Get Organized for a Better Year!

You know, creating a wonderful sanctuary for your family is not all about cleaning.  That's really great news for those of us for whom cleaning is just not our "thang."

But it's surprising how much having a clean and tidy home affects your general sense of Sanctuary.  When things look nice, there is a feeling of calm that happens.  It's something we all need.

I've found that the very first thing to do, in order to help me stay on top of things, is to have my housekeeping supplies stocked and handy.  Because when I get the bright idea to wash my windows, I need to be able to find what I need to do it immediately, or I lose steam and put it off for another day (week, month....).

Today's Small Thing is to take stock of your supplies.  Here's what we did last year:

I suggest keeping these supplies where you actually use them: under sinks (child-proofed, of course) or at the very least on each floor of the house or each end of the house.

Get these at a discount store to put in a caddy per bathroom (or floor level):

"Small Things" Supplies

Glass Cleaner
Surface Cleaner
Abrasive cleaner
Paper Towels
Sponges
Trash bags
Dust cloth/spray
Wisk broom/dust pan
Rubber gloves
Potty  scrub-brush

Optional: Pop-up wipes (love these)

General cleaning supplies to have:

Floor cleaner
Vinegar
Disinfectant spray
Tools: brooms, mop, vacuum
Trash bags

Starting fresh with the tools you need will give you power to spend time on the things you really WANT to do, instead of feeling victimized by all the housework.

Remember, Sanctuary in the Small Things is not just about cleaning, but it's about caring for your home and the people who live in it.   It's part of showing love AND helping your family members belong to the process of homemaking.  I'm all over that.

POINTS: 40 for taking stock of what you have and start getting everything together!