Why most cleaning routines don’t last (and what to do instead)


Hi friend,

Have you ever gotten excited about a shiny new cleaning routine, only to abandon it a few weeks later? (🙋‍♀️ I've definitely been there before).

When John’s kids first moved in, I thought I’d cracked the code. I set up chore charts, hung them on the fridge, and thought, Finally—we’ll have some structure.

The problem? They never touched them. Not once. I was still the one asking, “Did you do your chores?” every single day.

That’s when it hit me: it’s not that cleaning routines fail because we aren’t disciplined enough… it’s because most routines aren’t designed for our lives.

👉 In this week's blog post, I’m breaking down:

✨ Build flexible systems that work for you and your family
✨ Anchor cleaning tasks to habits you already do
✨ Reset your routine in 5 simple steps that won’t burn you out

If you’ve ever thought, Why can’t I just stick with this? …this post is for you.

👉 Click here to read How to Build a Cleaning Routine That Survives Real Life


And because life isn’t only about cleaning—I’ve recently become addicted to the YouTube channel MrBallen. If you love true crime or paranormal stories told in a way that absolutely hooks you in, go watch him. He’s an incredible storyteller (and he has podcasts under Ballen Studios if listening is more your thing).

P.S. Don’t miss this one—I promise the tips will make cleaning feel lighter and more doable. Click here to read the blog post.

Here’s to cleaning routines that actually work—

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How to Build a Cleaning Routine That Survives Real Life

"If you’ve tried chore charts, checklists, or Pinterest-perfect cleaning schedules and none of them stuck, I get it.
👉 In this week’s post, I’m breaking down the simple shift that makes routines actually work in real life."

Things I've been loving lately ❤️


The MrBallen YouTube Channel and Foundation

If you're like me and enjoy true crime and the paranormal (AKA the strange, dark, & mysterious), then I have the perfect YouTube channel for you! He is an amazing storyteller and really puts you in the story. He tells true events from the main character's perspective. Not only that but he has started his own foundation to help the victims and their families of violent crimes.

For MrBAllen's YouTube channel click HERE, if you want to donate to his non-profit organization (MrBallen Foundation) click HERE!


HelloFresh

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Try it out by using my referral link and get FREE meals on me 🥘 >> Click HERE!


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— Jill Churchill

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