Coping with Adult Children
Today’s generation really challenge the boundaries and rules we grew up with. I’m referring to us Boomers and Gen X who are parenting Millennials and Gen Z.
What then is our role as parents?
FIVE Management Skills every Homemaker needs
I have written about being a good homemaker, a better homemaker, an enviable homemaker and each comes with its own tips, some worded differently and some unique to its purpose. Every home is different, the needs of the home vary but the ability to handle a home is the constant every homemaker needs. I think…
The Priority Matrix
Everyday, we stare at a list of things that need to be done and we just know it ain’t gonna happen! How to decide what is important and urgent all the way to unnecessary…
Housework Boundaries
As the primary homemaker (mother, father or partner and even those taking care of the elderly) we take it upon ourself to do everything, then we complain that housework is never ending and we are overwhelmed. This is because we have not created “housework boundaries”. What sort of limits are needed?
Rate Yourself: Cook or Good Cook?
Needless to say, we have to cook! Some get by, while others excel! That’s the truth, ain’t it?
Find out more about what makes someone “a good cook”.
Improving Household Systems
Some homemaking systems work really well while others might not be the best. There is always room for improvement in systems. Homemaking Systems are also not static, they actually evolve with us. Here is the simplest way to improve your systems.
Expounding on Procrastination
Procrastination is often mistakenly identified as laziness. These are two very different and distinct“ailments” we suffer from. Let’s expound on this…
Rekindling the Spirit of Homemaking
We start the Homemaking journey filled with joy and looking forward to a well kept home but in time, our spirit dampens and the enthusiasm fizzles out. Why does this happen? How do we rekindle the love for Homemaking?
FIVE Common Cooking Mistakes
Check out some the most common cooking mistakes we make that drastically affects our cooking…
Are you struggling with your weight, too?
I’m not saying all homemakers are overweight. What I am saying is that it’s harder for homemakers to lose weight for these reasons.
Be Punctual, Even at Home
We were raised to be punctual. Never keep people waiting. Time is precious etc etc etc. Yet, we are more often that not lagging in our chores because we didn’t show up on time.
I am going to Explode!
Throughout the day, when things go wrong, someone is rude, things don’t happen the way you planned, there are feelings. Anger, frustration, self pity, sadness and such. Here are some ways to avoid exploding and imploding…
The Sticky Notebook
Ever heard of a sticky notebook? A notebook for your sticky notes so they are not stuck everywhere but instead, are all in one place.
TEN Rules for Everyone, Everyday
These are the TEN most simple and obvious, yet often overlooked tasks (it’s actually a habit), it’s just the finish up of the current task!
TEN Qualities of a Homemaker
Just like applying for a certain job, you need certain qualities. You will need to fit the shoe, have the necessary skills and meet the criteria. I know some women have fallen into the role by circumstances, but as long as you are caring for the family, you might as well improve yourself to do…
Where do I Begin Decluttering?
You asked, I’ll answer! Start somewhere impactful. So, now you are asking what “impactful” means. Either where it’s obvious or where it will make the most difference to your functionality … that’s where you begin. Success at the beginning is very important because it sets the tone and mind set towards decluttering.
STOP Fearing your Clutter
I’m convinced a big part of why decluttering can feel so hard at times is because of the fear it can bring up. These decluttering fears can cause you to hold onto the clutter, continuing to allow it to steal your time, space, energy and freedom. But the good news is overcoming your decluttering fears…
How do you rate yourself as Homemaker?
There are 15 generally accepted aspects of homemaking. Rate yourself on each skill required on a scale of one to five, one if it is a challenge and five if you know you have a grip on the skill. Maximum total is 75, what’s your score? Be honest and you will get better at it,…
Goal Setting
Dreams are something you create in your mind that can take any shape or form, while goals are based on taking action. With goals, a lot of focus and attention is needed. Dreams, on the other hand, don’t need that kind of focus. Goal setting is a purposeful and explicit process that starts with identifying…
Developing Good Habits
The best way to understand the concept of developing habits is to understand the Cue, Craving, Response, Reward stages. All habits go through these stages and in this order! Frequently, we are addicts to our old but also bad habits. This can be as simple as not putting something back where it belongs (in its…
Entertaining
Entertaining family and friends is probably one of the most important things we do as homemakers to give us a break from the routine tasks we do everyday. It gives us a chance to bring family and friends together in merriment and fun. Entertaining may seem daunting if you are not inclined or used to…
Evening Routine
As a beginner or even as a seasoned homemaker, you will soon realise that an evening routine is probably the most important routine there is in homemaking. An effective evening routine is basically what will keep the next day productive. Three important things you need to do every night, without reason or excuse are Keeping…
Delegation
Delegation is the one area of homemaking which we have shown tremendous growth in. While our grannies only delegated to their children, today’s homemaking is trending towards delegating to our significant other and other family members. Since, both work other jobs, it is only fair that we also share the homemaking chores. Here are some…
Routines
Routines are a general flow of activities or tasks that you follow consistently. They are usually done in the same order! Routines don’t have specific time slots, making these different from schedules! Creating a routine and daily schedule as a homemaker can be really helpful in allowing you to be more productive with your time.…
Stylish Homemaking
Stylish Homemaking is doing everything you would do in basic homemaking but it is giving it a better effort by noticing the details. It’s adding a bunch of flowers to a vase you just cleaned! The skills remain the same but the mind set is to do that little bit extra. Where are you on…
Homemaking for Beginners
Starting your homemaking journey For most, Homemaking becomes a requisite once we start our first home and often when we have kids. Torn between using that education we worked our butts off for and staying home with our precious babies, the babies tend to win! And even if we chose to work away from home,…
Paying Attention to Details
A homemaker must be extremely detail-oriented to be effective at keeping their home clean and functional. From organizing various household items to ensuring that floors and windows are clean and if possible streakless, you also need to observe, you need to be able to figure out what needs improving and how it is functioning for…
Planning to Succeed
It’s up to you what areas of your homemaking you want to plan. Try different things and see what works! Planning is a prelude to having productive routines. While routines are the gospel, planning is what helps formulate those routines. Planning is ever evolving. As situations and seasons change, we find our systems lagging, lacking…
Having a Vision
Your vision is the home you dream of Probably the very first activity you want to do is close your eyes and envision what you see as your ideal home. How does the house look? Look at each area separately. What’s for dinner? What the children are doing? Look at each child individually. How are…
An Introduction to Homemaking
As a homemaker you need to find beauty in the simple things in life and in your home. A quiet, morning cup of coffee, the afternoon sun coming through the windows, and a from scratch dinner around the kitchen table with your favourite people. Everything you do in and around your home, and for your…
Getting Things Done
Getting things done! Isn’t that every-single-one’s basic thought for this year, for every year? It certainly is mine! Getting Things Done is more than just a dream or a nagging phrase, it is actually a method which enables these goals be achieved. David Allen has structured this process in his book by the same name…
5 Definite Tips to Successful Homemaking Systems
Seeing all that beautiful organisation in YouTube videos and on Pinterest makes us drool and we want the same. Yet, we cannot achieve it. You really want to have an organised home because you know the benefits of being organised. I get that. Yet, you are not able to get to there, to that point…
7 Steps to Decluttering Sentimental Items
Struggling to declutter sentimental items? You want to make the decisions but you are feeling emotional, sentimental or unsure. You are guilt ridden and attach your memories of the person to these objects they left behind. We all attach feelings and memories to objects, but when closets, drawers and cabinets start to overflow with keepsakes,…
Home Burnout
Unable to function? If you are in constant overwhelm and stressed, this may mean you are having a home burnout. If you have these “symptoms” Then you are definitely having a home burnout. A home burnout (similar to any other personal or work burnout) simply means your home has become a stressful place and things…
3 Reasons You Need a Planner!
I’ll posting this article later in the week! Feel free to browse and see you back here soon!
5 Tips to Effective Cleaning
Let’s face it! Cleaning is a hassle, but it is a necessary hassle. We need to clean. We (sometimes) want to clean. The good news is Cleaning doesn’t have to be a drag. It can actually be a fun, me-time session. Here are my Top 5 Tips for a more productive and motivating experience. Work…
3 Tips for Home Renovation
I have to say I have learnt a great deal from our recent kitchen renovation. So here are my 3 top tips to get you started on planning your dream kitchen. However, before you read on or get started, I need to tell you this – you will need plenty of patience to get through…
Disposing of Medication
One of the bigger elements of Homemaking is keeping the small parts of your belongings organised. The one thing everyone deals with either periodically or after an illness or surgery is medication. So, the question that arises is – How should you dispose of unused medication responsibly? The best way to dispose of most types…
Organising is the Means to an End
Organisation is something that you do because it will help you to achieve something else. Organisation is a skill to help you manage your home more functionally and not a challenge of who makes it prettier. Seeing all that beautiful organisation in YouTube videos and on Pinterest makes us drool and we want the same.…
Creating Quiet Time
Soon! Promise! I’m working in the site, so I’ll get there! Let me know if you have similar days and how you handle them.
Removing Hotspots
What *in someone out there’s name* you ask, is a hotspot? It’s that super tempting space that attracts everything you don’t want to deal with! It’s the holder of everything called clutter. Where in your home is your hotspot? Is it the kitchen island? The entryway table? Your desk? Your dresser (speaking from experience on…
Self Care & Mental Health
This morning I was listening to a talk show and the psychiatrist mentioned that while most stress is circumstantial, the worrisome one is Extended Acute Stress. Stress is our built-in response to danger, a surge in hormones as we choose between fighting, fleeing, or freezing. The danger may be real or imagined, immediate or farther…
Meal Planning
Meal Planning is one totally important part of homemaking. Honestly, the energy you save is by itself a reason to meal plan. In addition to that, you will find that your grocery bill will go down tremendously because you know exactly what you need and there will be no wastage. Save money, eat well? Now…
