Retired and ready to clean house

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	• Sidetracked Home Executives(TM): From Pigpen to Paradise Pam Young, Peggy Jones Grand Central Publishing, 2001 - 192 pages average customer review:based on 102 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Read this book first!

I have been a fan of Pam and Peggy for over 25 years. Their system really works. I decided to get back on board the organization train as a new empty nester and decided to buy the second book, even thought it has been out for over 10 years. I wish I had read this book first. The card system is streamlined and easier to set up and follow. Have fun reading this funny practical guide to getting back on track.

My house stays clean!

Wow! I thought this book was awesome. I read the first half of the book saying to myself "That's me!". Tripping over laundry and children's toys, not having anywhere to sit on the couches, both sinks full of dishes, etc.

The first part of the book is a hilarious look at the 'slob sisters' and how they came to look for a better way to keep house. The second part of the book explains exactly how to do that. Basically it's a system of index cards with a "chore" on it, you do them daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, yearly, whatever. You set those cards up in your box and do them every day. It really works.

What I love about the book is the list in the back that actually lists example "chores". Things I would have never thought of doing... wipe light switches?.. (people do that?)...Clean the ceiling fan? (I just did it when dust started to fly off of it).

This is a great book for anyone who can clean teir house but, has trouble KEEPING it clean.

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The Best....

This book fit me to a 'T'. How many times have you said, "This is it, we're finally going to have a clean and organized house", then this book is for you. I must say I wasn't prepared to actually have to make up a system. You have to buy different colored note cards,card dividers and a nice box that they'll fit nicely into. It's not really that big of a deal, I just wasn't expecting all that.
It's very helpful though. It keeps you organized on what needs to be done and when, to keep you on a schedule. Now I just got back from a weekend get away so I am not caught up, BUT I know I will get there. This system is very helpful.
On top of it all, THIS BOOK IS HILLARIUS! I was crying sometimes I was laughing so hard. It's fun to read other people's messy house horror stories. Like the panic of the door bell ringing, do we answer it, or go out the basement door to meet them inside so they don't have to come in to see our pig sty.
I highy recommend! These sister authors are hysterical and helpful.

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Retired and ready to clean house

I used a copy of this book in 1984-5? Card system worked great. Loaned book to neighbor, moved to another state, taught school and retired. Needed some system to organize all those projects that waited for retirement that were not getting done. Ordered new copy and the system is working again for now.

25 years later

I may be guessing about the actual date I started with SHE but it transformed my life because every day I could finally get FINISHED with the housework! I was neat, but actually disorganized because I could never tell when enough was enough. Now I'm looking for this book again for my daughters in law who have asked me about my system. I no longer use the daily cards because the habits (don't pass it up, pick it up) have been engrained.
Having hit my 60's I am quite irritated that people act as though there is nothing to learn or know about making a house a home and running it so everyone can live there in their comfort. If you are looking for an efficient system that will give you more time to do what you want, start here and don't skip the process they recommend.
I still can find anything in my storage boxes and my home is in order.
Merry Christmas and start next year with a resolution you can keep!

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