Tag Archives: Clean Up

Toddlers and Chores

Keeping a clean house is a lesson parents try to teach their children when the kids are young. My mom and dad did what they could to instill in me a respect for a clean and uncluttered area. Having a clean and organized house can make for a more peaceful and less anxious home environment. I have a toddler who needs to learn about putting things away when she’s done with them. She is a great helper when it’s time to put things away at Gymboree. She’ll even help her friends put their things away. Yet this same two-year-old looks … Continue reading →

Disney’s “Third Shift”

Many visitors refer to Disneyland as the “Happiest Place on Earth” and if you’ve ever been to the theme park you know it is certainly one of the cleanest public places on the planet. But, have you ever wondered how it maintains its tidy reputation? The answer: the “Third Shift.” Not long after the last guest exits the park’s gates “cast members” (yes, even the maintenance crews were deemed such by Walt Disney) arrive to restore order to the Magic Kingdom. According to Disney execs, some 1,000 workers known as “custodians” clock in after midnight to inspect rides and scrub … Continue reading →

How To Get Your Husband to Clean Up

Getting your husband to clean up may seem like it would take an act of Congress with help from the National Guard, but there are ways to encourage better habits in your spouse. While this blog may talk about husbands, the following advice should be useful for both genders. It may seem like women are naturally neater, this is not always the case. He Constantly Leaves Things Lying Around the House The most common complaint a wife may have about her husband is feeling like she is looking after another child. It can be even tougher when the five year … Continue reading →

Teaching Baby How to Clean Up

You may have looked at the title to this and raised an eyebrow because obviously you don’t expect babies to clean up after themselves, after all – you may be excited that they just learned how to hold their own sippy cup without assistance. Still, there’s a lot we as parents can do to encourage your baby and toddler to participate in cleaning up, straightening or in general helping to keep their environment the way they like it. Mother’s Little Helper When my daughter was little, she loved to watch me do the daily tasks around the house and when … Continue reading →

Tools You Need in an Emergency

When you are preparing for an emergency you should take into consideration the tools that you and your family may need. Tools will allow you to cope with different situations. They can allow you to make repairs or build things that your family may need at time that you may not be able to get them. Basic tools that you will want to have at home include a chainsaw, a screwdriver, a shovel, a hammer, and a set of wrenches. You will also want to plan on tools that you can use when the power goes out. For example if … Continue reading →