A Super Secret Solution For Actually Cleaning The House

My Loyal Readers know that I have a solution in my planner for handling household chores. (Just click on the hyperlink to read it in another window. I'll wait.)

All done?

The chart that I use truly does help me get a great idea of what needs doing and how often. I use a 10-day rotation (which is a HUGE improvement over trying to get everything done every week) and check off the chores that get done so that my lazy glares at me, accusingly.

Despite all of my planning and self-deprecation, sometimes, chores don't get done that week that month all year.

But I have a solution that works every time.

Invite company over.

That's it.

We have several different people staying with us over the Thanksgiving break. 

My husband dusted and vacuumed the whole house and helped the kids go through, organize, and purge their toys. (Can I have an ALLELUIA?!?) 

My kids cleaned up their lunch dishes, scrubbed the microwave, and did the dishes. 

I cleaned the surfaces, swept, and mopped.

Check out today's chore chart.

No, no...lean in closer. Yes, those are check marks on almost every line.

Check out the kitchen. (You may never see it sparkle like this again. It's magical!)

Bonus points for my Loyal Readers who are smart enough to invite house guests that your spouse or roommate really care about and want to make comfortable.

Now, to keep this going through the holidays.

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