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The Audelle Journal
Notes on household systems, family operations, staffing, and the practical craft of creating a calmer home.
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Household Staffing
What Is a Fractional Household Manager?
Not every family needs a full-time household manager. Here is how a fractional model works — and when it is the right fit.
June 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Family Operations
The Invisible Load of Running a Home
The mental work of managing a household is real, constant, and rarely shared equally. Naming it is the first step to solving it.
Jun 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Menus & Planning
Weekly Menus Without the Mental Overload
A predictable weekly menu rhythm can quietly transform your week. Here is the framework Audelle uses.
May 27, 2026 · 7 min read
Nannies & Family Assistants
What to Do Before Hiring a Nanny or Family Assistant
The most successful nanny placements begin long before the interview. Here is what to define first.
May 19, 2026 · 8 min read
Seasonal Cadence
The Quarterly Household Checklist Every Family Needs
Filters, detectors, seasonal rotations. The quarterly rhythm that keeps a home in good order.
May 10, 2026 · 6 min read
Household Systems
Why Busy Families Need a Household Operating Calendar
A shared calendar for the house itself — not just people — changes how a family runs.
Apr 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Household Staffing
Household Manager vs. Nanny vs. Family Assistant
Three roles that overlap in the popular imagination — and are quite different in practice.
Apr 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Seasonal Cadence
How to Prepare Your Home for Back-to-School
An August reset that carries a family gracefully into September.
Apr 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Family Operations
What Wealthy Families Actually Need Help With at Home
Beyond cleaning and childcare, the real needs of affluent households are often quieter — and more strategic.
Apr 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Home Organization
How to Create a Calmer, More Organized Home
Calm homes are not accidental. They are designed.
Mar 28, 2026 · 5 min read