Comments on: Tidy Up Tuesdays — Neat Freaks Rejoice

By: Get Everyone to Pitch in Around The House

Get Everyone to Pitch in Around The House — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:37:02 +0000

[...] my theory on Being A Clean Freak and see why I let my kids eat [...]

By: andi

andi — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:20:49 +0000

If its just me at home, I leave the mess. If someone is coming over I move the mess to their room and then no one can see it. It is their responsibility to take care of their own stuff, and I think they need to clean it up. One thing that I have heard before is piling it into a bag or box and putting “away” so when they look for it they can’t find it, and have to earn it back by keeping their stuff cleaned up.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:20:12 +0000

Thanks for all of your comments. It’s fun to see people logging in from all over the country and in all age groups. It’s good to see that I’m not the only “neat freak” with a messy house!

Any advice on cleaning hardwood floors?
How to do deal with kids who leave messes behind? Should we pick up after them?

Please post and share your advice with others. Check out tomorrow’s blog for more fun topics.

By: Aunt Lora

Aunt Lora — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:03:25 +0000

Dear Ann,

I remember one of my friends telling me that she complained to her husband saying, “Do you know how many times I have cleaned up this playroom today?

He answered, “Why don’t you just clean it up once?” Hmmmmm!

The statement, “A Woman’s work is never done!” is really true!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:53:58 +0000

Okay, I have a question. When your child dumps shoes, papers, toys, etc. on the floor and you notice it while they are at school, so you pick it up right then or leave it until they get home? And if you DO leave it, how do you not go crazy every time you walk by it during the day?!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:43:09 +0000

Hi Cousin! Thanks for your great tips. I really need to be better at getting my kids to work. I like the work-instead-of-timeout idea!

Your writing is so great and fun! Thanks for the invite.

What chore do I hate the most? I have two: washing dishes and matching the socks!

By: Tamara Sweet

Tamara Sweet — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:15:24 +0000

This will be fun and informative I can tell! Women used to talk and share tips “Over the Fence” we need this! Thanks for sharing!!

Tammy

By: Tara Brooks

Tara Brooks — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:15:24 +0000

LOL! Yesterday I made the comment, “Is it sad that I get more excited over buying new cleaning products than I do over buying a new pair of shoes?”
I am a neat freak. I LOVE a clean house. I learned that from my father. However, with 6 children (and a small house), I’ve learned to sit back and “let it go” too. I learned that from my mother.
My house doesn’t always reflect my neatness, but I do love it when it is clean.
My kids clean once a day, I clean once a day, and Charlie helps out whenever and wherever he can (he usually does the laundry and we split the dishes).
My 16 month old can even help. It takes more of a joint effort, but with a little prompting, everyone can help out.

By: Ali

Ali — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:01:06 +0000

Check you out! You have got to be on of the most “on the ball” people I’ve ever known. You amaze me with the amount of time you find for things like this. I can’t wait to start checking out your helpful blog all the time, and passing it on to friends. As for the chore, I hate hate hate cleaning toilets and bathtubs. I love doing the laundry.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:58:13 +0000

The toilet. I live with a boy…need I say more?