Housework is taking over!

Dear Fany,

Any tips on keeping up with the housework without it taking over my life?

I am definitely not the expert on this subject. Everyone is different when it comes to their idea of a clean house. My suggestion is to make sure that things are picked up in the evening before you go to bed. That way you won't start out your day overwhelmed. Don't try to keep up with the housework all day long. Do what you can do without letting it take over. In the evenings after dinner-make it a routine for you and your family to work together and straighten up the house. Make it fun. Tell the kids if they help you, you can play a quick game before bed. Then you are spending quality time with the family while they are learning to be a little more responsible. Your house will not be perfect-unless you are a perfectionist. So relax. Make it a home not a museum. It is ok to be a mom and not always the maid!

Life Changing Advice!

Dear Fany,

I have been waiting for some advice! Please submit life changing advice.

As for life changing-that is up to you! But, my suggestion is to view the world as with the cup half full instead of half empty. Life changing is life altering. Change your attitude about the things you are doing. ENJOY the journey. Life has its ups and downs -that is certain. But how we deal with the trials is all up to us. Learn from the downs and enjoy the ups! Life is good!