Summer Cleaning???

As I sit here taking a break from cleaning the mess that we call a house I wonder...How did it get like this? Just a few weeks ago we had all the carpet in the house replaced and cleaned out all of the bedrooms and living room. We then had a garage sale to get rid of some of the clutter. It seems like we never did put everything away though. Of course with two small children as you clean the mess continues! My girls love to play dress-up so we have a toybox designated for just dress-up clothes and items, I wonder when they will learn to put the clothes back inside when they are done! So does anyone out there have any good tips for me on how to keep everything tidy after I've cleaned? I would love all the advice you can give! Well....back to the kitchen for more cleaning...UGH!!!