Organize Routine - Morning and Evening

I have come to realize that organization is a hot topic on the web these days. Although I think it probably always has been and always will be. We seem to all live approximately the same life style, at least enough so, that we all need organization tips.

It might have something do with our children...

Playing in the dirt

Getting into their diapers

Playing with the toys we just picked up!

Step 1. Morning

My bedroom is the back of the house, so that's where I start. After I've done the necessary morning jobs like nursing the baby and getting my husband out the door I start my routine morning clean up. It only takes about 5 minutes or less. I start in my room by making the bed and picking up the clothes, then I proceed through the house one room at a time moving toward the front of the house and ending in the kitchen to make breakfast. And of course I make breakfast before completely cleaning up the kitchen, although I do usually put the dishes away first so I will have room to make breakfast. (joys of having a small kitchen!) 

Step 2. Evening

In the evening after the baby is in bed and my hubby and I are winding down for the night I start cleaning the kitchen up from dinner and doing dishes and then proceed in reverse order from the morning. picking up toys and clothes and whatever else is lying about. I start from the front rooms and work my way back to my bedroom where I proceed to get ready for bed. 

It's quick, it's easy, and it saves a heap of time later. 2 steps, 2 five minute periods, 1 happy momma, and 1 pretty clean house! 

(I do have to qualify that my home is a two bedroom apartment and it might take you more than the 5 min time period and if you have a very complicated dinner or a bigger family, then dinner clean up could take longer as well.)

Sarah