A few tips on how to stay happy and organised at home ♥️
An Organised Home = A Happy Mum (and dad?!)
We’ve all heard the phrase “tidy house, tidy mind” – and for busy parents it couldn’t be more true. When our homes feel messy and cluttered, our stress levels rise, and everything feels harder to manage. On the flip side, an organised home brings calm, clarity, and a sense of control.
The truth is, an organised home doesn’t just look easy on the eye – it has a real impact on your happiness, mental health, and overall wellbeing - the easy part is reading this blog - but it's not always easy is it?
Clutter and mess aren’t just physical – they affect how you feel emotionally. Here’s how keeping your home organised can boost your mental wellbeing:
• Reduces Stress & Overwhelm – A clutter-free space helps your mind feel calmer.
• Saves Time & Energy – No more hunting for lost shoes or keys - definitely stops arguments in the house!
• Encourages Relaxation – It’s easier to switch off in a tidy environment.
• Boosts Productivity – A clear space makes it easier to focus and get things done - in your work and personal life.
• Supports Better Sleep – Going to bed in a clean, calm room helps your mind settle - we all know that feeling of fresh sheets and waking up to a nice clean house.
When your home feels organised, life flows more smoothly – and that makes for a much happier parents (and children)
⸻
What To Stay On Top Of (The Essentials)
Let’s be realistic: no home is perfectly clean all the time, especially with kids. Instead of chasing perfection, focus on the daily essentials that make the biggest difference to your mood and household flow: we all still need to live life without letting our homes take over and that feeling of "there's always something to do"
Just keeping up with the essentials will make you feel a whole lot better.
• Dishes & Kitchen Surfaces – A clean sink and clear counters make the whole home feel under control.
• Living Room Reset – Tidy toys, fold blankets, and clear surfaces each evening.
• Laundry Rotation – Keep clothes moving (washed, dried, put away) to prevent pile-ups.
• Make the Beds – A 2-minute task that instantly makes bedrooms feel fresher - get the kids involved!
These small habits add up to a calmer home and less mental load.
⸻
What Can Wait (And Still Be Fine!)
Not every task needs to be done daily. Free yourself from the pressure of perfection – some jobs can happily wait until you have more time:
• Deep-cleaning bathrooms (once a week)
• Dusting and polishing (focus only on visible areas if needed).
• Sorting cupboards and drawers (save for weekends or quiet moments, or even just 2/3 times a year!)
• Washing windows or mopping floors (spot clean instead of deep cleaning daily).
Your home doesn’t have to be spotless to feel organised and happy – it just needs to be manageable.
⸻
Home Organisation Tips for Busy parents
If you’re wondering how to stay on top of things without feeling constantly overwhelmed, here are some practical tips:
• Give Everything a Home – Keys, shoes, toys – when things have a set place, tidying is easier - this also stops stress and arguments at busy times in the house.
• Use Storage Baskets & Boxes – Perfect for toys, laundry, or random bits. Quick to tidy, quick to find - but please ensure these also have a home and don't live on the dining room table!
• 10-Minute Evening Reset – Spend just 10 minutes before bed putting the house back in order - it really does only take 10 minutes!
• Get the Kids Involved – Even little ones can help tidy toys or put laundry away.
• Lower the Pressure – Remember, Instagram homes aren’t real life – comfort and calm matter more than perfection.
⸻
Final Thoughts: A Happier Home = A Happier You
Keeping an organised home isn’t about having a spotless “show home.” It’s about creating a space that supports your happiness, mental health, and family life. By focusing on the essentials, letting go of what can wait, and building small habits into your routine, you’ll find your home feels calmer – and so will you.
This is how my personal daily routine looks but it won't be for everyone -
I choose to wake up an hour before the rest of my family wake, the below routine keeps me sane -
Make coffee- very important and my favourite coffee of the day, on my own!
Unload the dishwasher.
Wipe round the kitchen and bathroom sink.
Squirt toilet cleaner down the toilet.
Tidy the sofa (cushions and throws).
Put on a wash load - every other day (so that it's ready for the dryer or to be hung out just before you leave)
Make coffee for Pete - that normally goes cold.
Breakfast for Dennie.
Get Dennie ready for school.
Make the beds - everyone makes their own.
Load breakfast stuff into dishwasher.
Quick Hoover!
For me personally doing the above on a daily basis keeps me sane and focused at work.
I can't leave for work - helping other people to stay focused and organised if my house is upside down 🙃
Prioritise what makes you feel calm - every house is different. I personally can't walk into a kitchen that is full of crockery and cutlery over the sides, so in this house the kitchen gets done straight after breakfast, lunch and dinner - it never waits! It will change my mood and I won't be able to completely relax knowing it's all sitting in the kitchen waiting for me to wash up.
I can't leave the house in the morning without the beds being made - it's a rule in our house that all beds are made before departure (it's the only thing Emily actually manages apart from an iced coffee and getting dressed before she leaves for work) make it part of your routine like brushing your teeth! It also encourages routine and time management for the little people living in your house.
Another big thing for me is ensuring I have a clear space in the living room before I sit down of an evening, the cushions get plumped up, throws smoothed out and toys away - this is where everything having a place comes in handy - toys go back where they were taken from (by the person who took them out to play) rather than leaving it on the table to "put away in the morning" DO IT NOW! It takes a few minutes and it won't get done in the morning! There will be something else to do - this is how clutter builds up.
Now don't laugh ....
But something that's been life changing for me is my little SHARK Hoover! It stays plugged in at all times at the top of the stairs and takes literally a few minutes to whizz round the house before I leave in the morning. Before this is had a Henry Hoover and that little git was absolutely no joy to pull around the house - he was heavy, bumped into all my walls, ruined my paint work, and more importantly took up a whole lot of cupboard space! So he now stays in the garage just for deep cleans. I can't stand walking on floors where little pieces of food get stuck to the bottom of my feet - it ANNOYS me! So last Christmas (again don't laugh) I asked Pete for a little hoover and I got one (easiest Christmas shop he's ever done) it's changed my life, and it's light enough for Dennie to hoover her own room - winning!
Don't take on everything on your own - you're not the only person living in that space - it's all about team work! Make the half hour tidy up a family affair, I'm not a believer in "pink jobs, blue jobs" however I am a big believer in team work. For a home to run smoothly everyone needs to be involved. It's taken me a long time to drum in to my daughters that if they have a drink not to leave to empty glass on the coffee table, wash it up and put it away and if they walk past stuff on the stairs that they can very clearly see needs to be taken up, to take it - don't forget it's all about us teaching them, it takes time but they will get bored of you repeating yourself:
Because the truth is, when the home feels organised, mum (and dad) feels happier too.
Tracey xxx
We’ve all heard the phrase “tidy house, tidy mind” – and for busy parents it couldn’t be more true. When our homes feel messy and cluttered, our stress levels rise, and everything feels harder to manage. On the flip side, an organised home brings calm, clarity, and a sense of control.
The truth is, an organised home doesn’t just look easy on the eye – it has a real impact on your happiness, mental health, and overall wellbeing - the easy part is reading this blog - but it's not always easy is it?
Clutter and mess aren’t just physical – they affect how you feel emotionally. Here’s how keeping your home organised can boost your mental wellbeing:
• Reduces Stress & Overwhelm – A clutter-free space helps your mind feel calmer.
• Saves Time & Energy – No more hunting for lost shoes or keys - definitely stops arguments in the house!
• Encourages Relaxation – It’s easier to switch off in a tidy environment.
• Boosts Productivity – A clear space makes it easier to focus and get things done - in your work and personal life.
• Supports Better Sleep – Going to bed in a clean, calm room helps your mind settle - we all know that feeling of fresh sheets and waking up to a nice clean house.
When your home feels organised, life flows more smoothly – and that makes for a much happier parents (and children)
⸻
What To Stay On Top Of (The Essentials)
Let’s be realistic: no home is perfectly clean all the time, especially with kids. Instead of chasing perfection, focus on the daily essentials that make the biggest difference to your mood and household flow: we all still need to live life without letting our homes take over and that feeling of "there's always something to do"
Just keeping up with the essentials will make you feel a whole lot better.
• Dishes & Kitchen Surfaces – A clean sink and clear counters make the whole home feel under control.
• Living Room Reset – Tidy toys, fold blankets, and clear surfaces each evening.
• Laundry Rotation – Keep clothes moving (washed, dried, put away) to prevent pile-ups.
• Make the Beds – A 2-minute task that instantly makes bedrooms feel fresher - get the kids involved!
These small habits add up to a calmer home and less mental load.
⸻
What Can Wait (And Still Be Fine!)
Not every task needs to be done daily. Free yourself from the pressure of perfection – some jobs can happily wait until you have more time:
• Deep-cleaning bathrooms (once a week)
• Dusting and polishing (focus only on visible areas if needed).
• Sorting cupboards and drawers (save for weekends or quiet moments, or even just 2/3 times a year!)
• Washing windows or mopping floors (spot clean instead of deep cleaning daily).
Your home doesn’t have to be spotless to feel organised and happy – it just needs to be manageable.
⸻
Home Organisation Tips for Busy parents
If you’re wondering how to stay on top of things without feeling constantly overwhelmed, here are some practical tips:
• Give Everything a Home – Keys, shoes, toys – when things have a set place, tidying is easier - this also stops stress and arguments at busy times in the house.
• Use Storage Baskets & Boxes – Perfect for toys, laundry, or random bits. Quick to tidy, quick to find - but please ensure these also have a home and don't live on the dining room table!
• 10-Minute Evening Reset – Spend just 10 minutes before bed putting the house back in order - it really does only take 10 minutes!
• Get the Kids Involved – Even little ones can help tidy toys or put laundry away.
• Lower the Pressure – Remember, Instagram homes aren’t real life – comfort and calm matter more than perfection.
⸻
Final Thoughts: A Happier Home = A Happier You
Keeping an organised home isn’t about having a spotless “show home.” It’s about creating a space that supports your happiness, mental health, and family life. By focusing on the essentials, letting go of what can wait, and building small habits into your routine, you’ll find your home feels calmer – and so will you.
This is how my personal daily routine looks but it won't be for everyone -
I choose to wake up an hour before the rest of my family wake, the below routine keeps me sane -
Make coffee- very important and my favourite coffee of the day, on my own!
Unload the dishwasher.
Wipe round the kitchen and bathroom sink.
Squirt toilet cleaner down the toilet.
Tidy the sofa (cushions and throws).
Put on a wash load - every other day (so that it's ready for the dryer or to be hung out just before you leave)
Make coffee for Pete - that normally goes cold.
Breakfast for Dennie.
Get Dennie ready for school.
Make the beds - everyone makes their own.
Load breakfast stuff into dishwasher.
Quick Hoover!
For me personally doing the above on a daily basis keeps me sane and focused at work.
I can't leave for work - helping other people to stay focused and organised if my house is upside down 🙃
Prioritise what makes you feel calm - every house is different. I personally can't walk into a kitchen that is full of crockery and cutlery over the sides, so in this house the kitchen gets done straight after breakfast, lunch and dinner - it never waits! It will change my mood and I won't be able to completely relax knowing it's all sitting in the kitchen waiting for me to wash up.
I can't leave the house in the morning without the beds being made - it's a rule in our house that all beds are made before departure (it's the only thing Emily actually manages apart from an iced coffee and getting dressed before she leaves for work) make it part of your routine like brushing your teeth! It also encourages routine and time management for the little people living in your house.
Another big thing for me is ensuring I have a clear space in the living room before I sit down of an evening, the cushions get plumped up, throws smoothed out and toys away - this is where everything having a place comes in handy - toys go back where they were taken from (by the person who took them out to play) rather than leaving it on the table to "put away in the morning" DO IT NOW! It takes a few minutes and it won't get done in the morning! There will be something else to do - this is how clutter builds up.
Now don't laugh ....
But something that's been life changing for me is my little SHARK Hoover! It stays plugged in at all times at the top of the stairs and takes literally a few minutes to whizz round the house before I leave in the morning. Before this is had a Henry Hoover and that little git was absolutely no joy to pull around the house - he was heavy, bumped into all my walls, ruined my paint work, and more importantly took up a whole lot of cupboard space! So he now stays in the garage just for deep cleans. I can't stand walking on floors where little pieces of food get stuck to the bottom of my feet - it ANNOYS me! So last Christmas (again don't laugh) I asked Pete for a little hoover and I got one (easiest Christmas shop he's ever done) it's changed my life, and it's light enough for Dennie to hoover her own room - winning!
Don't take on everything on your own - you're not the only person living in that space - it's all about team work! Make the half hour tidy up a family affair, I'm not a believer in "pink jobs, blue jobs" however I am a big believer in team work. For a home to run smoothly everyone needs to be involved. It's taken me a long time to drum in to my daughters that if they have a drink not to leave to empty glass on the coffee table, wash it up and put it away and if they walk past stuff on the stairs that they can very clearly see needs to be taken up, to take it - don't forget it's all about us teaching them, it takes time but they will get bored of you repeating yourself:
Because the truth is, when the home feels organised, mum (and dad) feels happier too.
Tracey xxx