Have you fallen victim to this...
Your husband walks in the door after a day of work and says "Hey honey, what did you do today?" as he is looking around at all the toys on the floor, the laundry not finished, not folded or put away. And the LOOK on his face is pure disgust. (if you have fallen victim, you know this look) My mood goes from GOOD to BAD real quick! My classic response..."I kept the kids alive, thanks for asking"!
Or have you had friends (who work outside of the home) talk about how they don't have time to clean or cook because of work, BUT IF they were home everyday their house would be organized and clean all the time... (cue eye roll).
Kudos to you if you run a tight ship & constantly have a clean house...but this girl right here is happy to simply make it through the day with kids fed, happy & healthy. I am LUCKY to get a shower in before 5pm everyday and guess what...I'm TOTALLY FINE WITH IT! Cozy clothes are my jam & thank goodness for DRY SHAMPOO? (beautiful invention)
Let me stop you right here, before you think that we live in a smelly and filthy home! I may NOT be OCD about the tidyness of my house or that I always have laundry to finish, BUT I like a clean house. I like toys in their bins, I like clean floors, I like an empty kitchen sink, I like a good smelling home at all times! But KIDS happen...snacks happen...toys happen & I have come to realize that this is the chapter of my life right now. We clean, we organize, I teach my kids how to clean up after themselves, but I also want them to know that we live here & it shows!
I have come to terms that this chapter of my life may not be clean. It may not be tidy. But it is my life, my home & my family. We teach our girls manners, how to clean up after themselves, how to do basic chores for their ages right now, so that they can become independent & they have these life skills for when they move off to college. No one likes a slob!
My life motto has always been "work smarter not harder" ...hard work pays off, but if you can find a smarter way to achieve the common goal, why wouldn't you take that route? What does that mean? FIND THINGS THAT WORK, FIND THINGS THAT ARE EFFICIENT, FIND THINGS THAT MAKE IT EASIER! When it comes to cleaning I do just that! We recently purchased a Robovac, I had been wanting one for years but never wanted to spend the money because I could just vacuum myself and save the money. GO BUY the Robot Vacuum, the suction is amazing, turn it on and let it go! Second thing I swear by for cleaning my floors...a STEAM MOP! I purchased ours one year on Black Friday & it has been one of the best purchases! (Clean your floors without all the harmful chemicals, all you need is water)
Let's rewind for a second! ROBOVAC ....Why did it take me this long to cave? I was skeptical, but after emptying the bin after the first use...I am now an instant believer! It makes me wonder if my other vacuums even cleaned the floors...because it was gross! I vacuum, no joke, 2-3x a day because of kids & our dog. I love this new addition, if you don't have one...I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I have attached the RoboVac that I ended up purchasing. Here are the bullet points that persuaded me to go with this one.
- Affordability
- Great Pet Hair Reviews
- Wi-Fi Compatability
- Alexa Compatability
- Remote Control
- Charging Dock
- Slim Design (fits under my kitchen table, fridge, cabinets & shelves)
- Lightweight
- Noise (very quiet compared to my other 2 vacuums)
- In stock at local Walmart
(ordered online & within an hour it was ready for pickup = CONVENIENT)
Great Reviews!!
I didn't want to spend a fortune. I wanted to make sure I liked it or that it actually did a thorough job. Very satisfied with this Vac. The downfalls, it doesn't have the smart mapping, so it is very random with its path. HOWEVER, it has a remote that has manual controls IF you want it to go to a certain area, which is great! There are a few different cleaning options/routes and you can adjust the level of suction. Overall love this vacuum, it was affordable & it helps with cleaning my house thoroughly! It was nice to have it vacuum while I did other things around the house, then it went straight to dock to charge. (hello, amazing!) I then just had to steam mop! EFFICIENT! Remember my motto, smarter not harder!
I have attached my steam mop & a few of my favorite chemical free cleaning products. As always, I only share what I personally use & find convenient and efficient in my own home. If it's too difficult or crazy, I simply won't do it!
My everyday surface cleaner!
My surface cleaner & Stain Remover
Tub & Tile Cleaner
I apply all of these cleaners to my steam mop, depending on which I want to use that day. A TINY amount will be added to water. A little goes a long way!
Mama- at the end of the day all that matters is that your kids are healthy & happy, that you made it through another day & that you can sit down with your glass of wine (or Crook N Marker for me) at the end of the night & still smile! When our kids are grown and out of the house we can all have the cleanest homes & we will then sit here wishing we had the mess back! ENJOY THE SPACE THAT YOU ARE IN RIGHT NOW, these moments won't last forever.
That's all for now...
xo- KK
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