd play dough is the best thing ever! if they leave it out its ok no fret just run water in the container then close it ,by the morning its good as new. (my favorite,can you tell?)
4th its ok that you also enjoy doing the kids dances
5 last but not least playing outside is considered a learning activity.

Have fun and remember to enjoy Homeschooling

Lane :-)

Bathroom needs TLC

It has probably been a minute since your bathroom has seen some TLC. SO get on it I have a list you can go by if you're completely overwhelmed or need some motivation.

Clean under the cabinets and medicine cabinets

Clean out on top the cabinets and wipe.

Clean the mirrors

scrub the potty in and around

scrub the shower and bathtub

clean the doors and cabinet doors

sweep and mop floors and baseboards.

cleaning marker quick tip

So you're probably wondering what I'm talking about.... Yes a story is about to unfold. I have a dry erase calendar which just happens to be my life line as well in a rush to neatly write in the next month I must've accidently grabbed a Permanente marker. Thats not all there's something about these dry erase boards because my son had dried up dry erase marker that lets just say,"would not yield!" He also had regular marker that had dried up on there. Here goes after much scrubbing,sweating and growling I have found the ways to spare aggravation with these few tips:


I will categorise each one by- B (the Best way).  G (a good way) and I (incase you dont have these items)

Permanent marker:
B - Amways LOC wipes ( it wiped right off)
G- Scrubbing bubbles ( the great value brand works just as well ...spray all over the board and then wipe before it drys gently applying pressure as you go.)
I- Sunscreen ( I dont know why this works ...rub sunscreen all over the marker,wait about 1 min then take a slightly damp rag and wipe off)

Dry dry erase marker:
B- Amway LOC wipes ( redundant but it works sooo good.)
G-Scrubbing bubbles or some rubbing alcohol on a rag
I- dry erase marker (scribble over all the dry caked on marker and wipe off like normal)

last but not least
Dry regular marker: 
B-Amways LOC wipes ( Im not prejudice but I do sell it.. AaronInternational.net )
G- warm soapy water( use rag to wipe away)
I- scrubbing sponge (gently very gently press and scrub away)
I hope these tips help just make sure you do not try to wipe dry dry erase marker with a wet rag it will make it stick worse. Also remember to use a colored cleaning rag
Happy Cleaning
Lane

rock the cleanup!

ok Noones perfect I have to say it took a few days to reorganize these playrooms. Also if you're in the south nows a great time to weed and feed your lawns. I know theres some of you ladies saying, oh no thats mens work or I dont know how to do that. I got ONE word INSTRUCTIONS! When in doubt look at the back but it's super duper simple so if your not caught in a snow storm get to it. Tackle those weeds :-) Ok lets choose a closet that needs to be cleaned out and organized.Clean it up and see if there is atleast 3 items that you can donate to charity.
So lets get that closet done by Friday (little secret: we have all weekend if you run a bit over on time.)

DON'T FORGET TO TACKLE 1 CLOSET BY FRIDAY


Have Fun
Lane

pick a room any room

Amys play area before

ok so the hardest part is to start. Thats why we are letting you choose, Amys picking the play area in her front room. So ofcourse following after my sister I will be doing the play room. Though I have to admit it's really not a play room yet its supposed to be one and is sometimes played in. Well you get the picture anyways this is out tues plan so choose and lets move.
please don't forget if its still usable wash it/clean it and donate it to charity there are plenty that come directly to your house for pick up. so have fun!!!

Btw before and afters will post tom.

Lane

Nows the TIME to clean!

If you feel like the lady above don't worry we are here to help!

Ok our weather here is going up and down and that means that the bugs are starting to come out. So let's beat them and get our houses in tip top shape.  Last year we had a great time cleaning a room a day,so this year we will be doing something similar. So in the next few post we will begin our organizing and cleaning (which feels like I just did yesterday BUT definitely doesn't look like it!) So to start off we will begin a whole house round up. Gather everything you know for sure you don't want and get rid of it. Then lets vaccuum and sweep ,you will be amazed at how clean your house looks after those slight fixes :)
Have a good time and lets beat those bugs!
 P.S don't dwell too long on what to let go of,we will go into more details later. Right now we will only be picking up what we know for sure can go!
lane