Lately, I’ve started a system where each of our boys has a couple of new chores he must do each day. Yes, even the 4-year-old. I instituted this because I actually cannot keep up with the housekeeping all myself anyway. I pay them a quarter for each of those jobs, plus I give them extra coins when they exhibit a wonderful attitude. I’m able to pay them on the spot because I have a big juice jug full of change. […]
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Cleaning Chores For Kids, By Age Hello, friends! April is resting a powerful case of tendonitis, so Edna Thompson, of the United Kingdom, is sharing tips with us on age appropriate chores for kids today. Everybody knows that it is not an easy task to maintain a clean and organized home with kids around. But not necessarily! Try including your kids in the cleaning and organizing process. Let them help you clean the mess they make. Of course, depending […]
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Today I’m excited to bring you an article that inspired me all week long! I have struggled with the house cleaning ever since baby #1, and that problem has increased with every single added birth. You know how people say, “Well, once you pass X number of children, it really makes no difference.” Whoever said that is nuts! Either that, or I just haven’t passed the right number of children… This post comes from Anna Aamone, who runs a small cleaning company in […]
» Read moreDid the first week of school hit any of you as hard as it did us? Phew! I do want to say thank you for your prayers. By Friday morning, I felt like I was myself again. That battle is finished, and I can’t tell you how much your prayers and letters of encouragement meant to me. Now it’s on to the next thing, right? My mom has arrived, and she is downstairs taking care of JD and Daniel for […]
» Read moreHow cute is my most willing little helper!? I have mentioned before that my favorite parenting book is Large Family Logistics. *When you purchase through Amazon ads on this site, I do collect advertising fees. Small ones.* Two things I like most about Large Family Logistics: This book is no longer in print. However, Kim Brenneman wrote an updated version that will help you just as much: Home Management Plain and Simple 1.) It serves […]
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