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What to do you do to stay on top of housework now

What to do you do to stay on top of housework now that you’re home way more often? This past week our routine has looked something like this:
.
* Wake up
* Girls request a bath (weird for them first thing in the morning but we go with it!)
* I get ready while they play in bath
* Breakfast
* They tinker in the playroom while I do some cleaning (@denmark_myk makes a great #sustainable, #nontoxic line of cleaning products like that we’ve been LOVING.)
* Morning time (our favorite time of day)
* Play and/or walk in the forest/read-aloud
* Lunch
* N nap / G listens to an audiobook for quiet time
* Play outside
* Dinner
* Stories & bedtime
* Repeat
.
.
Sometimes I neglect all of the things I want to do for myself like yoga, reading a book, or shooting for my e-cookbook, but I’m trying to be better about prioritizing what little free time I do have while the girls are busy playing.
.
.
I find myself able to stay on top of cleaning and housework by doing it a little at a time each day. So that looks like wiping down kitchen table after every meal so that it doesn’t get out of hand. We also wipe down the the kitchen counters each evening with the myk+ products I’ve been loving! And we try to make sure to do the dishes after dinner so we wake up to a clean kitchen. Lastly a quick vacuum in the mornings helps keep things at bay. Putting away objects and toys as we go helps too but it’s not always easy! #ad #mykhyggetime #enjoylife

Took this pic on one of our last adventures before

Took this pic on one of our last adventures before quarantine started. After several failed attempts to find a prime now or instacart spot, I finally broke down and left the house for the first time in two weeks. I went to the grocery store yesterday morning. I’ve been dreading it since my last trip there but it turned out okay. My husband insisted that I wear a mask, but we don’t have masks of course, so he made me wear one of my headbands around my mouth and nose. I looked like a bank robber but I noticed several others wearing masks they’d fashioned themselves too. So I felt less weird. I mean, it all feels weird. This whole thing, but yesterday there was a sense of hope when I went to the store. A sense of “we’re in this together” that I didn’t feel last time I was there, two weeks ago, so that was nice. I know you’re probably sick of reading all the things about COVID-19. As you probably know I’m the type to look for silver linings, no matter the circumstance. It’s a little more difficult with global pandemics... but they’re still there. 🔆 .
.
Are you still going to the grocery store? Getting groceries delivered? I’ve thought about trying out a local CSA box. Maybe I’ll check that out after we run out of the food I got for the next 2 weeks. I just read that if you do go out to get any essential items, it’s a good idea to cover your face! Make sure you find something to wear! ❤️

Recipe for a relaxing morning at home. -light a ca

Recipe for a relaxing morning at home.
-light a candle (or diffuser)
-open the blinds for some natural light .
-put on some background music (we like the cabin in the woods playlist on Spotify)
-make some coffee, green tea, or a nutritious smoothie
-bake a yummy breakfast
-whisper to yourself, “I can do this.”
-repeat.
.
.
What would you add to this list? 🔆

Almost a whole day of crafting condensed down into

Almost a whole day of crafting condensed down into 1 minute of video. 😅 The girls and I have been taking morning walks in the forest before lunch and on a whim I had them collect some of their findings to build a birds nest! .
.
G and I put this together while N took her nap. It was fun to spend time with her one-on-one. She loves creating things and I love being with her. And she was so proud if the end result!
.
.
I actually didn’t plan it out beforehand. Most of the stuff we do together in the afternoons isn’t planned out. It’s usually a random idea that sparks an afternoon of creativity! It’s all about whether you choose to run with it or not. 🤪 So anyway, G kept asking to make birds for the nest too and I had no idea what I was doing. I ended up making these cute little yarn birds to go with them! They were actually quite labor intensive and she made me make four of them. But it was worth it to see her smile! Thank goodness for YouTube! 😬 #lichomeschool

My beautiful babe is TWO. ✨

My beautiful babe is TWO. ✨

Sight word walk in the forest. ✨ . This easy act

Sight word walk in the forest. ✨ .
This easy activity brought to you by an empty forest spot, two kiddos, and our sight word flash cards from @kindergartentoolkit. I went around and laid them down on the ground + hid them in trees. As each kiddo found one, they told me what it says. If they didn’t know them I just said it and they repeated it after me! 🙌🏼 .
.
This is an example of an easy way to get your kiddos moving. Say 🚫 to worksheets if your kiddos aren’t up for it! .
.
This lovely spot is right behind our house and we spend a ton of time here. Thankful for it especially right now! How are you all holding up? How can I support you? ❤️

Just a little reminder to make sure you still get

Just a little reminder to make sure you still get dressed each day. You’d be surprised how much it lifts the mood! Take it from a mama who’s been home with kids for the last 5 years. Don’t save your “good” clothes. Wear them. Live in them, friends! 🔆 Happy Saturday. #larissawears

Reading aloud is an act of love. 🌞 . . We rely

Reading aloud is an act of love. 🌞
.
.
We rely on books to helps us learn strategies for empathy. We rely on books to help us escape the current harsh realities. We rely on books to bring us closer. Reading with your kids will help you develop a connection like no other! .
.
Try it during this season of #slowness. Even for just 10 minutes a day, read with your kids! Our libraries are closed, but I did include a few pics of some of my family’s favorite picture books we’ve checked out this past year if you want to order them. Strega Nona probably being the most popular with both my 4 and 1 year old! It’s a great read-aloud for the whole family! 🤍 #licwhatweread

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What to do you do to stay on top of housework now

What to do you do to stay on top of housework now that you’re home way more often? This past week our routine has looked something like this:
.
* Wake up
* Girls request a bath (weird for them first thing in the morning but we go with it!)
* I get ready while they play in bath
* Breakfast
* They tinker in the playroom while I do some cleaning (@denmark_myk makes a great #sustainable, #nontoxic line of cleaning products like that we’ve been LOVING.)
* Morning time (our favorite time of day)
* Play and/or walk in the forest/read-aloud
* Lunch
* N nap / G listens to an audiobook for quiet time
* Play outside
* Dinner
* Stories & bedtime
* Repeat
.
.
Sometimes I neglect all of the things I want to do for myself like yoga, reading a book, or shooting for my e-cookbook, but I’m trying to be better about prioritizing what little free time I do have while the girls are busy playing.
.
.
I find myself able to stay on top of cleaning and housework by doing it a little at a time each day. So that looks like wiping down kitchen table after every meal so that it doesn’t get out of hand. We also wipe down the the kitchen counters each evening with the myk+ products I’ve been loving! And we try to make sure to do the dishes after dinner so we wake up to a clean kitchen. Lastly a quick vacuum in the mornings helps keep things at bay. Putting away objects and toys as we go helps too but it’s not always easy! #ad #mykhyggetime #enjoylife

Took this pic on one of our last adventures before

Took this pic on one of our last adventures before quarantine started. After several failed attempts to find a prime now or instacart spot, I finally broke down and left the house for the first time in two weeks. I went to the grocery store yesterday morning. I’ve been dreading it since my last trip there but it turned out okay. My husband insisted that I wear a mask, but we don’t have masks of course, so he made me wear one of my headbands around my mouth and nose. I looked like a bank robber but I noticed several others wearing masks they’d fashioned themselves too. So I felt less weird. I mean, it all feels weird. This whole thing, but yesterday there was a sense of hope when I went to the store. A sense of “we’re in this together” that I didn’t feel last time I was there, two weeks ago, so that was nice. I know you’re probably sick of reading all the things about COVID-19. As you probably know I’m the type to look for silver linings, no matter the circumstance. It’s a little more difficult with global pandemics... but they’re still there. 🔆 .
.
Are you still going to the grocery store? Getting groceries delivered? I’ve thought about trying out a local CSA box. Maybe I’ll check that out after we run out of the food I got for the next 2 weeks. I just read that if you do go out to get any essential items, it’s a good idea to cover your face! Make sure you find something to wear! ❤️

Recipe for a relaxing morning at home. -light a ca

Recipe for a relaxing morning at home.
-light a candle (or diffuser)
-open the blinds for some natural light .
-put on some background music (we like the cabin in the woods playlist on Spotify)
-make some coffee, green tea, or a nutritious smoothie
-bake a yummy breakfast
-whisper to yourself, “I can do this.”
-repeat.
.
.
What would you add to this list? 🔆

Almost a whole day of crafting condensed down into

Almost a whole day of crafting condensed down into 1 minute of video. 😅 The girls and I have been taking morning walks in the forest before lunch and on a whim I had them collect some of their findings to build a birds nest! .
.
G and I put this together while N took her nap. It was fun to spend time with her one-on-one. She loves creating things and I love being with her. And she was so proud if the end result!
.
.
I actually didn’t plan it out beforehand. Most of the stuff we do together in the afternoons isn’t planned out. It’s usually a random idea that sparks an afternoon of creativity! It’s all about whether you choose to run with it or not. 🤪 So anyway, G kept asking to make birds for the nest too and I had no idea what I was doing. I ended up making these cute little yarn birds to go with them! They were actually quite labor intensive and she made me make four of them. But it was worth it to see her smile! Thank goodness for YouTube! 😬 #lichomeschool

My beautiful babe is TWO. ✨

My beautiful babe is TWO. ✨

Sight word walk in the forest. ✨ . This easy act

Sight word walk in the forest. ✨ .
This easy activity brought to you by an empty forest spot, two kiddos, and our sight word flash cards from @kindergartentoolkit. I went around and laid them down on the ground + hid them in trees. As each kiddo found one, they told me what it says. If they didn’t know them I just said it and they repeated it after me! 🙌🏼 .
.
This is an example of an easy way to get your kiddos moving. Say 🚫 to worksheets if your kiddos aren’t up for it! .
.
This lovely spot is right behind our house and we spend a ton of time here. Thankful for it especially right now! How are you all holding up? How can I support you? ❤️

Just a little reminder to make sure you still get

Just a little reminder to make sure you still get dressed each day. You’d be surprised how much it lifts the mood! Take it from a mama who’s been home with kids for the last 5 years. Don’t save your “good” clothes. Wear them. Live in them, friends! 🔆 Happy Saturday. #larissawears

Reading aloud is an act of love. 🌞 . . We rely

Reading aloud is an act of love. 🌞
.
.
We rely on books to helps us learn strategies for empathy. We rely on books to help us escape the current harsh realities. We rely on books to bring us closer. Reading with your kids will help you develop a connection like no other! .
.
Try it during this season of #slowness. Even for just 10 minutes a day, read with your kids! Our libraries are closed, but I did include a few pics of some of my family’s favorite picture books we’ve checked out this past year if you want to order them. Strega Nona probably being the most popular with both my 4 and 1 year old! It’s a great read-aloud for the whole family! 🤍 #licwhatweread

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