How to Simplify Family Life

Central to my housekeeping strategy is organizing the entire house - room by room - around the needs of every member of the family. After all, the reason most homes look war-torn is that rooms haven't been set up for daily living. 

The solution? Make housekeeping a family (cleaning) affair. Involving the family in housekeeping will reduce the time we spend cleaning and increase time with our families. What could be better?

Family Life Stories

3 games for a spa themed sleepover3 Games for a Spa-Themed Sleepover
10 Sleepover Rules for Success10 Sleepover Rules for Success
10 Slumber Party Etiquette Rules10 Slumber Party Etiquette Rules
Slumber Party Survival GuideSlumber Party Survival Guide
Guest Bedroom Ideas for a Cozy RetreatGuest Bedroom Ideas for a Cozy Retreat
Guest Bathroom IdeasGuest Bathroom Ideas
Tips for Guests Sharing Sleeping SpaceGuests Sharing Sleeping Space
Household Rules for Young Guests10 Household Rules for Young Guests
Organizing Kids RoomsOrganizing Kids Rooms
Best pet for kids by ageBest Pet For Kids by Age
Siblings Sharing a Bedroom: 6 Tips for Success6 Tips for Siblings Sharing a Bedroom
Entryway Organizing TipsEntryway Organizing Tips
Bedroom Ideas for PreschoolersBedroom Ideas for Preschoolers
10 tips for kids' homework success10 Tips for Homework Success
Kids Study Room IdeasKitchen Study Room Ideas
Bedroom Ideas for TweensBedroom Ideas for Tweens
Toy storage solutionsToy Storage Solutions
Storage solutions for kids' clutterStorage Solutions for Kids' Clutter
Pet Chores for Kids by AgePet Chores for Kids by Age
Teens Bedroom IdeasTeens Bedroom Ideas
Bedroom Ideas for GradeschoolersBedroom Ideas for Gradeschoolers
School Lunch Ideas Kids Might Actually EatSchool Lunch Ideas Kids Will Eat
10 Tips for Taming School Morning MadnessTaming School Morning Madness
How to Hold a Family MeetingHow to Hold a Family Meeting
Gearing Up for Back to SchoolGearing Up for Back to School
9 Pet Safety Tips9 Pet Safety Tips
10 Carpool Survival Tips10 Carpool Survival Tips
3 Easy Ways to Warm Up Your Home3 Easy Ways to Warm Up Your Home
Kids Party Planning IdeasKids Party Planning Ideas

Seasonal Family Living Stories

Family Halloween Party IdeasFamily Halloween Party Ideas
Halloween Safety Tips for Kids' CostumesHalloween Safety Tips
Trick-or-Treating Safety TipsTrick-or-Treating Safety Tips
Hosting holidays guests at home.Preparing for Holiday Visitors
Holiday grandparents visit survival guide for kids.Holiday Grandparents Visit Survival Guide
Home safety tips for holiday visitors.Holiday Home Safety Tips
Christmas Card Ideas for Decking the HallsDeck the Halls with Christmas Cards
Preparing for Holiday EntertainingPreparing for Holiday Entertaining
Christmas Organizing IdeasScheduling Tips for Seasonal Activities
Make room for Christmas in children's roomsMake Room for the Holidays
How to Organize Holiday LifeOrganize Holiday Life
Creative Homemade Ornament IdeasCreative Homemade Ornament Ideas
Christmas Holiday Tips to Streamline the Countdown to Santa.How to Organize the Holiday Season
Holiday Entertaining for FamiliesTips for Kid-Friendly Family Parties
Easy Christmas Decorating IdeasChristmas Decorating Ideas
Creative Ways to Package The HolidaysCreative Gift Wrap Ideas
Hosting Kid-Friendly Family Parties.Hosting Kid-Friendly Family Parties
Hosting Tips for Overnight GuestsHosting Tips for Overnight Guests

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