Never an Ordinary Day with the Momma Goddess!!: cleaning

Does everyone have a secret room? You know the one that you use to stash any extra 'stuff' when you are cleaning? The one with the extra closet when yours is packed way too full? The one that gets all the odds and ends until you have 'time' to decide what to do with it. It's the one that you don't allow anyone to wander into by accident. Gosh, I know I'm not the only one to have one; my friend told me she has one for sure.

My secret room is supposed to be a guest room, but if my husband helps me clean he puts any and everything that he can't figure out where it goes into my room. I also use it as my closet overflow and have turned it into my dressing room, complete with my vanity and various beauty aids.

Can you guess where I'm heading with this? I bet you can. Somehow, and it seems like overnight, this room has turned into a total disaster. I know I spend way too much time on my hobbies and having fun with my friends, but when did this room get so out of hand? Now for the worst part . . .

My brother is planning on attending the Good Guy car show with his fancy rebuilt (all by himself) 1955 GMC pickup truck, complete with red paint and flames. We have been planning this for a year now, so it is no surprise to me.

Rocky's Ride

Except this morning I looked around the room and thought, uh oh, Rocky is going to need a little room when he gets here. He truly isn't very needy, but come on, at least get the suitcases off the bed from the last trip we took.

So, today is the day. The day I roll up my sleeves to take on the deep, dark depths of the 'secret' room. If you never hear from me again, you will know I never found my way back out. But, just imagine all the cool stuff I might find when I'm in there!!!

Okay, now I'm supposed to have three boxes?? Is that right?? One to sell at a yard sale, one to toss, and one to donate . . . hmmmm, but what if I find something good that just doesn't fit in one of those boxes?? And why would I put stuff in a box if I'm just going to throw it away?? Oh, I think this organizing thing is just going to be too much for me to handle. I hear some crystals and beads calling me to the studio.

Just how much room does one guy need anyway?? He isn't bringing his wife so it is just one guy. No, I must be strong . . . I can do this! Let's see, I've got the boxes, some trash bags, dust cloth, furniture polish, vacuum, and a nice little glass of ice water. No excuses to leave once I get in there. I'll get the fresh sheets out once this room is ready. Oh, perhaps I'll get the camera for a before and after picture. Uh, no, I doubt I would let anyone see the before picture so why bother.

Oh look, I've been looking for this book, I am so anxious to read it; perhaps I have time for just one chapter, I can sit right here on the corner of the bed . . .

Spring Butterfly from JMJ Creations

Red Trees from Beegrl

It is March and it is Spring!! We all love Spring, don't we?? Well, it is finally here and the bulbs are up, blooming, and filling the air with fragrance. The trees are budding out and soon all will be green. As we drove farther south toward Oklahoma we noticed the trees were fuller and lusher the closer we got to my Mom's house. The Red-bud trees were all in bloom and the countryside was interspersed with the gorgeous green leaves and the bright reddish-pink flowers. The farther south we drove we found some of the white dogwoods were even in bloom. I can hardly wait for the drive home because I know even more will be blooming.

Birds & Bees from Paperquick

So what does Spring mean to us?? I know I think of the blooms from the early bulbs peeking their little noses out of the dead leaves and grass. I love the return of the robins, watching them choose their birdhouse in my backyard for their nesting.

Easter Eggs from Crazy for Collars

I like to start putting out the bunnies and eggs with Easter in mind. And of course, we all start thinking about spring cleaning! What is it about this time of year that actually makes us non-cleaners want to wash the windows and clean out the cabinets??

So, if we must clean and organize, then so be it; but where to begin, the all important question. You know there are many websites out there willing to help us de-clutter or organize our homes or workplaces. I absolutely love the Fly Lady! She has easy and step-by-step techniques for keeping things orderly. Her technique is through coaching and many people need that. Check her out at Flylady.net for some daily ideas.

Then there is the list method and I love the List Plan It site. She has many types of lists, including Spring Cleaning lists; ways to de-clutter your kitchen; and even recipes for making your own natural cleaners. Pick up some hand painted bottles for those home made cleaners.

Bottles from Momma Goddess

I personally like the 'sit and think about it' method. I enjoy sitting in my studio working on my latest creation and thinking about where I should start when I finish. It really suits me, but it isn't for everyone. Okay, if we must clean, then let's use cute handmade items. So, while you do the blog hop, please watch for some great handmade ideas from the Unique Women in Business Etsy team. Then hop back here and give me some ideas.

Now let's do a little blog hopping throughout the Unique Women in Business realm to see what is on their minds for Spring. Stop back to let me know what Spring means to you. I love comments!

Here's the list for this month:

Rita Wetzel http://RitasCreativeNest.com

Jenn Nolda http://brynnsbeautifulbows.blogspot.com

Ann Rinkenberger http://harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com

Robin Koehler http://www.nestlingsbyrobin.blogspot.com

Linda Reynolds http://bellalindadesigns.net

Audrey Fetterhoff http://AudreyGardenLady.blogspot.com

Birgitte Hendricks http://SewDanish.blogspot.com

Wendy Kelly http://blog.vintageday.com

Janet Bocciardi http://www.honeyfromthebee.com

Linda Stranger http://capecodjewel.blogspot.com

Karen Terry/McDuffie http://jmjcreations.blogspot.com

Judy Woodley http://wellspringcreations.blogspot.com