It's hard to balance work, family, community service, and all those other items that make each family unique.

Then someone comes around and says "It's time for Spring Cleaning and Maintenance!"  - Fun, right?? Not!

We seem to never have enough time to do everything that needs to be done. And yet, new items pop up every day. Johnny needs new shoes by tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. need to discuses that new budget now. Take food to sick church member.

But if we do not wax the car or maintain our homes, then we loose our investments. Personally I do not think of my home as an "investment," nevertheless it is an investment for a different home for the future. Otherwise you could just rent.

While it's still in the 50's, start gathering those supplies that you'll need when it's in the 70's. Look at that list of repairs that you made during the winter months (if didn't make one, start it today. Your email program should have a task list section that is perfect for this). And make maintenance day a fun project for the whole family! It really is better than watching old movies anyway. Take all those great ideas you learned this winter from Flip This House and HGTV and apply a few in the coming weeks.