In our home we operate as a team and I am so thankful for that because clawing out from under the layers of crust my toddlers leave behind is a task!  With the turn of a new season, in an attempt to start it off  fresh, here is a list of 50 areas in your home that may need some extra love to usher in the coziness of Fall. 

•  All Sheets should be laundered regularly and we do. But going the extra mile to add essential oils to the cycle will be a nice treat as we lay our heads to rest. 

• All Blankets 

• All Pillows should be replaced every 1-2 years. I toss pillows in the wash often but, it’s time for new pillows for everyone in the house. Also, don’t forget to wash those fancy throw pillows or get new covers for the ones that are stained beyond recognition. My favorite place to find throw pillow covers is IKEA. I do still love the ones I have in our spaces right now. But I do feel a bedroom refresh coming on for Momma and Daddy. 

• Why didn't someone warn me about painting my Kitchen Cabinets white? There’s a little bit of everything on my kitchen cabinets right now and I am convinced that until my children are much taller it will remain this way. I do love the look of the white cabinets but they are work to maintain.

• Kitchen Ceiling, if you’re thinking huh, just go look up at the area about your stove, especially if you don’t have a fancy hood to catch the splatters and steam from those meals you whip together with love.

• Washing your Curtains is just going to increase the entire vibe and the quality of the air in your spaces. Do it now.

•  Refrigerator 

•  Office Walls

•  Kitchen Walls

•  Hall Walls you know what, just all of the doggone walls. Good Lord help us! We are a very artistic and creative family on many fronts and the art on the walls is both troubling yet exciting because they truly love to create. One of the prayers posted on the bathroom door is, “

•  Baseboards

•  Microwave 

• Reorganize the SUV and restock snacks to save yourself a few dollars while keeping everyone happy during fall time commutes to school and sporting events.

• There’s an experimental garden in our Frontyard that we’ve grown to love. Naturally because we garden the gardening accessories find their way to the front of the house causing the look of clutter that doesn’t do our beautiful garden any justice. Therefore, a quick tidy and new home for the compost will keep the peaceful vibe I need for that area.

• The Backyard has truly become an extension of our daily living environment. This fall I’d like that to continue, but a weekly tidy routine to reset the space is necessary. 

•  Laundry Room 

•  Back Door

• I’m not one of those people who likes to use the Top of the Fridge as a space to store things. Somehow, my people tend to put things up there. So it should be interesting to see what Momma discovers atop the refrigerator. 

•  Hood of Stove

•  Oven

•  Under Kitchen Sink

•  Toy Collections should be purged before those gift giving holidays start to roll around. 

• Inside the Fireplace is essential especially if you plan to use your fireplace as the weather turns frigid. If you’ve never used your fireplace before it should be inspected by a professional before using to avoid dangerous fires and smoke inhalation. 

•  Kids Drawers

•  Kids Closet

• I am wondering how many summer time gardeners are planning to experiment with fall crops? We are, therefore the home we use for our Gardening Materials in our Shed needs some attention.  

• Shower Walls are just not fun but, I have found that using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser makes this task less tedious for those stubborn spots. Also using a Scot-Brite dish wand is a game changer for cleaning the bathtubs. We don’t use chemicals to clean because cleaning the bathtub that my children are going to get into with chemicals is just unwise for their health. Therefore, I use the same soap I use to bathe with to clean out the bathtub on a regular basis. 

• • My Kid’s Kitchen Set lives in the kitchen and my son has recently tried to cook real food there without asking. He’s cracked eggs in his pots, “refried” his leftover breakfast a few times and well we never know what the little chef will cook up next. Every lady loves a man who can cook so we’re embracing this new skill. 

  • The Fireplace Ledge can use a bit of love. I think adding fresh cut flowers from our garden may discourage the placement of random items. 

  • TV Screens

  • Guys, our Lamp Shades even have artwork on them from our toddlers. Therefore, I shall thrift a new set. It’ll give me a reason to duck away on a Sunday afternoon for some mommy alone time. 

  • Not only do I have to Dust the Frames, with 2 little ones I have to reconsider the placement of family photos. The collage I had in my stairway has dwindled as the year has progressed as little bottoms bop down the stairs with the urgency to do life with us. Those frames have tumbled down the stairs to their demise. 

  •  Unpack Forgotten Luggage and Travel Toiletry Bags

  • The Ceiling Fans need my attention. Did you know that there’s a little switch on the side of the ceiling fans? Using them to switch the direction of your fan blades will help you control the temperature in your home, so you can save on both cooling and heating costs. Every little bit helps.

  • Swifter ALL Floors. I’m wondering if I am the only one grossed out by a mop and the whole process of recycling the dirty water in the mop bucket as you clean the floor? I just can’t; so I prefer Swiffer pads and just spray tough spots with a nontoxic multipurpose cleaner. 

  •  Light Switches

  • Cubbies or that random corner with a cardboard box shoved there with odds and ends from Lordt knows when. 

  • Closet Bins with seasonal gear because as the weather shifts we will need an inventory of what each person has and what Momma should be keeping her eye out for. 

  • Under the Stove and please resist counting the number of Cheerios you find under there please.