Home—more than a house, a home is a place for rest, restoration, and relationship. For families with children, a home is a place for care, learning, and belonging. Managing a busy home is a serious undertaking, with many tasks to face and obstacles to overcome: the laundry monster, household clutter and cleaning, caring for babies and little ones, menu planning and mealtime routines, town outings, bill paying—and so much more! This sensible and straightforward how-to manual is filled with systematic procedures, easy-to-understand organizational advice, with tips and hints for managing a bustling home with greater efficiency—all in a way that honors God and builds family relationships. Home Management Plain and Simple is an invaluable resource that will equip busy families with tools that will help them get beyond survival mode and thrive! How-to guides included for:•Fitting home management tasks into the day•How to plan for smooth days•Planning for interruptions •Kitchen management•Laundry management•Family teamwork and how to teach and delegate chores•Living joyfully and honoring our unique selves•Creating a happy home full of grace and hope•Minimize inefficiencies and save time•Develop proficiency in home skills•Discovering time for hobbies •Keeping a positive attitude and remaining flexible•Fitting in exercise•Life with babies•Shopping skills, with children!•Even more planning, sorting, prioritizingHome Management Plain and Simple separates the needs of family members and the tasks of living in a home. It helps families to prioritize those needs, and build systems for managing the home so that the best days are better. Home Management Plain and Simple is full of helpful ideas to help families get organized using creative, yet simple methods. This practical book is a manual of tangible solutions and tips for household management that is applicable to all, no matter how many or what age groups are living in the home. Peace! 5.0 out of 5 stars "Within a week of receiving this book, every dish and every stitch of laundry was caught up, and I had indulged in TWO spa nights. With four kids under seven, my mind had been racing for as long as I've been a mother, and this book allowed me to let go of the anxiety and be happy again. Thank you Mrs. Brenneman!" By TM So helpful! 5.0 out of 5 stars "This book it's so helpful from the insights on how to approach house chores to helpful tips for managing a house. Now I have a much more structured day, cleaner house, my kids have better habits and we all enjoy a tidier home and more free time." By Pam Motivating 5.0 out of 5 stars "What I enjoyed about this book is the many ideas that are given to make life easier and happier. The author gives so many ideas on how to get your kids involved in helping. The steps are small and so achievable. This is my go to book when I feel like I just can't anymore. It brings me back to a happy place and helps remind me that my children can be great helpers in our household." By Jazmin Gwynne Every new bride I know will receive this from me. It's what I've been missing. 5.0 out of 5 stars "Just what I needed. God is speaking to me through this book. My home is going to be what He wants it to be. "Be real, be comfortable, and accept the imperfections of life. What people need is to be loved." Does this sound like a recipe for success? I believe it is. I'm so glad my friend recommended this book. I'm buying several for gifts. One for my daughter. Every new Bride I know is going to receive this book, and a blank notebook. Thank you for sharing very practical, how to, why to manage home to reach goals for living. I've read a lot of books in my life, this will be 2nd behind my Bible as a cherished favorite." By Amazon Customer This is a *must have* for every homemaker! 5.0 out of 5 stars "Kim's book, Large Family Logistics, has a prominent place on my bookshelf. I was hesitant to buy this, as they do seem to cover a lot of the same info. However, it's like a new and improved edition and I'm so glad I bought it. I do miss the hardcover, but like this size better. I've often brought it with me in my purse and end up chatting with everyone around about it. It speaks to my heart, as well as my habits and my home and family are better for it." By Lisa Yvonne Kim Brenneman is the homeschooling mom of nine plus adaughter-in-love, Iowa farm wife, Registered Nurse, and writer of all things todo with home and family. What began as book for her daughters, Home ManagementPlain and Simple is now available for all who seek to live a better life athome. She continues to write about laundry, kitchen management, home officeskills, menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, house cleaning, gardening,and children. Visit her online home and learn how to make your best days betterat homeplainandsimple.com.