Cleaning, Organizing, and Decluttering, the Redneck Way!
83Where to hide your clutter?
Time for some speed, I mean spring cleaning!
Whether you are in the process of decorating your house, or cleaning your house, I have some helpful tips to pass along to the fellow Redneck. Just take note though, that most Rednecks wait till company's coming before doing the grab and stash. Only the die-hards attempt to keep up with their house every day. For the rest of us, it is easier to get by with the minimum effort of cleaning.
First impressions are important, so let's begin with the door the company comes in first. This can be the back door or the front. Generally these doors will lead into the laundry room, or the front room. Let's just say for the sake of a good argument that your company is coming through the front door.
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Look at that large dust bunny!
Making a first impression...
Clusters of dirty cloths, magazines, papers, toys, and other assortments need to be picked up. Begin with the dirty cloths, chucking them into the nearest basket. When the basket is full, place it in the nearest closet. (Just make sure this isn't a closet that company will be hanging their coat in.) Keep stacking baskets until they begin to fall over, then move on to the next closet, till you get all the clothes stashed. If you have full baskets, and empty drawers, just cram as many clothes into the empty drawers till they are full, and couldn't possibly close without two people to assist. (Shoving down on clothes with both hands-- while using your hips to slam the drawer shut-- works best. It may take a couple of tries to get it shut.)
Next you need someplace to put the rest of the clutter. Find a large box. Using your arm, and making sure there is nothing breakable on the table or chairs, sweep your arm across the table or chair, gathering everything into the box you are holding. Stash the box in the closet, or under your bed. If it is too big for either one, fold the tabs shut and place at the end of a couch or chair. Toss a sheet, blanket, or tablecloth over the box, decorating it with ashtrays and beer cans to make it look as if it was part of the furniture. Now it is time to dust. Place a sock on the end of a broom handle to clear out any cobwebs that may be hiding in corners and cracks. Use your shirt tail to clear up any spills on the coffee tables. (Then cover the coffee rings with a decorative bath towel, blanket, sheet, or tablecloth.) Place more ashtrays or beer cans on table to distract from unsightly stains.
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Organized clutter
If your company is coming through the back door, and it is your laundry room, make sure your clothes line full of bras is taken down. (You wouldn't want to shock and hang the poor, unsuspecting company.)
Check the back porch and nearby trees for any extra clothes that are air drying. Nothing sends up a red flag faster than clothes flapping in the wind. Boxes are your best friend in this room too. Just find the largest ones and begin to fill them with clothes. If the company asks why they are there, just tell them you are doing a bit of spring/winter cleaning. Milk crates can be flipped on there sides and stacked to hold any detergents, while boxes or baskets can contain any other stray items. (Remember the words: ORGANIZED CLUTTER!) Now that you have the first impression under control, it is time to move on to the kitchen.
There's a table under there?
There is the table.
The kitchen! A place of gathering...
The kitchen table and kitchens are main places most company likes to hang out at. (I think it is the food that attracts them.) It is here that the company will notice any dishes that seem to be growing fur, or moving on their own. If you have clean dishes sitting out, cram them into a nearby tote, and haul them upstairs to store in the attic. Just make sure you have enough dishes to serve to your company. Dirty dishes can be hid inside the oven or dishwasher. If you still have dishes lying about, start flipping them into the dish drainer and cover it with a towel. Fill your kitchen sink with hot soapy water and place the remaining dishes in the water. This way when the company shows up, you can claim they caught you doing dishes. Hope and pray they don't use a dirty one for a drink. Any crusted up dishes, place on the floor for the dogs to help clean. Now it is time to sweep and mop. If you can't find your broom and you have a small, long haired dog handy, grab a nearby sock to play tug-of-war with. As the dog is gripping the sock, swirl it around the floor till all the dirt is cleared. What if you find that you don't have a mop, because the kids took it outside to play swords with? No problem, slap a paper towel, rag, or sock on the bottom of a Swiffer mop, get damp, and sweep across the floor. If this is going to be a bigger job to tackle, due to dried on food, take a bucket full of hot soapy water, pour small amounts on the dirtiest spots. Wait five minutes, then wipe up with a bath towel. (This same concept can be used for cleaning the counters, table, inside the microwave, fridge and top of the stove.) Now that the kitchen is cleaned, move on to the bathroom. We all know that eventually the company will need a bathroom break.
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Yuck! The dreaded bathroom...
You can't help but to suck hard on the cancer stick, watch the clock, and hope the company doesn't come early; as you survey the disaster before you. The children have managed to rip off half the shower curtain, left a ring of something greasy in the tub, and the toilet is chalked full of floating logs and toilet paper. You also realize you are missing the curtain to the window. This calls for some serious elbow grease.
Begin by dumping Pine Sol straight to the greasy ring until it is fully covered, and running down the drain. Next grab a slotted spoon and begin removing the contents in the toilet. If there isn't a slotted spoon handy, just use the toilet brush. (Toilet paper adheres very well to the bristles.) Any overflow from the toilet can be cleaned up with dirty bath towels. Those can be stashed outside in a nearby trash can till laundry day, just don't forget to shake the logs out first into the grass. Your toilet and bathroom sink are ready to be doused with Pine Sol. While that is soaking, wipe up--or using a pitcher of hot water –the Pine Sol in the bath tub. Usually the shower curtain is used to hide the contents of the tub, but remember, the children ripped it. If you have time, clothes pin the shower curtain to the hooks. If not, make your own with plastic used to cover the windows. A towel can be used to cover the unsightly window. No curtain rod? No problem! Just use a wired clothes hanger straightened out. None of those handy? No problem! Use staples, boby pins, or twine to hang your towel curtain.
It shouldn't take long now to go back and wipe out the toilet and sink. Check the mirror for any hidden boogers and toothpaste. A lightly damp rag can be used to wipe the mirror up.
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Now it is time to check the path to the house for Fido's droppings. You wouldn't want your company stepping into a fresh, steaming pile. Quickly dig a trench in the yard. It is handy to throw the dirt into a wheel barrel so you can just pour the dirt back into the trench. If you are short of time...fling it into the street, or the annoying neighbor's yard. (I have even heard of some people flinging it onto the annoying neighbor's roof, so that when it rains, it will fill their gutters. I would never dream of this. With my luck I would miss the roof and hit myself.)
Now, it is time to take a second and address your hard work for anything that may catch the company's attention, and ruin your first impressions; or just their impression of you. Feeling satisfied, pop a beer open or your favorite beverage, and sit on the couch to catch your breath. In some cases, a second smoke is in order. Feel good that you have done your duty!
The End Product!
Here are a few additional tips for those that are busting with energy to spring clean.
While cleaning, move all your furniture to the front porch to give your neighbors the impression that you are moving.
Rotate the clutter from one room to another till it is gone.
Place your bottles or sippy cups into the washing machine. Set to delicate to quickly wash large loads. Just make sure there isn't any kind of glass content in there.
Quick mop jobs can be used with the wet bath towels from your shower.
Use vinyl tablecloths or plastic for windows, to cover the mattress of a bed-wetter.
Ready For Company Now!
Tips for moments you don't have the proper equipment.
Desperate for a diaper? Use a dishtowel for the clothes diaper, plastic grocery bag for the plastic pants, and electrical tape to hold it on. This will work in a jiffy till you can get to the store.
Dryer broke? Dry or iron out clothes in the microwave. They can also be hung off car windows, tree branches, or the porch railings.
In need of a pot holder? Use the sleeves from the long sleeve shirt you are wearing. Just remember, if you go far, it does get hot.
No dustpan or broom? Use the vacuum to suck up any dirt on the floor. Remember, if rolling over the dirt too fast, it shoots out the sides forming a large dust cloud.
No mop? Use your carpet shampooer to mop with. It is amazing how quick and easy clean up is.
Desperate for a napkin? Use a tee-shirt, or clean underwear. Note: These can also be used for tea towels, dishrags, or coffee filters. Be sure not to use silk.
Your long haired cat or dog can be used to clear out dust bunnies from under furniture.
Use Pine Sol in place of laundry detergent.
Use shampoo in place of dish soap, or dish soap in place of shampoo.
Duck tape can be used to patch up rips in your britches or bloomers.
Use cinnamon brooms to make the house smell clean. (My nephew seems to think farts make great air fresheners, so if you want to clear a room...)
Time is of the essence when company is coming, so I hope these tips will help the fellow Redneck in a cleaning jam. (Most of the time it is your mother's crucial eye.)
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Thanks Steph! I have a few people to thank for this hub. My mom encouraged me to write something humorous and my sisters added their input. Of course, I wouldn't be able to come up with half the ideas if it wasn't for Big Nam, my dad.
ahh Yes, The good old fashion clean up aye! Its just know where to put everything i spose lol not an easy task.
A brilliant hub thank you for sharing;so funny and useful.
Take care and enjoy your day.
Eddy.
I have to try using my dog to get all the dust bunnies out from under the beds and couches. I'll let you know how it goes :). Here I thought I was the only one that hid dirty dishes in the oven. This was so much fun to read. Up awesome and funny.
Thanks Julz, Ya, some days that can be a problem...where to put everything. My thought was, if everything was stashed in different areas, how would you find it later? Hmm...
Thanks Eiddwen, I am glad to be able to put a smile on your day. I think everyone needs a little laugh this week to cover up the cold winter snap. Take care and have a blessed day.
Thanks Susan, That just brought to mind a picture I was going to add and forgot. I'll be right back! Ok, here is another tip, puppies work best when trying to clean out dust bunnies from low couches or sofas. LOL! My sister Pie has so many different tricks that she does, I couldn't believe it. I can honestly tell you that every tip used here has been tried and really does work. I am glad you had a great laugh. :)
Wow, who knew that Pine Sol has so much utility? This is awesome. I especially like this arm sweeping technique. Straight into the box everything goes- with one simple gesture! Can't wait to give this a go.
Thanks Simone, It is amazing how many uses Pine Sol has, besides cutting grease and smelling good. I was just informed of a few more tips, for cleaning and decorating, but I will save that for another hub. I am glad you liked it. Let me know how your arm sweeping cleaning goes. :)
Too Funny "Tipoague" but really Great Tips (Ha, Ha). Cleaning is NOT for everyone, Wishfully Thinking is...Wave a wand, and click your heels,... close your eyes and say, DIRT BE GONE! Then open your eyes, and write a Hub or two...works for me Every Time!
Another very entertaining romp in the world of Redneck Home Improvement! Simply a hoot!
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Thanks B., I hate to clean, but will do it when it needs it. Coming from a large family, it seems that is all we did was clean. I like your idea...DIRT BE GONE! Now it is off to write another hub. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks K9, I wish my sister Pie would write some of her ideas. She is a bigger hoot than I am. You would have fell in love with her Redneck Remodeling ideas. I thought about writing them for her, but I didn't have the pictures that she does. My other sister, Bean, gave me a few more ideas to start a new hub. I will have to see what I can do to get pictures for it. I am glad you liked it!
~HubHugs~
Hi, lol! I haven't laughed so much in ages, thanks! this was absolutely brilliant! the scary thing is, I have done similar things in my time, no not the toilet! lol! but clearing out the mess into boxes when someone is visiting, and using a clean towel to help dry the kitchen floor after mopping! this is bookmarked for when I want a really good laugh! voted up hilarious!
Love the Redneck stories... keep em coming girl... speak about it and they will come... LOL
Blessings and Hugs
Reading this great hub about cleaning and de-cluttering before company arrives made me so tired, tip, that I only have the strength to do one thing: Make up a large sign printed on yellow paper and fasten it to the front door. What does the sign say "BUILDING CONDEMNED."
Your company will then leave. Guaranteed.
As we get older we are getting closer to doing these things.
Thanks Nell, It is a blessing to be able to pass on a few laughs. My mother is the one that kept pressing me to write something humorous. She had spent a day going through some of my old Fletcher hubs. I call them the Fletcher hubs, because I would have never wrote them if it wasn't for his constests. Mom told me I had a talent for making people laugh. Naturally, I blushed and didn't think so, but after reading some of the comments from my Redneck, Big Nam, and Fletcher hubs, I can't help but feel gratitude. It makes me happy to pass a laugh to others. I am working on a few others. I only hope they are as funny as this one. Stay tooned for more! :)
Thanks Quill, As long as my family can provide me with some roaring moments, I will continue to write them. My dad, Big Nam, was an inspiration behind most of my earlier hubs and his series. Once I started writing about him, it just took on a life of its own to include many other family members. I will do my best to continue to write more. I am glad you are enjoying them! ~Hub Hugs~
Thanks Drbj, That sounds like a superb idea. I am tired now, thinking of all my cleaning I need to do today. I may have to take a nap before I dig in. I will have to try your idea so I don't get caught. Thanks for the laugh! :)
Thanks Dahoglund, I agree! It seems to take more of an effort to clean than to ignore it till the last minute. I can only imagine what I will be like in twenty years. Thanks again for stopping by!
Congratulations on the 100 Author Score!
I enjoyed your very funny Hub. I come from a family of Hillbillies, so I can relate. I know people who have done these very things. LOL!
I laughed the whole way through this... although sadly, I have used some of these techniques.. but avoid shoving them in closets were I will lose them... I shove them in a room not allowed for company! Ha ha! this was just too funny!
aye man hang onto that dang ol' box of Rochester's for me...
I loved reading this hub, it was hilarious. I love your dust buster and your tip for getting stuck-on food off the plates - it's brilliant! Congratulations on receiving "Hub of the Day", it is well-deserving. Voted up/funny.
Thanks James, I think I have finally broke my record. I couldn't believe it when I logged in to see Hub of the Day either. I couldn't have done it without the help of my family. I am glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Barber, I have shoved it into closets, under the bed, a spare room, and even the garage. I never did try to wash dishes in the washing machine though. That idea was a new one for me. (The person that gave me the idea said it works great. She did it once in a jam.) I couldn't believe it! Thanks again!
Thanks goego, I'll try!
Thanks Jacqui, I about fainted when I seen I had Hub of the Day. I was so excited, I was doing a dance in my chair. (My poor hubby thought I had lost my mind again...LOL!) Dogs have so many creative uses than just being a pet. I call mine a flopping mop. My daughter just calls her an expensive q-tip. Thank you again for the vote and comment. I am off to celebrate!
LOL great hub. Had me smiling and wondering where to start around here!
Thanks Kikalina, I have found the most time consuming place to start is the kitchen. Sometimes I save it for last.
I had a long haired cat once. She would have just LOVED being used to clean up dust bunnies. Not! LOL
Thanks That Grrl, A long haired cat would have made a terrific dust bunny. If you could get them to hold still long enough to slid under the furniture...LOL!
Hahaha... So funny but very useful. Thanks for this hub. It is a great help to me. And before I forget: Congrats for the 100!!!!
Think I'll have to read this aloud and record it. It should provide some chuckles when I begin spring cleaning.
I have to say that I'm not surprised that this became a HOTD! =] Well deserved!!!
Voted up, useful, funny, awesome, & interesting!
This is SO FUNNY! One tip I could still use...what to do with all the accumulated dog and cat hair? Perhaps it should be saved to pad the boxes for all those last minute breakable objects crammed into them at the last moment? Seems a shame to toss out perfectly good cushioning like that! Up votes! Still smiling!!!
Congratulations on hub of the day.
I will be back to visit. Just a heads up for you girls. Great job!
Congrats on your article. I hate clutter very much, so I try to straighten up whenever possible.
Thanks for making me laugh - enjoyed it!
John
This is hilarious. Bad thing is I can relate 100%. I needed this laugh today.. great job and congrats on hub of the day.
Hilarious! I read a similar book years back by a couple of "organizing gurus" going by the name of "The Slob Sisters." They, too, recommended hiding dirty dishes in all sorts of creative spaces, and then leaving the vacuum cleaner in the middle of the floor, as if you were just about to use it.
Hahahaha... very funny. Voted up and funny...and congratulations on Hub of the Day!
Tip - haha! Love it - I think my kids might have read this when I wasn't watching too! Lol. I think you might be onto something with the sweeping arm - you could patent that. It's what every real housewife needs:)
OK, that closet was pretty bad. Thanks for the good advice and humor. Congrats on Hub of the Day, much deserved.
Hilarious! Loved reading this hub. I think I've seen my panicked self in some of these suggestions.
Congrats on HOTD, definitely deserved. You are such a great comedic writer, I do not know why you don't do more. I am laughing because I have caught every one of my kids cleaning this way. Their bedroom closets were dangerous. Don't open the door. All the towels and glasses have disappeared and I cleaned the closets out. They were highly indignant when I made them do the laundry for 3 days straight to catch up with the backlog. The dishwasher had to be loaded once for each closet I went through. They seem to have finally outgrown that thankfully.
Years ago, I adopted the motto, "If God meant closets to be clean, He wouldn't have put doors on them?" works for drawers, pantries, the truck of the car, you get it . . .
Great hub & lots of laughs - thanks!
Organized Clutter, you've described all my outbuildings, and my basement. Don't throw out those Rochester Quadrajets! Voted up.
Hilarious! Voted UP and FUNNY! VERY FUNNY!
This reminds me that many years ago when I was a young wife, a friend told me what she did with a sinkful of dirty dishes when she saw her inlaws pulling into her driveway without advance notice. She dumped all the dishes into a garbage bag and put the bag behind the shower curtain in the bathroom, meanwhile running water into the sink to get rid of gunk. By the time they rang the doorbell, she was ready for them to go into the kitchen for coffee. She only had to make some coffee and hope there were still enough clean cups to be used!
I never tried that, but kept it in the back of my mind in case of dire emergencies. Looks as though you have LOTS of techniques to get ready for unexpected visitors.
Really enjoyed the funny read!
HAHAHA, LOL, OMG that was funny, the slotted spoon was a bit over the top, but I must admit I have mopped my floor with a towel, when I couldn't find my mop once or twice & all my laundry gets thrown on the bed in the back room ;)
i love this...and of course, i have NEVER resorted to any of these tricks (wink wink)...o how funny....a laff is a good thing at the end of, beginning of, middle of a day....thanks for sharing this and YAHOO on the hub of the day!!! :D
Had to come back to say congrats! and by the way, I now keep saying, cleaning the redneck way! ha ha! its another one of those sayings that I will keep!
I loved this! Congrats on Hub of the Day! When my kids were small and had to clean their room. I found out they were just shoving everything under the bed. I fixed them. I put the mattress right on the floor! I'm so dumb if I put anything in the oven, I'd forget and turn it on. Thanks for the giggle! I voted this UP, etc.
This made me laugh until I cried, especially the toilet part! lmao This is great, thank you so much! Congrats on Hub of the Day! I can see why you got it!
Thank-you so much for all the laughs as I sure needed that! And, it helped me to feel better that "everyone else" isn't so 'perfect'! (Smiles!)
@ Thelma, I am glad to put a smile on your face. Thanks for the congrats. I was floored to wake up this morning to this being the hub of the day. It sure brighten my day.
@L.L., That would be a terrific idea! I know they do podcast here, maybe you could make a podcast of it, and post for HP. Thanks again for the comment.
@Veronica, It came as a complete surprise to me. I never thought it would qualify for a HOTD. I was so excited I almost called my mom at 3 am. Thanks for the votes!
@Peggy, Hmm, that sounds like an excellent idea. I will have to ask my sisters if they have ever tried it. You could make some pillows too. I bet they would be nice and soft. Well, maybe a little pokey depending how short the hair was. Thanks for the vote! I am glad I could put a smile on your face.
@mljdgulley, Thanks Mom! I am prepared!
@John, I use to claim that I was the queen of clutter, but then I seen my sister's house. I think she had me beat that day. I had a sudden urge to clean. Hmm, I wonder why? Thanks again for stopping by!
@Angela, Everyone needs to start their day with a laugh. I am glad I could pass one on. Thanks for stopping by.
@DzyMsLizzy, Thanks! I think I have heard of them. I never did read the book though. Back when my children were little, I did all sorts of tricks to hide my clutter. I even packed up my dirty laundry into boxes till the company left. I think the only ones to catch on were my mother and mother-in-law. Thanks for the vote and the congrats!
@RealHousewife, I agree! When the arm doesn't work, try a yard stick or broom. They do wonders for quick cleaning. (I am just a terrible am when using them. Most of the stuff ends up on the floor.) Thanks for stopping by! I am glad I could pass on a few laughs.
@Sherry, If you think the closet was bad, check out the picture on my Redneck decorating hub. It may take a week to find the floor! LOL! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
@Aslaught, Hmm, I wonder how many housewives have tried these ideas an hour before company was coming? LOL! I know I did a few. Thanks!
@ Becky, I still talk about my daughter to this day and a cleaning job she once did. I forgot to mention it in this hub, but have mentioned it a time or two in the past. I had told her she had a half an hour to clean her room. (She was about four at the time and very independent.) If she didn't clean her room, I would come in with a trash can and throw away anything left on the floor. I stepped out of the room and went about checking my son's room and putting away a few things of my own. After the half an hour was up, I went to check on her. To my surprise, she had four garbage bags stuffed full in her room. I asked what she was doing, and she looked up with a smile and said “I didn't feel like cleaning my room, so I am helping you throw it away.” surprised couldn't describe how I felt. We hauled everything out to the garage, and she slept on a bare bed for a week. (It was during the summer, so she didn't have to worry about needing blankets.) Funny thing is, it never bothered her that her stuff was gone for the week. Kids can do the darnedest things. Thanks!!
@Marcy, I hear you! I love your motto! I will have to try that sometime. Thanks!!
@Homesteadpatch, Thanks! My sisters and I went to help my dad clean his house one week. His housekeeper wondered how it was that we could find the stuff he was missing. My sister piped up “organized clutter” when you live with this type of clutter, you memorized where things are. Poor dad couldn't find a thing once we were done. He isn't use to his house being organized. I will be sure to hang on to the Quadrajets! Thanks for the vote!
@JayeWisdom, My sisters and I have become pros when it came to different tricks. I hate dishes and laundry, so those I put off when I can. I usually do dishes once a day and laundry once a week. I have known of some family members that put it off long enough for fur to grow and socks to walk on their own. One learns very quickly how to do a cover up when that happens and company is on its way. Thanks for stopping by! I am glad you enjoyed it!
@mindyjgirl, My sister Pie told me about the slotted spoon and toilet brush technique. Her son used the idea when he overflowed the toilet and didn't want his mom to know about it. It wasn't until she went to clean the toilet and seen the brush that she found out about it. We still laugh to this day. I use the towel trick every once in awhile. Laundry is always piled up somewhere till I decide to fold it. Thanks! I am glad to have brightened your day!
@pstraubie, Thanks! I am happy when I can make people laugh. Everyone needs a laugh at some point.
@Nell, Don't forget the phrase organized clutter. It works wonders too! I am happy you enjoyed it and glad to see you back. (My cheeks still hurt from smiling!) I am still amazed it made Hub of the Day. Thanks again! ~Hub Hugs~
@Mary, LOL!! I was cleaning my son's room a few months back when he was staying with us. I seen lumps in his mattress and was afraid to check under it. Curiosity finally won out and I sneaked a peek. It was his uniform for work. When he came home, I asked him about it. He said he was ironing his cloths. I laughed so hard I had to run to the bathroom. I am like you. I forget if things are in the oven. I can't count how many times I have heated up my cast iron skillets doing that. Thanks for the vote! It is a pleasure to pass on a few giggles.
@Daughter, I hope you had a box of Kleenex nearby. Snot on the sleeve is no fun. I am happy to have brighten your day with tears of laughter. It was a surprise for me to find I had won this wonderful honor. I am looking forward to writing a few more pieces to pass on. (Okay, maybe a few more laughs trying.) Thanks for taking the time to stop by for a bit of excitement.
@Moon, I am glad to have brightened your day. I am a far cry from perfect! If you need a few more laughs some day, check out some of my other clean humor hubs. That will have your crying for hours...I mean minutes. Thanks again!!
tlpoague, this is priceless, made me laugh at myself so much!! but hey, whatever works! :)
Funny. Reminds me of some of my speed cleaning sessions. You've got to do what you've got to do. LOL
Thanks RNMSN, Sometimes one can't help but take short cuts when under pressure. Glad I could make ya laugh! Thanks again!
Thanks Lori, I agree! You know you're addicted to HubPages when your rooms begin to look like this...LOL!
Thanks again!
Too funny, Tlpoague! Clutter does happen to all of us sometimes, and to be able to laugh about it and have some fun and funny suggestions can keep things light! This is a great hub to remember when we may be getting stressed out due to company coming. Life and family is precious, remembering what really matters most, is the most important thing. Stuff is just stuff, and having company over is the stuff memories are made of so often. Thanks for sharing. Big Nam would be smiling at this for sure. :)
Thanks Oceansnsunsets, Poor Big Nam about had a stroke when he walked in and seen his house. He wasn't use to seeing it so organized. Most of us don't stress much anymore if we know family is coming. It is when someone outside the family is due for a visit that the pack rat kicks in and stuff is grabbed and stashed. It is hilarious to think about in a way. I am one of those take me as I am kind of people. I don't go see someone to see what kind of house they have. I am there to see them. Like you said "life and family is precious". My grandmother once told me some wise words...you were born with dishes in the sink, and you will die with dishes in the sink. Who cares about the dishes? (As long as they don't have fur or move on their own.) Thanks for the wonderful comment. I am happy to pass on a laugh!
By the time I´d got to the Kitchen part, where dishes may have fur or start moving on their own, I was a floppy mess of laughter, literally crying.!!!! I have never ever read anything so funny.
I salute you andI think I´d better ´follow´you in case you come up with anything like this again.
Thank you, thank you, still laughing with tears running.
Thanks Dim, *Passes a Kleenx for the tears* I am glad to have brightened your day with a laugh. I laughed the whole time I was writing it. If you need more to fill your day, check out a few of my clean humor hubs, or Big Nam. I plan on adding to these series in the future...stay tuned!
Congratulations on earning the Hub of the Day award for this hilarious hub!
I especially liked the make-shift diaper idea and the dust bunny photo!
Great job. Voted up across the board!
Got to thinking about this and it reminded me of a funny thing that happened when I was a teenager. We were putting new carpet in and had to clear the living room, dining room, and hall. Hall got cleared into bedrooms. Just a few bookcases. The garage was stuffed, as usual, and so we ended up taking the furniture from the living room and dining room out to the front yard. We had people about wrecking in the street, jamming their brakes on. "Oh, your having a yard sale!!!" We had to disappoint them, although we did sell a chair that my mom hated and wanted to replace. It was a dog hair magnet. My mom swore that the dog should scream from it ripping her hair out.
Thanks Happy, Sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I have been hammered with some issues that need to be taken care of. It is a pleasure to see you stop by and brighten my day.
Thanks Betty, LOL! I did that once. It is amazing to see how many people stop thinking you are having a yard sale. Of course, when I finally had a yard sale, hardly anyone showed up. Go figure?...LOL! Thanks for stopping by!
I can't wait to hear some of your girls stories. Especially Auntie, Mom is trying to kill me. That was absolutely to precious. Just a reminder.
Thanks Mom, Short of taking a cattle prod to them, I'm not sure how long it will take them to post their stories. If I have time this week, I will try to write that one.
This is the funniest hub I have read in a while. I have done the arm thing and swept everything into boxes, trouble is thats where they stay and then you cant find what you want because its still in the box you never think of looking in.
I don't think my dog would fit under the bed Lol
Great hub I love your ideas. thank you for the laugh
Thanks Rosemay, I have to agree. I have lost count how many boxes I stored away in a quick dash only to wonder where I put the stuff. I couldn't believe it when I started finding puppies under my couch. I was wondering where they were disappearing to, until one feel asleep with his little paws sticking out. It was hilarious. I am glad I could give you a smile today. Thanks again!
stephhicks68 Level 7 Commenter 4 months ago
Hahaha - I love how I rated this hub as both useful AND funny. That's gotta be a first. But you do inspire cleaning and organizing with your unique, humorous take on the matter. Love your photos and descriptions. Bookmarked so I can laugh out loud again. :)