tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913616147582346734.post2561822866286664357..comments2023-10-30T01:31:43.899-07:00Comments on Adventures as Mrs. Janney: Some Advice Please!!Natalie | Mrs. Janney |http://www.blogger.com/profile/18312142177721655450noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913616147582346734.post-62057199945285994032012-06-16T21:29:03.156-07:002012-06-16T21:29:03.156-07:00Make lists. For anything and everything. They defi...Make lists. For anything and everything. They definitely help me stay organised. :)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01886844216278256607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913616147582346734.post-77508857019337536412012-06-16T15:15:20.418-07:002012-06-16T15:15:20.418-07:00I thought once I started working from home I'd...I thought once I started working from home I'd have a much cleaner house. Ha! I'm seriously contemplating hiring a cleaner just because I can't keep up with the dusting and deep cleaning.<br /><br />My sister is a fan of the Fly Girl (I think that's what it's called) method of cleaning. I believe it's schedule-based like recommended above.<br /><br />For cooking, I make a couple of big items that we can have as leftovers a few days of the week - chili, lasagna, roast chicken.casacaudillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737547597204258314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913616147582346734.post-36803417929679265562012-06-15T19:23:59.676-07:002012-06-15T19:23:59.676-07:00I just did a post on meal planning. http://rindym...I just did a post on meal planning. http://rindymae.blogspot.com/2012/06/meal-planning.html<br />It may be a little excessive for what you need, but maybe you could pull a tip or two from it.<br />I also have all the recipes I've posted on a Pinterest board. Some people find it easier to hunt by photo rather than recipe name. Here's the link for that: http://pinterest.com/rindymae/my-kitchen-creations/<br />Good luck with the cleaning. I've tried the cleaning routine, but with three kids, plus two adults in the house, it doesn't seem to work for me. I find it works best to pick up all day long, since there are constant piles following me and then do the scrubbing when I have a free moment. <br />As for the comment about hired help two days a week....in my WILDEST dreams. Seriously, that would be heaven on a biscuit.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913616147582346734.post-56852190897550098202012-06-15T15:14:06.120-07:002012-06-15T15:14:06.120-07:00I second Makaila's post. Create a cleaning sch...I second Makaila's post. Create a cleaning schedule. Only focus on one thing a day. I did that these past few months because the school year was winding down and I had A TON to do as far as grading, planning, cleaning and packing my classroom went. Knowing that I only had one thing to clean a night took a load off of my shoulders. <br /><br />As far as food goes... visit my food pinterest board for some ideas. I know I have pinned some ideas on how to prep meals all on one day, put them in the freezer and then throw them in the crockpot the morning of. It will make your life easier. <br /><br />PS I just made this lemon garlic chicken dish with green beans and red potatoes... amazing! you need to try it out! It was super easy and it's pinned on my food board.<br /><br />And give yourself a break! Don't stress over having a spotless house. It's not what's important. Your health, and your relationship with your husband is what your life needs to be about right now. The house can wait :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913616147582346734.post-21387387206633614912012-06-15T12:21:47.176-07:002012-06-15T12:21:47.176-07:00Ask for help! I work an opposite shift from my hu...Ask for help! I work an opposite shift from my husband and we have two kids, and communication is key! We leave lists for each other on things that need to be done throughout the day, and it gets done! <br /><br />We also use our crockpot a lot. Plus it can be lunch for a few days out of the week! Pinterest is your new best friend... great, simple recipes all over. <br /><br />Good Luck!<br /><br />themaxells.blogspot.comThe Maxell'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01362976295431552778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913616147582346734.post-63022511591296645562012-06-15T10:32:30.639-07:002012-06-15T10:32:30.639-07:00Some advice that I was just given that I'm act...Some advice that I was just given that I'm actually looking into also.. Hire some help- housecleaning 2 days (or 1 day?) a week.. It doesn't cost too much. For us workin girls there is just not enough time in a day to do everything, believe me that's my constant complaint. :)Rachelhttp://lovelifeasmrs.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913616147582346734.post-36341258524252870652012-06-15T08:51:02.606-07:002012-06-15T08:51:02.606-07:00I've heard keeping a cleaning "schedule&q...I've heard keeping a cleaning "schedule" is where it's at. Monday's: Bathroom, Tuesday's: Bedroom, and so on and so forth. <br /><br />My latest strategy that has helped me keep up on laundry is to put all the dark dirty clothes immediately into the washing machine. Once it's full, wash it. I find it keeps the majority of my clothes clean, and it's an easy load here and there to fold and put away. Then I do the towels and whites on the weekends.Makailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16861767109879999425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913616147582346734.post-43005018378860386902012-06-15T07:12:15.885-07:002012-06-15T07:12:15.885-07:00Wirjubig? It's too early. Working.Wirjubig? It's too early. Working.Shannon @ Bungalow960https://www.blogger.com/profile/10775802999823325260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-913616147582346734.post-18778281478449190122012-06-15T07:11:51.277-07:002012-06-15T07:11:51.277-07:00Alright, this is what I've got. I'm techni...Alright, this is what I've got. I'm technically not a working houseWIFE, but a wirjubg houseGIRLFRIEND, but it's pretty much the same, right?<br /><br />Don't focus so much on the cleaning. Make sure your house is tidy and semi-organized, but don't kill yourself over making things spotless. Every few weeks clean a little deeper, but no one is going to care if you house is less than perfect.<br /><br />Do small loads of laundry a little more often. It makes it seem more manageable.<br /><br />As far as recipes, our go to weeknight meal is grilled chicken and vegetables. It's not fancy or interesting, but it's quick and nutritious.<br /><br />As always, you know your blog friends are here whenever you need us :)Shannon @ Bungalow960https://www.blogger.com/profile/10775802999823325260noreply@blogger.com