Post by violet on Feb 23, 2009 12:43:32 GMT 10
From here: www.savvyhousekeeping.com/?cat=1
What is Savvy Housekeeping?
Savvy:
1. to know; understand.
2. shrewdness or intelligence; common sense.
Housekeeping:
1. the maintenance of a house or domestic establishment or household affairs..
2. ongoing routine, procedures, operations, and management.
The way I see it, savvy housekeeping gets down to a few components:
Frugality – It’s not so much that frugality is about saving money as much as it is about using resources to their fullest. Being frugal means finding ways to pay less for things, recycling and reusing what you have, and doing projects yourself instead of paying someone else to do it.
Efficiency – Increasing efficiency in a house means setting up systems that streamline chores and do the work for you. Whether it’s installing an energy efficient dishwasher or organizing your closet, the idea is to make life simpler overall.
Prettiness – A nice house is pleasant to be in. Whether it’s the flowers on the table or a freshly scrubbed sink, it’s that extra oomph that makes a home a home.
When I’m doing anything related to my house, these are the values I apply to it. I believe in DIY (do-it-yourself) projects, gardening, and cooking. I believe in spending as little as possible on housekeeping so I can put my money toward more interesting endeavors (like going on a trip or buying a leather couch). I don’t like repetitive chores or time wasters and I try to avoid them.
I have a dream that someday my house will run like an elegant machine that is efficient, clean, inexpensive, and nice to look at.
What is Savvy Housekeeping?
Savvy:
1. to know; understand.
2. shrewdness or intelligence; common sense.
Housekeeping:
1. the maintenance of a house or domestic establishment or household affairs..
2. ongoing routine, procedures, operations, and management.
The way I see it, savvy housekeeping gets down to a few components:
Frugality – It’s not so much that frugality is about saving money as much as it is about using resources to their fullest. Being frugal means finding ways to pay less for things, recycling and reusing what you have, and doing projects yourself instead of paying someone else to do it.
Efficiency – Increasing efficiency in a house means setting up systems that streamline chores and do the work for you. Whether it’s installing an energy efficient dishwasher or organizing your closet, the idea is to make life simpler overall.
Prettiness – A nice house is pleasant to be in. Whether it’s the flowers on the table or a freshly scrubbed sink, it’s that extra oomph that makes a home a home.
When I’m doing anything related to my house, these are the values I apply to it. I believe in DIY (do-it-yourself) projects, gardening, and cooking. I believe in spending as little as possible on housekeeping so I can put my money toward more interesting endeavors (like going on a trip or buying a leather couch). I don’t like repetitive chores or time wasters and I try to avoid them.
I have a dream that someday my house will run like an elegant machine that is efficient, clean, inexpensive, and nice to look at.