It's frustrating. It's as if the clutter has developed feet and is alive or something. It couldn't possibly be MY fault or anyone else in the family's fault, right?
If you have hot spots or hot zones or clutter monsters, then you know what I'm talking about. Well, let's take care of those hot spots the Lazy Mom way!
Lazy Mom's motto: Make it easy, make it fun and get it done!
("Lazy" and "Mom" are not usually two words you'd put together in a sentence, are they? But sometimes we moms get tired and we DO feel like being lazy. We've had a long day of doing stuff but there is more to be done! That's when I suggest we do things the Lazy Mom way!)
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This is a good idea! It's easy to find 15 minutes to tackle a project, and the thought isn't too overwhelming. Thanks for linking up at Courtship Connection!
ReplyDeleteThank you for inviting me, it was fun! :)
DeleteDoesn't it seem like all it takes is ONE thing on a cleared surface to become a magnet to piles of stuff, just one?
ReplyDeleteYup. That really is all it takes. Someone sets one thing down and then someone else says "Well, that looks like a good spot, I'll set it there FOR NOW." Pretty soon you have a pile.
DeleteThat "for now" can become forever, lol!
Doing things the Lazy Mom way is great!! I'm a big fan of setting the timer and having goals. Great ideas.
ReplyDeleteOh me too. The timer lets me know that there's an end to it!
DeleteI am going to set the timer!! My bedroom has become a huge hot spot when it is usually neat! My desk is a wreck and a sore spot for my poor eyes!! I think I'll use the oven time (hahaha!!) since I am making cookies.
ReplyDeleteSee ya...I have to go put out a huge fire the 'lazy firemom way'!!
Firemom, cute.....love it! Yes, ever since I hurt my back I haven't certain areas that used to be clean and are now messy.
DeleteDay before yesterday I took my own advice and dealt with those hot spots!
Just thank stopping back to thank you for linking up over at WholeHearted Home. I also just wanted to thank you for motivating me to put out the fire in my bedroom!! NOW THERE IS A HOTSPOT IN MY CLOSET!!!! Do you have a fire hydrant???
DeleteGreat ideas! Why do papers and junk multiply but the chocolate divides?
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you break things down into little portions to conquer.
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Love the quote about the chocolate, lol!
DeleteYes, I figured if I broke it down then maybe I (or others) would be more likely to do it! :)
Thanks for the great idea! I have so many of those spots ALL over my house! I like the idea of a timer. It makes it seem not so looming!
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I like using a timer too, because I figure I can do anything for a few minutes! :)
DeleteI will have to use the timer, too...things get way ahead of me sometimes, until my house resembles a war zone! I usually search the TV channels until I find something like "Hoarding: Buried Alive", and then I attsck the mess with a vengeance, usually making excellent progress. My husband comes home at the end of a day like that and can scarcely believe his eyes...I have a close relative who is a hoarder, and seeing that state of disaster in someone's house is an amazing motivator!
ReplyDeleteI used to know a gal who was a hoarder, actually two gals. One of them never let you in her house, but the other one didn't seem to mind. I have allergies and asthma and so I couldn't go in her house though. Too much for me.
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