The party went great!   Hubby said it was the best birthday he ever had!   Nearly everyone I invited came plus a few surprise visitors.  I was great fun!   The food was a hit and the kids LOVED all the reto things!   They did 70's makeovers all night.   The last guest went home at about 2 am.   My hubby is so fantastic, he really deserved this party.   I am very lucky to have such a devoted husband.

I am working hard to get things all caught up around home before my next party is upon us.  We help plan and organize the annual block party.  That means about 100 people in my front yard.   That is in August, so I am getting my house in order before the next huge committment. 

The weekly schedule is working well for me....it helps me to fit in everything I want to for the week.....

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MONDAY - FREE DAY

ZONE:   Sweep/ Vacuum/ Mop master bedroom
Wash Tom's new bedsheets
Laundry - Towels

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TUESDAY - WEEKLY CLEANING

ZONE WORK:  Dust Furniture, Declutter Bookcase, Clean Underbed
Weekly HOme Blessing
Weekly FInancial Blessing
Laundry - Sheets

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WEDNESDAY - DESK/ZONE

ZONE:  Straighten/declutter top 2 drawer of my dresser
Anti-Procrastination Task - Repot Plants for Work
Fridge Boogie
Laundry - Darks

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THURSDAY - GROCERIES/ERRANDS

ERRAND - Target at lunch break
ZONE:  Clean Cobwebs and Closet Shelves
Lundry - Lights

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FRIDAY - PAPERWORK/ MISC.

ZONE - Clean corner, Arrange Shoes, Sweep Closet
PUrse Boogie
Car Boogie - Vacuum Car
Financial Blessing
Laundry - Socks

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SATURDAY

ZONE:  Wash Curtains & Comforter, Wash Interior Windows, Fluff Pillows in Dryer
Laundry - Tom's x 2

I am off to shower an shop for some of the party supplies!   Chat at you later!!

MENU FOR PARTY SET!!!  ONe things done.....

Cold Spaghetti Salad (WisconsinMomod2's Recipe)

Greek Pasta Salad

Crockpot Sloppy Joes

Summer Sub Sandwiches

Now I just have to make the grocery list and we will be in business.  I have all the recipes printed and ready to go!

THis is a very busy week for me so I thought I better get a list going for each day so I know I can get everything done before the party. 

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MONDAY - FREE DAY/ WORKING LATE

Clean Cat Litter
15 minutes - Zone  - Clean Shower stall and Medicine Cabinet

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TUESDAY - WEEKLY HOME BLESING
ZONE - Office - Flat Surface by Door

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WEDNESDAY - DESK/ZONE - OFF OF WORK
Prepare for Party - Best Buy for gift, Sams for beer and pop, Bug Candles and Order Cake.
Make Grocery List
Scan Picutres

Zone - Office - Dad's Desk
Anti-procrastination Item:  Photo Frames
Fridge Boogie

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THURSDAY - GRCOERIES/ERRANDS - OFF WORK
Finish Movie
Get Groceries

ZONE - OFFICE - JOsh's Desk

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FRIDAY - PAPERWORK MISC.
Make Food for Party - 2 pasta Salads and 10 subs.

ZONE - Office - Book Shelf

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SATURDAY  - Over 50 people coming for Paul's 40th Birthday party! 
Put Sloppy Joes in Crock pot!
Pick up Cake and Balloons before 2:00

I just put Tommy down for his nap.  I thought I would check email then I have to get busy with my chores while he is napping.  So far this morning I have gone to church for a meeting.  I got home from church at about 12:00.   I then went and vacuumed and cleaned out my blazer.   We now have had lunch, hubby went to go shopping at best buy and I will be doing some cleaning while Tommy naps.   I best get going before he wakes on me! 

2:00 hour -

Straighten Pantry & Spice Cupboard

Wipe Down Kitchen Walls and Cabinets fronts

That should keep me busy for an hour!  Check in with you all later!!!
 

TerriBowden - Financial Home Blessing is a flylady term.  It is all the things you do to keep on budget and in control of our money. 

Financial Home Blessing
Financial Awareness Continually Empowers

1. Clean off work area(s): desk, table coffee table


2. Bather & Pay Bills


3. Balance Check book

Financial Home Blessing Hour

1. Make Menu


2. Make Grocery List


3. Check around house and make sure all is listed that you need


4. Decide how much to spend


5. Return Library materials


6. Mail stuff, buy stamps, run errands (I only make errand list)

 

Needing to get back to my routines again!!   Summer is always hard, but then add the back pain ,etc.  it is crazy!   I need to make lists!!! LOL!!

MONDAY - HOLIDAY
Groceries/Errands

TUESDAY
Weekly Cleaning
Make Cookies
Bedtime Routine

WEDNESDAY
Zone - Kitchen:  top of fridge & mirco, Stovetop, Countertops, Silverware drawer.
Anti - Proc Item:  Find warranties for laptop and bike
Clean out Fridge
Bedtime Routine

THURSDAY
Errands - Post Office, Vacuum out car
Zone/Declutter - Spice Cupboard
Bedtime Routine

FRIDAY
During Lunch - Balance Checkbook
Zone/Declutter - Walls and Cabinet Fronts
Purse Boogie
Car Boogie
Financial Blessing
Bedtime Routine

Emilie’s Creative Home Organizer

By Emilie Barnes

 

Yes, I am reading yet another home organization book.  LOL!!!  I thought I would share some of the passages/tips I have highlighted!!

 

• Simplify and unclutter your life by saying no to good things and saving your yeses for the best things in life. Make Time for Yourself.  Stop go-go-go. Be a person of “being” rather than a person of “doing”.


• Use the salami method to reach your goal:  If the size of your project overwhelms you, tackle it in a piece at a time.   (BABY STEPS)


• Share your goals with people who really care about you and want to help you. (Michelles Self Improvement Group)


• Studies show that the success rate for people who write down their goals is about 90 times greater than for those who don’t.


• Use a notebook to keep track of all errands, things to do or buy, and general notes to yourself about anything that will require action.


• List on paper then goals that you wish to attain by the end of the year and do them. 


• Keep a daily “To Do: list.   Make up a new one each morning and include taks you specifically hope to accomplish – deadlines and appointments, as well as items from you master list.  Give each task priority number – 1, 2, 3.  Do all the 1’s first