Halbrowne61
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Yes, it’s a weekly event in our house , and there’s only my wife and I, and she doesn’t wear socks !
She says the washing machine hides them !!!
And today is .......
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She says the washing machine hides them !!!
Clean Up Your Room Day sweeps onto our calendars each May10. This annual, unofficial holiday encourages everyone to declutter, organize, and thoroughly clean their personal spaces to create a more relaxing and stress-free environment. It can be a popular, fun, and productive day for deep cleaning.
While today is bound to be any parent's or roommate's favourite holiday and perhaps every child's, teenager's and lazy person's nightmare – it sure comes with a commitment for change, promoting clean rooms and homes everywhere and encouraging people to collect their cleaning supplies, don their cleaning clothes and gloves, and spend the day “making change that reveals tidiness, order and serenity.”
The act of cleaning can be an emotional ritual, a coping strategy, and even a form of self-expression. Whatever it means to each of us individually, it is always for the better.
Our clutter builds up fast - on counters, in closets, and across every “I’ll put that away later” surface. If you’ve been wondering how to declutter your home without getting overwhelmed, you’re not alone. To declutter your home effectively, work room by room using simple systems like a four-box method—keep, donate, recycle, or trash—in short, focused sessions so every item has a clear decision and a permanent place. A full clear-out can feel huge, especially when you’re juggling work, family, or running a business.
Cleaning your room in Australia involves a top-to-bottom approach: declutter, dust surfaces (light fixtures, walls), clean windows/mirrors, wash bedding, and vacuum/mop floors.
Empty one small area at a time—a drawer, shelf, or box. Group similar items together (all mugs, all T-shirts, all phone chargers) so you see duplicates.
Then ask:
- Do I use this regularly?
- Do I like it or is it just “there”?
- Would I buy it again today?
- Is this worth the space and cleaning effort it takes?
- Declutter First: Remove items that don't belong, using storage solutions or donating unwanted items to local charities like Vinnies.
- Dust & Wipe (Top to Bottom): Dust ceiling fans, curtain rods, and high shelves before wiping down walls and light switches with a damp cloth.
- Windows & Mirrors: Clean glass with a streak-free cleaner or a microfiber cloth.
- Bedding: Wash sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers, and rotate your mattress.
- Floors: Vacuum carpets or mop hard floors (e.g., using a steam mop for a deep clean).
Remember the 50% decluttering rule? Put simply, the 50% rule can help you get rid of half the stuff you might be hoarding in one space, room, or location. 'Instead of stressing over every little thing, you just aim to cut it down by half.
Once you’ve finished the clean/declutter, now the goal is to maintain it with as little effort as possible. This is where ongoing minimalist habits, rather than one-off “spring cleans,” make the biggest difference.
- One-In, One-Out Rule
For clothes, toys, books, and décor, when something new comes in, choose something to donate or discard. This keeps numbers stable instead of creeping up. - Daily 5-Minute Resets
Set a timer in the evening to straighten the living area, collect dishes, and clear kitchen counters. Focus on visible clutter so your home feels instantly better. - Weekly “Reset Hour”
Once a week, walk through your home and:- Empty trash and recycling.
- Return stray items to their rooms.
- Drop off donations or load them into your car.
- Check any hotspots (entry table, dining table, kitchen island).
- Seasonal Reviews
At the change of each season, do quick passes through wardrobes, kids’ items, and decorations. This is a light version of how to declutter your home, not a full overhaul. - Involve The Whole Household
Teach kids and other family members small, clear tasks—like hanging up bags, putting shoes away, or emptying lunchboxes. Shared habits keep clutter from landing on one person.
It becomes so easy to maintain, with discipline; and life just becomes easier, day after day.
All with a declutter here, a “toss out” there ……..
Fun Facts about Cleaning Up:
- Cleaning burns calories
- Cleanliness Can Boost Creativity
- Data reveals the average woman cleans for 12,896 hours in her lifetime, And men clean an average of 6,448 hours.
- The average person spends 87% of their life indoors. That means indoor air quality matters! Regular dusting and vacuuming can help improve indoor air.
- Only 24% of couples equally share the household cleaning.
“Clean space, happy place”
"Clean your space"
"Clear your mind."
“Clean as you go”
Since it’s Mother’s Day & game day, I don’t plan to clean anything or look for the lost socks.
Same, krissy!
Eat What You Want Day comes out of the fridge and onto our calendars each May 11th. It is a light-hearted holiday designed to provide a one-day break from the stresses of dieting and restrictive healthy eating trends.
In today's fast-paced world, where time is premium, diets have taken control of people to wish to live a healthy life. All of us have some kind of dish or food that they love but must stay away from because it is not very healthy. This unofficial holiday allows people to take one day from the year and guiltlessly indulge in their favourite foods.
That’s what today is: that one day, eating without remorse; indulging in our favourite foods guilt-free for one day. It’s not necessarily about eating in excess but rather giving ourselves permission to eat something we usually avoid.
SO:
- Ditch the Diet: Set aside your "no-no" list for 24 hours. Whether it’s donuts, burgers, or ice cream, enjoy them without remorse.
- Try Something New: Use the day as an excuse to visit a restaurant you've been curious about or try a unique food combination.
- Breakfast for Dinner: Flip the script by having pancakes or waffles as your final meal of the day.
- Childhood Favourites: Recreate a nostalgic comfort meal, like your family's secret mac and cheese recipe
Indulgent food choices are endless just about, from fettuccini alfredo to shrimp tempura, and humorous stories of overindulgence, from pizzas to tacos, to exotic, to every-day treats – it’s “all-in.”
Today’s the perfect excuse to ignore the salad drawer, have the pudding, and remember life’s too short to count every crisp. Balance is important… but so is garlic bread.
Eat whatever you want. Pig out on decadent desserts, stuff yourself with delicious food, go into a food coma feasting on rich, yummy dishes.
Eat on foodies!!!
Fun Facts about Eat What You Want Day:
- The Goal is Pleasure, Not Excess: While it sounds like an all-you-can-eat marathon, the true intent is to reduce food-related stress.
- Use the day to face your "food kryptonite" - that one specific treat they usually avoid because they find it irresistible.
- Experts suggest that occasional, intentional indulgence can help reduce feelings of deprivation, making it easier to maintain healthy eating habits long-term.
- View this day as an opportunity to practice listening to your body's true cravings rather than following strict food rules.
"Life’s too short to eat bad food."
"Good food, good mood."
"Calories are just fuel, not a scoreboard."
"First, we eat. Then, we do the things."
Halbrowne61
Well-known member
IN MODERATION!
Use smaller plates and smaller portions of anything you like.
See above, cut the burger in half, half the fries etc.
Once you get in the groove it’s not difficult.
I’m a good example , I’ve increased my weight since I started the above plan and using Ozempic. My doctor says I some sort of freak, the only patient he has who has put on weight using Ozempic !!! ( and eating 1/2 serves) but he says he has a special solution for me !!!!
Sew up my mouth …..
Not funny ….
