This Messy Life

Lately I've felt like I can't quite get my house under control. The mess piles up, especially with a 6 and a half year old son, Rupert, and an almost 4 year old daughter, Prudence. These are the monsters that make my house look like a tornado hits it every day.  Sorry but I can't help posting pictures of my babies.

No matter how many toys I pick up there are always more. My first goal is to get the kids to do more chores. I'd like them to do chores with out being asked too many times and for them to want to do them by letting them earn things from doing chores. So, while looking online for ideas and print out charts for this goal, I came across a super cute blog and super cute printable charts! Both charts are by the absolutely wonderful  and talented Arian Armstrong, who coincidentally lives in Ohio just like me!!! You should check out her super cute blog and etsy shop! Feel free to print and share the charts just don't charge for them. :)

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With four people laundry, dishes and daily clutter all pile up. All of this on top of trying to organize my etsy shop, my blog and of course making jewelry and plush.  You can see why it doesn't take much to tip the scales and have me feeling totally over whelmed. Whelp I know we've all been there. The number one thing I do is make small goals and put those into to do lists. It seems simple, and you can find thousands of blogs, books and articles that say exactly the same thing. Personally, I think it's better to actually write out lists and then actually check off or scratch out the things you have done. Of course smart phones and other such devices usually have planners and places to make lists but it just doesn't feel the same to me until I put pen to paper. What better way to put pen to paper then on a cute chart also by Arian Armstrong.

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I gotta say just looking at these charts makes me want to start making my lists and getting things under control around here. I really hope I can get better organized and  keep track of the things I do get done. Sometimes even if I clean all day, if I don't have a list where I can actually see what I have done, it can feel like I haven't done much at all. If you use these charts or just start making lists and it helps you or even if it doesn't let me know. I'd love to hear about your efforts.  Hope this helps you meet some goals. ;) Oh and check out Arian's blog too.