My Nemesis: My Counter Top

Breezing through a Better Homes & Gardens, I halt at a mesmerizing picture of a kitchen with gleaming surfaces, gorgeous lighting, and plenty of clutter-free room to cook. It's lovely. Really, lovely.



Slowly, my brain registers something odd. The counters...they're visible. And sparkling. Sure, a toaster, coffeemaker, and a knife holder adorn the surfaces, but where is the junk?

My kitchen and the dream kitchen differ in one main feature. Mine is a clutter magnet.

On section of my counter top routinely boasts the following:
- purse
- unread magazines
- bug spray
- baseball hat
- paper parachute from fireworks
- three empty water glasses
- bug bite stick
- iPod
- nail polish in assorted colors
- swim goggles
- LEGO people with or without heads/legs
- scraps of paper
- paper clips
- loose change
- crayons, pens, markers
- socks
- dog toys
- suntan lotion

I toss the Better Homes & Gardens to the side, my mood heading south. I realize no one would feature their kitchen with all the clutter on the counter tops, but I question my belief that most people have a catch-all area.

Do most people have an area that collects random items like dogs attract fleas?

I, along with my kids, clean the counter off at least every other day. You would think it would remain pristine. But no, as soon as it's clear, something finds its way there within minutes.

I would love to have the tidy, inviting kitchen in the magazine, but I can't imagine it would stay beautiful long!

Is your kitchen spic-and-span with zero clutter or do you struggle to keep the counter tops cleared too?

Have a wonderful Monday!

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