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The Clean-zine, Issue #26: Caring for the Family Jewels
February 01, 2015

WHAT'S IN THIS ISSUE:

1. Caring for the Family Jewels

2. 8 Tips for a Successful Family Meeting

3. February Housecleaning Checklist



Caring for the Family Jewels

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Chances are you've got some sparkly jewelry in your future.

But remember: A diamond is forever only if you take good care of it. Fine jewelry warrants the finest care.

Here's a quick guide to keeping your jewelry sparkling.

8 Tips for a Successful Family Meeting

Weekly family meetings are the first step to introducing and monitoring kids chores. and keeping everyone up to date on schedules.

If you haven't tried one before, don't let the meeting part scare you: It can be as casual or as formal as everyone likes. Gavel and agenda not required.

Read the 8 tips to a successful family meeting here.

February Home Checklist

Some home maintenance and housecleaning tasks only need to be done once or twice a year. The problem is that we forget to do them once or twice a year.

Or else, we tend to save it all for spring cleaning which makes spring cleaning such a daunting housecleaning chore that it doesn’t occur, either.

The best plan is to break annual and seasonal tasks down by month and create a housecleaning schedule.

Here's the preventative maintenance schedule for February.

 Have a great February!
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