The article describes the author's personal struggle with maintaining a clean kitchen counter while managing a busy household of five children. Clutter causes her significant stress, so she collaborates with her family to minimize messes, particularly during busy morning prep. The author highlights the importance of tidiness in managing her anxiety and introduces the "Stash Basket" method—using a plastic bin to store miscellaneous items temporarily, which helps keep counters clear and her mental state stable amid daily chaos.
As a mom of five, I do my best to put things away as I'm using them, and when family members leave things scattered all over the place, I often need to take a beat to pull myself together.
We had to figure out something else to keep the counters clear - and mama's nervous system stable.
Our solution is what we call the Stash Basket. It's a medium-size plastic bin that holds all the little odds and ends.
It's better for the whole family if mom's not overwhelmed by the mess (especially before she's had her coffee!).
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