So, I had originally planned on listing each of my day's to-do lists on my blog posts. Then I realized that I "talk" so much in my blog, that the posts would end up being a novel. So today, I will start with my monthly lists. Tomorrow, I will do my weekly and daily lists.
My house is not always spotless. But, I don't usually have to rush around if someone make an unexpected visit, either.
I will never apologize for toys on my living room floor, little fingerprints on my glass front door, or dust (hey, when you live in a town where the wind blows 30 mph, and cattle outnumber people 1,000 to one, you could dust every day and still have dust).
The key to keeping up with a house, a husband, two kids, a day care, a blog, and an online business is scheduling, prioritizing, delegating and LISTS! I love lists. I make lists for everything I do, and even include "make tomorrow's to-do list" the last thing to do for a day. I've even been known to write down things I have already done that weren't originally on the list, just for the satisfaction of crossing them off! I try to get as much done as possible before my kids even wake up, so that the rest of the day is devoted to them.
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And so, without further ado, here are my lists for keeping up with my household while still maintaining my sanity...somewhat.
Household Chores to be Done Monthly
January
Polish any wood in the kitchen, including baseboards, cabinets, etc.
Make enough laundry soap to last 6 months
Organize pantry, donate to food pantry any food we won't use/don't care for
Clean oven vent
Run self-clean cycle on oven
Wipe down dust off washer and dryer
Clean front of house carpets
Wash master bath shower curtain and rug
Dust ceiling fans and a/c vents throughout house
Clean all mirrors in house
February
Polish all the wood in the laundry room
Clean inside dishwasher and garbage disposal
Clean oven vent
Wipe down washer and dryer
Clean carpets in back of house
Dust all window blinds in the house
Wash front bathroom curtain and rugs
Clean all mirrors
March
Polish wood in entry way
Clean out fireplace after winter use/wash glass on fireplace doors
Clean oven vent
Wipe down washer and dryer
Clean out master closets and take any unneeded clothes to thrift store to donate
Sweep porch of old leaves, cobwebs, etc.
Dust ceiling fans/vents
Clean mirrors
April
Polish wood in living room
Organize pantry
Clean oven vent
Wipe down washer/dryer
Go through kids' winter clothes to donate and take to donate/consign
May
Polish hallway wood
Clean oven vent
Clean all windows, inside and out
Wipe down washer/dryer
Clean front of house carpets
Go through kids toys to donate/consign
Clean all mirrors
June
Polish wood in both bathrooms
Clean oven vent
Wipe down washer/dryer
Clean back house carpets
Sweep porch/clean
Clean ceiling fans/vents
July
Polish wood in Little Man's room
Clean out dishwasher and disposal
Clean out pantry
Clean oven vent
Wipe down washer/dryer
Dust all window blinds
Sweep porch
Clean all mirrors
August
Polish wood in Flower's room
Make laundry soap to last 6 months
Clean oven vent
Wash out trashcan
Wipe down washer/dryer
September
Polish wood in master bedroom
Clean out fireplace if needed to get ready for the winter
Clean oven vent
Wipe down washer/dryer
Clean front of house carpets
Wash master bath curtain and rug
Sweep porch
Ceiling fans/vents
October
Polish wood in master bath
Organize pantry
Clean oven vent
Wipe down washer/dryer
Clean back of house carpets
Wash front bath curtain and rug
Go through summer clothes donate/consign
Clean all mirrors
November
Roll coins saved up in laundry room.
Clean oven vent
Wipe down washer/dryer
Clean all mirrors
December
Clean oven vent
Wipe down washer/dryer
Clean all ceiling fans
Clean out magazine collection!
Clean all mirrors
Obviously, some things will need to be switched up to match your household needs...you may not have a fireplace to clean out, or carpets to clean. I try to do all my monthly things on Saturdays, but I break it down so I don't do all of them at once. On the first Saturday of the month, I'll do 2-4 things on my list, on the second Saturday I'll do 2-4 more things, etc. If your kids are old enough, they can help, too! It is a great way to teach them how to work as a teach in the home! Flower, for some crazy reason, loves to dust. I love to let her.
Remember, it looks like a lot more than it really is. It isn't anything we don't usually do, but once its written down it just looks like a lot more.
Anyhow, that is how I divvy up my big household chores. Tomorrow, I'll show you how I divide up my weekly chores!
Be blessed!
Plum
Hahaha! I was meant to meet you! I do the same exact thing with lists. If I don't have a list....I am lost! When I do something that isn't on my list, I write it down anyways to cross it off & it lets me know that it was done.
ReplyDeleteOnce we get a place I think that I will apply this list to me!
I'm a list maker too...but I usually lose the list! I just started keeping my chores on index cards. It's working well so far as long as I keep them organized in my file box. I'm definitely with you for not apologizing for fingerprints and toys!!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I admit it I'm a neat freak. I hate toys laying around and can't stand to look at finger marks.........I'm a bad Mom aren't I lol. Seriously, my kids have full reign of our refinished basement Barbies and video games out the wazoo. I love that I can just shut the door. Good luck with your list and thanks for joining us on I ♥ Blogging Hop.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!