Berkley Green Blog

It's winter, everyone is going stir crazy between the freezing cold and covid precautions: If ever there was a time to roll out chore charts for your kids, it's now! What chores can a 5-year old be in charge of? How about an 8-year old? According to research, children of all ages can benefit both physically and emotionally from lending a helping hand.

When most people think about cleaning, they often think about what kinds of shortcuts or tricks they can use just to get by. For most, the only thing that seems to help when tackling this chore is to be organized and to have all the right tools. 

Each year, the holiday season brings a flurry of hosting, entertaining and a revolving door of guests. From hosting a houseful of out-of-town relatives to formal sit-down dinners to impromptu get-togethers, chances are your schedule — and your home — is brimming with activity.

If you like the idea of giving your cleaning cabinet under your sink or bathroom a green makeover but the thought of it overwhelms you, we have the answer. Baby steps!!