February 4, 2011
Make Homekeeping More Fun
A great way to “love your home” is to figure out a homekeeping system. If you are struggling in an area in your homekeeping, consider making a binder to keep track of the goings on at your home. Start a cleaning schedule, keep a calendar, jot down things you want to do. I look at it like a little home journal. Nothing too time-consuming, more helpful than anything.
Today I’m going to share my homekeeping binder – it’s a tool that helps me keep it “all” together. Figuring out a system that works for your homekeeping style and your family is where the fun comes in.
Here’s how I created my homekeeping binder and homekeeping station – hopefully this gives you some ideas….
I have been using a homekeeping binder for years. I just re-did my binder for the new year and it was FUN! I found it at Target – it came with dividers and labels that you can send through the printer. Sweet.
This is my receipt keeper – I punched three holes in it to store it in my binder.
next is my little binder tool pouch
calendars, meal planning, budgeting, listmaking, cleaning, blogging
I laminated my daily planner and hole punched it – I write on it with a fine-tipped dry erase marker – saves paper and keeps it easy.
weekly dockets – hole punched
meal planning
food inventory – super helpful in food storage and grocery shopping
I keep a stack of shopping lists in this plastic envelope
cleaning schedules
huge timesavers – takes the planning out of it – now you just have to do the work
Here’s my homekeeping station.
Do you keep a binder? What’s your favorite homekeeping binder tool or page?
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Kim Says
OMG! I so needed to see this post! I have been struggling with time management at home since I work out of the home. This is the perfect thing to help me get back on track and stay organized!
Kelly Says
Wow, the organizer is super-cool! And for someone with OCD like me, PERFECT! 🙂 But you want to know what really caught my eye and what I thought? “Woah, her cabinets look FABULOUS.” ha ha Isn’t that funny? Thanks for all your great ideas!
Jennifer Magreevy Says
You know, I’m slightly disgusted at how organized you are…but I mean that in a GOOD way. 🙂 You seriously don’t want to see my house right now. You’d be appalled. But after 4 days of being snowed in, fighting a vicious head cold and dealing with a cranky toddler, the fact that you can see some of the carpet is a victory. 🙂
Lauren @ YoungNester Says
This is a organizing dream! Love it! It makes my OCD side giddy! ha!
M Says
I use a binder as well. My favorite addition was a pocket folder for each member of my family. I tuck in important documents that I need to keep for only a short time. For instance, birthday invitations, the science fair rules and regulations, the hard copy of the parent-teacher conference, etc. It has drastically reduced the clutter on my fridge/desk/counter.
Love your blog!
Jessi Says
I’m a fairly new reader (well, since Amy introduced you at The Idea Room)…and just wanted to say how much I love reading your blog! Your homekeeping skills just amaze me! It feeds my deep desire to have a completely organized home but my 3 little people (4.5, 2, 1) keep it from happening…it seems like there’s always something else that needs attention. 🙁
Shonda Says
That looks fabulous! I hope to be as organized someday!
Lúlla Says
This is a great idea. I love organizing. To bad I don’t like doing the actual work as well. But cute stuff like this helps 😉
Steph @ somewhatsimple Says
Becky, I love this idea! Thanks for linking up to my party!
And I have been so sick lately to visit blogs I love, so this is the first time I have seen your new site design- I AM IN LOVE!!!! Those girls are designer blogs are the best!
Corie Drane Says
Your station looks really organized, I love it! The organizer is great idea. I’ve been using ordinary paper for my to-do lists for years. I’ll be buying some commercial cleaning products tomorrow and I’ll look for materials on how to do that kind of organizer, especially that I rely much on mailing services due to packages that need to be delivered on time. My NYC clients are very strict with time. Hehe!
Kimberly Says
Love it!