It
is that time of year for the chore of all chores, spring cleaning. I know I dread it every year and the
complaining and whining that come with it are just too much to bear. And that’s just coming from me, let alone the
rest of my family. So this year I am
taking a different approach to spring cleaning and making it fun. I will not face this daunting task alone and I
will not allow the others to bring me down and make this one of the most
excruciating experiences of the year. No
longer will we be segregated to separate rooms each dividing and conquering until
the task is complete. This year will be a
spring cleaning party and I will make this something to look forward to each
year.
I
know you are thinking that I am crazy but there are a few simple things you can
do to make spring cleaning fun and get everyone involved. First things first, don’t be a task
master. If you and your family are cleaning
in the living room and come across a photo album, take the time to remember
days gone by. Share stories and remember
the good times, and the tedious task of cleaning will seem more like a treasure
trove of memories. Second, make it a
competition and get everyone, including little ones, involved. Make cleaning a treasure hunt or race a by
creating a list of tasks for each person and whoever finishes first gets a
prize. Third, make it party by cranking
up the tunes and each take turns entertaining those who are cleaning. Maybe have a sing-off, dance-off, air guitar
battle, or lip sync battle during breaks.
Fourth, make it profitable for you and your family. Items your family no longer uses can be sold
at a yard sale, on eBay, or on craigslist and the profit can be used for a treat
for all. Of course anything that does not
sell can be donated to help those less fortunate. So this year, like me, make spring cleaning a
party and turn the whining into cheers.
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