Random Quotes from Wise Mamas |
br>
|
Joyous Homekeeping *Public* A public forum. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
04-04-2019, 03:25 PM | #1 |
Rose Garden
Why climb a mountain? Because it's there!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Selkirk Mountains
Posts: 52,860
|
Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
Anybody started? I've done little bits but I need to get motivated.
We got one huge hot spot totally cleared. Our former project/art/homeschool room is going to become a bedroom. Everything in that room either got moved to a new home or donated/tossed. Feels so good. Dh is painting it, then my younger ds will move in to it. That will start a domino effect of the kids changing rooms as we have the time and money to paint. I'm so excited for all of that to be done. So, I'm going to spring clean those bedrooms as they get vacated, not before. I want to get the main living areas and my bedroom done, though. Go through my closet Go through drawers, switch out winter for summer Re-organize Christmas decorations Go through storage closet Bathe dogs Last edited by Soliloquy; 06-26-2019 at 01:47 PM. |
04-04-2019, 05:04 PM | #2 |
Moderator in A Twinkle in Our Eyes, Cradled in Our Wombs, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Our Children, and Let's Talk
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 9,856
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
We're doing the kids' bedrooms over the next week. Want to get rid of as much as I can, especially in the older boys' room.
__________________
Cynthia Ezer Kenegdo to Isaac since 2007 Raising Jacob (16), Luke (14), Lily (11), Elizabeth (9), Clara (6), and Emily (3) in the knowledge and love of God Blogging at The Hippie Housewife about attachment parenting, natural living, life as a Jesus-follower, and more, all tied together through our journey towards a more intentional life. |
04-04-2019, 11:48 PM | #3 |
Rose Garden
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 4,059
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
I need to do some Spring cleaning, but I'm not feeling very motivated We're taking two weeks off from homeschooling over Easter and I'd like to use some of that time for cleaning, though we've already got things booked in for several days so I may need to plan in which days are for cleaning so they don't get taken over with other things. I should also probably make a list of what I want to get done
|
04-05-2019, 06:08 AM | #4 |
Rose Garden
She's a good girl, loves her Mama, loves Jesus, and Kentucky too
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 7,873
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
It's our spring break here. I'm moving as slow as a snail but getting some progress done, pile by pile. My son's school does a yard sale fundraiser so that is my motivation to go through closets/drawers and declutter!
|
04-06-2019, 08:01 AM | #5 |
Administrator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 16,661
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
I did quite a bit of spring cleaning a little early. We swapped furniture in two rooms and part of one and so that resulted in deep cleaning under and behind most of the furniture in those rooms. I washed curtains in three rooms, thoroughly cleaned mirrors, vacuumed couches inside and out, tidied everything in those three rooms. I've been wanting to clean under and behind the stove because it just gets so gross there. So the other night I had no choice but had to clean it when I dropped an entire crockpot full of bbq meatballs on the floor and it splashed all over the stove on the front and sides, the back wall behind the stove (how did it get there?) and the cabinets surrounding the stove. It was a big job, but now my stove and surrounding areas are clean. I replaced my winter wreath with my spring wreath on the front door.
__________________
CHARLA Married to Nick, 31 yrs Mom to Nathan and his wife Abby, and Hope Elizabeth, dancing for eternity with babies: Micah Noel, Grace Anna, Andrew David Save Save Save Save Save
|
04-06-2019, 09:32 AM | #6 |
Moderator
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: In green pastures
Posts: 9,767
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
Along the lines of replacing a winter wreath with a spring wreath...I need to do that as well as properly store my Christmas decorations. I have a final project due on Friday for a class I've been taking, and then I need to get into a routine of some sort. I am so behind on cleaning and organizing that I think need to schedule weekly cleaning times and just work as I feel and where I feel to move through the house. There will be a lot of shuffling, purging, deep cleaning, and then regular maintenance to keep everything nice.
Two weeks ago I spent two hours in the kids' bathroom doing a deep clean, and then about that much time in one of my kids' bedrooms. I've started, but it will be a long process to make it through the house. I also hung some artwork that I bought a few months ago. I have more that can be framed and/or hung. I have too many things to do to make a list (which surprises me, because I usually like an excuse for a list), so I'll plan for blocks of time and just do stuff until the house starts feeling fresh and comfortable again. Right now it feels grungy and neglected.
__________________
RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.
|
04-15-2019, 12:35 PM | #7 |
Rose Garden
Why climb a mountain? Because it's there!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Selkirk Mountains
Posts: 52,860
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
Just added re-organize Christmas things to my list. I was getting over a nasty virus when we took it all down and I just put in the closet any which way.
Dh was out of town last week. I usually tackle projects when he's gone but I didn't feel up to it. Maybe this week. It's so cold and rainy so outside projects have been put off. I should be able to tackle some indoor thing. |
04-16-2019, 09:47 PM | #8 |
Rose Garden
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 21,260
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
There are some catiagories of things that I have less space for in our new house. I need to week out my dish towls and see if I can ger them to fit in the drawer.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
__________________
Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years.
Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this. |
05-09-2019, 09:32 PM | #9 |
Rose Garden
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 21,260
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
We got the van in the garage! Getting both cars in is fairly tight what with bikes and lawn equipment but we did it.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
__________________
Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years.
Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this. |
The Following User Says Thank You to knitlove For This Useful Post: | Soliloquy (05-16-2019) |
05-10-2019, 10:09 AM | #10 |
Moderator
Assign positive intent
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 9,610
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
I did so much yesterday even though I had a cold. Now I am totally worn out! I moved dh's "office" out of the kitchen and into the dining room, which we use as a school room. I cleaned out a bunch of books that I need to sell. I washed shelves as I moved everything around. I have a couple of bags of clothes in the back of my car. I moved 2 rugs out of their rooms and tomorrow I plan to wash them on my driveway with a hose! My dogs have been having fun peeing on them.
Our garage is terrible. I need to work on that when I get the energy.
__________________
Desiree, mom to 5 sweet blessings, Lacy 24, Jordan 22, Joanna 20, Emma 19, and Ethan 17 |
06-16-2019, 06:39 PM | #11 |
Moderator
Assign positive intent
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 9,610
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
I have a slow week this week and I hope to actually get some things out of the house!
Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk
__________________
Desiree, mom to 5 sweet blessings, Lacy 24, Jordan 22, Joanna 20, Emma 19, and Ethan 17 |
06-26-2019, 01:48 PM | #12 |
Rose Garden
Why climb a mountain? Because it's there!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Selkirk Mountains
Posts: 52,860
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
All I have left are 2 closets. I hate doing closets.
Lots of stuff leaving the house! |
06-26-2019, 02:01 PM | #13 |
Moderator
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: In green pastures
Posts: 9,767
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
I'm happy for you Lisa. It must feel good.
__________________
RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.
|
06-26-2019, 09:05 PM | #14 |
Moderator
Assign positive intent
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 9,610
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
Jodi, your list is almost identical to mine! I'm so unmotivated though.
Tomorrow I'm going to Costco, then planning to finish cleaning the homeschool stuff, list items for sale, and take stuff to donate. If I get that done, it'll be more than I've done in weeks. Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk
__________________
Desiree, mom to 5 sweet blessings, Lacy 24, Jordan 22, Joanna 20, Emma 19, and Ethan 17 |
The Following User Says Thank You to heartofjoy For This Useful Post: | tempus vernum (06-26-2019) |
06-26-2019, 09:11 PM | #15 | |
Rose Garden
I am the mountain. I am not the storm and the storm is not me. -Ian Cron
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 28,913
|
Re: Spring Cleaning 2019 (Fall Cleaning for those Down Under!)
Quote:
I believe I’m delegating. And may pay the youngest to clean out my own personal homeschool cupboard since she’s going to be starting high school and it will be all about her after ds graduates |
|
Bookmarks |
|
|
X vBulletin 3.8.3 Debug Information | |
---|---|
|
|
More Information | |
Template Usage:
Phrase Groups Available:
|
Included Files:
Hooks Called:
|