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I am going light and fun on today’s topic. I want to share with you Ten, “Old school Household Rules” that were once standard in well run homes and considered part of running a respectable home.

They are not easy- but they actually work.

They made sense, and still make sense- and not just for appearances- but they make sense for your mental health, your physical health, and honestly, just making life easier.

#1-THE BED.

Let’s start with something we have all heard, every self-improvement book tells you that you should make your bed every morning.

And if you have every thought to yourself “does that really work” yes. it does. And has for centuries. It was once considered a “non-negotiable” in many homes, including mine.

#2- Sheets.

Speaking of Sheets.

Bed sheets should be washed every week- in hot water:

Old school homes were strict about this, and of course they were right. Your sheets get sweat ,oils, and skin cells- (everything your body sheds is) on them!

#3- Bathroom

Now the Bathroom is the room where etiquette and hygiene completely overlap.

-The TOILET SEAT goes down. It looks cleaner, it prevents things from accidentally falling in, and it is more polite for the next user.

#4- Guest Bathrooms were always “ready”

#5- Open your windows every day.

Before air conditioning was common, homes were aired out every day.

#6 DUSTING:

Dusting the house was a scheduled event, usually Saturday mornings- so try and follow suit- weekly dustings keep your home healthier.

#7 Shoes:

Shoes stayed at the door. They were a no -go inside. The reason was cleanliness and respect. Shoes track in dirt, pesticides , heavy metals, and bacteria into your house, they also track in Bad Energy.

#8 Kitchen:

The classic rule” leave the house ready for morning”- and the “kitchen is closed when dishes are done”.

#9- Kitchen table:

Your kitchen table WAS /and is still an old etiquette that is encouraged- a social hub- it was considered the “anchor of the home”- not just a place to eat.

#10- Breakfast- rounding out the top

Is an old school rule that we don’t hear much about anymore it was how you started your morning- and one old school rule that never got debated. BREAKFAST was not optional.

None of this is about perfection- it’s about Creating a home that feels good to live in- it's clean, calm and taken care of. And when you think about it, that affects everything; your mood, your health, and your relationships. Your home is where your mental and physical health start. That being said, IT should be one of your priorities.

I do know we are not living in the 1950’s ,but some of these “rules” really do make life easier, simpler, cleaner and more connected.

Listen to full episode for more.

Enjoy!

Joanne Demers

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