Everything Homemaking
My husband is the most efficient person I know. I, on the other hand, have to work at it. I’m somewhere between a messy and a born organized with ADHD thrown into the mix. But during the last 30 years of being married to Mr. Efficient, I’m observed some interesting things he does to make life a little bit easier. 1. He cleans as he goes. When he’s making his breakfast, … [Read more...]
Errands can waste a lot of time, so whenever possible, group your errands. One day last week I unexpectedly needed bananas and milk. Since I had to go out, I decided I would swing by the bank to make a deposit since it was just down the street. And while I was out, I decided to stop by the vet’s office and pick up my dog’s heartworm and flea medicines. And since the vet was close to … [Read more...]
Time management is one of my favorite subjects and I’m always trying to find better ways to organize my time and be more efficient! Recently I came across a method of time management that was new to me. It’s called the Pomodoro Technique (http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/) and it’s a little different from anything I’ve come across before. Here’s how it works: Using a blank … [Read more...]
Kitchen timers are my best friend. I use them when I’m cooking but I also use them for many other things. I use timers: to remind me to switch my laundry. to alert me when it’s time to leave for appointments. to set limits when I’m working on a project. to motivate me. Sometimes it’s hard to get started on something so I set the timer for 15 minutes and tell myself … [Read more...]
