Shooting Over the Horizon

Home Management

  • Welcome!

    Among such articles as “How to Clean Like a Man” and “Heading out on Your Own: Establish a Simple Cleaning Routine,” you’ll find an article at The Art of Manliness blog site, entitled “How to Make a Great First Impression… Continue reading

  • Crisis Cleaning

    I can testify that this really works. I have used this FlyLady method many times.  It helps me maximize my time and the rolling schedule keeps me motivated.  I needed to crisis clean more often when my kids were younger… Continue reading

  • Pick-A-Chore Bucket

    I  r-e-a-l-l-y  like this idea!  My niece, Melissande, just posted this on Facebook; I think it was found on Pinterest.  I like this a lot because it makes the child responsible for the consequences of his actions and the child… Continue reading

  • The Loo

    As I cleaned my tubs today, I thought it might be time to humble myself and share my three-day process for cleaning my bathrooms (yes, three days).  I’ll leave it to my sisters to decide who I am talking about… Continue reading

  • Do I Love It?

    I thought this was good.  I think it had its genesis at Fly Lady. The question?  Does this bless my home? I’m really trying to clean out as many cupboards and closets as I can this summer.  I’m using Fly… Continue reading

  • Family Housekeeping Tip

    Here’s an item I just read this morning from the Sonlight curriculum forum.  In light of these recent housekeeping posts, I thought it was timely and practical. Q:  I sense that the atmosphere in our home and between the children… Continue reading

  • Flying Lessons

    I promised yesterday to share the website that helped me overcome my C.H.A.O.S. (Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome).  It was at this site that I first learned my “condition” even had a name and that, as you know, is the… Continue reading

  • Teaching Work

    My dear mom set the standard for me.  Her home was always clean and tidy.  Unfortunately I learned the standard, but did not learn the system.  Her clean house was very important to her (and I’m grateful I grew up… Continue reading

  • Pets-Business or Pleasure

    Here’s a little throw away today, but I heard of this interesting site, DogVacay, and thought it might be helpful for some of you with four-legged family members. I have a friend who has boarded pets in her home for… Continue reading

  • The Joy of the Mundane

    I’d rather be busy, than bored…for the most part.  I will often look at my cram-packed calendar and remark with encouragement, “Well…some people are bored.” However, I’ve discovered an interesting nuance that is also true.  I often find much pleasure… Continue reading