New Game Plan

In my effort to live more intentionally, I've committed to a house cleaning game plan. Better to do a little at a time instead of getting overwhelmed with the mess, right?!

So, last night's assignment: Kitchen/Dining Room

In one short hour, I was able to scrub the sink, wipe down countertops and backsplash, scrub the stovetop, clean the microwave (desperately needed!), reorganize the snacks into the pantry, sweep and mop the floor, de-clutter the breakfast bar area where we dump everything, and pack lunches for today.

And let me tell you, waking up to such a pretty kitchen this morning sure was relaxin

Today's assignment: Living Room/Office/Foyer.

What makes you feel more in control on a daily basis?

The week ahead...

'm technically on "vacation" starting tomorrow.  We leave for a trip to the beach with my husband's family on Wednesday.  So, Emma gets to go to daycare Monday and Tuesday - leaving me two full days to get stuff done.

Stuff like a whole-house cleaning, putting out fall decorations, packing for the trip, making a guest list for a party at the end of the month, finishing and mailing a few orders, making a bunch of inventory for a Holiday Bazaar at my church coming up in November, ordering food and buying decorations for Emma's first birthday party, which is on Saturday after we get back from the beach, setting up the guest room for our friends and their two boys who are coming in to town the day we get back from the beach, finishing some reading for the financial planning class I'll miss at church this week, and making some snacks to take to the beach....and maybe, just maybe, cashing in on my mother's day spa gift certificate and getting a pedi/mani.

Yeah.  Two days. No problem.  I'll let you know how it goes.

Now, for some fun.  Take a look at this awesome idea for Pop Top Treat Cans from Emily over at Not So Idle Hands.  

I've got an idea how to use this for the holidays...so keep a watch out.  Since it's such a busy week, not sure how often I'll be posting - but will try my best!  Make it a GOOD DAY!