The Merry Messy Moms Show

We're continuing with the Flylady baby steps program where step by step, we will create homes and lives we LOVE! Today is the LAST DAY of our 21-day challenge! If you stayed with me these last 3 weeks, give yourself a proper champagne toast! If you've implemented even some of these steps and habits, you've been able to make positive changes in this new year to improve your life and make life less stressful. So, what's next after this? How do we make sure we KEEP these habits we've learned and started so we don't slip backwards? Tune in to today's episode to hear how we go forward! Each day from Jan. 1-21, 2021, I will help you start a new habit that will help you consistently clean, declutter & organize your home on my podcast. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: See all of the baby steps here on my blog See my entire meal planning routine here Click here to join my Facebook group for moms, here!  The Flylady's book, Sink Reflections (by Marla Cilley) Let's connect! Instagram  Facebook Pinterest  YouTube 

We're continuing with the Flylady baby steps program where step by step, we will create homes and lives we LOVE! Today we are going to take 15 minutes during our busy days to give back to ourselves, to fill our cups as moms! We are also going to add in another step towards this goal so that taking care of yourself becomes a habit just as much as doing the laundry does. In fact, this step is so important that maybe it should be first! Tune in to hear more about why taking time for yourself is so important! Each day from Jan. 1-21, 2021, I will help you start a new habit that will help you consistently clean, declutter & organize your home on my podcast. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: See all of the baby steps here on my blog See my entire meal planning routine here Click here to join my Facebook group for moms, here!  The Flylady's book, Sink Reflections (by Marla Cilley) Let's connect! Instagram  Facebook Pinterest  YouTube 

We're continuing with the Flylady baby steps program where step by step, we will create homes and lives we LOVE! Today we are going to start one baby step towards meal planning. A few days ago, we started an afternoon routine where we start cooking dinner. So today, earlier in the afternoon, perhaps after eating lunch, we are going to start to make a plan for dinner. I also added one step that helps you get towards meal planning - tune in to today's episode to hear it! Each day from Jan. 1-21, 2021, I will help you start a new habit that will help you consistently clean, declutter & organize your home on my podcast. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: See all of the baby steps here on my blog See my entire meal planning routine here Click here to join my Facebook group for moms, here!  The Flylady's book, Sink Reflections (by Marla Cilley) Let's connect! Instagram  Facebook Pinterest  YouTube 

We're continuing with the Flylady baby steps program where step by step, we will create homes and lives we LOVE! Today you're going to start the habit of swishing out the main toilets in your home - the ones that get used the most! I give you tips for how to make doing this habit easy as well. The result of this habit is my FAV because I'm picky about using only clean toilets! I can't stand to have dirty toilets in my house, so this habit keeps mine much cleaner now. Tune in to hear more! Each day from Jan. 1-21, 2021, I will help you start a new habit that will help you consistently clean, declutter & organize your home on my podcast. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: See all of the baby steps here on my blog Get my natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner Recipe here Get my DIY natural Cleaning Wipes recipe here Click here to join my Facebook group for moms, here!  The Flylady's book, Sink Reflections (by Marla Cilley) Let's connect! Instagram  Facebook Pinterest  YouTube 

We're continuing with the Flylady baby steps program where step by step, we will create homes and lives we LOVE! Today we are going to be starting an afternoon routine. Having an afternoon routine for me has helped me to be able to get dinner ready in time and without stress, and be able to help my kids be ready for school the next day. My kids have their own after school routine, too! Learn more about how much an afternoon routine can help you in today's episode. Each day from Jan. 1-21, 2021, I will help you start a new habit that will help you consistently clean, declutter & organize your home on my podcast. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: See all of the baby steps here on my blog See my entire meal planning routine here in this blog post Read more about Carol Tuttle's Live Your Truth personality program here Click here to join my Facebook group for moms, here!  The Flylady's book, Sink Reflections (by Marla Cilley) Let's connect! Instagram  Facebook Pinterest  YouTube 

We're continuing with the Flylady baby steps program where step by step, we will create homes and lives we LOVE! Today we are going to get more supplies to get your home management binders (or Flylady Home Control Journals) in working order! You only need a few more things, and really most of them are optional! I have all of the supplies I recommend in the blog post that's linked to this podcast.  Each day from Jan. 1-21, 2021, I will help you start a new habit that will help you consistently clean, declutter & organize your home on my podcast. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: See all of the baby steps here on my blog See my entire home management binder and all of the sections in this blog post Click here to join my Facebook group for moms, here!  The Flylady's book, Sink Reflections (by Marla Cilley) Let's connect! Instagram  Facebook Pinterest  YouTube 

We're continuing with the Flylady baby steps program where step by step, we will create homes and lives we LOVE! Today we are going to start the very helpful habit of doing one load of laundry a day. That includes drying and folding - one load of laundry from start to finish! Now for me, as a mom of four, I have to do 2-3 loads a day, but all I make myself do each day is one load. I have found it to really help keep the laundry from piling up. Learn how it's helped AND how I've even made it something fun that I look forward to! Each day from Jan. 1-21, 2021, I will help you start a new habit that will help you consistently clean, declutter & organize your home on my podcast. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: See all of the baby steps here on my blog Click here to join my Facebook group for moms, here!  My Nontoxic Laundry Routine as a Mom of Four Laundry Hacks for Busy Moms My Nontoxic Laundry Detergent Recipe My Nontoxic Laundry Softener and Booster Recipe The Flylady's book, Sink Reflections (by Marla Cilley) Let's connect! Instagram  Facebook Pinterest  YouTube 

We're continuing with the Flylady baby steps program where step by step, we will create homes and lives we LOVE! Today I'm sharing with you the Flylady's (Marla Cilley) 11 best tips for a tidy and clean home. You'll hear the ones I agree with and the ones I'd tweak, but in general, they are solid tips! Tune in to listen to all of them and be reminded of the habits and routines we've already started and are working on. Each day from Jan. 1-21, 2021, I will help you start a new habit that will help you consistently clean, declutter & organize your home on my podcast. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: See all of the baby steps here on my blog Click here to join my Facebook group for moms, here!  The Flylady's book, Sink Reflections (by Marla Cilley) Let's connect! Instagram  Facebook Pinterest  YouTube 

We're continuing with the Flylady baby steps program where step by step, we will create homes and lives we LOVE! Today we are going to go to bed at a good time! No more staying up till 1 a.m. watching Netflix. Haha, I've done that SO many times and I always regret it the next day. It's not worth it! Our mental, emotional and physical health depend on getting good rest. In this episode, I share some tips to help you go to sleep earlier. Tune in to hear more! Each day from Jan. 1-21, 2021, I will help you start a new habit that will help you consistently clean, declutter & organize your home on my podcast. ToLINKS IN THIS EPISODE: See all of the baby steps here on my blog Click here to join my Facebook group for moms, here!  The Flylady's book, Sink Reflections (by Marla Cilley) Let's connect! Instagram  Facebook Pinterest  YouTube 

We're continuing with the Flylady baby steps program where step by step, we will create homes and lives we LOVE! Today, if you haven't already, go and make your bed! Sorry to sound like your mama, but she was right! Making your bed helps you to have a smooth start to your day. It helps you to feel like you accomplished at least one thing. In addition to making your bed, you'll also do all of the habits we've learned about so far. Tune in to hear more! Each day from Jan. 1-21, 2021, I will help you start a new habit that will help you consistently clean, declutter & organize your home on my podcast. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: See all of the baby steps here on my blog Click here to join my Facebook group for moms, here!  The Flylady's book, Sink Reflections (by Marla Cilley) Let's connect! Instagram  Facebook Pinterest  YouTube