Homemaking?

Hey everyone!
So basically I have been OBSESSED with the idea of keeping up with my house. Granted, I am only sixteen, but I still want to know the process of keeping up with a home. So if you are young like me but are still eager to learn about what goes in to keeping a home, I have some helpful tips.


1. Start Small- I started with seeing how long I could keep my bedroom clean and fresh and keeping it up to date. I make my bed every day, change my sheets once a week, keep my bathroom clean, etc. Once you can master this and it turns in to a habit, you can add more things.
2. Dip your toes in the kitchen- I can honestly say that keeping up with the kitchen is a lot easier than you would think. Unload and load the dishwasher. Don't leave dishes in the sink. Ask to make dinner once a week (or more once you can handle it). After you're done, wipe all the counters off and the table. Once you can master the kitchen and the bedroom, head to the laundry.
3. Caring for clothes- This is as difficult task to master. I still haven't mastered it yet and I still get frustrated. But don't get discouraged! Start by making sure all dirty clothes make it to the hamper, and are turned right side out. Also make sure all clean clothes get put away. Then, when you're ready, learn how to sort clothes. I have trouble with this. Some colors can be mixed, some can't. Some things are considered delicates, others aren't. Some can be put in the dryer, others have to be hung. It all depends on your clothes and machine. I know my sheets take 2 hours to do, because my mom puts them on the sanitary cycle in the washer. Ask the person who does laundry in your home for help.
4. Keeping the home clean- Keep the living room organized, remotes put away, blankets folded, etc. Also keep the shelves and television dusted. Vacuum the carpet once a week or dust the hardwood. Keep things tidy but still welcoming. Add a warm scented candle or a diffuser (we have several, we use them all over the house) and add some lavender oil or some wild orange or even grapefruit. (I recommend DōTerra, my mom is a representative and I teach classes) Oils are great and will liven up your home and keep you happy and healthy.
5. Finances- You may be young, but you need to know about money. Keep track of your money. If you have a checking account, keep track of it along  with your debit card. If you have online banking you can check it that way, otherwise keep a deposit record and a binder of statements and important contracts. You should also open a savings account and save money periodically. I have a job, and I will usually save half of my paycheck, or sometimes even more. For example, if I get payed one hundred and eighty three dollars, I will put one hundred in my savings and the rest in my checking, for gas, food, fun, etc. Even if you don't know what you're saving for, it's always good to have. I have no clue what I am saving for but I still am very active in putting money in the account.


I hope these tips helped! Leave a comment, question, or just say hello.
Love always,
-T.T.P.
xx