Well my Friends...It has begun....Spring Cleaning! I actually love this time of year...I go through everything, shake the dust off, open the windows wide to let the fresh cleansing spring air drive out all of Winter's staleness. I go through every closet, drawer, and under bed hiding spots to get a fresh start!
The last few years I haven't done as thorough of a job as I normally do, leaving remnants of winters past to clean up this year. This homemaking bug or heart's leading that I am feeling is exceptionally strong this year and I am determined to get through my spring cleaning before the kids get into their end of year activities in May. This gives me a 30 day time span! While this sounds like more than enough time, please consider that I also work a full time job and am solely responsible for shuffling kids to and from extra curricular activities!
So far I have been able to accomplish much! My bathroom has been cleaned, re-grouted, organized, simplified and re-stocked. My closet has been cleaned, weeded out, and organized. My dresser drawers are now free of non-clothing related items and the clothing that remains is clean, stain and rip free and is the correct size for my body. My book shelf has been pared down and weeded out! (Don't worry, I just moved the books I have read into boxes in my newly organized closet, they aren't really GONE).
Next up...under my bed...the storage space for anything and everything..from gift bags and wrapping paper to kindergarten artwork and so much more...That should just about do it for my bedroom and then it is on to the Laundry room which I am converting into a Laundry Room/Pantry! I am claiming the space for stocking up! Once I get my new shed later this spring, most of what is in the laundry room can be moved out there (Fans, Christmas Tree stand, gardening tools, etc...) leaving more space for groceries and household necessities).
There are so many more places that need my attention! My craft area (Lord help me there....) the kitchen cupboards, the game shelf, the kids rooms.... I can only take it one day at a time...but for now...it has begun in grand fashion!
Now, my next question...does anyone out there have fantastic organizational or space saving tips and techniques to help me out? Living in a trailer home does not lead to much storage..I have to take it where I can get it. Let me know how you do it and if you Spring Clean or not....
Well, I'd better go get some work done here...though the day is rather slow.....I am looking forward to getting home to my family tonight and to tearing into the next phase of my 30 day Spring Cleaning Blowout!
God's Blessings on you All...
Who/What I am Praying For Today:
My bloggy friend's nephew - severely injured in Service to his Country
My children, that God be a presence in their lives and watch over them
Myself...for the Strength and Wisdom to look for and follow in God's guiding footsteps
Our government as they face the trying times ahead
All of our service members near and far
What I am Thankful For Today:
Hearing the song of the Robins and Red-Winged Blackbirds
Having so much quality time with my Honey
The wonderful relationship I share with each of my children
Hope, there is always a new tomorrow
The last few years I haven't done as thorough of a job as I normally do, leaving remnants of winters past to clean up this year. This homemaking bug or heart's leading that I am feeling is exceptionally strong this year and I am determined to get through my spring cleaning before the kids get into their end of year activities in May. This gives me a 30 day time span! While this sounds like more than enough time, please consider that I also work a full time job and am solely responsible for shuffling kids to and from extra curricular activities!
So far I have been able to accomplish much! My bathroom has been cleaned, re-grouted, organized, simplified and re-stocked. My closet has been cleaned, weeded out, and organized. My dresser drawers are now free of non-clothing related items and the clothing that remains is clean, stain and rip free and is the correct size for my body. My book shelf has been pared down and weeded out! (Don't worry, I just moved the books I have read into boxes in my newly organized closet, they aren't really GONE).
Next up...under my bed...the storage space for anything and everything..from gift bags and wrapping paper to kindergarten artwork and so much more...That should just about do it for my bedroom and then it is on to the Laundry room which I am converting into a Laundry Room/Pantry! I am claiming the space for stocking up! Once I get my new shed later this spring, most of what is in the laundry room can be moved out there (Fans, Christmas Tree stand, gardening tools, etc...) leaving more space for groceries and household necessities).
There are so many more places that need my attention! My craft area (Lord help me there....) the kitchen cupboards, the game shelf, the kids rooms.... I can only take it one day at a time...but for now...it has begun in grand fashion!
Now, my next question...does anyone out there have fantastic organizational or space saving tips and techniques to help me out? Living in a trailer home does not lead to much storage..I have to take it where I can get it. Let me know how you do it and if you Spring Clean or not....
Well, I'd better go get some work done here...though the day is rather slow.....I am looking forward to getting home to my family tonight and to tearing into the next phase of my 30 day Spring Cleaning Blowout!
God's Blessings on you All...
Who/What I am Praying For Today:
My bloggy friend's nephew - severely injured in Service to his Country
My children, that God be a presence in their lives and watch over them
Myself...for the Strength and Wisdom to look for and follow in God's guiding footsteps
Our government as they face the trying times ahead
All of our service members near and far
What I am Thankful For Today:
Hearing the song of the Robins and Red-Winged Blackbirds
Having so much quality time with my Honey
The wonderful relationship I share with each of my children
Hope, there is always a new tomorrow
Sheila,
ReplyDeleteLove this post, especially your prayers!
We've been weeding out and getting rid of stuff and it feels wonderful!
Thank God for Spring! :)!