There are so many things that grandma used to tell us that ring true in our daily lives. Such as get the hard stuff done first, and work now play later. In fact, just about every weekend when I prepare to do the cleaning of my home I can here one of her adages in my head. But on those Saturday mornings mostly I think about how much of what I do is guided by what she used to do.

She always said the best way to get through chores is to have a routine that you stick to as often as possible. As she did, I start my cleaning in the kitchen, as I consider it the biggest task.  I start with things on top, and work to the bottom. So, I wipe down the fridge, outside and inside then the appliances and countertops, along with a good deep clean of the sink with scrub and boiling water.

Every other week, I do a quick wipe of the cabinets, and then move on to the sweeping and mopping of the floors. By the time this is done, I already feel like I have accomplished so much, it is not hard to push on to get the rest out of the way. One more habit to thank grandma for, even after all these years.