Home Management: Plain and Simple

Homemore than a house, a home is a place for rest, restoration, and relationship. For families with children, a home is a place for care, learning, and belonging. Managing a busy home is a serious undertaking, with many tasks to face and obstacles to overcome: the laundry monster, household clutter and cleaning, caring for babies and little ones, menu planning and mealtime routines, town outings, bill payingand so much more! This sensible and straightforward how-to manual is filled with systematic procedures, easy-to-understand organizational advice, with tips and hints for managing a bustling home with greater efficiencyall in a way that honors God and builds family relationships. Home Management Plain and Simple is an invaluable resource that will equip busy families with tools that will help them get beyond survival mode and thrive! How-to guides included for:Fitting home management tasks into the dayHow to plan for smooth daysPlanning for interruptions Kitchen managementLaundry managementFamily teamwork and how to teach and delegate choresLiving joyfully and honoring our unique selvesCreating a happy home full of grace and hopeMinimize inefficiencies and save timeDevelop proficiency in home skillsDiscovering time for hobbies Keeping a positive attitude and remaining flexibleFitting in exerciseLife with babiesShopping skills, with children!Even more planning, sorting, prioritizingHome Management Plain and Simple separates the needs of family members and the tasks of living in a home. It helps families to prioritize those needs, and build systems for managing the home so that the best days are better. Home Management Plain and Simple is full of helpful ideas to help families get organized using creative, yet simple methods. This practical book is a manual of tangible solutions and tips for household management that is applicable to all, no matter how many or what age groups are living in the home.