Artful Living
happy efforts
January 4, 2013
In a mere 15 minutes, I can freshen up my kitchen on friday which makes for a great way to end the week and begin a weekend. Here are some simple tips to follow. I unload my dishwasher first thing while the coffee is brewing. Happiness after all is the result of personal effort.
Every Day
- Wipe down the sink after doing the dishes or loading the dishwasher (30 seconds).
- Wipe down the stove top (one minute).
- Wipe down the counters (one minute).
- Sweep, Swiffer, or vacuum the floor (two minutes).
Every Week
- Mop the floor (five minutes).
- Wipe the cabinets, backsplashes, and appliances (10 minutes).
- Wash the dish rack (four minutes).
- Wipe the switch plates and phone (one minute).
- Wipe the inside of the garbage can (one minute).
Every Season
- Empty and scrub down the inside of the refrigerator (30 minutes).
- Empty and clean the insides of the utensil drawers (15 minutes).
- Scrub down the cupboard exteriors (30 minutes).
- Clean the stove-hood filter (10 minutes).
- Perform “Shiny Sink 101”
A fresh orchid makes me smile too. I need to transfer this one to my white pot.
Sure, happiness takes time but you do have to strive for it, insist upon it.
This is the look I am going for in my living room area, dark floors, light walls and something modern for the fire-place. I am gathering images and lists for the next phase of our living room renovation.
Sure it does take effort but the happiness gained is worth it.
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