In my years of motherhood, I’ve met many friends who are better housekeepers than I am. Some of them just come by it naturally.

I come by it with effort and thoughtful deliberation.

I’m easily distracted by the dimples on my children’s faces, the lure of a good book and the conversation with a friend. If you are naturally clean and tidy, you may not understand the need for a pep talk to keep your home in order and to do thus on repeat until that last little one grows up gets married and, Lord willing, brings grandchildren into your home to make messes all over again.

For the rest of us, we need the reminder that keeping a reasonably clean house is worth the effort and will bear fruit for years to come in the form of memories set on the stage of a home that is peaceful to live in. We would all like to sow peace.

Let’s take a look at six practical reasons to do this good work!

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Childe Hassam