July 1, 2012
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Back to Basics: Our Basic Weekly Plan
It has happened again – I have gotten a little slack on some of my household routines. Our routines regarding meal planning and bill paying never falter, but the ones regarding cleaning and de-cluttering get neglected at times. So it is back to basics for me! After a little motivation from seeing my daughter-in-law’s weekly plan on her fridge, I decided I need to get back on track. The best plan to start for me is my weekly plan!
I last reveiwed my routine in August 2011, as you can see from reading that post, I have tweaked my routines to meet my current needs. So what once worked, may not work today! I find it helpful to relook at my rountines each year.
What better time to get back on track….summer time ….before the big wedding!
MY BASIC WEEKLY PLAN
Daily Tasks:
1. Laundry
2. Sort Mail
3. Dishes/Counter/Sweep
4. 15 Minutes Zone/Declutter
5. Lunches/ Prep Dinner
6. Tidy Main Areas of House
Monday: – Free Day (Usually Work Late)
Tuesday - Living Room/Dining/Entry/Hallway
Wednesday - Kitchen/Fridge
Thursday – Downstairs (Rotate)/Menu
Friday – Family Time
Saturday – Bedrooms/Bedding/Bills/Filing/Library
Sunday – Project/Grocery Shopping/Bathroom (Upstairs )
A weekly plan helps to keep you on track while making sure weekly tasks get done around your house. If I happen to miss the cleaning of the bathroom this Monday, I know I plan on cleaning it again the following Monday. This is my secret to keeping our house looking presentable throughout the week, though I work full time outside of the home. What are you secrets to a smooth running household??
I am also occassionally participating in the 52 Weeks to an Organized Home Weekly Challenge at the Home Storage Soluntions 101 website. The site also have a daily missions for Decluttering your Home that start July 1st. Reminds me of Flylady…but I prefer having the calendar for the month of missions to do!
Check out this free chart that helps you to follow The Flylady Routines!
Blessings,
Jen C
“ She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. ” Proverbs 31:27
