![]() Incorporating my oldest kid into my nightly cleaning routine gives me one-on-one time with him (rather than feeling like I’m missing out on family time while I clean).If Logan’s had the kids all day, it can be a nice “break” for him to clean the kitchen while I watch the kids (and visa versa for the days that I have the kiddos).There’s a short window of time after dinner and before the kids’ bedtime that is my “golden” time and usually the only time of the day that I can focus on cleaning.Having the kitchen clean at the end of day makes me feel good.Here’s what I’ve figured out about finding a realistic cleaning schedule for our home: I’m paying close attention to how I feel and what makes me feel good. I have to pick and choose because the whole house is just not going to get cleaned every day. So here is what I’m doing, I’m figuring out what parts of the home are important for me to keep clean(ish) on a daily basis. And that’s ok.īut, as I said, there is something inside of me that wants to have a clean house. ![]() I don’t know about you, there’s a pretty big difference between the typical cleaning schedule out there and what actually happens around here.įor instance, “make beds” is on 99.95% of the daily cleaning checklists out there. What does a cleaning schedule for working moms look like….(realistically)? What we need is a realistic HONEST look at what a cleaning schedule for working moms looks like. ![]() Well, I think there’s something missing from the information about cleaning on the internet…. So, you’re maybe wondering why I’m writing a post about my cleaning schedule if it’s not a huge priority for me right now. There is nothing about a messy house that means you’re failing. (I have to repeat this to myself all the time, so I’ll repeat it again for you). There is NOTHING about those things that means you’re failing. You may have dishes in your sink when you go to bed at night and that’s ok. Your laundry may be piled up all week waiting to be put away and that’s ok. Your house may not be spotless all the time and that’s ok. Maybe…right now….in this crazy season of your life, you just need to lower your expectations a little bit. What to do when a clean house feels impossible We have two kids under 4, we’re growing businesses along with other jobs and obligations, and still (trying) to prioritize family time, rest, and self-care.Īnd if you’re anything like me, there’s something inside of you that wants to have a clean house….but you feel like it’s just a bit impossible. I’m a busy busy busy mom that works (a lot). In this season of life, there’s just no time for it all. A clean house is not a huge priority to me right now. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of cleancult®. ![]() I’m also giving away a free printable house cleaning checklist to keep you organized. Here’s an honest and realistic cleaning schedule for working moms (and something that you can actually keep up with). Keeping your house clean as a busy working mom is TOUGH! And there are a lot of things in our house that go undone. ![]()
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