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in Episodes on January 9, 2024 by The Mom Hour

Household Efficiency Hacks: Episode 447



Keeping schedules aligned, staying on top of basic tidying, and managing endless loads of laundry are just a few of the household systems facing modern parents. In today’s episode, regular contributors Joanna and Sarah share their best hacks for keeping the household afloat during the little years. They talk everything from calendar systems to smart speakers, laundry shortcuts to robot vacuums – plus how to get kids to help around the house and where their systems could use a New Year reset. Enjoy!

HELPFUL LINKS

  • Follow Joanna Martin on Instagram
  • Follow Sarah Limberg on Instagram
  • Kate Strickler, The Home Reset is a 14-part audio course to help guide you to reset different spaces in your home.
  • Sarah and Joanna both love their Roborock vacuum.
  • Sarah uses Todoist to organize tasks and reminders.
  • A few episodes that pair nicely with this one:
    • A Week Of Real-Life Housework (Part One): Episode 370
    • A Week Of Real-Life Housework (Part Two): Episode 371
    • Chores & Household Responsibilities: Episode 434
    • House Rules For Tidying Up: Episode 413
  • Podcasts Joanna and Sarah enjoy for household hack inspiration
    • The Lazy Genius
    • The Girl Next Door

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Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: home, new year, productivity & time management

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