A Slob Comes Clean 311: Making the Ideal Strategy Actually Work
Nov 11, 2021
Explore the chaos of managing a bustling household with four kids, offering practical tips for decluttering and creating routines. Discover strategies for dealing with hand-me-downs, balancing nostalgia and organization. Learn how to transform entryways into orderly spaces, emphasizing the role of visual cues. Dive into the emotional ties to clutter, and celebrate the lived-in nature of homes while navigating the journey of organization. Embrace the joys and challenges of parenting, supported by a community of like-minded individuals.
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Start Small: Trash and Laundry
- Start cleaning by focusing on trash and easy tasks like sorting kitchen items by trash, compost, and fridge items.
- Use laundry day as a manageable task to regain control over household chores, aiming for once a week routines.
Life Changes Constantly With Kids
- Overwhelm with young children comes in waves, requiring constant adjustment and patience.
- Each new child phase changes routines, so managing expectations and focusing on basics helps maintain control.
Declutter Ruthlessly Now
- Ruthlessly declutter anything not absolutely needed to lower clutter threshold during overwhelming times.
- Saying no to hand-me-downs and unwanted items helps control influx and maintain decluttered space.
