My fiance works long hours and I work too just not as much...but it seems like I cant get anything done when I am home. I cant keep up with laundry, pets, dishes...I need tips...maybe a guideline ...I want so bad to keep our new home immaculate but I get so overwhelmed. I never seem to have time for myself...I would love to be a great housewife and look sexy too...How do other women do it?? please give me some advice!
2006-12-07 14:03:26 · 10 answers · asked by jamzesmom 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Make lists. Set reasonable daily goals. Cross off each item on your list as you complete it (it feels like some great accomplishment!). Whatever you don't complete can just be added to tomorrows list. List making helps me in all aspects of my life.
2006-12-07 14:09:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay I am a stay at home mom with 5 kids so there are 7 in our house.. The kids do work but I give them small chores to do..I clean periodically threw out the day..One job at a time, I know you work as I did too and here is what I did.. One load of clothes in the morning since I got up at 5 and didn't leave till 7:30 that was plenty of time to do one load. Straighten the kitchen or living room before you leave for work, when you get home one more load of laundry while supper is cooking, after you eat fold it then take the rest of the evening to spend with your partner. Have him help and save the really big stuff for the weekend if you pick up everyday for 30 Min's then that is all you have to do and you won't feel so stressed also the other answers are some great ones you can pick a few and infuse them all together...Good luck
2006-12-08 00:18:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have to decide what you can and cannot live with. I do laundry on Saturday while I clean. Live in as little space as possible and get him to help by picking up after himself.
Another way is to concentrate on one room a day. One thing for sure: It will be there when you get to it. I would concentrate on keeping clean what guests might see.
It's hard when you have to do it alone, I know. By having your fiance working long hours, it should free you up while he is working. That's when I can get something done: When my husband is out of the house.
Relax, you can't always do it all. I only vacuum once a week and dust when it shows. No one is perfect. Make it a habit to make time for you now. You will not regret it.
2006-12-07 15:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by cajunsma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of the easiest ways is to put things back as soon as you are done with them. Making a list and adding to it will just have you end up with a huge overwhelming list. Run a load of laundry through the wash as you're making supper, put it in the dryer just before you sit down to eat. One of the biggest things is to decide what absolutely has to be done and what can wait until the weekend. The biggest thing to remember is that you have to spend time with your fiance also.
2006-12-07 14:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by oldmomma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every so often hire someone to come and help you... it does not have to be on a regular basis but when things are getting a little out of hand have someone come and do the larger part of the cleaning for you so that you can get caught up again.
2006-12-08 00:47:13 · answer #5 · answered by Alisha S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend a few minutes each day -- doing declutter . A good rule throw out a Wal-Mart size bag a day -- full of stuff that is not needed--it is very theraputic. Do a load of laundry a day and it will not pile up. Do one cleaning project a day - for example today I cleaned out one closet --- Good luck
2006-12-07 14:56:21 · answer #6 · answered by msc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same thing happens at my house.i have no suggestions because it seems like im the only one who really cares.sorry.just set aside one night of the week to not do anything except supper,that way youll at least get a little rest that night and just catch up the next day.good luck,but if you have kids it will never end
2006-12-07 16:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by starr67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Share the house work or split it up through out the week not doing everthing everyday you would go mental relax enjoy life put chores on a schedule for whats easy for you not easy for chores
2006-12-07 14:12:56 · answer #8 · answered by Fergie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paper plates and cups are your friend....lol
but really checkout a few websites about organizing
heres a good one finding places to stash and store things helps alot with keeping the house clean and faster to clean too
http://www.getorganizednow.com/
2006-12-07 14:10:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone clean up after themselves, leave the heavy stuff for saturday morning when hubby can help. less time in bed more time cleaning
2006-12-07 14:13:25 · answer #10 · answered by bill w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋