I'm sure that we are not the only family over the past two years who has become 'oh so familiar' with ever single square inch of our home. While that first lockdown in March 2020, was a scary and uncertain time (it was in some respects) a blessing for those families who remained free from Covid-19. We rediscovered the simple things in life and were forced to slow down our lives, to 'be' in the moment. Keeping the house spotless in case of visitors was no longer an urgency, and that was fine for then because it was sunny and warm and we virtually lived in the garden.
Fast-forward to March 2022, and we really need to update our own ethos to housework and tidiness! I'm astounded by how easy it is for piles of stuff to build up around the house, making it harder to clean and tidy, and with the prospect of 'Spring Cleaning' just around the corner? Well, I'm beginning to face up to the reality that this house needs a visit from Stacey Solomon or Kim and Aggie!
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