Sunday:
o Grocery shop for Thanksgiving
o Cooking:
o Make sausage balls (HIDE)
o Make Dill Snack Mix (HIDE)
o Make Pumpkin Pies (HIDE)
o Chocolate Chess Pies (HIDE)
o Pecan Pies (HIDE)
o Pumpkin Squares (HIDE)
o Thaw turkey in the refrigerator
o Straighten bathroom
o Straighten laundry room
o Work on deep cleaning Living Room
o Straighten as I go in the kitchen
o Laundry
o Daily Chores
o Weekly Chores
o Monthly Chores
Monday:
o Pick up the few items I forgot
o Cooking:
o Bake bread (HIDE)
o Bake rolls (HIDE)
o Make Cranberry Sauce
o Finish thawing turkey in the refrigerator
o Straighten Bathroom (if needed)
o Straighten laundry room (if needed)
o Finish deep cleaning living room
o Deep clean master bedroom
o Straighten as I go in the kitchen
o Laundry
o Daily chores
o Weekly chores
o Monthly chores
o November chores
Tuesday:
o Cooking:
o Cookies
o Anything I haven’t had time for so far
o Brine turkey
o Straighten Bathroom (if needed)
o Straighten laundry room (if needed)
o Straighten Living Room
o Straighten Master bedroom (if needed)
o Deep Clean Kitchen
o Deep Clean Kids’ Bedroom (and PRAY they keep it that way at least until Friday ).
o Deep Clean Entrance
o Decorate Entrance
o Laundry
o Daily chores
o Weekly chores
o Monthly chores
o November chores
o Get thanksgiving china out and washed
Wednesday:
o Cooking:
o Finish brining turkey
o Make 2 gallons sweet tea
o Make 1 gallon unsweet tea
o Make 1 gallon ice water
o Make 1 gallon lemonade
o Straighten bathroom (if needed)
o Straighten laundry room (if needed)
o Straighten living room
o Straighten master bedroom (if needed)
o Straighten kitchen
o Straighten kids’ bedroom
o Straighten entrance (if needed)
o Deep clean desk
o Laundry
o Daily chores
o Weekly chores
o Monthly chores
o November chores
o Set up tables
o Decorate
o Set out centerpieces
Thursday (Just our family and my mom at our house):
o Have Scott pick up a newspaper
o Cooking:
o Cook turkey
o Make gravy
o Make macaroni & cheese
o Make corn
o Make green beans
o Make turnip greens
o Make sweet potato casserole
o Straighten bathroom (if needed)
o Straighten laundry room (if needed)
o Straighten living room
o Straighten master bedroom (if needed)
o Straighten kitchen….do as much as I can while cooking
o Straighten kids’ bedroom
o Straighten entrance (if needed)
o Daily chores
o Burn tarts
o Enjoy the holiday
o Clean up after lunch
o Take down tables
o Take down fall decorations and put away for another year
o Put tree up, and let sit for 24 hours
o Set up gift wrapping station
Friday (Thanksgiving at dh’s parents’ house):
o Black Friday up by 3am, out the door by 4am Christmas shopping…..FINISH EVERYONE’s shopping, plus any decorations, etc. Need to be home by 2pm.
o Already completed:
Scott
Mom
MIL
o Grocery store…pick up items to make apple pies, chocolate chess pies & snickers pie
o HIDE (S) gifts
o Cooking:
o Bake apple pies
o Bake chocolate chess pies
o Make snickers pies
o Bake bread
o Shape tree
o Light tree
o Decorate tree
o SLOWLY start decorating the house
o Dinner at in-laws
o Make gift tags
o Start wrapping Christmas gifts, put under tree
Saturday:
o Straighten all rooms
o Cooking:
o Thanksgiving casserole
o Bake Christmas cookies
o Make Christmas candies
o Make teachers’ gifts
o Cool & package cookies, candies & teacher gifts
o Work on decorating the house
o Finish wrapping presents, put under the tree
Sunday:
o Put up Christmas lights
o Decorate the yard
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Swiffer Pad Refills
I cut some leftover fleece into swiffer sized pads. I just toss them into the washer when I am done..........I have several, so I can do the whole house at one time.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Decluttering My Desk
Well, everyone kept piling anything they didn't know what to do with (or didn't want to deal with on my desk). It was getting to the point, I had to move things to see the monitor.
Also, if I am sitting there, my kids love to write/draw and they'll bring me their finished products. Sometimes, I can convince them to go hang them on the freezer, but not always.
Well, I couldn't take it anymore, so I worked for 2 hours decluttering just the desk top & 4 shelves (the cabinet & 2 of the shelves were already done:)
I tossed a 13 gal bag worth of papers that didn't need to be shredded (school announcements, school papers, etc) and shredded one can's worth. I still have to re-tackle 2 of my 3 drawers again (the file drawer has stayed neat, b/c I can't shove stuff in there, lol). I also have to declutter the bottom cabinet (ugggh).
I will be working on this for this week, until it dries up some outside (raining since Saturday)so I can try to tackle some of the shed:)
It's 59 right now and partly cloudy, but hopefully it will stay dry today. I also want to get the old van cleaned out & sell it; get my van cleaned out, so it can be fixed and get the truck cleaned out. But first things first.....
Also, if I am sitting there, my kids love to write/draw and they'll bring me their finished products. Sometimes, I can convince them to go hang them on the freezer, but not always.
Well, I couldn't take it anymore, so I worked for 2 hours decluttering just the desk top & 4 shelves (the cabinet & 2 of the shelves were already done:)
I tossed a 13 gal bag worth of papers that didn't need to be shredded (school announcements, school papers, etc) and shredded one can's worth. I still have to re-tackle 2 of my 3 drawers again (the file drawer has stayed neat, b/c I can't shove stuff in there, lol). I also have to declutter the bottom cabinet (ugggh).
I will be working on this for this week, until it dries up some outside (raining since Saturday)so I can try to tackle some of the shed:)
It's 59 right now and partly cloudy, but hopefully it will stay dry today. I also want to get the old van cleaned out & sell it; get my van cleaned out, so it can be fixed and get the truck cleaned out. But first things first.....
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Getting There........
Lately, as I've been getting things done and doing these little decluttering projects, the house has been getting way easier to manage (and just in time) :)
The kids are actually doing their share, too. They are straightening their rooms & making their beds before school, they are doing their routines without (too much) fuss, they are even doing their chores and making their chore jars get fat.
They actually look forward to getting their daily chore lists now. They also don't fuss too much when they pull a job they don't like, b/c #1 it's usually not that bad (since everythign is being kept up with), so it only takes a few minutes, and #2, they know it's only for a day.
DH has even been helping out more without even being asked:) Last night, he washed dishes, twice, and gave the kids their baths.
Everyone has been a great help the past few days, and our home is showing it (not just in cleanliness, but attitudes/spirits, too).
The kids are actually doing their share, too. They are straightening their rooms & making their beds before school, they are doing their routines without (too much) fuss, they are even doing their chores and making their chore jars get fat.
They actually look forward to getting their daily chore lists now. They also don't fuss too much when they pull a job they don't like, b/c #1 it's usually not that bad (since everythign is being kept up with), so it only takes a few minutes, and #2, they know it's only for a day.
DH has even been helping out more without even being asked:) Last night, he washed dishes, twice, and gave the kids their baths.
Everyone has been a great help the past few days, and our home is showing it (not just in cleanliness, but attitudes/spirits, too).
Monday, March 31, 2008
Pantry Final
Well, today, I inventoried my pantry & made a list of all the things I need to buy. I also printed a copy and put it on the side of the fridge (facing the pantry).
Inventory:
(Top)
Canisters:
Sugar pitcher
Butter cooking spray; cooking spray; baking spray; sugar
rice; koolaide; instant oatmeal pkts.
bread flour; all-purpose flour; seasoned flour; Italian bread crumbs
brown sugar; powdered sugar; splenda
self-rising flour; quick-cooking oats; baking cocoa; baking soda; decaf tea
(top row; left)
Snacks/Beverages:
Microwave popcorn & kernels
Applesauce
Hot chocolate mix
Jello & pudding mixes
(top row; middle)
Extras for Canisters:
2 Splenda
2 all-purpose flour
Quick-cooking oats
(top row; right)
Mixes, Boxes, Packets:
3 pks. onion soup
3 meatloaf season pkts.
1 taco season pkt.
1 chicken pasta
4 Ramen noodles
1 beef rice
2 pkts. Shake & Bake Italian
3 pkts. Ranch dressing mix
1 cheddar French fried onions
2 pks. stuffing cubes
(middle row; left)
Jars:
Molasses; 2 teriyaki marinade; sugar-free syrup
Light corn syrup; honey; pumpkin butter; sunflower seeds; syrup
2 cider vinegar; red wine vinegar; rice vinegar
White cooking wine, horseradish; parmesan cheese; soy sauce; EVOO
(middle row; middle)
Extras for Canisters + shortening, bisquick & cornstarch:
Splenda
Bisquick (need canister)
Cornstarch (need canister)
Shortening
2 baking soda
Baking powder (need canister)
(middle row; right)
Baking:
2 semisweet chocolate chips; 2 milk chocolate chips; white chocolate (swirled) chips
Whole almonds; pecan chips; chopped pecans
Unsweet baking chocolate
Cake mixes: yellow, carrot, orange supreme
Cream cheese frosting
5 envelopes dream whip
Miniature marshmallows
Dark brown sugar
2 pkts. Yeast
(bottom row; left)
Pasta/Dried Beans:
Elbow macaroni; lasagna noodles; 3½ bags egg noodles; wacky mac
2# pinto beans; 1# navy beans; 1# baby lima beans; 1# lentils Baby: Baby:
(bottom row; middle & right)
Baby:
nothing in those bins yet
Inventory:
(Top)
Canisters:
Sugar pitcher
Butter cooking spray; cooking spray; baking spray; sugar
rice; koolaide; instant oatmeal pkts.
bread flour; all-purpose flour; seasoned flour; Italian bread crumbs
brown sugar; powdered sugar; splenda
self-rising flour; quick-cooking oats; baking cocoa; baking soda; decaf tea
(top row; left)
Snacks/Beverages:
Microwave popcorn & kernels
Applesauce
Hot chocolate mix
Jello & pudding mixes
(top row; middle)
Extras for Canisters:
2 Splenda
2 all-purpose flour
Quick-cooking oats
(top row; right)
Mixes, Boxes, Packets:
3 pks. onion soup
3 meatloaf season pkts.
1 taco season pkt.
1 chicken pasta
4 Ramen noodles
1 beef rice
2 pkts. Shake & Bake Italian
3 pkts. Ranch dressing mix
1 cheddar French fried onions
2 pks. stuffing cubes
(middle row; left)
Jars:
Molasses; 2 teriyaki marinade; sugar-free syrup
Light corn syrup; honey; pumpkin butter; sunflower seeds; syrup
2 cider vinegar; red wine vinegar; rice vinegar
White cooking wine, horseradish; parmesan cheese; soy sauce; EVOO
(middle row; middle)
Extras for Canisters + shortening, bisquick & cornstarch:
Splenda
Bisquick (need canister)
Cornstarch (need canister)
Shortening
2 baking soda
Baking powder (need canister)
(middle row; right)
Baking:
2 semisweet chocolate chips; 2 milk chocolate chips; white chocolate (swirled) chips
Whole almonds; pecan chips; chopped pecans
Unsweet baking chocolate
Cake mixes: yellow, carrot, orange supreme
Cream cheese frosting
5 envelopes dream whip
Miniature marshmallows
Dark brown sugar
2 pkts. Yeast
(bottom row; left)
Pasta/Dried Beans:
Elbow macaroni; lasagna noodles; 3½ bags egg noodles; wacky mac
2# pinto beans; 1# navy beans; 1# baby lima beans; 1# lentils Baby: Baby:
(bottom row; middle & right)
Baby:
nothing in those bins yet
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Reusable Swiffer Cloths
For the cleaning pads, I cut some fleece up into the size of the mopping surface. When you get done, you can just take them off and toss in the washer. Saves money and uses up some of those scraps:)
For cleaner, instead of buying the refills, you can spray your fleece pad or the floor with either white vinegar or lemon juice.
For cleaner, instead of buying the refills, you can spray your fleece pad or the floor with either white vinegar or lemon juice.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Other Areas to Tackle (Declutering) & Honey-Do List
Other Areas to Tackle (as I have extra time)
Master Bedroom:
-declutter bedroom
-declutter closet
-get rid of excess furniture
-freecycle as much as possible
-make room for baby furniture
Shed:
-declutter bins
-freecycle as much as possible
-get dh to help me arrange bins
-get baby stuff out of storage
-inventory baby stuff
-make list of things I need for baby
Back Deck:
-get Christmas bins in shed
Cherylann's Honey-Do List for DH (as he has time)
Every room in house:
- paint (one room at a time...while me & kids are gone)
-air out rooms as they get painted
Master Bedroom:
-heavy lifting
-rearranging
-pull out carpet (after I declutter)
-lay hardwood flooring (after I declutter)
Shed:
-heavy lifting
-rearranging
Master Bedroom:
-declutter bedroom
-declutter closet
-get rid of excess furniture
-freecycle as much as possible
-make room for baby furniture
Shed:
-declutter bins
-freecycle as much as possible
-get dh to help me arrange bins
-get baby stuff out of storage
-inventory baby stuff
-make list of things I need for baby
Back Deck:
-get Christmas bins in shed
Cherylann's Honey-Do List for DH (as he has time)
Every room in house:
- paint (one room at a time...while me & kids are gone)
-air out rooms as they get painted
Master Bedroom:
-heavy lifting
-rearranging
-pull out carpet (after I declutter)
-lay hardwood flooring (after I declutter)
Shed:
-heavy lifting
-rearranging
My Annual Chores
Annually:
January
Office:
-rework lists
Laundry Room:
-change air filter
Van:
-change oil
-rotate tires
Other:
-update property tax listing
February
Entrance:
-Plant Garden indoors
-clean outdoor windows & screens
-polish furniture
Other:
-file income taxes
March
Entrance:
-wash exterior windows
-Till garden
-clean grill
-clean patio furniture
Kitchen:
-clean fridge coils & vent
-steam clean chairs
Jacob's Bedroom:
-steam clean bed
Girls' Bedroom:
-steam rug
-steam clean beds
Master Bedroom:
-steam clean carpet
-steam clean beds
April
Entrance:
-Transplant garden
-stain deck & front porch
-inspect ac/clean
Laundry Room:
-change air filter
Van:
-change oil
-rotate tires
Other:
-set time forward
-replace smoke detector batteries
-switch wardrobes
-clean out & organize closets & drawers
-property taxes
-All rooms: Clean out heat vents
May
Entrance:
-pressure wash house
-clean exterior doors
Van:
-Registration
Other:
-All rooms: polish furniture
June
Entrance:
-wash exterior windows
Kitchen:
-steam clean chairs
Jacob's Bedroom:
-steam clean bed
Girls' Bedroom:
-steam rug
-steam clean beds
Laundry Room:
-deep clean dryer vent
Master Bedroom:
-steam clean carpet
-steam clean bed
July
Laundry Room:
-change air filter
Van:
-change oil
-rotate tires
August
Entrance:
-clean outdoor windows & screens
-polish furniture
Other:
-school shopping
September
Entrance:
-wash exterior windows
-till garden
-clean grill
-clean patio furniture
Kitchen:
-clean fridge coils & vent
-steam clean chairs
Jacob's Bedroom:
-steam clean bed
Girls' Bedroom:
-steam rug
-steam clean beds
Master Bedroom:
-steam clean carpet
-steam clean bed
Van:
-Taxes
October
Entrance:
-inspect furnace & heat pump/clean
Laundry Room:
-change air filter
Van:
-change oil
-rotate tires
Other:
-switch wardrobes
-set time back
-replace smoke detector batteries
-touch up paint
-clean gutters
-clean out & organize closets & drawers
-All rooms: Clean out heat vents
November
Entrance:
-clean exterior doors
Van:
-Inspection
Other:
-All rooms: polish furniture
December
Entrance:
-wash exterior windows
Jacob's Bedroom:
-steam clean bed
Girls' Bedroom:
-steam rug
-steam clean beds
Laundry Room:
-deep clean dryer vent
Master Bedroom:
-steam clean carpet
-steam clean bed
January
Office:
-rework lists
Laundry Room:
-change air filter
Van:
-change oil
-rotate tires
Other:
-update property tax listing
February
Entrance:
-Plant Garden indoors
-clean outdoor windows & screens
-polish furniture
Other:
-file income taxes
March
Entrance:
-wash exterior windows
-Till garden
-clean grill
-clean patio furniture
Kitchen:
-clean fridge coils & vent
-steam clean chairs
Jacob's Bedroom:
-steam clean bed
Girls' Bedroom:
-steam rug
-steam clean beds
Master Bedroom:
-steam clean carpet
-steam clean beds
April
Entrance:
-Transplant garden
-stain deck & front porch
-inspect ac/clean
Laundry Room:
-change air filter
Van:
-change oil
-rotate tires
Other:
-set time forward
-replace smoke detector batteries
-switch wardrobes
-clean out & organize closets & drawers
-property taxes
-All rooms: Clean out heat vents
May
Entrance:
-pressure wash house
-clean exterior doors
Van:
-Registration
Other:
-All rooms: polish furniture
June
Entrance:
-wash exterior windows
Kitchen:
-steam clean chairs
Jacob's Bedroom:
-steam clean bed
Girls' Bedroom:
-steam rug
-steam clean beds
Laundry Room:
-deep clean dryer vent
Master Bedroom:
-steam clean carpet
-steam clean bed
July
Laundry Room:
-change air filter
Van:
-change oil
-rotate tires
August
Entrance:
-clean outdoor windows & screens
-polish furniture
Other:
-school shopping
September
Entrance:
-wash exterior windows
-till garden
-clean grill
-clean patio furniture
Kitchen:
-clean fridge coils & vent
-steam clean chairs
Jacob's Bedroom:
-steam clean bed
Girls' Bedroom:
-steam rug
-steam clean beds
Master Bedroom:
-steam clean carpet
-steam clean bed
Van:
-Taxes
October
Entrance:
-inspect furnace & heat pump/clean
Laundry Room:
-change air filter
Van:
-change oil
-rotate tires
Other:
-switch wardrobes
-set time back
-replace smoke detector batteries
-touch up paint
-clean gutters
-clean out & organize closets & drawers
-All rooms: Clean out heat vents
November
Entrance:
-clean exterior doors
Van:
-Inspection
Other:
-All rooms: polish furniture
December
Entrance:
-wash exterior windows
Jacob's Bedroom:
-steam clean bed
Girls' Bedroom:
-steam rug
-steam clean beds
Laundry Room:
-deep clean dryer vent
Master Bedroom:
-steam clean carpet
-steam clean bed
My Monthly Chores
Monthlies:
Week 1:
Entrance:
-get bins off deck
-bins upright with lids
-toys put away
-make sure all trash is picked up
-trash bags are in back of truck
-pet meds
-pet baths
Pantry:
-Clean top of pantry; organize; wipe down
-clean out baskets; toss expired, damaged and unwanted foods or foods with less than a serving
-clean floor between pantry & fridge
-update inventory
-update grocery list (check fridge/freezer inventories, meal plans & calendar)
Freezer:
-defrost (7th of month)
Week 2:
Kitchen:
-dust ceiling, wall corners, door jambs, knobs & hinges
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean cabinet under sink
-clean trash can cubby
-clean out oven drawer
-toss foods from fridge/freezers (unwanted, less than a serving or old condiments)
-update fridge/freezers inventories
-update grocery list (check pantry inventory, meal plans & calendar)
-clean oven
-clean hood/vent
-clean cabinets
-clean shelf
-clean top of microwave
-clean organizer
-clean baskets
-clean beside fridge
-clean buffet
-clean armoire
-clean desk
-clean microwave cart
-clean print stand
-jet dry in dishwasher
-scrub floor
-change oil in fryer
-vinegar cycle in dishwasher
-clean walls
-clean door
-clean windows (inside & out)
-vacuum floor, chairs, under furniture & baseboards
-plan menus (8th of month)
-plan grocery list (9th of month)
-shop for groceries (10th of month)
-OAMC (start on 11th of month)
Master Bedroom Closet:
-dust (don't forget ceiling, corners, door jamb)
-clean walls
-clear shelf (toss; donate)
-clear clothes rods (store; donate)
-clean floor
-straighten shoe organizer
-shine or clean shoes that need it
-vacuum
-sdac
-hang cedar freshener
Week 3:
Laundry Room:
-test smoke detector
-dust ceiling, wall corners, & door jambs
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean walls
-clean dryer vent
-clean washer hoses
-bleach cycle in washer
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, under furniture & baseboards
Bathroom:
-dust ceiling, wall corners, door jambs, knobs & hinges
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean cabinet
-clean walls
-clean door
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, under furniture & baseboards
Girls' Bedroom Closet:
-dust (don't forget ceiling, corners, door jamb)
-clean walls
-clear shelf (toss; donate)
-clear clothes rods (store; donate)
-clean floor
-straighten shoe organizer
-shine or clean shoes that need it
-vacuum
-sdac
-hang cedar freshener
Week 4:
Master Bedroom:
-dust ceiling, wall corners & door jambs
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean window coverings (blinds)
-clean laptop stand
-clean dresser
-clean closet
-clean gun cab.
-clean walls
-clean window & sill
-clean tv/dvd
-clean lamp
-toss old under garments
-send books to mom
-vacuum bed, under furniture & baseboards
Jacob's Bedroom Closet:
-dust (don't forget ceiling, corners, door jamb)
-clean walls
-clear shelf (toss; donate)
-clear clothes rods (store; donate)
-clean floor
-straighten shoe organizer
-shine or clean shoes that need it
-vacuum
-sdac
-hang cedar freshener
Week 5:
Jacob's Bedroom:
-test smoke detector
-dust ceiling, ceiling fan & wall corners
-clean tv/dvd
-clean window & sill
-clean walls
-toss old under garments
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, bed, under furniture & baseboards
Office:
-dust ceiling, wall corners, door jambs, knobs & hinges
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean out drawers
-go through files
-clean front door
-clean window & sill
-clean walls
-clean scrapbook organizer
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, chair, under furniture & baseboards
Girls' Bedroom:
-dust ceiling, wall corners & door jambs
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean window & sill
-clean walls
-toss old under garments
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, beds, under furniture & baseboards
Van:
-get detailed
-vacuum
Shed:
-rearrange bins
Week 1:
Entrance:
-get bins off deck
-bins upright with lids
-toys put away
-make sure all trash is picked up
-trash bags are in back of truck
-pet meds
-pet baths
Pantry:
-Clean top of pantry; organize; wipe down
-clean out baskets; toss expired, damaged and unwanted foods or foods with less than a serving
-clean floor between pantry & fridge
-update inventory
-update grocery list (check fridge/freezer inventories, meal plans & calendar)
Freezer:
-defrost (7th of month)
Week 2:
Kitchen:
-dust ceiling, wall corners, door jambs, knobs & hinges
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean cabinet under sink
-clean trash can cubby
-clean out oven drawer
-toss foods from fridge/freezers (unwanted, less than a serving or old condiments)
-update fridge/freezers inventories
-update grocery list (check pantry inventory, meal plans & calendar)
-clean oven
-clean hood/vent
-clean cabinets
-clean shelf
-clean top of microwave
-clean organizer
-clean baskets
-clean beside fridge
-clean buffet
-clean armoire
-clean desk
-clean microwave cart
-clean print stand
-jet dry in dishwasher
-scrub floor
-change oil in fryer
-vinegar cycle in dishwasher
-clean walls
-clean door
-clean windows (inside & out)
-vacuum floor, chairs, under furniture & baseboards
-plan menus (8th of month)
-plan grocery list (9th of month)
-shop for groceries (10th of month)
-OAMC (start on 11th of month)
Master Bedroom Closet:
-dust (don't forget ceiling, corners, door jamb)
-clean walls
-clear shelf (toss; donate)
-clear clothes rods (store; donate)
-clean floor
-straighten shoe organizer
-shine or clean shoes that need it
-vacuum
-sdac
-hang cedar freshener
Week 3:
Laundry Room:
-test smoke detector
-dust ceiling, wall corners, & door jambs
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean walls
-clean dryer vent
-clean washer hoses
-bleach cycle in washer
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, under furniture & baseboards
Bathroom:
-dust ceiling, wall corners, door jambs, knobs & hinges
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean cabinet
-clean walls
-clean door
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, under furniture & baseboards
Girls' Bedroom Closet:
-dust (don't forget ceiling, corners, door jamb)
-clean walls
-clear shelf (toss; donate)
-clear clothes rods (store; donate)
-clean floor
-straighten shoe organizer
-shine or clean shoes that need it
-vacuum
-sdac
-hang cedar freshener
Week 4:
Master Bedroom:
-dust ceiling, wall corners & door jambs
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean window coverings (blinds)
-clean laptop stand
-clean dresser
-clean closet
-clean gun cab.
-clean walls
-clean window & sill
-clean tv/dvd
-clean lamp
-toss old under garments
-send books to mom
-vacuum bed, under furniture & baseboards
Jacob's Bedroom Closet:
-dust (don't forget ceiling, corners, door jamb)
-clean walls
-clear shelf (toss; donate)
-clear clothes rods (store; donate)
-clean floor
-straighten shoe organizer
-shine or clean shoes that need it
-vacuum
-sdac
-hang cedar freshener
Week 5:
Jacob's Bedroom:
-test smoke detector
-dust ceiling, ceiling fan & wall corners
-clean tv/dvd
-clean window & sill
-clean walls
-toss old under garments
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, bed, under furniture & baseboards
Office:
-dust ceiling, wall corners, door jambs, knobs & hinges
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean out drawers
-go through files
-clean front door
-clean window & sill
-clean walls
-clean scrapbook organizer
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, chair, under furniture & baseboards
Girls' Bedroom:
-dust ceiling, wall corners & door jambs
-clean light fixtures and switches
-clean window & sill
-clean walls
-toss old under garments
-scrub floor
-vacuum floor, beds, under furniture & baseboards
Van:
-get detailed
-vacuum
Shed:
-rearrange bins
My Weekly Chores
Weeklies:
Sunday
Church
Family Time
Laundry-Scott, master bedroom linens
Monday
Laundry-mine, bedroom curtains
Entrance (Driveway/Backyard/Deck):
-sort 2 bins
Front Yard:
-sort 2 bins
-cut grass (except winter)
-weedeat (except winter)
-weed garden (spring, summer only)
Tuesday
Laundry-Brea's, Brea's linens
Kitchen:
-clean out fridge (check for spoiled or expired food)
-clean out freezer
-dust
-clean off top of fridge
-clean out trash can
-clean can opener
-clean front of stove/fridge & cabinets
-wipe wall behind table
-sdac
Wednesday
Laundry-Caity's, Caity's linens
Laundry Room:
-dust
-wipe down washer & dryer
-clean top of dryer
-clean top of freezer
-clean front of freezer
-clean out freezer
-sdac
Bathroom:
-dust
-clean tub/shower
-clean mirror
-clean spacesaver and baskets
-clean towel organizer
-clear out magazine rack
-clean cabinet fronts
-organize medicine cabinet (toss anything expired)
-bleach plunger trash can
-clean out trash can
-sdac
Thursday
Errands
Laundry-Rory's, Rory's linens, girls' bedroom curtains
Master Bedroom:
-dust
-clean night stands
-straighten closet
-sort 1 bin
-vacuum
-sdac
Friday
Pay bills
Laundry-Jacob's, Jacob's linens, Jacob's curtains
Jacob's Bedroom (Living Room):
-dust
-sort socks
-clean armoire
-clean beside bed
-clean shelves
-straighten closet
-sdac
Office Area (Living Room):
-dust
-organize & declutter desk
-pay bills
-clean phone, mouse, keyboard, monitor
-purge last month's magazines
-purge last week's newspapers
Girls' Bedroom:
-dust
-clean organizer
-clean under beds
-clean shelves
-straighten closet
-clean drawers
-clean bookshelf
-change litter
-vacuum rug
-sdac
Saturday
Family Day
Laundry-Kitchen linens, curtains & rugs; bathroom linens, curtains & rugs;
laundry room rugs
Van:
-dust
-clean mirrors & windows
Shed:
-sort 2 bins
Sunday
Church
Family Time
Laundry-Scott, master bedroom linens
Monday
Laundry-mine, bedroom curtains
Entrance (Driveway/Backyard/Deck):
-sort 2 bins
Front Yard:
-sort 2 bins
-cut grass (except winter)
-weedeat (except winter)
-weed garden (spring, summer only)
Tuesday
Laundry-Brea's, Brea's linens
Kitchen:
-clean out fridge (check for spoiled or expired food)
-clean out freezer
-dust
-clean off top of fridge
-clean out trash can
-clean can opener
-clean front of stove/fridge & cabinets
-wipe wall behind table
-sdac
Wednesday
Laundry-Caity's, Caity's linens
Laundry Room:
-dust
-wipe down washer & dryer
-clean top of dryer
-clean top of freezer
-clean front of freezer
-clean out freezer
-sdac
Bathroom:
-dust
-clean tub/shower
-clean mirror
-clean spacesaver and baskets
-clean towel organizer
-clear out magazine rack
-clean cabinet fronts
-organize medicine cabinet (toss anything expired)
-bleach plunger trash can
-clean out trash can
-sdac
Thursday
Errands
Laundry-Rory's, Rory's linens, girls' bedroom curtains
Master Bedroom:
-dust
-clean night stands
-straighten closet
-sort 1 bin
-vacuum
-sdac
Friday
Pay bills
Laundry-Jacob's, Jacob's linens, Jacob's curtains
Jacob's Bedroom (Living Room):
-dust
-sort socks
-clean armoire
-clean beside bed
-clean shelves
-straighten closet
-sdac
Office Area (Living Room):
-dust
-organize & declutter desk
-pay bills
-clean phone, mouse, keyboard, monitor
-purge last month's magazines
-purge last week's newspapers
Girls' Bedroom:
-dust
-clean organizer
-clean under beds
-clean shelves
-straighten closet
-clean drawers
-clean bookshelf
-change litter
-vacuum rug
-sdac
Saturday
Family Day
Laundry-Kitchen linens, curtains & rugs; bathroom linens, curtains & rugs;
laundry room rugs
Van:
-dust
-clean mirrors & windows
Shed:
-sort 2 bins
My Kids' Chores (by day)
This past week, our dishwasher quit working, so we are also going to be adding drying & putting away dishes.
Sunday:
o Caity:
o Clear table
o Help put away laundry
o Jacob:
o Clean under table
o Help put away dishes
o Brea:
o Wipe table
o Straighten Bathroom
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Monday:
o Caity:
o Wipe table
o Straighten Bathroom
o Jacob:
o Clear table
o Help put away laundry
o Brea:
o Clean under table
o Help put away dishes
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Tuesday:
o Caity:
o Clean under table
o Help put away dishes
o Jacob:
o Wipe table
o Straighten Bathroom
o Brea:
o Clear table
o Help put away laundry
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Wednesday:
o Caity:
o Clear table
o Help put away laundry
o Jacob:
o Clean under table
o Help put away dishes
o Brea:
o Wipe table
o Straighten Bathroom
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Thursday:
o Caity:
o Wipe table
o Help put away dishes
o Jacob:
o Clear table
o Straighten Bathroom
o Brea:
o Clean under table
o Help put away laundry
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Friday:
o Caity:
o Clean under table
o Straighten Bathroom
o Jacob:
o Wipe table
o Help put away laundry
o Brea:
o Clear table
o Help put away dishes
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Saturday:
o Caity:
o Wipe table
o Help put away dishes
o Jacob:
o Clear table
o Straighten Bathroom
o Brea:
o Clean under table
o Help put away laundry
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Sunday:
o Caity:
o Clear table
o Help put away laundry
o Jacob:
o Clean under table
o Help put away dishes
o Brea:
o Wipe table
o Straighten Bathroom
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Monday:
o Caity:
o Wipe table
o Straighten Bathroom
o Jacob:
o Clear table
o Help put away laundry
o Brea:
o Clean under table
o Help put away dishes
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Tuesday:
o Caity:
o Clean under table
o Help put away dishes
o Jacob:
o Wipe table
o Straighten Bathroom
o Brea:
o Clear table
o Help put away laundry
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Wednesday:
o Caity:
o Clear table
o Help put away laundry
o Jacob:
o Clean under table
o Help put away dishes
o Brea:
o Wipe table
o Straighten Bathroom
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Thursday:
o Caity:
o Wipe table
o Help put away dishes
o Jacob:
o Clear table
o Straighten Bathroom
o Brea:
o Clean under table
o Help put away laundry
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Friday:
o Caity:
o Clean under table
o Straighten Bathroom
o Jacob:
o Wipe table
o Help put away laundry
o Brea:
o Clear table
o Help put away dishes
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
Saturday:
o Caity:
o Wipe table
o Help put away dishes
o Jacob:
o Clear table
o Straighten Bathroom
o Brea:
o Clean under table
o Help put away laundry
o All:
o Straighten Bedroom
My Daily Routine & Daily Chores
Daily Routine:
o Prayers
o Check calendar, to-do list and budget
o Shower, wash face, brush hair, brush teeth, deodorant, get dressed to shoes
o Wake kids by 5:20 am!
o Pray; Breakfast
o Help kids with Morning Routine
o Leave house to take kids to school by 7 am!
o Feed animals (Pongo, Buck, dogs, Bennie)
Let Buck out for exercise/potty
o Check computer-15 minutes!
o Chore Folder
o Water plants
o 27-fling boogie
o Pray; Lunch
o wash face & hands, brush teeth
o nap
o Phone calls, set appointments; Work (CJS, PC), Projects/hobbies, CJ
o Wake up kids
o Leave house to pick kids up by 1:15 pm!
o Check backpacks & folders
o Help kids with after school routine
o Check tomorrow's calendar
o Make tomorrow's to-do list
o Lay out tomorrow's clothes
o Hot spots
o Help kids with Dinner Routine
o Pray; dinner
o Check kids' chore lists
o Help kids with Before Bed Routine
o 5 minute room rescue in zone
o Kids in bed by 7:30 pm!
o Wash face, lotion feet, brush teeth & floss, pajamas
o Personal time
o Check alarm clock
o Devotional, Read Bible
o Prayers & bed by 10pm!
Daily Chores:
Carry throughout house:
1. Put away bin
2. Give away bin
3. Toss (trash can)
Entrance (which includes driveway/backyard/deck/back door):
-sweep deck
-shake mats
-clear all surface clutter
-make sure entrance is clear and inviting
Kitchen:
-prepare breakfast
-prepare lunch
-prepare dinner
-make lunches while putting away left overs
-clear counters/wipe
-clear buffet/wipe
-clear all surface clutter
-clear table/wipe
-clean under table
-wipe stove top
-wipe out microwave (if used)
-wash dishes until done
-dry dishes
-put away all dishes
-unhook dishwasher
-wipe down sinks
-prep for breakfast (set table, put out non-perishable items, empty coffee filter/pot; refill & reset
coffee maker)
-prep crockpot or thaw food in fridge
-take out trash
-sweep & mop
Jacob's Bedroom (Living Room):
-make bed
-pick up clothes & shoes
-pick up toys
-pick up books
-pick up movies
-pick up any trash
-clear all surface clutter
-sweep/mop
-take out trash
Office Area (Living Room):
-clean desk top
-toss junk mail
-file bills/important mail
-file 10 papers (until done)
-clear all surface clutter
-take out trash
Girls Bedroom:
-make beds (3)
-pick up clothes & shoes
-pick up toys
-pick up books
-pick up any trash
-clear all surface clutter
-sweep/mop
-take out trash
Laundry Room:
-Clean floor
-wash, dry, fold & put away laundry (each person has a designated laundry day)
-clear all surface clutter
-sweep/mop
-take out trash
-straighten rugs
Bathroom:
-wipe counter & sink
-swish & swipe toilet
-refill toilet paper roll
-pick up trash
-clear all surface clutter
-sweep/mop
-straighten rugs
-take out trash
Master Bedroom:
-make bed
-pick up clothes & shoes
-put away or freecycle 10 items that do not belong
-pick up 10 pieces of trash
-clear all surface clutter
-take out trash
Van:
-put away 10 things that dont belong
-toss 10 pieces of trash
-empty trash
o Prayers
o Check calendar, to-do list and budget
o Shower, wash face, brush hair, brush teeth, deodorant, get dressed to shoes
o Wake kids by 5:20 am!
o Pray; Breakfast
o Help kids with Morning Routine
o Leave house to take kids to school by 7 am!
o Feed animals (Pongo, Buck, dogs, Bennie)
Let Buck out for exercise/potty
o Check computer-15 minutes!
o Chore Folder
o Water plants
o 27-fling boogie
o Pray; Lunch
o wash face & hands, brush teeth
o nap
o Phone calls, set appointments; Work (CJS, PC), Projects/hobbies, CJ
o Wake up kids
o Leave house to pick kids up by 1:15 pm!
o Check backpacks & folders
o Help kids with after school routine
o Check tomorrow's calendar
o Make tomorrow's to-do list
o Lay out tomorrow's clothes
o Hot spots
o Help kids with Dinner Routine
o Pray; dinner
o Check kids' chore lists
o Help kids with Before Bed Routine
o 5 minute room rescue in zone
o Kids in bed by 7:30 pm!
o Wash face, lotion feet, brush teeth & floss, pajamas
o Personal time
o Check alarm clock
o Devotional, Read Bible
o Prayers & bed by 10pm!
Daily Chores:
Carry throughout house:
1. Put away bin
2. Give away bin
3. Toss (trash can)
Entrance (which includes driveway/backyard/deck/back door):
-sweep deck
-shake mats
-clear all surface clutter
-make sure entrance is clear and inviting
Kitchen:
-prepare breakfast
-prepare lunch
-prepare dinner
-make lunches while putting away left overs
-clear counters/wipe
-clear buffet/wipe
-clear all surface clutter
-clear table/wipe
-clean under table
-wipe stove top
-wipe out microwave (if used)
-wash dishes until done
-dry dishes
-put away all dishes
-unhook dishwasher
-wipe down sinks
-prep for breakfast (set table, put out non-perishable items, empty coffee filter/pot; refill & reset
coffee maker)
-prep crockpot or thaw food in fridge
-take out trash
-sweep & mop
Jacob's Bedroom (Living Room):
-make bed
-pick up clothes & shoes
-pick up toys
-pick up books
-pick up movies
-pick up any trash
-clear all surface clutter
-sweep/mop
-take out trash
Office Area (Living Room):
-clean desk top
-toss junk mail
-file bills/important mail
-file 10 papers (until done)
-clear all surface clutter
-take out trash
Girls Bedroom:
-make beds (3)
-pick up clothes & shoes
-pick up toys
-pick up books
-pick up any trash
-clear all surface clutter
-sweep/mop
-take out trash
Laundry Room:
-Clean floor
-wash, dry, fold & put away laundry (each person has a designated laundry day)
-clear all surface clutter
-sweep/mop
-take out trash
-straighten rugs
Bathroom:
-wipe counter & sink
-swish & swipe toilet
-refill toilet paper roll
-pick up trash
-clear all surface clutter
-sweep/mop
-straighten rugs
-take out trash
Master Bedroom:
-make bed
-pick up clothes & shoes
-put away or freecycle 10 items that do not belong
-pick up 10 pieces of trash
-clear all surface clutter
-take out trash
Van:
-put away 10 things that dont belong
-toss 10 pieces of trash
-empty trash
Homekeeping lists
Ok, I know a couple of my friends have been having trouble knowing what needs to be done in their homes (cleaning/decluttering wise). I have had this trouble in the past as well. I have come up with lists with what to do (in my home) & how often, so I thought I'd share.
Now keep in mind, my lists are just a guide line, they are not to be used as your own, because, my lists will not fit your home, lifestyle, time, etc. For example, I have a very small home and a big family. So, you won't find a living room, dining room, family room, etc on my list, because I don't have those rooms.
Now, how I came up with my list, was for my routine, I listed everything I thought I needed to do daily.
For my chores, I went and sat down in each room (or area--van, outside, etc), one by one, looked around and listed EVERY chore that would need to be done at some point over a year's time. I went around the room/area in a circle listing the chores. Then I decided how often I thought they would need to be done (daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, less than monthly or annually). I also put besides some of the chores the ones I thought my children could do (I don't want them to not know where to begin when they get out on their own).
Now, my lists are long and detailed, but that's how I need them to be. Also, I am a sahm, so I am able to spend more time than those of you who work outside the home. Now, I am no where near saying my house is spotless:) Kids have a way of undoing the best of intentions, lol.
I am going to post each of my lists separately (except my daily routine & daily chores, those I'll post together).
I hope this helps someone that may have trouble knowing where to begin:)
Now keep in mind, my lists are just a guide line, they are not to be used as your own, because, my lists will not fit your home, lifestyle, time, etc. For example, I have a very small home and a big family. So, you won't find a living room, dining room, family room, etc on my list, because I don't have those rooms.
Now, how I came up with my list, was for my routine, I listed everything I thought I needed to do daily.
For my chores, I went and sat down in each room (or area--van, outside, etc), one by one, looked around and listed EVERY chore that would need to be done at some point over a year's time. I went around the room/area in a circle listing the chores. Then I decided how often I thought they would need to be done (daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, less than monthly or annually). I also put besides some of the chores the ones I thought my children could do (I don't want them to not know where to begin when they get out on their own).
Now, my lists are long and detailed, but that's how I need them to be. Also, I am a sahm, so I am able to spend more time than those of you who work outside the home. Now, I am no where near saying my house is spotless:) Kids have a way of undoing the best of intentions, lol.
I am going to post each of my lists separately (except my daily routine & daily chores, those I'll post together).
I hope this helps someone that may have trouble knowing where to begin:)
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