how do you do it...keeping up that is..

[Taurean]

I have a cleaner and DH and I are oh so happy DH insisted, I felt bad (such a luxury, especially when I'm a SAHM) but it's awesome if you can afford it. I'm house proud and not having to worrying about full on house work takes away so much stress!

We have a dishwasher which I unpack while eating breakfast most mornings. I hand wash DD's bottles and sippy cups (anal, I know) either after unpacking the dishwasher or after dinner.

I tidy up DD's toys when ever she goes down for a sleep so our lounge area is tidy again. I'm a 'list' person so even packing it all up a few times a day makes me feel like I've ticked things off my list, ITMS.

I use my slow cooker quite a bit or I cook simple meals - grilled meat and veg or salad, easy pastas, etc.

I always make my bed in the morning. Another thing ticked off my imaginary list which makes me feel better, like I've achieved something.

I do the washing 2-3 times a week. I try to put it away as soon as it's dry so it's out of the way - another thing to tick off my 'list'.

I don't iron. I only iron just before wearing and only if the clothes need it. Saves heaps of time!

We have an amazing strip of shops walking distance from home so we shop most days and incorporate it into some exercise. I rarely do a big grocery shop. Some say it would cost more but I'm not sure. I only buy what's on the list most the time and don't 'browse' like I do in big supermarkets.