Moms May Be the Ultimate Organizers
As families around the country prepare to celebrate #moms on May 10, one thing that we should remember is that a lot of #mothers take charge of housekeeping and #organization. #Minimalist or not, it takes special skills to manage a home.
Maybe they’re born with it? The Organizing Blog’s #mom certainly was, sorting #stuff until only a small and tidy collection of essentials remained in every category of possession — clothing, jewelry, appliances, books, etc. — and encouraging us kids to do the same.
#Organized moms have some similarities, says Mother Like a Boss. They have a routine and stick to it. They get ready first. They do laundry every day. They #clean often. They say no. They #delegate tasks and accept help.
These moms avoid procrastination. If they can do something in the moment, they do it instead of telling themselves that there will be a better time. And finally, they #declutter often and “for maximum organization.”
“Put it on the calendar, have a set day or do it at the same time daily. I have said it many times, decluttering is like showering: You can’t just do it once and expect it to stick. It has to become a part of your life and routine.”
A schedule and delegation can get family members to contribute, adds This Crafty Home. And #mothers who appreciate the power of #decluttering should see nothing wrong in asking for a little help — after all, it’s their #clutter, too!
Real moms — even new moms — swear by bins and organizers that help contain the #clutter, says Registry Finder. When #stuff has a home within the home, there’s less chance for it to get strewn around and create chaos.
#Organized moms keep a #donation box nearby when going through things to streamline the #decluttering process. And they know to contact ClothingDonations.org to arrange a #free #pickup for the goods they no longer need when those boxes fill up.
They also know that #organization is a process, not a one-time event. Happy Mother’s Day!