TheHouseholdHelper's Inspiration & Motivation

“The emptiness I’m feeling isn’t because the stuff is disappearing but because the people I love the most are scattered across the country right now and I miss them. Home is wherever they are. All of this stuff I’ve spent more time than I care to count boxing up means absolutely nothing without them.”

Good motivation to declutter!

A Thing a Day Challenge | Unclutterer

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:28:02 -0400

A Thing a Day Challenge | Unclutterer:

I’m taking this challenged (once vacation is over)! The accrued benefits of getting rid of just one thing a day can be enormous!

Become A Fresh Air Fiend–In The Home « World's Best Cat Litter Blog | Clearing the Air

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:11:33 -0400

Become A Fresh Air Fiend–In The Home « World's Best Cat Litter Blog | Clearing the Air:

Here are some great tips on how to eliminate and hide pesky odors in the home besides. Besides pet odors, there are other common household stinkers: the fridge, cooking, boys!

Fewer Trips To The Grocery Store – Frugal Challenge | Hillbilly Housewife Blog

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:49:17 -0400

Fewer Trips To The Grocery Store – Frugal Challenge | Hillbilly Housewife Blog:

Menu Planning = Less Grocery Shopping.

Enough said!

The Family Meal: A Place for Common Ground

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:47:36 -0400

The Family Meal: A Place for Common Ground:

Love this article stressing how important family meals are! I am a firm believer in having dinner together as a family as often as possible.

Growing up, dinner was at 6pm every night with everybody - NO TV, NO PHONE. I’ve kept that ritual with my hubby and son.

Clean Up Road Weary Car Interior – Tidy Tuesday | Hillbilly Housewife Blog

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:41:06 -0400

Clean Up Road Weary Car Interior – Tidy Tuesday | Hillbilly Housewife Blog:

Do you have a day or time to clean up the car? I do it whenever I’m waiting at the gas station. I always keep a plastic bag or two in the glove box.

Beer Butt Rosemary Chicken Recipe - Allrecipes.com

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:51:34 -0400

Beer Butt Rosemary Chicken Recipe - Allrecipes.com:

While the name is funny, I love this recipe! I have rosemary in the garden and beer in the fridge.

How To Get All Your Housework Done in a Week | Raising Homemakers

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:27:01 -0400

How To Get All Your Housework Done in a Week | Raising Homemakers:

Ahhh, a weekly schedule. I have one, do you?

Preschool Arts & Crafts Resources | Shake The Salt

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:23:17 -0400

Preschool Arts & Crafts Resources | Shake The Salt:

Fantastic list of arts & crafts resources to keep the kids busy!

Weber Recipes :: Lynn's Kitchen Adventures

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:20:43 -0400

Weber Recipes :: Lynn's Kitchen Adventures:

Not just a review, but links to giveaways!

How to Get Home Projects Done {When You are Really Busy!} | The Inspired Room

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:57:01 -0400

How to Get Home Projects Done {When You are Really Busy!} | The Inspired Room

Evaluating Your Performance as a Home Manager | Organizing Your Way

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:21:31 -0400

Evaluating Your Performance as a Home Manager | Organizing Your Way:

I love this article - the best quote: the idea is to approach your role in your home with the same passion, commitment and professionalism as you would any other job.

My Top Five Cleaning “Ah-Ha” Moments

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:53:40 -0400

My Top Five Cleaning “Ah-Ha” Moments

The Beauty of Living… Slowly

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:12:45 -0400

The Beauty of Living… Slowly