How I Use Clean Mama Printables

Today I'd like to answer a couple questions that I have received repeatedly about my printables.  So bear with me as I interview myself.....

What's your favorite kit?

Can I pick 2?  Okay, The New Cleaning Kit - I'm really excited about how it turned out - I love the format and design.

and the Budget + Bill Pay Kit.  I especially like the Bill and Payment Chceklist - it has simplified my bill paying tremendously. 

Is everything in your Starter Kit?
No, I have over a hundred original printables in my shop and the Starter Kit is just a way to get "started" using printables.  The Starter Kit includes 4 of my most popular kits - the Busy Mama Kit, the New Cleaning Kit, the New Menu Planning Kit and the Christmas Kit (which can be substituted for ANY other kit in the shop with 5 or less documents if you'd like).  If you want to start a homekeeping binder and don't know where to begin, it's quite a bargain.  39 documents for $50.
Do you use ALL your printables? 

I've used all of them at some time as I am testing them out for usability, functionality and as I am tweaking the format.  I don't use them all simultaneously.  I have my favorites!

Are you really that organized?

Yes, and no.  I love systems, routine, schedules and all things organized, but I'm human.  I have a hubby, 2 small children, and a dog.  And sometimes I don't care about organization and cleaning - I'm sure you're the same way.  Routines are broken, messes are made and life happens.  It's okay - the best thing about a routine or schedule is that you can hop right on the schedule and routine train the next day or week or month.  Once a system is in place, it's easy to fall back into it.

Can you show me how you use your printables?

I have a Homekeeping Binder where I keep the printables that are in my rotation.  I consult this weekly and monthly as I'm planning menus, cleaning, paying bills and scheduling.  Here's a link to a post I did awhile back about the binder - the New Cleaning and Meal Planning Kits aren't shown, but you get the idea.

I like the idea of printables, but I don't want to print a lot.  Any ideas?

Laminate or put your printable(s) under glass - like in a frame -  and use a dry erase or permanent marker to fill in details.  When the week or month is over, wipe clean and start again the next week or month.  I use this laminator (I bought it at Costco for under $20) - I've seen it at Joann Fabrics - great deal if you have a coupon.)

I only want one printable from a kit - will you sell just one document?

I added the 'Just One' printable - it's $3 for ANY single page document in the shop. 

Any new kits I can look forward to?

I'm working on a new kit that'll be released August 1st, but you'll have to wait.  Sorry.

Do you do custom orders?

Yes, I charge a little more for them, but if you are looking for something specific or personalized, I'd love to create it for you!

I like to have everything on my iPhone/iPad - any chance you'll go digital? 

I'm looking into it.

How about documents where I can type in my own information?

Working on it - I'd love to be able to have some forms be this way and other forms remain as they are.  Personally, I really like the process of sitting down and filling in charts and lists and then checking them off.  It gives me that sense of accomplishment.  I don't think that I'd turn the computer on and check off something on my to-do list as quickly as I can grab a clipboard and make a little check mark.

Any other printables questions out there for me?  Ask away in the comments section and I'll answer away.

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