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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You need A) one big, ruthless purge (if it’s as bad as you say, pay an organizer to help), and B) better systems.

This is what works for us:

For B, you need B.1) a habit of regularly purging problem areas and B.2) everyday maintenance.

B.1: Once a month tackle one problem area (e.g., coat closet, garage, linen closet, your own drawers/closet, kitchen, play room) so that each gets done at least ~2x year. If you stay on top of it, this takes no more than 2 hours and can be knocked out in a weekend morning.
B.2: Every night ensure the main living areas (kitchen, living room) are tidied before you go to bed. Dirty dishes in washer, drying rack cleared, counters cleared and wiped, couch cushions straightened, toys and blankets put away. Make beds every single morning before you leave the house. Clothes get folded and put away as soon as dryer is done. Kids out of season / too small clothes pulled out before going back in drawers and put in a bin dedicated to this. All trash cans in house emptied on trash day. Bathrooms wiped down and counters cleared on trash day. Vacuum 1x/week (forces clearing things on floor). This takes each adult ~15-30 mins total each day; kids expected to contribute!

This is how we do it with two working parents and never feel overwhelmed. You can do it OP!!

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How do you do all this if you one parent is unable to help with household chores due to the nature of the job and you have 2 kids who make a mess everywhere and leave clothes and stuff all over the place. I keep putting them away and they come back every damn week. I get overwhelmed and exhausted and stop picking up and then there are piles of things to sort through. It seems neverending.[/quote]

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