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How to Find the Motivation to Clean Your Home
Have you ever had those days when you’d rather do anything but clean your home? You may have put it off all day, or you just don’t want to. Whatever the reason is, or how messy your home, if you need to find some motivation to clean your home right now, here’s what to do! Make a plan Create a plan that incorporates daily, weekly, monthly and yearly cleaning goals. I love The Fly Lady. Her routine works so well for our family. Sign up for her emails which include reminders of tasks to complete each day. Shorten your list This might sound contradictory, but if you are not in…
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10 Great Weekly Traditions for Your Family to Try
Family traditions were not a big part of my life growing up. When I finally had kids of my own, I knew I wanted to give them great memories and experiences. Why limit your family traditions to just the holidays or special occasions? What if you could make wonderful memories with your family that would last a lifetime every single week? Here are 10 great weekly traditions for your family to try. Family Meal Times – If you cannot sit down for three meals a day as a family, try to make time for at least one meal to sit down as a family. It might even mean having to…
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Living Life Fully
Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. James 4:14 I meditate on this verse daily. This word from James, Jesus’ brother, gives me so much comfort – in my own insignificance. Strange, isn’t it?! To find comfort in insignificance?! But it takes the pressure off —the pressure to be perfect, to live up to others’ expectations, to achieve by the worlds standards. I carry these words with me as I endeavor to live my life fully – honoring God in my choices, words, deeds and attitudes. And, since I am…
