Charm School

3/13/2019

Charm School

Hi Ladies! I hope you'll join me for CHARM SCHOOL! It starts March 20th online. Don't miss the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT going on right now! Learn more at: https://coursecraft.net/courses/z9R5E

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A Vintage Spring Cleaning Checklist + Printable

3/1/2019

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Who knew how to clean the old fashioned way? The 1950's mom! Today, I am sharing A Vintage Spring Cleaning Checklist + Printable straight from my favorite vintage housekeeping book, Making Housekeeping Easy.

Simplify your homekeeping with our free monthly Homekeeping Calendar!

Get It Here

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March Homekeeping Calendar

2/27/2019

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March Homekeeping Calendar | Instant Download

In the Shop

The March Homekeeping Calendar shows you how to keep your home clean and organized with a daily checklist:

Make Bed
Clean Counters
Check Floors
Trash & Clutter*

Plus, it includes reminders for the weekly routine we use here at Total Home Makeover with handmade icons. Here's how it works + how to get it free.

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Our Meal Planner is Here! {A Tour}

2/16/2019

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Most of you know my story. New mom. Lost in homekeeping. Found her way with smart routines. Felt I was to write a book about it. That's it in a nutshell. That's why I'm here -to encourage you in homekeeping and motherhood.

So, I'm excited to present our new meal planner -a tool to help you meal plan for proper daily nutrition. Here's a quick tour with some vintage fun!

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What To Do on catch-all Friday

2/14/2019

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The weekly routine (pictured below) here at Total Home Makeover is:

Monday Meal Plan
Tuesday Desk Work
Wednesday Wave Clean
Thursday Laundry
Friday Catch-All

and is listed with icons on the February Homekeeping Calendar. I want to thank Janet for her question regarding Catch-All Friday. You, too, may have wondered about it. So, here is what to do on catch-all Friday.

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How to Meal Plan in 3 Simple Steps!

2/11/2019

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Today, most meal planners are missing the bigger picture-daily nutritional needs!
Yes, there are many dinner planners and there are many dinner cookbooks, but dinner is only 1/3 of the picture.

For proper daily nutrition, you should include planning for:

breakfast
lunch
dinner

Let's take a look at how to meal plan in 3 simple steps!

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The Homekeeping Calendar (in 3 Simple Steps)

2/4/2019

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Free Printable

In the February Challenge, I shared the the monthly Homekeeper's Calendar.

It includes:

Daily tasks (with check-off)
Weekly tasks (hand-drawn icons)
A place for special projects

Let's take a look at how it works!

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February Homekeeping Challenge + Give-Away!

2/3/2019

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Free Printable

Total Home Makeover offers a simple system for mom to keep her home neat & tidy with delicious meals on the table, and have time to spare. A great place to start is Step 1: A Daily Routine {with free printable} and the Quick Start Kit.

The February Homekeeping Challenge is ... to makeover your Laundry Room (for $100 or less). Simply clean, organize, and decorate it. Then, comment below for a chance to win the prize! Plus, stay on top of your everyday homekeeping with the February Homekeeping Calendar.

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From Renee's Desk {A Short + Concise List of February Goals}

2/1/2019

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You can see here how I did with my January goals. I had both success and failure; but let us not muddle, but go onward!

From my desk, I bring you a short and concise list of February goals. It's what I'm working on this month!

What are your plans for the month? You may use my goal tracker if you wish.

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How to Write a Letter

1/25/2019

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I love receiving a letter in the mail. There is, for me, no greater compliment, then a pretty handwritten letter. What better time, then winter, to sit down by the fire and write a letter of encouragement to a friend or family member. As a refresher, I thought I would share the five parts to a properly written Friendly Letter.

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The Beauty of Home

1/14/2019

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The beauty of home! That's what I was thinking about when my husband was having heart surgery at the end of 2018. Would I have to go back to work? How could I do this with children? It was then that I realized how much I love being a keeper of the home and how very very valuable it is, to me, and to God. I felt God whisper in my heart -you will be able to stay right here, and I felt peace.
Sometimes life is about the big things; but mostly, I think, it is about the little things that turn out to be big. Robins. Snow. A walk in nature. A good look at the stars. The frosty mist in the morning or

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Porch and Foyer Makeover Challenge + Give-Away!

1/1/2019

Today begins The Porch & Foyer Makeover Challenge + Give-Away for January! If you clean, organize, and decorate this zone by January 31, you could win the free mom planner! Let's go! Winner: Adella G.

From Renee's Desk {A Short + Concise List of January Goals}

12/30/2018

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It's good to be open, as is, it's good to be accountable. So, from my desk, I bring you a short and concise list of January Goals. In the 5 Steps to Successful Planning Series, you might recall my saying this ... that despite all the fancy talk and expensive programs ... goal setting is as simple as 1-2-3! Here's what to do:

Choose one big goal.
Break it into little doable parts.
Track it.

You can use this progress chart to track, and take a look at my top three goals.

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5 Steps to Successful Planning (#4 Plan Your Goals)

12/19/2018

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As a mom, our life doesn't have to be random or chaotic. With smart planning, we can create the life we love! There are 5 Steps to Successful Planning which I will be sharing in this series (and you will find these steps are also built into The New Create My Life Planner). They are:

Today, let's look at #4 Plan Your Goals!

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Reaffirming my Why and Nurturing the Soul

12/7/2018

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Yesterday was one of those days! After 13 years, most of you know, God blessed me with a third daughter. I hope you enjoyed the picture sent via my letters. It has been so much fun!

But yesterday, I was feeling under the weather and doubting my purpose as a writer. In short, I was discouraged! Why am I even doing this? I asked myself.

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Your Thoughts?

12/4/2018

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I am just beginning to think about my writing goals for next year. As I think about this blog, I wonder ...

Is is meeting a need?
How can I help moms more?
What topics or resources do you need?

My goal has always been to encourage moms in their tasks as a mother and homekeeper. I try to do this by sharing practical tutorials and supplies.

So, how can I help you be more successful in motherhood and homemaking? Please let me know your thoughts by replying via email or leaving a comment below. Thanks!

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