Homemaking Hacks for Busy Folks with Dogs

Cleaning up after pets can be one of the most annoying and time-consuming chores there is, especially if you own more than one dog, or even just one dog with lots of energy that loves to track mud all over the house after a romp in the yard. The good news is, pet hair doesn’t need to be your biggest annoyance anymore! With these useful tips and tricks, you’ll be able to handle cleaning up after your beloved pets more efficiently while keeping your home clean and tidy at the same time.

Creative ways to store kids toys

It’s a rite of passage: Your kids outgrow their toys, you clear out their closets, and your eyes bug out at how much space these toys take up boys and a dog homemaking homeschooling tips for busy folks and how expensive it’s all been.

 If you have kids and can afford to buy them new toys, does it make sense to throw away their old ones? Of course not! Here are some creative ways to store your kids’ old toys so you can put that space back to good use.

Helpful ways to stay on top of your household chores

Life with a dog can be chaotic at times, but there are some ways to make your day-to-day tasks easier. Here are a few helpful homemaking hacks that’ll have you wishing you had more time in your day to play with your furry friend.

The more organized you get, the less stressful it will be when life gets hectic. You might even find yourself having extra time on your hands to relax and play!

Quick at-home DIY projects

One of my favorite things about homemaking is that you can always find some time to get a little something done around your home. The trick is doing just enough to make things better, without taking too much time away from other pressing responsibilities.

With that in mind, I put together a list of quick at-home projects you can do on any given day – even if you’re working. Just remember: Slow and steady wins the race!

Tips for homeschooling multiple children

Most homeschooling families have more than one child. If you’re planning on teaching multiple children, think about how to schedule your homeschool day so that your kids can be working at different times in different rooms, but still feel like they are all part of it.

Set up a regular school schedule and stick to it as much as possible—this helps kids learn to work on their own without feeling as though they’re being left out. For example, one child might start with an hour of math while other students are studying history in another room; when his time is up, he’ll move over to help study French while another student starts his hour-long block of science.

A Day in the Life – One Mom’s Routine

Every family is different, and so are our daily routines. In fact, within my own family of four, we have three unique schedules and (sometimes conflicting) responsibilities. This made it incredibly hard to find resources that could help me streamline my chores – until I finally discovered a solution that works for us in just one simple-yet-effective trick!

By adding a dog to our homemaking routines, we managed to create a much more harmonious day-to-day schedule – one where everyone gets their needs met in an orderly fashion and according to set timelines.