Dec. 21, 2007 - A Little Organization
We took the week off of school. My intention was to get more organized so as to start the new year with gusto. I'd give my results a C+. But, there is so much more to do. I want to thoroughly clean every cabinet, every closet, every nook and cranny. Purge, purge, purge our material possessions!
Deep breath.
After I finish the purge, I need to get back into my cleaning routine. That is, if there is anything left to clean. A few years ago I set up a check list of chores that I do throughout the week. It has worked very well for me.
Basically, what I did was make a list of the chores that needed to be done to keep the house clean. But, I only listed the things that I don't do automatically. For example, I automatically load and unload the dishwasher, pick up clutter, etc... I don't need to be reminded to do these things. I see it, I do it.
I hang this on my refrigerator and check it off as I do it. On Saturday, I finish up any chores that I missed throughout the week.
Oh, and one more note. I've found that I'm more diligent about training the girls to do housework when I have it scheduled. They do several of the chores listed below.
Comments
Dec. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Shannon D
What a terrific idea! I am going to come up with a system like that too so I am not completely overwhelmed by housework on the quickly vanishing weekends!
It's just keeping my motivation up after a long day at work that may be tricky! :)
Jan. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Theresa
Sounds like a good system, I think organization/planning is key when there are 3 young kids home all day. I definitely need more of it. A friend told me about FlyLady.net. That's a good system too, but I could easily get frustrated trying to keep up with it, but I like to follow it loosely. My kitchen sink area has never been so nice!
