Happy Monday from a secret location, ha ha! No video from me today because hubby has whisked me away on a little romantic getaway to lift our spirits after a few crazy weeks. But as soon as I’m back home, I’ll be straight into my routines (and back on YouTube, of course!). In the meantime, I didn’t want to leave you without a little motivation for the week ahead…
We’re in Flylady Zone 2: the kitchen—the heart of the home. Let’s give it a bit of extra love with some small, simple resets that will make your week run more smoothly! We’re not aiming for perfection here—set your timer for 5–10 minutes and see what you can do! Need some fast ideas? Here they come!
Three quick kitchen tasks (Flylady Zone 2 Reset)
- Check your pantry and fridge. Take a quick inventory and use up what you have—especially anything nearing its “use by” date. It’s a simple way to save money and reduce food waste.
- Declutter one gadget or utensil. Do you really need three spatulas or that fancy chopper you never use? Let go of the extras and keep only the tools you love and use.
- Wipe down cabinet doors or drawers. Greasy fingerprints disappear in just a few minutes and your kitchen instantly feels fresher, woo hoo!
Three self-care ideas in the kitchen
- Make yourself a nourishing drink or try a new brand of tea or hot chocolate. A pot of tea, hot lemon water, or even a fancy coffee—pause and enjoy the moment. Aaaaah!
- Cook a comfort food or do a spot of baking. Something that makes you feel cared for. As the days get shorter, I love soups, my Mum’s beef stew made in the Instant Pot and my warm, easy peasy, overnight homemade breadrolls!
- Light a candle while you cook or clean. Go Danish! Candles are so very simple but an essential part of our Danish hygge! They transform the atmosphere instantly and make the kitchen so cozy. We light them at breakfast too.
If you want to do more, check my Flylady Zone 2 Kitchen Checklist.
And if you’d like company while you work, my body-doubling cleaning videos are always there—you don’t have to do it alone!
I’m off to drink a cocktail, ha ha! What’s one little thing you’ll do in your kitchen this week, for cleaning or to treat yourself? You can leave a comment right below!
Hugs
Diane (not currently) in Denmark