Tackle it Tuesday

I find that being at home everyday leaves me somewhat without structure. Therefore, days and then weeks pass before I realize certain chores have not been done. Growing up as a kid we had a Chore Wheel which designated chores to be done each week and by whom. With that kind of structure, the bathrooms got cleaned every week and the floors got vacuumed. But how to organize these chores when it is just me?

So with a few ideas from my sister, I made a chart of things to be done. Some things get done everyday, like making the bed, doing the dishes, washing a load of laundry if necessary, etc. And other things need be done once, so I gave them each a day of the week to simplify my life and organize my home.

• Menu Plan Monday: Prepare for the week, shop if necessary, run other errands
• Tackle it Tuesday: Project day
• Wash it Wednesday: Bathrooms
• Thirfty Thursday: Review store adds, organize coupons, pay bills, budget.
• Floors on Friday: Sweep, mop, and vacuum.
• Saturday: Is a Special Day--it's a day to get ready for Sunday! We do yard work and any other things that need doing. Last Saturday it was dusting.

So far I've really liked my list. I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment in my home when it is so taken care of. Today I tackled my fridge. It was the first time it has ever been done, actually, since we moved in and bought it over a year ago. And it was surprisingly not overwhelming. I only had to throw away a few things and it cleaned up really nicely. It worked especially well because Annalee took almost a 4 hour nap, so I was able to get lots done.

Mondays' assignment helps so much because although I don't mind making dinner, I hate deciding what to make. So with my new regime, I only have to think about it once instead of everyday. Awesome.

Most people probably do all these things without the list, but I'm a list person. I love being able to check stuff of my To-do list.

Tackle it Tuesday: CHECK