Spring Clean with Me- The week you will love!

Take a week off this week. With the wonderful holiday upon us. There will be no deep cleaning this week for me. So, I suggest you do the same. I told you that you'd love this week! :)

After spring cleaning, I will be using this time for organization forms, tips, tricks, etc! How does that sound everyone?

Spring Clean with Me-Kids Rooms/Spare Rooms

This week, we continue along with the kids rooms/spare rooms in your house. So, how is it going? What has been the hardest part of their rooms? What successes have you found? What are you still struggling with?

I made a list of clothing items for Little Man and we went through his clothes. This way, I can always know what he has and what he needs. Plus, I won't be getting an excess of things. Mine is just done in word format and I will keep it in my planner. This way, I can check off and keep track. After all, we can only wear so much. Do any of you all do this? Thinking of it? How do you track it?

I figure if we all share, we can all get so much more out of these posts. (Which means those of you that read via email, need to chime in over on the real blog.) I hope you all will join the conversations. Don't leave a girl feeling like she's talking to herself. ;) You can always post without a name.

Spring Clean with Me-Kids Rooms

Ok, so it is the week to attack those kids rooms! :)
Oh the kids rooms! That's where the fun is. Seriously, guys the fun is there.
When attacking your kids rooms.
1. Get them involved if you can.
2. Go in with Donate, Sell, Save boxes

First, go through the clothes. Weed out clothes that are too small. It's spring. A great time to do this. You can donate or give them to friends that can use them. Perhaps you can hang on to them and sell them at a garage sale. It's OK to hold on to special clothes, but don't hang on to everything! I am making my list for the seasons and what Little Man really needs. So that we don't buy excess.

Check through the toys. Toys that are broken and can't be fixed or have missing pieces need to go. That's easy. Next, think about and evaluate what toys are not played with. Consider selling or donating them.

Can't bring yourself to throw away art projects? Take a picture of them to keep. Or consider sending some to family members as gifts. What better gift for a grandparent.

Think about the space you have and find storage solutions that will work for you and your kids.

Don't waste space. Think about all the space and what the best use is. Perhaps installing extra shelving in the closet can help.

Once you get organized, you have to show them how to maintain it.

Think outside the box for storage and space.

Any tips you have to offer? Want to share a before and after picture? Chime in. I'd love to have you guest post on here.

Laundry Room Spring Clean-Plus go green tips that can save you some green

This week is the Laundry Room Area and your cleaning supplies. You may want to consider some green cleaning supplies. Not only will they keep your loved ones saver, but they can save you some green as well.
First, does anyone have mixes that they love? If you do, please share your tips in the comment section so we can all benefit.
I can say that baking soda and vinegar are awesome cleaners. We personally use them. I want to make more green cleaners and have a goal to get my green clean on this year.
You can find how to make your own cleaning kit here.
There is another site that has lots of ideas for homemade products and you can find that here.
I plan on making a booklet of cleaners to keep by my bucket. When I do, is there anyone that wants to see it?

Spring Clean with Me--The Family Room

Those of you following along. This is the week we tackle the family room! Be prepared to get in those corners, dust those hard to reach areas and move that furniture! You'll be so happy when it is done. Focus on that. Want to know something, my front porch still needs a cleaning. Sigh! It will get cleaned. I am writing this a few days ahead and that cleaning is worked into my schedule so hopefully, that will be done by the time this is posted. Hopefully! Don't worry, I am building in some catch up weeks! :) We all have things that come up after all.
Bring your bins, clean and declutter all at once!
Have a great day! Happy Cleaning!

Spring Clean with Me (Week of March 14th)

This weeks assignment:
The Kitchen and Pantry


Helpful Tips:
Be sure to go through the pantry, rotate stock (older in front), and organize it like a store would. It's so helpful that way.
You may want to re-read my post on pantry organization and kitchen organization before starting this task. I hope both prove helpful. :)
Remember you can break tasks up over the week. It truly makes it easier.

Who's cleaning with me? How is it going? Any inspirational ideas for us? Be sure to comment or send them my way!