I know I’m not the only one who dreams of a well-organized, clean house… the kind where everything has a place, the counters are clear, and the laundry isn’t silently judging you from three rooms away. We tell ourselves, If I could just get the house in order, then I’d finally be able to focus. I’d be more present. More productive.
However, the to-do list keeps growing, and even with help in place, the weight of the household still falls on our shoulders. The truth is, a clean house doesn’t just happen because we work harder or hire more, it happens when there’s a system in place that others can follow without constant direction.
The Problem Isn’t the Help. It’s the Missing System.
Maybe you’ve hired a house manager. Maybe you have a nanny, a cleaner, or a combination of support. But if you’re still stuck explaining how to do the laundry your way, resetting the kitchen every night yourself, or mentally holding the entire week’s plan, then YOU are still the system. That’s not sustainable. And it’s not why you hired help.
The truth is, most people don’t struggle because they don’t have support. They struggle because their support doesn’t have structure.
A Clean House Doesn’t Run on Guesswork
Support without direction leads to frustration for everyone. You end up fielding questions about where the backup paper towels are, reminding your house manager that yes, the kids’ clothes need to be rotated seasonally, and picking up little tasks that should’ve been handled… if only someone had known what to do. Then you get frustrated and chalk it all up to… “it’s just easier if I do it myself!”
Communication is key. People DO want to help. I know YOU want help! But without systems, they’re guessing. And when they’re guessing, they’re checking in with you. That puts you right back in the middle of everything.
What I’ve learned, both from personal experience and from working with families, is that a clean house doesn’t stay clean unless the expectations, rhythms, and responsibilities are clearly documented and shared.
That’s Why I Built Home Systems
When we first hired a house manager, I was excited. Then I immediately got overwhelmed. I had no time to train her, and no documentation for how our home ran. Everything lived in my head. So I built a spreadsheet to help get her up to speed. That spreadsheet became a framework. That framework became Home Systems, a digital course and playbook that gives families the tools to finally stop carrying it all.
This system is about more than just getting things done. It’s about clarity. It’s about communication. It’s about shared ownership. And yes, it’s about actually achieving that dream of a clean, well-managed home that doesn’t fall apart the moment you step away.
What Home Systems Includes
If you’re ready to step out of the “default parent” role, Home Systems gives you the exact structure I use in my own home, including:
- A full onboarding process for any household support person
- Ready-to-use templates for cleaning, laundry, meal planning, and daily routines
- A household handbook to document preferences, standards, and rhythms
- Weekly and seasonal checklists for tasks like plant care, clothing rotations, and pantry restocks
- Tools for delegation and communication so your support person and partner are aligned
And because it’s all digital, it lives in one place, organized, accessible, and easily updated as your home evolves.
Who It’s For
This isn’t just for families with a full-time house manager. If you have a nanny you’re hoping to expand into a hybrid role, a cleaner you wish could take more ownership, or a partner who wants to help but doesn’t know how, this course is for you.
It’s also ideal if:
- You’ve hired help, but things still fall through the cracks
- You’re managing your manager (and still feel behind)
- You’re the only one who knows how the house works
- You want to delegate without micromanaging
Whether you’re onboarding someone new or refining what you’ve already built, Home Systems helps you create a structure that supports you.
What Families Are Saying
“Before Home Systems, I carried all the mental load, now I have a framework that makes running our home actually work for our family.”
— Cara B., Mom of 3
“Just pulling up the playbook gave my house manager immediate structure, and both of us felt more confident from day one.”
— Dana, Mom of 2
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this on my own—or at least not as quickly, without the Home Systems Playbook.”
— Catherine Brown, Marketing Executive
Ready to Get the Clean House You’ve Been Hoping For?
You don’t need more apps. You don’t need another chore chart. You need a system that works with the people already in your home, and gives them the tools to actually help.
Home Systems is available now! You’ll get lifetime access to the course, playbook, and every template included, so you can stop managing every detail and start trusting that your home will run, even when you’re not running it.
Because a clean house shouldn’t depend on your capacity. It should depend on your system.
Learn More About Home Systems Here
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