Well, let us talk clearly. A leaf blower is one of those inventions which can literally go mad. Imagine how noisy it is. It seems that the plane took off in your driveway. It wakes up your baby. It irritates your neighbors. And it scares your dog so much that he hides somewhere in the bedroom. You do not need this negativity in your life. You are a stay-at-home mom and you already have enough negative thoughts on your mind. Silence is your weapon. Silence is your power.

The push broom is a good idea. It does not look sophisticated, but it helps with work and can be used for other needs as well, for example, for singing in the garage alone. Sweeping leaves with a broom is much faster than you can imagine. Actually, it will take you around 20 minutes to sweep the entire yard, and that is less time than you spend watching just one episode of Bluey.

First of all, you should choose yourself a broom. Choose a strong one – about 24 inches is good for you. Not some weak brooms, which will bend even if you look at them. Then, you start sweeping from the perimeter of your yard and gather all the leaves to the center of the yard. It may seem like herding cats, except that these cats are crunchy and orange. Do not try lifting the leaves, as it is not the way of sweeping.

This is the main idea. You should make piles. Yes, you guessed it right. Not just one huge pile in the middle of the yard, which you then should move somewhere – it is a mistake of a beginner. Five or six piles are better. It will streamline the cleaning process a lot and you will be happy about your victory against the forces of nature.

Bad news is that you still should transfer them to the garbage bags as your broom has no suction option. But there is good news as well. You will not breathe toxic fumes from two stroke engines and wear protective devices in your hairstyle. You are a lady with a broom who is conquering the autumn debris. It may seem satisfactory. It is a good exercise which gives visible results.

Finally, you put the broom on the garage wall and look at the result of your work. Your yard looks beautiful now. Your baby sleeps and your dog appears from under the couch. Congratulations, you won the battle. Reward yourself with a pumpkin spice latte.