Spring Clearing Challenge

Now for the Spring Cleaning vs the Clearing! – Give yourself a challenge; make a game of it especially if you can involve all the family members. First, identify some prizes that everyone would enjoy and second, set up the game.  Here are some ideas:

1. Make sure you have the tools on hand – cleaning supplies and equipment, bins, boxes or baskets.
2. Identify the areas that need to be cleaned and who are going to do it. Consider drawing from a hat.
3. Define what needs to be done – cleaning, purging, or organizing – and what it needs to look like when it is finished.
4. Set a time limit – say 30 minutes
5. Use a timer and assign a time keeper/coach. Let all the family members take turns in this role.
6. Times up, identify the winner, present the prize, and do it again!

Some prize ideas – favourite books, CD’s, ITunes gift card, movie passes, or even personal I.O.U.’s. Add music to the process (maybe let the kids choose the music) and start enjoying the experience rather than dreading it!