We got the family bus this past spring. It hasn't been cleaned thoroughly since then. Let's just say it was time! Since we live so far away from town, we often eat in the bus. We've had several pizza parties in the aisle--we grab $5 pizzas on our monthly shopping trip. … [Read more...]
Chores & The Multi-Generational Family
Chores. They make the house stay clean. And keep mice away. And all that good stuff. Adding an extra person can be a challenge, but thankfully Dad has been great about pitching in. He even cleans the bathroom for me once a week or so, which means I don't have to. (The … [Read more...]
5 Laundry Tips for a Multi-Generational Household
With ten people living in a house, laundry adds up quickly! If we don't work purposefully to stay on top of laundry, we're soon overrun with piles. Here are my five best tips for making laundry work, and stay manageable for a multi-generational house, 1. … [Read more...]
How I Tamed the Laundry Monster in My Large Family
Laundry. It's a never ending battle I tell you. Especially in a large family. But, if you're tired of fighting the laundry monster, there is hope! But I've recently discovered a new weapon in the battle against the laundry pile. I don't know why I just found out … [Read more...]
Organizing the Freezers
Way back before Brynna was born (you know, like six months ago!), we used to have these things called morning and afternoon chores that addressed one room in the house, with extra cleaning. We did the kitchen one day, the bathroom another, and so on. We only spent 15 … [Read more...]