6 things to do every day – Martha Stewart Style

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Jan 112012
 

I have currently been bitten by the Martha Stewart bug.. after going to a craft store to pick out my wedding invitation paper, and chatting to the sales assistant about Martha Stewart and her crafts (and the love of spending the credit card at Macy’s in New York on all her products..) she reminded me of the 6 things to do everyday. 
Something so simple that even I .. self proclaimed unorganised housefiance, can do. 
1. Make the Bed
Tidiness begets tidiness. A crisply made bed makes the whole room seem more orderly, which makes it less likely that you’ll let other things — such as clothes and papers — pile up around it.

2. Manage Clutter
Whenever you leave a room, take a quick look around for anything that isn’t where it should be. Pick it up and put it where it belongs. Insist that everyone in the household do the same.

3. Sort the Mail
Take a few minutes to open, read, and sort mail as soon as you bring it inside. Keep a trash bin near your sorting area for junk mail. Drop other mail into one of four in-boxes: personal correspondence, bills, catalogs, and filing.

4. Clean as You Cook
Instead of filling the sink with pots and dishes, wash them or put them in the dishwasher as you prepare a meal.

5. Wipe Up Spills While They’re Fresh
Whether it’s tomato sauce on the cooktop or makeup on the bathroom counter, almost anything is faster and easier to remove if you attend to it immediately.

6. Sweep the Kitchen Floor
Every evening once you’ve finished washing up after dinner, sweep the floor. This will keep tough-to-clean dirt and grime from building up, which will make the weekly mopping much quicker.



Now I KNOW I can do this. So this is now my regular routine. I have even printed it out and put it on our kitchen cupboard, so when Drew gets home, he can ask me if I have done the 6 things today and if not why not! I want to be more active, and since I have been a rubbish housefiance for the last 3 years.





Drew never asked if I was a housewife type person.. he is definitely better at this job than I am..! but I am learning and slowly getting better.. Motivation is the key.. Keeping Drew happy is definitely another key.. and making myself happy and proud of what I do each day is the most important thing when it comes to my housework.


Update: As Vanessa has mentioned in her comment: Yes I think the lounge would be left until the end of the day – due to toys and crawling babies!! :) But as long as I wake up to a tidy house, I think I will be happy!


My list of Things to do before and after a morning shower.

  14 Responses to “6 things to do every day – Martha Stewart Style”

  1. Vanessa Scott
    January 11, 2012 at 7:49 amReply
     

    I say I would do this….but my children would not. Which means I would never be able to leave the room. Ever. It would be a very dark and vicious cycle. I wish I could be more Martha Stewart-ish. Yay for wedding invites though!

  2. Karla {Ironmum Karla}
    January 11, 2012 at 9:39 amReply
     

    I am not Martha but I think I am pretty good at that list…it went a bit haywire last year with a new bub but I have picked up my game and got back on top of things now…they are so small but mean soooo much!!x

  3. Christy
    January 11, 2012 at 10:06 amReply
     

    I love this!! makes it soo much easier to keep things clean!! :-)

  4. Ozzie Thriftmumma
    January 11, 2012 at 12:35 pmReply
     

    What a fantastic idea!! I am going to print one similar and put it on my kitchen wall (nothing stays on the fridge:(). I am all for organising this year!

  5. Lisa Wood
    January 11, 2012 at 1:43 pmReply
     

    The big secret to a tidy house, is only having what you really need…if you haven't used it for six months then the chances are that it was not important to start with!
    We have gotten rid of so much “Stuff” and downsided in a big way – it sure makes one realise what we do need for us to be really happy, and what we only collect for the dust to sit on!
    I like the tip about cleaning up as you cook – I do that and it sure helps after the meal is eaten…less washing up :)

    Cheers
    Lisa

  6. Zoe Paige
    January 13, 2012 at 7:16 amReply
     

    I love all 6 things! I love having a clean, tidy and organized house!

  7. Jess@Diary of a SAHM
    January 13, 2012 at 12:27 pmReply
     

    Such easy tips, but so useful!
    I can't stand not making the bed. It is one of the things I have to do.

  8. Dr Bron
    January 13, 2012 at 5:49 pmReply
     

    Great post. I do these things, but my kids are teens, which makes it easier. Oh… and moving to a new house, LOL

  9. Super Ordinary Mum
    January 16, 2012 at 12:33 pmReply
     

    Great idea – I love trying to keep things simple – good luck with it all!

  10. Mrs Catch
    January 27, 2012 at 9:06 pmReply
     

    I'm with Vanessa. I'd be locked in the room with my mess-moulting children. Great to aim for though…

  11. x S.K.K x
    January 27, 2012 at 9:19 pmReply
     

    LOVE this! Might print it out myself! Im a follower on twitter and now a new reader and loving your blog! xx

  12. Cathy
    January 28, 2012 at 4:03 amReply
     

    I try, I really do but it doesn't always work. Three little boys often get in the way…

  13. Life In A Pink Fibro
    January 28, 2012 at 6:02 amReply
     

    I do most of that stuff. I hate waking up to disorder, it just upsets my whole day. But I only do a tidy once a day, at the end of the day. I cannot bear doing things twice.

    Visiting via the Rewind.

  14. MultipleMum
    January 28, 2012 at 6:39 pmReply
     

    Six things. Sounds easy but I doubt I even get this done. I note there is no mention of washing… Washing is my daily staple! Thanks for Rewinding x

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