Comments on: Frugal, Simple, Clean. Three Of My Favorite Words.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:00:43 +0000

Great article! I’ve also gotten into the habit of cleaning dishes as we cook (eat almost all meals at home from scratch). One of the best habits to get into. I need to work on making the bed! LOL

By: junebug

junebug — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:03:58 +0000

I really liked this post. We have been working on creating a simpler lifestyle for ourselves. We have probably sold or gave away half of our belongings in the past two years. Our dogs that we got used(pound dogs) are a constant source of amusement for us.
I look forward to trying your cleaning reform method. It would please my husband and my grandmother, who never got over my inability to make the bed.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:48:34 +0000

Such wise words! As stressful as it has been with my husband’s job loss, paring down and giving ourselves permission to just stop getting more stuff has been a really calming influence. I feel happier too.

I feel better when there’s less clutter/chaos too but have gotten a bit off track there. Thanks for the reminder, getting my butt into gear now.

By: Lou Lamoureux

Lou Lamoureux — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:49:50 +0000

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Lou

By: Christa

Christa — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:17:24 +0000

I loved this post. My husband and I just moved to a new apartment. At our old diggs, the clutter was overwhelming at times and it really took a toll on us mentallly & physically. I think the stress of the clutter even contributed to us fighting more. With the advent of our move to a new place, I’m resolved to change my ways. To spend a little time each day cleaning and straightening things up so that we feel better and less stressed. Nothing like moving either to make you re-evaluate all the stuff you have to pack, schlep and unpack! Thanks for this post, it reminded me and reassured me that there will be a huge payoff in making big changes like these!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:00:21 +0000

I really try to do a couple things every day, like make the bed, vacuum, and clean up the kitchen after every meal, and if not after every meal, make sure it is completely cleaned up by after dinner. Vacuuming everyday may seem crazy, but with two dogs and all the hair they shed and stuff they track in, plus all the leaves that keep getting tracked in, plus a toddler…well, it is a little step that makes the whole house seem so much cleaner! And our house is pretty small, like 1000 square feet all on one level, so it really only takes 15 minutes to do a very basic vacuuming. I usually try to do a good vacuuming once a week, moving furniture, going around the baseboards, etc.
I love Frugal Trenches too and have been trying to get my house about 20 minutes from ready. And I also love Alissa’s blog and have been working to incorporate a cleaning schedule where every day I dedicate to a different room.
What I really need to get on is de-cluttering! Our house is so crammed and it really doesn’t need to be!

By: GC

GC — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:50:27 +0000

playing catch with our cats was a great deal of fun
and I’ve been trying to vacuum very often–fewer hairballs I guess

By: me in millions

me in millions — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:05:38 +0000

Your post made me really happy! It really does only take a few minutes a day to keep a close to clean house really clean and organized.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:31:01 +0000

Not disjointed at all! This post was wonderful to read.

By: Greta

Greta — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:16:26 +0000

Wonderful post– I can’t wait to get there myself! So, now I sigh and head off to the kitchen, which is three meals over due a cleaning– double sigh.