WHEW.
Can someone please remind me next summer that we are not allowed to do any challenges (even a 3 day one!) in the summertime?
Thank you very much.
Between hauling kids to tennis camp, band camp, VBS and the pool, I ain't got no time for this. 🙂
And I'm betting you feel the exact same way too.
But the truth is, whether we want to or not, our homes need a little TLC even in the summertime.Â
Clearly ~ my pantry was in sore need of a makeover today.
Yikes.
So, I checked off my list in lightning speed (you can print your free editable cleaning list over HERE)
(NOTE: I NEVER-HARDLY-EVER BUY POTATO CHIPS BUT MY SON HAD SOME FRIENDS OVER LAST WEEK AND THEY ALL BROUGHT BAGS OF CHIPS. CLEARLY THEY WENT A LITTLE OVERBOARD ~ MY KIDS ARE IN HEAVEN!!!)Â
cleaned out my pantry on Facebook Live (because really, is there another way to force yourself to clean out your pantry?)
and this cute girl of mine caught up on all the laundry at our house too while I finished typing up this post.Â
Bless her.
The kitchen is now all tidied back up,
and we're racing out the door way too late to volunteer at band camp before that cutie heads to gymnastics.
But at least my kitchen's clean, right?
Here's the thing folks.
It can't always be perfect.
My pantry deserves better.
But right now today this is all I've got.
And it's better.
If you're feeling the summertime crazies of a-mess-of-kids at-home-and-a-house-feeling-out-of-control, do not decide to do it all today.
But do something.
It'll feel so much nicer in your home.
And I promise, you'll be so glad you did.
And just in case you need any more cleaning inspiration, snag your free Mrs. Meyer's Products from the Grove while this offer lasts for just a few more days.
Here's how to get yours while this one lasts:
1 . Sign up for Grove Collaborative Here.  You'll receive the Mrs. Meyers Stylish Hostess Set for FREE + FREE Shipping when you sign up.  Just add $20 of other items to your cart to get this offer. (See my cart below for an idea!)
2 . Answer 4 brief questions about your home. (It helps Grove make some initial suggestions for your box.)
3 . Finalize your basket. Add or Remove items.  Browse your favorite brands to create a box you'll just love.
4 . To receive the Mrs. Meyer's Stylish Hostess gift, you'll need to add $20 worth of items to your box. Â Here's an example of one scenario to get you thinking and a screenshot of my cart:
1 Mrs. Meyer’s Hand Lotion, regularly $4.99 – FREEÂ(SOLD OUT, replaced with Multisurface Cleaner)- 1 Mrs. Meyer's Multi Surface Cleaner, reg $5.39 – FREE
- 1 Mrs. Meyer’s Dish Soap, reg $4.99 – FREE
- 1 Mrs. Meyer’s Hand Soap, reg $3.89 – FREE
- 1 Grove Stoneware Tray, reg $12.95 – FREE
- 1 Method All Purpose + Antibac, reg $5.49 – on sale $3.99
- 1 Method Glass Cleaner, reg $4.99 – on sale $3.99
- 1 Mrs. Meyer’s Hand Soap Refill, regularly $8.99 – on sale $6.99
- 1 Mrs. Meyer’s Hand Soap, reg $5.30 – on sale $3.89
- Bon Ami Cleaner – $1.49
- Total = $20.35
That makes each item just $2.03, SHIPPED TO YOUR DOOR (compared to $4-$7 per item at Target or Amazon).
I also weirdly had a Free Towel and Glass Spray Bottle in my cart when I went to checkout – I don't know why, but maybe you'll get lucky too!
5 . Check out and finish – your Grove Collaborative box is on its way!
If you've been able to tidy up your home a bit this week, I'd sure love to hear about it ~ leave a comment to share what you're working on today!!
Jc says
What kind of stone are your counters and what do you use on them? I tried some commercial cleaner on my granite and a specific granite cleaner and didnt like either plus I don’t like “chemicals” prefer more natural options. Thanks
Wendy Briscoe says
Because you cleaned out your pantry today. I did too! Thank you for helping get our stuff in gear. We are having a LAZY Summer this summer to keep costs down we are staying home, and going to friend’s houses to play, and just unstructured play happening a LOT here! We have two weeks before School starts and I am so enjoying the slow and easy mornings!!!
I am teaching my son how to do laundry, working on how to make a simple lunch, and how to write a personal handwritten letter to his Grandmother. The proper form, and puncuation. He is 8. I hope you have had a great Summer. Are you using up all those freezer meals? where are you at with that? 🙂
Tiffany says
Where is the cleaning chart?
Tiffany says
I found it. Thanks
Laurie says
Ha Ashley! I had to go double check and make sure I spelled that right! 🙂
Ashley says
I kept reading this as an edible cleaning chart….probably read it over 5 times. I didn’t understand. But finally noticed it said editable, lol!!!