Mrs. Clean Jean's Housekeeping with Kids: Family Pickup Lines (and Household Routines) That Work with Less Work from You
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (547 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1579548822 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Over the Top - Kind of Obsessive Kelly I bought this book with great hope. I need some help to get my home together and keep it that way. However, reading this book just depressed me - no way could I [or would I] do what she does in this book.I thought most of her advice was just plain obsessive. Her family cleans their crown molding and base boards every week. Really. Not only would I *never* have time for that on a weekly basis, but I would *never* use my time like that if I did have a spare moment.The laundry advice was very labor intensive too. This was the section I most wanted to read and where I need the most help, but I would never in a million years have t. "Some good ideas, but some bad ones, too." according to ReadNReVu. She has some good chore charts that are organized by the age of the child. Some very good room ideas too, but they're not always easy to find in the chapters.However, some of her ideas on things other than cleaning are just bizarre.For instance, she discusses carpools in great detail, even going so far as to say you should inquire about insurance levels of all the drivers. Well, gee, if you're going to do that, shouldn't you go as far as getting driving records from DMV too? And if you're really that worried about it, should you be doing the carpool thing at all?And, be forewarned, this author has apparently never lived outsid. Guys Will Find This a Winner A Customer Although not related, I play "uncle" to two great kids (ages 4 and 7). My weekends now seem busier than weekdays with all the activities we've got going on - movies, art projects and sports.I've never been a parent and didn't realize just how chaotic (toys flung here and there) a room or car can become in a matter of minutes! Thankfully, my sister (who has three kids of her own) sent me this book.I must admit, being a guy, I left it sitting on my kitchen table for a week without reading it! When I finally picked it up, I was really amazed at all the practical advice. The author seemed to be speaking right to me!For guys, this
She's the mother of three and the author of Simplify Your Household. Tara Aronson, aka Mrs. Her "Coming Clean" column, which has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle since 1995, is read by more than half a million subscribers. Clean Jeans, knows whereof she speaks when it comes to kids, cleaning, and getting it all together
“Mrs. Clean Jeans' Housekeeping with Kids is not only a must-read if you have children, but the information in this book will save you two precious resources: time and money.” Ruth Klein, author of Where Did the Time Go? The Working Woman's Guide to Creative Time Management and Manage Your Time/Market Your Business, and mother of three
Clean Jean's Housekeeping with Kids!From staying sane while sharing a bathroom (whether with teens or with toddlers in the throes of toilet training) to getting the kids to pitch in on laundry day (and keep the darks separate!), Mrs. Clean Jeans brings a wealth of tried-and-true tactics to the rescue. Got Kids?Get Mrs. Clean Jeans' Housekeeping with Kids is the ultimate household help book. Her motto is "You didn't make this mess all by yourself, so why should you have to clean it up?" So she's figured out all the ingenious ways to get your kids to help you do the chores--or even do them all by themselves! Mrs. Then she takes readers room by room, showing how