31 Day Simplify Series :: time me! {day 9}

One of my favorite ways to get something clean quickly is to use this little thing right here:

Yep. That, my friends, is a timer. Any old timer will do. My favorite one to use is the one on my microwave because all I have to do is glance over to see how much time I have left.

Here’s how to use this method:

Find something that needs to be cleaned. If you can’t find anything, then…come help me.
Decide how long it will take to clean it.
Set the timer for that time OR if you’re feeling extra spicy, set it for a little less. my idea of wild living.
Work super crazy hard while the timer is going.
Give yourself a pat on the back if you finish in time. And maybe a piece of chocolate.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking it sounds ridiculous. I know you’re thinking that because I can hear you all the way over here through my computer. Actually, I know you’re thinking that because that’s what my ~~husband~~ friend told me when I first told ~~him~~ them my little trick. They have since come to realize that this is indeed a good method to get things done, even though he they formerly scoffed at it.

So trust me, I know how to deal with doubters. Here’s how: try it. I can’t promise you that it will work. Because I’m sure someone would find a way to sue me and then my family would be out on the street begging for bread all because I made a silly little promise about my timer method. I don’t have any imagination at all; it’s a crying shame.

Anyway. One of my favorite times to use the timer is when there’s a big huge terrible ugly mess in the kitchen. Especially right after we’ve had friends over for dinner and it seems like I’ve used every dish in the house. I survey the damage, set the timer, and get to work. I’m always amazed at how quickly I can clean things up when I’m racing myself against the clock.

It’s the little things. Don’t scoff.

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