Spring Cleaning (bathroom)

Wow! This room, as the smallest room in the house, took a LONG time!

This is my medicine closet, which at one time was quite organized, but now...it's just a mess of cluttered boxes and bottles.

5 hours later....yes, really...it took me that long!!

Even a neat and tidy medicine cabinet with all the meds in the appropriate bucket.

I even went through my surplus items and organized them.

Ok, so the low down on what all I did that took 5 hours!
*removed EVERYTHING from the bathroom...even out of all the drawers and cabinets
*wiped the walls, baseboards, and cabinets
*cleaned the sink, tub, toilet...thoroughly
*swept, mopped, windex windows and mirrors
*sort and purge medicine cabinet...organize by type of illness
*sort and purge hygiene and beauty products
*put everything back in an organized way!
Check out Monica's blog for more spring cleaning across the USA!

Spring Cleaning (living room)

Ok, I admit this room doesn't appear to be too bad (on the surface). It's the least used room in the house, so it stays relatively clean. However, there were a few stray items to put away and deep cleaning to be done.


This is Quentin's chair...his favorite place to be in the afternoon!

Lots of hugs & kisses take place right here...

As you can see, I love to have family photos everywhere!! They're the most important thing to me and I like to have their pictures displayed...not just studio portraits, but snapshots as well.


Here's what I did in this room;
*put away all the stray items
*dusted EVERYTHING!! Including plants
*sort & purge magazines
*straightened up DVD collection


*cleaned the basket of toys (I keep these on hand for my nephews and other little visitors we may have)

*cleaned inside windows, door, and all the glass
*wiped baseboards
*swept and mopped
*added a little fragrance to the room...Pottery Barn's Apple Cinnamon room freshener

Ta-da! Room complete! Hopefully, I'll be able to add a few more rooms today...the kids are at my moms and I'm trying to take advantage of the time by cleaning. (Rick, I know you think I clean too much...so just to let you know...hubby and I did relax last night and watched a couple of movies on DVD)

Spring Cleaning (Blake's Room)

Ok, so I'm a little off of my schedule, but hey people...we had snow this weekend! I played over the weekend and last night I vegged....so tonight we tackled Blake's room.

Here are the before pictures....



Blake & I worked together and had his room shining by the end of the night...
*dusted the desk, bookshelf, & dresser
*purged the desk and put everything back neatly
*cleaned under bed
*went through dresser drawers & bedside table...purging as necessary
*wiped baseboards
*made bed
*sweep & mop
*had fun to boot!!

Blake with BLUE HAIR!!

Mom trying the blue hair on for size!

And the after pictures....

I'm thinking he might actually be able to study at this desk now...

And get a good night's rest...

So much more inviting....

Two rooms down...not counting how many more to go. Check out Monica's Blog for other stories of Spring Cleaning. Who knows? Maybe it will inspire you to do some decluttering of your own!

Spring Clean '08--Laundry Room

I'm moving right along with my Spring Clean that Monica over at The Homespun Heart is hosting...she has some gifts for motivation and check out her super cute spring decorating ideas!!

First up on my Spring Cleaning schedule...the laundry room. This is the view from the kitchen. Incidently, that door you're looking at, is the same door that everyone that comes in this house (including guests) enter through...isn't this a welcoming sight??

There is a washing machine under this pile of clutter.

Do you notice Mal's bikini hanging up? No, it hasn't been there since summer...she actually wore it to a birthday party (with a shirt over it--just in case you think we let her run around half naked)....but I think that was a month ago!! Still not put away!

Ahhh! Much better!!
*scrubbed the walls and baseboards down with bleach
*windex all the windows on doors and above washing machine
*dusted and purged the cleaning supply shelf
*cleaned out the dryer vent (wasn't too bad actually)
*rearranged some things to make the flow a bit better...you can actually get to the basement door now!!
*sweep and mop
*put in a new Glade Plug-In

Now I can reach the Tide & Bleach when I need it. I also added some pictures of family and friends...make it a bit more appealing to do laundry...remind me of what my calling truly is..to be a wife and mom.

All laundry is put away!! Organizing baskets to sort folded laundry in. This really helps, so that they can come down and get what belongs to them and put it away!!

Things I found I need in this room as soon as budget/time allows;
*Pretty plush rug...that tile floor is cold
*Not sure what it's called, but one of those things to hold broom/mop to hang on the wall
*New, pretty curtains for doors and window

Ok, I'm supposed to tackle the living room today, but I'm thinkin' that might not happen. We're expecting SNOW!!! Possibly 4-8", so I might have a snow day tomorrow and can get some extra stuff done!! Do you think God heard my whiny post the other day about the snow??

I'm joining Monica in her 2008 Spring Cleaning...just the motivation I need to get going on my much needed sprucing up around here. Below is my schedule...the date I hope to have that particular room completed by;

March 6 Living Room & Utility Room
March 7 Blake's Bedroom
March 8 Kid's Bathroom
March 11 Scrapbook Room
March 13 Master Bedroom/Bath
March 18 Kitchen/Dining Room
March 22 Front Porch & Exercise Room
March 29 Mallorye's Bedroom & Garage

I tried to be realistic...looking at each room and what needs to be done in there and consider our schedule. We have a WEDDING this month...so I'm losing a Saturday, but that's ok...Colby & Laura are well worth it!

Come join the fun! Let's get ready for spring!!