31 Days to Clean - Having a Martha House the Mary Way

This is an ebook I recently got and I really like it. It is not your average cleaning your house book, I was even able to download a calendar of things to do every day.  Not only is it about having a cleaner house, but looking into the reasons of why we want/need a cleaner home. First day is to sit and write the reasons why you want your home clean. Pretty straightforward, but it really does make one think. Sure, 98% of the world likes to live in a clean home. I know I do, but I also focused on why. When my house is a wreck, I feel like a wreck also. It brings my mood down and makes for one crabby mom. I don't invite people over or let the kids have friends over because I don't ever feel like it is clean enough for guests. I need to learn to just let go and be happy with the way it is . After all as Phyllis Diller once so eloquently put it, "Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing." That is such a true statement. (In case you don't know who that is, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllis_Diller)
Kids also learn a lot more by watching you than hearing you. So if they see a mom who does the bare minimum, they too will do the bare minimum. I see their point, how can I nag at my kids to keep their room clean when mine is a disaster too? So I got my list and my supplies I needed. 


Day 2 is to Clean out and scrub down the refrigerator and freezer. Try using 2 tablespoons of baking soda per 1 quart hot water to wash interiors. It took a while since I was battling yet another migraine, but I was able to complete it. I even took before and after pictures. 


Day 2 took a few hours and 2 garbage bags full of expired & stale foods. Unfortunately, the rest of the house got a little messy while I was other wise occupied, but I swear to you that when it started to feel overwhelming I opened those doors and smiled. It is amazing how something like a clean fridge can make you feel better. 


So I encourgae you to get the Ebook if you are looking for a cleaner home and a cleaner mind/spirit. :) Here is the link to purchase your own copy. http://31daystoclean.com/

Outside Before

After
Yes, we have a big jar of suckers. Like I said, not above bribery. LOL

Freezer Before. It had turned into a shove stuff in & quickly close it freezer. 

After! I even used plastic boxes to organize it.

Fridge Before, you never know what is lurking in the crisper......

After! Yes, that is a ton of chocloate milk containers. They were donated to us by my hubby's school. :)

Ta-da!!!!