Deniece Schofield

I read this book only because it is on Lorri Kwong's list of favorite books.

It has lots of good suggestions. I found that the systems I use are very similar or are adaptations of these, made to work for our home and lifestyle, so I really didn't glean anything new.

If you are lacking in household organization, this book could be quite helpful.

Having been published in 1982, this book's suggestions are, at times, dated. It would be easy to see where today's technology could change a suggestion show more a bit though, if you read it.

A book that I read in the past, that affected my homemaking, is Marla Cilley's Sink Reflections. I read it in 2002. show less

Okay, on the one hand I really enjoyed this book, and I felt like the author did a good job of offering suggestions. On the other hand, I've read this book more than once, and my home is still cluttery. So maybe it's not such a great book after all. (Or maybe I'm just a slob, and the author can't be blamed for that). ;)

Confessions of an Organized Housewife is an excellent book that discusses how to set up, organize and maintain a household. Although slightly dated (suggestions for a home office include having a typewriter), this can be easily overlooked when it comes to setting up and maintaining a well-run home.

Topics discussed including scheduling, planning, meal prep and planning, spending less money by shopping less (and how to shop with coupons etc for max. savings), organizing rooms including family show more room, children's rooms, a home office and kitchen. There is also a whole section devoted to paper and includes how to organize everything-from your vital documents to your hobbies-in easy to find places with a simple index card system. Also includes helpful recipes, advice on laundry etc.

I love my copy-a great addition to any homemaking library! show less

Without this book, I would have been lost as a brand new mom. I absolutely recommend it to anyone with a family and a tight budget. It's just good common sense.