Home Organization Update

I heart my new home organization plan. It gives me just a few tasks to complete everyday, and it's so super manageable... I feel liberated. :) Dorky? Maybe, but I honestly feel like I have control, and in my world full of chaos... this is awesome. There are certain days I can't possibly get them done with the girls running around 24/7, but there are built in "catch up days". I'm still working on the bathrooms from a few days ago. ;)

I wouldn't say our home is messy, but I definitely think we could take more pride in it and our belongings. Getting our home ready for selling has been a huge wake up call for me. We are lucky enough to have a BEAUTIFUL home and really BEAUTIFUL things, but some days you wouldn't know it. :) Going through things has enabled me to see what we have, to see what I "had to have" at one point, and what we just don't need anymore and definitely what's not important.

This new organization plan has allowed me to really organize things, consistently manage the everyday chores, and fit in the completely off the wall chores. How often have you even considered wiping down the light switch plates and doorknobs? I mean seriously... that's some of the off the wall stuff I've been doing. Such little things, but they add up, and I sincerely notice a difference around here. Also... because I'm doing these ridiculous things, I tend to keep up with the larger everyday things better because I'm working so hard... I find myself getting uber annoyed at Bryan when he leaves ANYTHING laying around... it's kind of funny. :) I figure this'll be great when we start showing because the small details will always be done. It's also going to be a great set of plans for taking care of the new home when it's all said and done. :)

March 9

March 9th, put it on your calendars baby because that's when we close on our new land! HOLLER! Bryan and I had been scoping out this piece of land for about a week (we looked ALL OVER Blacksburg, and couldn't find anything that fell within our parameters, and then we stumbled upon this piece and knew it was it), when we finally got with our realtor. She was something special, but I think it's all going to turn out just fine with her, and she could potentially be the one we go with to list our current home when it's time. Bryan was able to come in from being out of town, so we were able to meet with her last Thursday to put an offer on the land. After what seemed like years, we finally heard back today, and our initial offer was accepted! We're super excited, and we are praying that everything goes as smoothly as possible until we close.

Everything you see in the picture will be ours. It's 2.4 acres just outside of town. The surrounding homes are NICE to put it lightly. We'd have to sell each of our children in the black market to even pretend to be able to compete with them, but we'll have a lovely home nonetheless. :) (I've been searching blueprints online!) There is a bit of an eyesore across the street to the bottom left of the property back behind where the photo is taken from (shady house with goats!), but we'll be putting a privacy fence up and planting some more trees.

We're one step closer! :)

Home Organization Plan

Rachel here. Soooo... it's no secret that I HEART BLOGGING. It's a great outlet for me, and not to mention... as hard as it is for me sometimes to be a stay at home mom... I love being able to document my children's lives whether it be a first word or a first tantrum. Not only do I love writing my own blogs, but I also love reading others' blogs. I have what feels like a ton of blogs that I keep tabs on. Some belong to friends, some friends of friends, and some belong to complete strangers. I get some really great ideas for art projects to do with my girls, places to take them or visit, AND some great ideas/links for things to do around the house. This is where this post becomes relevant for this blog. :) While looking at a friend of a friend's blog, I stumbled upon this great website called "Just Mommies." It's full of tons of great resources, but my favorite is the "Home Organization Plan."

It basically provides you with a monthly/weekly/daily breakdown of chores to do around your home. Sad... maybe?! But for a stay at home mom who spends 98% of her day playing playdoh, watching "The Little Mermaid," doing happy "I peepeed in the potty" dances, and changing diapers... chores usually get thrown onto the back burner. Last week I literally spent the entire week decluttering the kitchen. I packed up/got rid of tons of stuff that we're not currently using or never used at all. The result... filth. Who knew there was nastiness under all that "junk?" :) It's very easy to get overwhelmed when you have tons of things that need to be done around the house. This site provides you with a little bit to do everyday. It also gives you a chance to catch up on all of your chores every 3 days. For example, here are my "chores" for today:

Monthly: Wipe down kitchen cupboards and pantry
Weekly: Laundry, change linens, and change bath towels
Daily: AM... Make beds, wipe down bathrooms, set out dinner
Afternoon... Chores, afternoon tidy
PM... Kids bath/brush/bed, and clean up the kitchen

Then you also have a "Monthly Challenge"... you have ALL month to work on this chore... this month's is to declutter/clean children's bedrooms.

I figure if I'm doing a little bit of everything everyday, we'll have this place in tip top shape before we know it! Then again this is my first day. :)