Category Archives: Household chores

Doing something about clutter and mess

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Sandra Madeira

Clutter and mess can take over your life. You walk into every room and it’s the same; there’s no getting away from it. Some would try to help by saying ‘tidy just one room and have this as your go-to … Continue reading →

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Dressing up the household chores

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Sandra Madeira

When I ask the children to do anything around the house I’m sometimes met with a no. This could be anything from washing to recycling. However, if I say ‘who wants to go round the back of the house and … Continue reading →

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Plan to keep the house clutter free

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Sandra Madeira

I consider myself to be an organised and tidy person, so why is there so much out of place around the house? I challenged myself on this the other week (What you see when you enter your home) and vowed to … Continue reading →

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What do you see as you enter your home?

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Sandra Madeira

Have you ever felt drained as you walk into your home and around your house and know that you need to do something about the mess and clutter? Where do you start? How long is it going to take to … Continue reading →

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Blogging, cooking and no wine

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Sandra Madeira

I finished the wine yesterday and therefore it’s just blogging and cooking today.  I love writing and wine much more than cooking, so adding a bit of blogging to the mix of making the shepherd’s pie, helps to ease the … Continue reading →

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A simple list of chores…

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

A very simple written out list on a large whiteboard (placed somewhere prominent) could make you feel a little more organised.  Even if you don’t get to do everything, it’s a reminder of the minimum required each day to keep on … Continue reading →

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The chaos of housework and chores

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

On Saturdays, my partner and I are mostly rushing around taking the girls to swimming, to parties and carrying out various other errands and chores.  Today was no different.  Finding myself with a small gap of time, I thought I … Continue reading →

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The Secret to a Happy and Organised Day

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

Do you ever brainstorm on paper at 3am (with insomnia in full swing), feeling overwhelming and wondering how you are you going to fit everything into the coming day? Do you fall asleep sitting up and awaken stressed and exhausted? … Continue reading →

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Multi-tasking around the home

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi I love Sundays at home, plus I feel so much more organised on a Monday morning when I’ve had a whole day at home the previous day.   My tip today is that even if you have a big job to … Continue reading →

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The conveyor belt of life

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi   Please tell me if I’m wrong, but is it just mums who arrive home and then whilst cooking dinner, put the washing on, unload and load the dishwasher, put the children to bed, clean up yesterday’s food scraps … Continue reading →

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