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April 13, 2017 By brandijeter 60 Comments

One Less Thing for Mama to Do

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Find time for yourself, Mama! Learn how in this post sponsored by Clorox® Scentiva.
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When I was growing up, it seemed like the women in my family were always in motion. From vacuuming the floors to doing laundry, dusting, or preparing meals, they never stopped moving. As I got older, and especially once I became a mom, I understood why they stayed on their feet. It’s hard work taking care of a family! As soon as I think I’ve got things under control, there’s another area of the house, or another child, or another situation that needs my attention.

I learned a lot from observing the way that all of the women who had a hand in raising me kept house. My stepmother never really sat down for meals, but rather stood at the counter eating in between making sure everyone else’s plates were full. My grandmother had a list of things to do every single day, to keep her house spotless. Once or twice a year, during Mother’s Day and maybe Easter, they’d sit down and let someone else do the work, but it was rare. My mother, grandmothers, and aunts all took great pride in being the woman of the house.

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While I have that same sense of pride, I will admit I’m part of the modern mama crew. I want my downtime. I need my me time. Things are different for women now. From working full-time to managing the crazy extracurricular and social schedules of the family, we spend way less time in the house. When I am home, I want to enjoy being in my queendom! I’m not trying to spend hours cleaning and doing chores.

I am always on the lookout for homemaking shortcuts. I’m the queen of the 30 minute (and usually less) meals and speed cleaning.  I don’t do those things because I’m lazy, either. I do them because I would rather spend my time relaxing and enjoying my family. As hard as I work, it’s nice to be able to come home and breathe. And you know what mamas? There’s nothing wrong with that!

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The wonderful women who inspired us in our motherhood journeys paved the way for us to do more in less time. They were the ones who figured out what it really took to keep our houses clean and bellies full. Because of them we know what we need to make a house a home.

One Less Thing With Clorox® Scentiva

Clorox® is a brand that has been a staple in my home since I was a child. Clorox® Scentiva products are the same as the ones that I grew up with, but even better because it saves me time. With Clorox® Scentiva products I can clean, disinfect and deodorize all in one step. You know what that means, right? With one less thing to do, I have time to actually enjoy my home. I can read, play games with my family, write in my journal, or just sit and daydream.  The different varieties smell so good, and because it’s Clorox®, I can feel comfortable knowing that I’m getting rid of germs. Modern and old school mamas alike love that!

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Time For You Giveaway

What would you do if you could spend less time cleaning, and more time for yourself? Thanks to Clorox® Scentiva, you actually CAN find that time. Enter below to win a Scentiva “Do-It- All” product prize pack that includes a coloring book and colored pencils set, tea gift set, tub spa gift set, and a $100 massage gift card! Just tell me what you’ll do for you with the time you save by using Clorox® Scentiva!

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  1. Ashley C says

    April 14, 2017 at 5:19 am

    I would spend a little extra time working out!

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  2. Christina Sparks says

    April 14, 2017 at 8:06 am

    Be great to save time cleaning my stove.

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  3. Margaret Smith says

    April 14, 2017 at 8:24 am

    I would spend extra time with my kids.

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  4. Kristyn M. says

    April 14, 2017 at 8:26 am

    I would spend more time reading.

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  5. Thomas Gibson says

    April 14, 2017 at 11:28 am

    I would take a longer walk.

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  6. Madonna says

    April 14, 2017 at 11:29 am

    I would spend some time reading

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  7. JoAnna Carpentier says

    April 14, 2017 at 11:30 am

    I would hit the beach! 🙂

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  8. Lisa Bourlier says

    April 14, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Would love a pedicure!

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  9. Latanya says

    April 14, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    I would read

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  10. susan wiener says

    April 14, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    I would love to win and I love the Clorox products. thx

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  11. Cheryl B says

    April 14, 2017 at 1:22 pm

    I could take a walk outside.

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  12. Kenya F says

    April 14, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    Spa day! I can soooo use one. Hopefully I will be able to have one before the summer comes. I would get a massage, body scrub, facial and maybe throw in a mani and pedi. Ahhh, I feel relaxed just thinking about it.

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  13. Kristin McCall says

    April 14, 2017 at 5:04 pm

    With the time I could save using Clorox I would go to the movies.

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  14. Dana Rodriguez says

    April 14, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    Honestly I would just love to have the time to just love to relax and do some reading.

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  15. Margaret S Porter says

    April 14, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    I would get to spend time on my crafts

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  16. robyn paris says

    April 14, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    I would take a bath.

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  17. Kayte CookWatts says

    April 14, 2017 at 8:02 pm

    Write my novel and read more books.

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  18. Charlotte Winters says

    April 15, 2017 at 3:59 am

    I would relax with a good book.

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  19. Summer D says

    April 15, 2017 at 10:24 am

    I find gardening very relaxing, so I would use my extra time to enjoy my garden.

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  20. Kristi C says

    April 15, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    I would read a good book with a cup of coffee.

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  21. Kimmy Ripley says

    April 15, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    I would take out some time to go for a nice long run!

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  22. k anne says

    April 15, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    I would read or watch a movie.

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  23. paige chandler says

    April 16, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    I would take a stress relief bath,

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  24. Jenny Ham says

    April 17, 2017 at 6:23 am

    Relax and watch tv

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  25. ashley horner says

    April 17, 2017 at 11:14 am

    I would take the time to just sit down and rest for a moment and maybe read a book

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  26. katherine says

    April 18, 2017 at 4:54 am

    Read a good book

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  27. Janet Woodling says

    April 19, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    Read, read and read some more.

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  28. Lorena Keech says

    April 20, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    Catch up with my friends.

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  29. ShootingStarsMag says

    April 21, 2017 at 5:27 am

    Thanks for sharing!! I would take more time to read. 🙂

    -Lauren

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  30. susan smoaks says

    April 22, 2017 at 6:39 am

    my favorite new product is the wipes. i love how convenient they are to use.

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    • susan smoaks says

      April 22, 2017 at 6:41 am

      i would use my spare time to catch up on some reading. i can’t wait to get through some good books.

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  31. Liz N says

    April 22, 2017 at 7:37 am

    I’d catch up on some reading of FUN books!

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  32. Samantha says

    April 22, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    I would spend more time with my daughter!

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  33. Robin says

    April 23, 2017 at 8:44 am

    I could spend more time with my son having fun.

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  34. Linda G. says

    April 23, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    I would spend time in my back yard enjoying my flower garden

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  35. Lauren says

    April 23, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    I would read a book.

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  36. nickie says

    April 24, 2017 at 9:29 am

    I spend time reading

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  37. Stephanie Larison says

    April 24, 2017 at 10:30 am

    I would spend my extra time catching up on books I need to read!

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  38. Tracy Shafer says

    April 24, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    I would use the time for my crafting projects.

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  39. kathy pease says

    April 24, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    I would take a long nap

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  40. Sarah Hall says

    April 24, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    I would take a nice long walk with the extra time.

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  41. Laurie Emerson says

    April 24, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    I would use the time to read one of the books that have been sitting on my nightstand just begging to be read.

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  42. Carolyn Daley says

    April 24, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    I like to read in my spare time! I love that I can borrow ebooks digitally through my library and overdrive app on the tablet.

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  43. Leah Shumack says

    April 24, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    I can spend more time reading!

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  44. Penny Snyder says

    April 25, 2017 at 5:33 am

    I would read a good book!!~

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  45. Shakeia Rieux says

    April 25, 2017 at 6:11 am

    I would relax while listening to oldies

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  46. Kelly D says

    April 25, 2017 at 10:20 am

    I would go on a nature walk.

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  47. Jerry Marquardt says

    April 25, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    I would spend more me time including but not limited to, going to the beach and swimming.

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  48. DeeAnne W says

    April 25, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    I would spend more time entering contests!

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  49. Heather Hart says

    April 25, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    I love to color already or read more!

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  50. Richard Hicks says

    April 26, 2017 at 5:40 am

    I would catch up on my fav bookd

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  51. Tracie Cooper says

    April 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    I would love to have a spa day with my mom!

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  52. Rajee Pandi says

    April 26, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    watching tv with kids

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  53. Michelle D Garrett says

    May 24, 2017 at 11:44 am

    I would spend more time catching up on those just-for-fun books on my Kindle list 🙂

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  54. Vaneese says

    May 24, 2017 at 11:59 am

    OMG, I would read. My TBR list is monstrous between the new releases and just stuff I never got around to reading. If Clorox Scentiva could help me out with that, that’d be awesome! Lol

    Reply
  55. Janeane M. Davis says

    May 24, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    My husband recently remarked that he never sees my hands sit still. According to him I am cleaning, typing writing, knitting or turning the pages of a book. I have so many things to do, I like products like this one that do double duty. Like you I need me time, time to relax and simply breathe.

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  56. Michele Brosius says

    May 24, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    One less thing to do! That would be a great. I’d use the time to volunteer at my local food pantry. I’d love to give more of my time!

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  57. Maria Olsen says

    May 24, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    I would read more books and take more walks! Thanks!

    Reply
  58. Nicole McLean says

    May 24, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    I love this!! Yes. Not working yourself to death in the home is a critical first step to enjoying life. Unless house chores bring you unspeakable joy, you can really do other things with your time. I firmly believe in outsourcing what you can and finding speedy ways to do the rest… so using Clorox wipes is part of my regular regimen to keep my space clean and sanitary.
    Massages are gifts from fingertips. Your body needs that assistance with knots and tight muscles and coloring is so peaceful. The time you don’t spend cleaning all night, you can spend unwinding with your family and giving your mind and body a chance to slow down and rest.

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  59. Bernetta says

    May 24, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    Hmmm… I would probably be on the computer! LOL!!! I guess its the blogger in me!

    Reply

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