I am so excited to be starting a new chapter in my life. As always, it is scary to venture down a different road, but exciting all at the same time.
I am starting on a new business venture. I am going with a new direct sales company. They are a newer company and are not in my area. This could be a big opportunity for me. I do realize that just won't fall into my lap, I will have to work. Time to get busy ....
The company's name is Clever Container. It has all kinds of things to help you get organized. Now, who doesn't need help organizing? I know every room in my house needs organizing and then there is my car. I am so excited to use these products in my house to get myself organized. This is one of my goals for 2015 - get my life organized.
I am working on getting my website up and running for Clever Container. I will post a link on here as soon as I get it going. Make sure you follow to see how things are going ......
Showing posts with label Household. Show all posts
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Saturday, January 17, 2015
Monday, October 10, 2011
setting schedule
Well, I have been working on a daily schedule for myself. I have so many different part-time jobs, then cleaning house, family stuff and well you know the list goes on and on. So, I have been thinking and working on how to break things down so that I am not overwhelmed all the time.
I first took a list of my jobs and wrote them down. Then a list of other things that I wanted or needed to get done. I looked for calendars to see if that would work .. nothing jumped out at me as being what I needed.
It finally hit me ... I just simply used the way that I break down my house cleaning. Hey, it worked for it, why can't it work for other things? So, that is what I did .. and so far is it working quite well. Now, remember, these are just suggestions and there are times that I have to adjust my schedule and/or change things around. But it gives me something to work with ...
Here is what I came up with ....
Monday:
Publix - grocery shopping
Strip beds
Clean windows/ mirrors
take newspapers to recycle bin
water plants
vacuum all rooms
Tuesday:
Bank -Post Office - (If I have deposits)
Bi-Lo (if sales)
empty all trash
clean out fridge/freezer
clean baths & wash rugs
sweep & mop baths
Wednesday:
Ingles/ CVS
check sales papers
menu for next week
sweep front porch
Thursdays:
Boynton Work - bills/payroll
Concession stand paperwork
Friday:
Bank - post office
Kim's office for 2nd signature
Office room -
- file papers
- balance checkbook
- clean off desk
Saturdays:
sweep & mop hardwoods
mop kitchen
Football games
Sundays:
REST
One thing I have noticed more than anything is I have to put God first each and everyday. I have to make time for God or my days and weeks just won't work out. So somewhere in your day .. make time for GOD!!!
I first took a list of my jobs and wrote them down. Then a list of other things that I wanted or needed to get done. I looked for calendars to see if that would work .. nothing jumped out at me as being what I needed.
It finally hit me ... I just simply used the way that I break down my house cleaning. Hey, it worked for it, why can't it work for other things? So, that is what I did .. and so far is it working quite well. Now, remember, these are just suggestions and there are times that I have to adjust my schedule and/or change things around. But it gives me something to work with ...
Here is what I came up with ....
Monday:
Publix - grocery shopping
Strip beds
Clean windows/ mirrors
take newspapers to recycle bin
water plants
vacuum all rooms
Tuesday:
Bank -Post Office - (If I have deposits)
Bi-Lo (if sales)
empty all trash
clean out fridge/freezer
clean baths & wash rugs
sweep & mop baths
Wednesday:
Ingles/ CVS
check sales papers
menu for next week
sweep front porch
Thursdays:
Boynton Work - bills/payroll
Concession stand paperwork
Friday:
Bank - post office
Kim's office for 2nd signature
Office room -
- file papers
- balance checkbook
- clean off desk
Saturdays:
sweep & mop hardwoods
mop kitchen
Football games
Sundays:
REST
One thing I have noticed more than anything is I have to put God first each and everyday. I have to make time for God or my days and weeks just won't work out. So somewhere in your day .. make time for GOD!!!
Monday, March 28, 2011
March Challenge ...
This year, 2011, is my year for getting organized. One of the things on my list was making a Household Binder. A binder that contains all kinds of information that we need on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis.
One of my favorite blogs - iHeart Organizing - is doing a March Challenge. Guess what it is? To get a binder done. Now .. here we go. I am up for the challenge. There are several that I want to work on for this month and look forward to getting it done. Jen .. is great at getting things organized. Of how I wish she could come to my house. She is also offering her templates FREE for the month of March ONLY!! Go check it out .....
Here is a list of binders to get your started. I got this list from that I have taken from different places. This is a few ideas to help get you and me started. The bold ones are the ones that I want to really work on this month.
Are you up for the challenge??? Do you already have Home Management Binders? What do yours look like? I would love to see and hear about your ideas. Can't wait to get started on mine ... will post pictures of my work in progress and when done.
Lisa
One of my favorite blogs - iHeart Organizing - is doing a March Challenge. Guess what it is? To get a binder done. Now .. here we go. I am up for the challenge. There are several that I want to work on for this month and look forward to getting it done. Jen .. is great at getting things organized. Of how I wish she could come to my house. She is also offering her templates FREE for the month of March ONLY!! Go check it out .....
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| Financial Binder - iHeart Organizing |
Here is a list of binders to get your started. I got this list from that I have taken from different places. This is a few ideas to help get you and me started. The bold ones are the ones that I want to really work on this month.
- Freezer Inventory
- Fridge Inventory
- Pantry Inventory
- Storage Inventory
- Important School Information/Schedules
- Movie Inventory
- Cleaning Checklist
- Menu Planning
- Finances/Bill Payment Checklist
- Product Warranty Information
- Important Contact Numbers {Contractor, Plumber, Electrician, Yard Maintenance, Financial Advisor, Home and Auto Insurance, Poison Control, Neighbors, etc…}
- Travel Checklist
- Idea Lists/To Do Lists
- Home Inspiration/Paint Swatches/Fabric Swatches etc…
- Blog Posts
- Credit Card and ID Information
- “Weekend Wish List”
- Important Dates to Remember
- CPR Instructions
- Emergency Pack List
- Business Cards/Vendors
- Take Out Menus
- Local Produce Availability
- Personal Goals/Resolutions
- Parenting Resources
- Family Sizes and Measurements
- Computer Log Names/Passwords
- Calendar
- Kid’s Daily Schedule/Routine
- Kid’s Wish Lists
- Greeting Card Checklist
- Medical History
- Auto Maintenance Log
- Financial
- Family Binder
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| Binder Ideas - iHeart Organizing |
Are you up for the challenge??? Do you already have Home Management Binders? What do yours look like? I would love to see and hear about your ideas. Can't wait to get started on mine ... will post pictures of my work in progress and when done.
Lisa
Monday, March 21, 2011
Shopping day at Publix ...
My sister and I go to Publix's on Monday. We go with out list and coupons in hand. It makes it easier to go with each other, because if one doesn't have a coupon for something, the other one will. We help each other out.
Today was a good day. I got to stock up on a few things .. love when you can do that. I will start posting my shopping trips and how much I saved. I haven't learned everything, but I am getting there.
I spent $99 out of pocket and saved $132!!!!
Today was a good day. I got to stock up on a few things .. love when you can do that. I will start posting my shopping trips and how much I saved. I haven't learned everything, but I am getting there.
I spent $99 out of pocket and saved $132!!!!
Household Monday ...
In thinking about my post today ... about the big picture of getting out of debt. I thought about all the little steps we can do to get to the bigger picture. I think it is the smaller things we can do to get out of debt faster. Things like; making coffee at home, instead of stopping at Starbucks - that along could save you hundreds. What about taking your lunch to work or school instead of eating out? I know from experience, when I use to work, could save you anywhere from $5.00 to $10.00 per day. That could quickly add up.
I am already doing a lot of the smaller things to help my family get out of debt. But one area that I am really working on is in my grocery bill. I have always done a budget amount for groceries but most months have gone over it. I can remember months charging my groceries. (I know .. not smart .. if I had only known then what i know now!!) Thank goodness I have finally learned. So for the past month or so I have really been trying hard to stay in my grocery budget.
I have always done coupons, and for the most part, thought I was doing good. I mean, I was saving about $20 to $30 per shopping visit. Thanks good, right? Well, I thought so .. until my sister and I went to coupon workshop. OH MY GOODNESS!! I learned that I can save much much more, just by changing a few simple things. Here are a couple of things that I learned:
1 - Don't go to the store with your "Need list" -- you need to go to the store with your "Use list". This was an eye opener for me. You want to look through the sales papers and find what is on sale that you use and stock up!! For example: mayonaise, ketchup, laundry detergent, etc. These are the things that we use alot of, so when the items are at rock bottom prices, I stock up. You want to buy enough for 10 to 12 weeks. That is usually how long it takes for an item to go back on sale.
2 - Never ever buy anything at full price. You wait until the items goes on sale. That is why you stock up. If you have to keep going to the store to buy items that you "need" you are paying full price. Take cereal for example -- if you get it when you run out you will be paying anywhere from $4.50 and up per box. They will put it on sale for under $2.00
Tune in next week for more tips on "How to cut your grocery bill". You dont' want to miss it.
I am already doing a lot of the smaller things to help my family get out of debt. But one area that I am really working on is in my grocery bill. I have always done a budget amount for groceries but most months have gone over it. I can remember months charging my groceries. (I know .. not smart .. if I had only known then what i know now!!) Thank goodness I have finally learned. So for the past month or so I have really been trying hard to stay in my grocery budget.
I have always done coupons, and for the most part, thought I was doing good. I mean, I was saving about $20 to $30 per shopping visit. Thanks good, right? Well, I thought so .. until my sister and I went to coupon workshop. OH MY GOODNESS!! I learned that I can save much much more, just by changing a few simple things. Here are a couple of things that I learned:
1 - Don't go to the store with your "Need list" -- you need to go to the store with your "Use list". This was an eye opener for me. You want to look through the sales papers and find what is on sale that you use and stock up!! For example: mayonaise, ketchup, laundry detergent, etc. These are the things that we use alot of, so when the items are at rock bottom prices, I stock up. You want to buy enough for 10 to 12 weeks. That is usually how long it takes for an item to go back on sale.
2 - Never ever buy anything at full price. You wait until the items goes on sale. That is why you stock up. If you have to keep going to the store to buy items that you "need" you are paying full price. Take cereal for example -- if you get it when you run out you will be paying anywhere from $4.50 and up per box. They will put it on sale for under $2.00
Tune in next week for more tips on "How to cut your grocery bill". You dont' want to miss it.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Household Monday ....
Well ... it feels great to be back among the living. It feels nice to have my thyroid running half way descent. Now, maybe if I would keep a better check on it ... it won't get so out of sorts.
In my quest to become better organized in the year ... I am not doing so good. I have fallen behind on my monthly organization challenges. I haven't done really bad, but I have lost focus. I was going to have my daughters room done by now, but we haven't finished. It is not totally my fault. I am waiting on a lady to get a desk painted for her room. Found one a resale shop and she is going to refinish it and paint it white, but we are still waiting on it. Got to get some shelves to hang up too. It sure does look better though.
And for the month of February, I was going to get my sons room done. I haven't even started on it. Maybe in the next couple of weeks we can get his done. It wont' take as long because he just wants one color and some little paint decorations. His will look really cool too!! When it is done ... lol
I am doing better with my budget!!! YEA!! I am really proud of myself .... I have always cut coupons but never really got the hang of it. I would always save a few here and few there, but nothing really big. My sister and I went to a work shop and learned so much. I figured out what I was doing wrong. Holy cow!! I am totally saving money and my kitchen is full of food. I am trying to get my grocery budget under $600 per month and so far this month, I under. Not a whole lot, but I am not over, which I normally am. I cant' wait to have that extra money to go towards a bill to help get us out of debt sooner. That would be fabulous!! I am going to try to start taking pictures of my shopping trips. I am not the best at this yet, but I am doing really good. Went to Publix today and saved $87 and spent $84 ... got stocked up on laundry detergent and a few other items. Just think .. before the workshop I would have only saved about $20 in coupons. To be continued .....
In my quest to become better organized in the year ... I am not doing so good. I have fallen behind on my monthly organization challenges. I haven't done really bad, but I have lost focus. I was going to have my daughters room done by now, but we haven't finished. It is not totally my fault. I am waiting on a lady to get a desk painted for her room. Found one a resale shop and she is going to refinish it and paint it white, but we are still waiting on it. Got to get some shelves to hang up too. It sure does look better though.
And for the month of February, I was going to get my sons room done. I haven't even started on it. Maybe in the next couple of weeks we can get his done. It wont' take as long because he just wants one color and some little paint decorations. His will look really cool too!! When it is done ... lol
I am doing better with my budget!!! YEA!! I am really proud of myself .... I have always cut coupons but never really got the hang of it. I would always save a few here and few there, but nothing really big. My sister and I went to a work shop and learned so much. I figured out what I was doing wrong. Holy cow!! I am totally saving money and my kitchen is full of food. I am trying to get my grocery budget under $600 per month and so far this month, I under. Not a whole lot, but I am not over, which I normally am. I cant' wait to have that extra money to go towards a bill to help get us out of debt sooner. That would be fabulous!! I am going to try to start taking pictures of my shopping trips. I am not the best at this yet, but I am doing really good. Went to Publix today and saved $87 and spent $84 ... got stocked up on laundry detergent and a few other items. Just think .. before the workshop I would have only saved about $20 in coupons. To be continued .....
Monday, February 14, 2011
Monday ....
Today is Valentine's Day .. A day to tell someone in your life that you LOVE them; whether it be your spouse, kids, parents, siblings or a friend. I think like a lot of other holidays this one is over commercialized. I want my husband, kids & friends to tell me they love me, when they are not being forced on them. I don't want flowers, candy or cards because they HAVE too, because everyone tells them too. I want it because they are thinking of "ME".
With all of that being said ... today isn't the perfect or not so perfect Valentine's Day. I am sick with a touch of a stomach virus. Big Bummer!! I was sick last week, running a fever and a cold. Of course, we don't do a lot things special on this day ..but I feel bad that I haven't even gotten my kids candy or going to be able to cook them a special dinner. I guess I will have to make it up to them ....
While being sick .. I have had some time to think about things ... household stuff. I don't think the new system that I have been working on is going to work out in my house. Not saying it might not work in someone else home, but it just isn't a fit for mine. That being said .. I am going to work on a new plan. Kind of the same as the one I tried but just a little different. I really want to get my kids helping me around the house and they want more and more things; therefore, they can do things to earn money.
The system I was trying was one from the great books I read by the SLOB sisters. Like I said before they have a great system, but it just wasn't working for me. You use a file box with index cards. You make a card for each and every chore done in the house. From each day’s task to things that need to be done by the month and seasonal. You also have a section for dates to remember and a section for addresses and phone numbers.
Instead of doing the index cards, I am going to use the same kind of system and put it all into a notebook. I think this will work much better for me. I can still have the separate sections, but have a different sheet for jobs that have to be done weekly, monthly and seasonal. This way when my husband or kids want to know what they can do to help they will know where to look. I am thinking of hanging the weekly sheet on the fridge – each job can me marked off with the initials of the person who did the job.
I will keep you all updated on the how the notebook is coming along and I promise I will share when I get it all done. Hopefully this will help your family too ….
Haven’t thought too much today on my menu for the week … hopefully I will get it done by tomorrow.
Hope you and your family have a “Great Valentine’s Day”!!! Tell your family you love them!!!
With all of that being said ... today isn't the perfect or not so perfect Valentine's Day. I am sick with a touch of a stomach virus. Big Bummer!! I was sick last week, running a fever and a cold. Of course, we don't do a lot things special on this day ..but I feel bad that I haven't even gotten my kids candy or going to be able to cook them a special dinner. I guess I will have to make it up to them ....
While being sick .. I have had some time to think about things ... household stuff. I don't think the new system that I have been working on is going to work out in my house. Not saying it might not work in someone else home, but it just isn't a fit for mine. That being said .. I am going to work on a new plan. Kind of the same as the one I tried but just a little different. I really want to get my kids helping me around the house and they want more and more things; therefore, they can do things to earn money.
The system I was trying was one from the great books I read by the SLOB sisters. Like I said before they have a great system, but it just wasn't working for me. You use a file box with index cards. You make a card for each and every chore done in the house. From each day’s task to things that need to be done by the month and seasonal. You also have a section for dates to remember and a section for addresses and phone numbers.
Instead of doing the index cards, I am going to use the same kind of system and put it all into a notebook. I think this will work much better for me. I can still have the separate sections, but have a different sheet for jobs that have to be done weekly, monthly and seasonal. This way when my husband or kids want to know what they can do to help they will know where to look. I am thinking of hanging the weekly sheet on the fridge – each job can me marked off with the initials of the person who did the job.
I will keep you all updated on the how the notebook is coming along and I promise I will share when I get it all done. Hopefully this will help your family too ….
Haven’t thought too much today on my menu for the week … hopefully I will get it done by tomorrow.
Hope you and your family have a “Great Valentine’s Day”!!! Tell your family you love them!!!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Weekly Menu
Here is my week's menu ...
Monday -- Italian Chicken Penne and Chicken & rice soup
(I made the soup for me .. feeling a little under the weather)
Tuesday -- BBQ pork chops, mashed pot.
Wed -- Homemade Chili (never made it last week)
Thurs -- Roasted Chicken
Friday -- Mexican night
Sat -- left overs
Sunday -- Spaghetti
Monday -- Italian Chicken Penne and Chicken & rice soup
(I made the soup for me .. feeling a little under the weather)
Tuesday -- BBQ pork chops, mashed pot.
Wed -- Homemade Chili (never made it last week)
Thurs -- Roasted Chicken
Friday -- Mexican night
Sat -- left overs
Sunday -- Spaghetti
Household Monday ....
Well, today is suppose to be household Monday .... all I can say is ""HEELLPPP!!" I am covered up with work and my house is a mess. If only I could snap my fingers or twinkle my nose and it all be done. Now that would be nice.
I havent' had time to get my household schedule done .. I am still working on it. Well, if I am totally honest .. it is sitting on the corner of my desk collecting dust. I did get it started and I have worked on it .. but now it sits. I am doing what has to be done at that moment .. until someone calls and needs something else done.
I just can't let the minor set back send me into a tail spin. I have been working too hard trying to get myself better organized so that this won't happen.
I just want to get my taxes done .. then that will be out of the way. It is consuming me right now ... So hopefully by next Monday I will have my act back together and have a better report on my getting myself organized. I would say I should go and read the books again .. but heck, I don't have time to do that.
until next week ....
I havent' had time to get my household schedule done .. I am still working on it. Well, if I am totally honest .. it is sitting on the corner of my desk collecting dust. I did get it started and I have worked on it .. but now it sits. I am doing what has to be done at that moment .. until someone calls and needs something else done.
I just can't let the minor set back send me into a tail spin. I have been working too hard trying to get myself better organized so that this won't happen.
I just want to get my taxes done .. then that will be out of the way. It is consuming me right now ... So hopefully by next Monday I will have my act back together and have a better report on my getting myself organized. I would say I should go and read the books again .. but heck, I don't have time to do that.
until next week ....
Monday, January 31, 2011
Household Monday ....
I have been working like crazy this weekend getting my January project done. My husband and I got my daughter's room painted. She is so excited that we got it all done. There are still a few things that she wants to do for her, but I will have to see what I can afford, at the moment.
I still have to get her some curtains for her room, a desk, some shelves and pick up a dresser from my sister. One thing at a time. Hopefully I can find somethings at a yard sale or a thrift store.
She picked out the colors - blue and a green. I picked out the creme color and we decided how we were going to paint the walls. In the green strip we are going to paint some peace signs and some words, happiness, peace, love, etc.
We all had a good time working this weekend. It was so great bonding time. All that matters is the smile on her face when she went to bed last night. That made all the pain worth it ...
Now for my February project .. which I think is my son's room, Mark. We have already been discussing what color we are going to paint. It is going to be really cool when we get done. He is into hunting, outdoors, mud bogging .. that is all I am going to say on his room.
I am still working on my 'New house cleaning system'. It is taking me a little longer than I was hoping but it is taking the back burner right now. I will share it with you all when I get it up and running. I am really excited about it and really thinking it will help my family help me more around the house, which I would totally love.
How is your January project coming along? It is the last day of the month .. did you get it done? What do you have planned for February?
I still have to get her some curtains for her room, a desk, some shelves and pick up a dresser from my sister. One thing at a time. Hopefully I can find somethings at a yard sale or a thrift store.
We all had a good time working this weekend. It was so great bonding time. All that matters is the smile on her face when she went to bed last night. That made all the pain worth it ...
Now for my February project .. which I think is my son's room, Mark. We have already been discussing what color we are going to paint. It is going to be really cool when we get done. He is into hunting, outdoors, mud bogging .. that is all I am going to say on his room.
I am still working on my 'New house cleaning system'. It is taking me a little longer than I was hoping but it is taking the back burner right now. I will share it with you all when I get it up and running. I am really excited about it and really thinking it will help my family help me more around the house, which I would totally love.
How is your January project coming along? It is the last day of the month .. did you get it done? What do you have planned for February?
Monday, January 24, 2011
Household ... Monday
I am so excited to finally get my project for the month of January started, Mary's room. I have to admit .. I have been putting it off. Well, didn't want to get started until the kids went back to school. Then there was the snow. I have a lot more excuses.
Anyway, I, we, got started this weekend. I wish I had taken pictures before we started cleaning out her room. I am making this time of her wanting to paint her room, as a time to get her to throw things out. She is a bad pac rat. She loves to draw and write and wants to save every piece of paper. Then there is the make-up and hair stuff. (She is 12) I am really hoping that she will like her new room and want to keep it really clean. A mom can hope .. can't she?
We are going to paint it a cream color, with green and a blue. It is going to look so good when we are through. I am going to make her a new desk with some shelves hanging on the walls. I want to give her somewhere to put all her art supplies in and her make-up. (I hate my baby is growing up.)
I promise I will post pictures when the room is done. Like I said before, I really wish I would have taken pictures before we started cleaning. She might not have liked that though.
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I am working on a new system for my house cleaning. I like the one that I use, but I would like to make it better. I am putting my own spin on two different, well known, house cleaning systems. I am hoping to have it done by next Monday, so that I can post it. I am really excited about this new way. I know it will help keep me better organized, which is my motto for 2011. I so want to be MORE organized. I am tired of things always being so crazy in my life. All I want to say for now .. it has something to do with a file box. Any system would be an improvement ....
Anyway, I, we, got started this weekend. I wish I had taken pictures before we started cleaning out her room. I am making this time of her wanting to paint her room, as a time to get her to throw things out. She is a bad pac rat. She loves to draw and write and wants to save every piece of paper. Then there is the make-up and hair stuff. (She is 12) I am really hoping that she will like her new room and want to keep it really clean. A mom can hope .. can't she?
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| A view of her bed. She had already taken everything off the walls. |
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| This is her desk area. |
I promise I will post pictures when the room is done. Like I said before, I really wish I would have taken pictures before we started cleaning. She might not have liked that though.
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I am working on a new system for my house cleaning. I like the one that I use, but I would like to make it better. I am putting my own spin on two different, well known, house cleaning systems. I am hoping to have it done by next Monday, so that I can post it. I am really excited about this new way. I know it will help keep me better organized, which is my motto for 2011. I so want to be MORE organized. I am tired of things always being so crazy in my life. All I want to say for now .. it has something to do with a file box. Any system would be an improvement ....
Monday, January 17, 2011
Morning Routine
This is taken from Flylady ... This is done first thing in the morning before you get started on anything else. It may sound like a lot but if you do the before bed routine this part is easy. Work with this schedule to fit your schedule.
1. Rise and Shine
a. Make your bed - as soon as you get out of it
b. Go into the bathroom
c. Shower and clean the bathroom while you are there
d. Fix your hair and face
e. Swish the toilet and leave the room never to return til later.
f. Leave the bathroom with a load of laundry and head straight to the washer.
2. Kitchen
a. If you did the before bed routine - all you will have to do is empty the dishwasher
b. Make coffee and start breakfast
c. Feed the critters
d. Feed the family - don't forget yourself
3. Think about your day
a. Check your calendar
b. Make to do list
c. Thaw something for dinner
d. Laundry - put load into dryer
4. Now Think About Yourself
a. Take your vitamins and medication
b. Sit Down
c. Eat breakfast - if you havent' already
d. Morning Meditation - God, Imagination, Focus, Thanksgiving - GIFT
I will post the Evening Routine next Monday for Household Monday!!!
1. Rise and Shine
a. Make your bed - as soon as you get out of it
b. Go into the bathroom
c. Shower and clean the bathroom while you are there
d. Fix your hair and face
e. Swish the toilet and leave the room never to return til later.
f. Leave the bathroom with a load of laundry and head straight to the washer.
2. Kitchen
a. If you did the before bed routine - all you will have to do is empty the dishwasher
b. Make coffee and start breakfast
c. Feed the critters
d. Feed the family - don't forget yourself
3. Think about your day
a. Check your calendar
b. Make to do list
c. Thaw something for dinner
d. Laundry - put load into dryer
4. Now Think About Yourself
a. Take your vitamins and medication
b. Sit Down
c. Eat breakfast - if you havent' already
d. Morning Meditation - God, Imagination, Focus, Thanksgiving - GIFT
I will post the Evening Routine next Monday for Household Monday!!!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
good things to come ...
Sorry I have been missing for a couple of days. It has been crazy around here with all the snow and the kids being home from school for the week. I am ready for things to get back to normal and back to a routine.
I have read another book (still reading Power Thoughts), that my mom sent me, by the Slob Sisters, 'Get Your Act Together.' I am not sure if you have heard of them or not, or have read any of their books. They are an organizing pair of sisters from the late 70's - 90's. This book is about a 7 day get-organized program for the overworked, overbooked and overwhelmed. It is the funniest book I have read in awhile. There were times in the book, I thought they were looking inside my house and my life. They say that everything is tied to being un-organized, even losing weight. Which by the way, they give some pointers and fool proof ways to lose weight, and I will be trying.
There are many things I have taken from this book - big and small. I going to put some of their suggestions into play this coming week. My family may not like some of the changes, but I honestly can't take much more of the way things are. I am tired of being their slave ...
I can't wait to tell you all the things that I learned and how they worked on my household. I am will to make the necessary changes to get my life in order.
Speaking of order --- I have been thinking of things I want to do here on my blog. I want to stay organized in regards to my posts. So I am working on creating certain days for certain subjects. I know that a lot of different bloggers do this on their blogs such as: Hoosier Homemade - she has cupcake Tuesday. I am wanting to do a certain day for weight loss, recipes and household (which will include cleaning tips, organizing, etc.) and maybe a book reading day. I think I will try it for a couple of weeks and see how it goes --- Household Monday --- Weight Loss Wednesday --- Recipe Friday!!!
Let me know what you think of these days. Do you do a theme day on your blog???
What are somethings that you would like me to cover on these days? What recipes would you like to see - Quick & Easy, Chicken, etc?
I have read another book (still reading Power Thoughts), that my mom sent me, by the Slob Sisters, 'Get Your Act Together.' I am not sure if you have heard of them or not, or have read any of their books. They are an organizing pair of sisters from the late 70's - 90's. This book is about a 7 day get-organized program for the overworked, overbooked and overwhelmed. It is the funniest book I have read in awhile. There were times in the book, I thought they were looking inside my house and my life. They say that everything is tied to being un-organized, even losing weight. Which by the way, they give some pointers and fool proof ways to lose weight, and I will be trying.
There are many things I have taken from this book - big and small. I going to put some of their suggestions into play this coming week. My family may not like some of the changes, but I honestly can't take much more of the way things are. I am tired of being their slave ...
I can't wait to tell you all the things that I learned and how they worked on my household. I am will to make the necessary changes to get my life in order.
Speaking of order --- I have been thinking of things I want to do here on my blog. I want to stay organized in regards to my posts. So I am working on creating certain days for certain subjects. I know that a lot of different bloggers do this on their blogs such as: Hoosier Homemade - she has cupcake Tuesday. I am wanting to do a certain day for weight loss, recipes and household (which will include cleaning tips, organizing, etc.) and maybe a book reading day. I think I will try it for a couple of weeks and see how it goes --- Household Monday --- Weight Loss Wednesday --- Recipe Friday!!!
Let me know what you think of these days. Do you do a theme day on your blog???
What are somethings that you would like me to cover on these days? What recipes would you like to see - Quick & Easy, Chicken, etc?
Saturday, January 8, 2011
My Daily Routine ...
Well, I have been working on this for days .. maybe even a week or two and I think I have come up with a schedule I can deal with and hopefully maintain. I may have to critic it some, but this is what I going to go with for now. I look forward to having my time laid out for me.
This schedule isn't set in stone. You always have to be flexible in your routine. You never know what life is going to throw your way. So, don't get too caught up in making sure that you do your routine. If you get off focus, get back into the grove the next day.
6:00 am - up and moving
6:30 - 8:00 - Bus route
8:00 - 9:30 - Morning routine - make beds, laundry, breakfast
9:30 - 10:00 - House Cleaning
10:00-12:00 - Blogging & computer time
12:00- 1:00 - Lunch & clean kitchen (may could do some exercise or zone cleaning)
1:00 - 2:00 - Pampered Chef business / Bookkeeping business
2:00 - 2:30 - Quiet time - Bible time, journal, prayer
2:30 - 4:30 - Bus Route
4:30 - 5:00 - Exercise
5:00 - 6:30 - Supper - cook & clean kitchen
6:30 - 7:00 - Laundry - pick up
7:00 - 8:30 - Homework / computer time
8:30 - 9:30 - Bedtime Routine
9:30 -10:00 - "ME" time
10:00 - Lights out
I hope that my schedule will help you make one for yourself. Please don't feel that you need to go right by mine. Everyone is different.
This schedule isn't set in stone. You always have to be flexible in your routine. You never know what life is going to throw your way. So, don't get too caught up in making sure that you do your routine. If you get off focus, get back into the grove the next day.
6:00 am - up and moving
6:30 - 8:00 - Bus route
8:00 - 9:30 - Morning routine - make beds, laundry, breakfast
9:30 - 10:00 - House Cleaning
10:00-12:00 - Blogging & computer time
12:00- 1:00 - Lunch & clean kitchen (may could do some exercise or zone cleaning)
1:00 - 2:00 - Pampered Chef business / Bookkeeping business
2:00 - 2:30 - Quiet time - Bible time, journal, prayer
2:30 - 4:30 - Bus Route
4:30 - 5:00 - Exercise
5:00 - 6:30 - Supper - cook & clean kitchen
6:30 - 7:00 - Laundry - pick up
7:00 - 8:30 - Homework / computer time
8:30 - 9:30 - Bedtime Routine
9:30 -10:00 - "ME" time
10:00 - Lights out
I hope that my schedule will help you make one for yourself. Please don't feel that you need to go right by mine. Everyone is different.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Cleaning schedule ....
Now that I am back to getting everything under control ... I have started back to doing my house cleaning each day. I got the idea from Fly Lady . I love her website and have gotten a lot of information from there. Let me warn you though .. if you have never checked it out and are going to ... it can be very overwhelming. You dont' have to do everything she does .. just find a few things and go from there.
Anyway, here is my daily cleaning list. I have changed it around a couple of times and I am still flexible from day to day. That is what I like about it, but I love having a daily list to go by and my house stays so much cleaner, even with my kids. Use my list as an example and work it around to fit into your schedule.
Monday
1. Strip beds - wash, remake beds
2. Clean all windows & mirrors
3. Vacuum all rooms
4. Water plants
5. Take out old newspapers
Tuesday
1. Empty all trash (trash day is Wednesday)
2. Clean out fridge
3. Mop kitchen & bath
4. Clean bath & wash rugs
Wednesday
1. Dust furniture
2. Sweep & mop hardwoods
3. Check sales papers for coupons
4. Menu for next week
5. Sweep front porch
Thursday
1. Grocery Shopping
2. Errands
Friday
1. Laundry room
2. Clean out purse
3. Office room
a. file papers
b. write thank you notes
c. balance checkbook
d. clear off deck
I will be posting next week things that you can do everyday to help keep your house moving along. Also, there are things you can do each month in each room to help keep your house decluttered. Man, I should have been doing this one ... there is no time like the present to get this one started back up. (New Year, New Me!!!)
What are somethings that you do to keep your house running smoothly and your house clean? I would love to hear some more ideas ...
Anyway, here is my daily cleaning list. I have changed it around a couple of times and I am still flexible from day to day. That is what I like about it, but I love having a daily list to go by and my house stays so much cleaner, even with my kids. Use my list as an example and work it around to fit into your schedule.
Monday
1. Strip beds - wash, remake beds
2. Clean all windows & mirrors
3. Vacuum all rooms
4. Water plants
5. Take out old newspapers
Tuesday
1. Empty all trash (trash day is Wednesday)
2. Clean out fridge
3. Mop kitchen & bath
4. Clean bath & wash rugs
Wednesday
1. Dust furniture
2. Sweep & mop hardwoods
3. Check sales papers for coupons
4. Menu for next week
5. Sweep front porch
Thursday
1. Grocery Shopping
2. Errands
Friday
1. Laundry room
2. Clean out purse
3. Office room
a. file papers
b. write thank you notes
c. balance checkbook
d. clear off deck
I will be posting next week things that you can do everyday to help keep your house moving along. Also, there are things you can do each month in each room to help keep your house decluttered. Man, I should have been doing this one ... there is no time like the present to get this one started back up. (New Year, New Me!!!)
What are somethings that you do to keep your house running smoothly and your house clean? I would love to hear some more ideas ...
Thursday, November 11, 2010
To do list for Thanksgiving
Ok, as promised, here is my to-do list, for the week of Thanksgiving.
My first year, of having Thanksgiving at my house, stressed me out. I had a lady, tell me, to do a list of every single thing that needed to be done, whether I thought it was crazy or not. I still have that original list and I go by it each year. Of course, things have changed from it, but I honestly don't know, that I would have done without that one simple list.
You don't have to go right by mine, use mine as an example. Hopefully it will help you get going.
Here is mine:
Week of Thanksgiving:
Monday & Tuesday
1. Clean house - go back through and do a deep clean
2. Wash Clothes - that way you don't have to worry about this at the end of the week
3. Clean off back porch
4. Check grocery list - this is to make sure that I have everything that I need.
5. Start thawing turkey - Monday
6. Cook cornbread - 4 pans - Tuesday
Wednesday:
1. Cook chicken - AM - for dressing
2. Make dressing - afternoon
3. Make sure turkey is thawed
4. Get turkey ready for cooking PM
5. Get extra tables out and clean them
6. Pre-cook dressing - PM
7. Buy bags of ice
Thanksgiving Day: (these times are from last year)
1. Cook turkey - 3 hrs - 8:00am
2. Cook dressing - 30 min - 11:30
3. Cook Green beans - 30 min - 11:45
4. Cook potatoes - 30 min - 11:00
5. Make potato salad -
6. Cook Macaroni & cheese - 20 min - 12:00
7. Make tea - sweet & unsweet - AM
8. Cook rolls - 12:00
9. Set up tables - 12:00
9. Get out all paper products - 12:00
My first year, of having Thanksgiving at my house, stressed me out. I had a lady, tell me, to do a list of every single thing that needed to be done, whether I thought it was crazy or not. I still have that original list and I go by it each year. Of course, things have changed from it, but I honestly don't know, that I would have done without that one simple list.
You don't have to go right by mine, use mine as an example. Hopefully it will help you get going.
Here is mine:
Week of Thanksgiving:
Monday & Tuesday
1. Clean house - go back through and do a deep clean
2. Wash Clothes - that way you don't have to worry about this at the end of the week
3. Clean off back porch
4. Check grocery list - this is to make sure that I have everything that I need.
5. Start thawing turkey - Monday
6. Cook cornbread - 4 pans - Tuesday
Wednesday:
1. Cook chicken - AM - for dressing
2. Make dressing - afternoon
3. Make sure turkey is thawed
4. Get turkey ready for cooking PM
5. Get extra tables out and clean them
6. Pre-cook dressing - PM
7. Buy bags of ice
Thanksgiving Day: (these times are from last year)
1. Cook turkey - 3 hrs - 8:00am
2. Cook dressing - 30 min - 11:30
3. Cook Green beans - 30 min - 11:45
4. Cook potatoes - 30 min - 11:00
5. Make potato salad -
6. Cook Macaroni & cheese - 20 min - 12:00
7. Make tea - sweet & unsweet - AM
8. Cook rolls - 12:00
9. Set up tables - 12:00
9. Get out all paper products - 12:00
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Thanksgiving
So, how does your family celebrate Thanksgiving?
We get together with our extended family. There are about 35 people, sisters, cousins and their families, that come to my house, for lunch on Thanksgiving. We have a potluck style luncheon, with everyone bringing a dish or two. We always have so much food, and really good food too.
Do you have your menu done? Here is a look at our menu, hopefully it will give you something to go by.
Turkey (20 pounds+) - me
Dressing - me
Potato Salad - me
Green Beans - me
Sweet Pot. Cass. - Denise (sister)
Fruit Salad - mom
Okra - Sondra (cousin)
Deviled Eggs - Sondra & Lori (sister)
Corn Casserole - Lori
Mac & Cheese - me
Cream Corn - mom
Baked Beans - Kristy (cousin)
Mashed Potato -Lori
Rolls - me
Desserts:
banana pudding - Rachael (niece)
cupcakes - Denise
Pecan Pie - Sondra
Then there is the list of non cooked items - which usually I furnish.
Cups
plates
napkins
silverware
tea
ice
2 liter drinks
Hopefully my list will give you some ideas, if you are having a hard time, on what to serve this Thanksgiving. Don't over do it, keep things simple.
It can be overwhelming, if you let it. I love doing it, and I love having everyone over to eat. This is the only time that we get to see some cousins, from out of town. That is one reason why we eat on paper plates, we don't have to wash all those dishes.
Please take one lesson from me, don't spend your whole time in the kitchen. I did that for the first couple of years and didn't get to enjoy my company. Let the food sit - it is good for a hour or two. Get someone else to help you clean the kitchen. Just because you are having it at your house, doesn't mean you have to do all the work.
I will be sharing some of my Thanksgiving recipes with you in the next couple of days. All except for the dressing - that one is a family secret. But I will be glad to find a cornbread dressing recipe and post it. Will also be working on my TO DO LIST for the week of Thanksgiving. That is another way that I keep my sanity.
Love to hear from you - What are some of your family traditions? What all does your family cook? Can't wait to hear ...
We get together with our extended family. There are about 35 people, sisters, cousins and their families, that come to my house, for lunch on Thanksgiving. We have a potluck style luncheon, with everyone bringing a dish or two. We always have so much food, and really good food too.
Do you have your menu done? Here is a look at our menu, hopefully it will give you something to go by.
Turkey (20 pounds+) - me
Dressing - me
Potato Salad - me
Green Beans - me
Sweet Pot. Cass. - Denise (sister)
Fruit Salad - mom
Okra - Sondra (cousin)
Deviled Eggs - Sondra & Lori (sister)
Corn Casserole - Lori
Mac & Cheese - me
Cream Corn - mom
Baked Beans - Kristy (cousin)
Mashed Potato -Lori
Rolls - me
Desserts:
banana pudding - Rachael (niece)
cupcakes - Denise
Pecan Pie - Sondra
Then there is the list of non cooked items - which usually I furnish.
Cups
plates
napkins
silverware
tea
ice
2 liter drinks
Hopefully my list will give you some ideas, if you are having a hard time, on what to serve this Thanksgiving. Don't over do it, keep things simple.
It can be overwhelming, if you let it. I love doing it, and I love having everyone over to eat. This is the only time that we get to see some cousins, from out of town. That is one reason why we eat on paper plates, we don't have to wash all those dishes.
Please take one lesson from me, don't spend your whole time in the kitchen. I did that for the first couple of years and didn't get to enjoy my company. Let the food sit - it is good for a hour or two. Get someone else to help you clean the kitchen. Just because you are having it at your house, doesn't mean you have to do all the work.
I will be sharing some of my Thanksgiving recipes with you in the next couple of days. All except for the dressing - that one is a family secret. But I will be glad to find a cornbread dressing recipe and post it. Will also be working on my TO DO LIST for the week of Thanksgiving. That is another way that I keep my sanity.
Love to hear from you - What are some of your family traditions? What all does your family cook? Can't wait to hear ...
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Two Week Menu Plan
Sunday - Baked Mac & Cheese
Monday - Cheddar Chicken & Potatoes
Tuesday - Baked Ziti
Wed. - Pinto Beans, Cornbread, Okra
Thurs. - Tator Tot Casserole
Fri. - Chicken Nuggets, Baked Fries (football game)
Sat. - Homemade Chili
Sunday - Roast with potatoes
Monday - Honey-Baked Chicken
Tues. - Mexican Hamburger Casserole 'New" - Dining on a Dime Cookbook
Wed. - Chicken Pot Pie
Thurs. - Cheeseburger Casserole "New" - Dining on a Dime Cookbook
Fri. - Out (football game)
Sat. - Homemade Chili (trick or treating)
As you can tell, my family loves Homemade Chili, and through fall and winter we eat a lot of it. It is easy to make and it is so good when it is cold.
I have some new recipes that I am trying, can't wait to try them. It is from a new cookbook that I got and I have tried several from it already. Really good and easy.
Monday - Cheddar Chicken & Potatoes
Tuesday - Baked Ziti
Wed. - Pinto Beans, Cornbread, Okra
Thurs. - Tator Tot Casserole
Fri. - Chicken Nuggets, Baked Fries (football game)
Sat. - Homemade Chili
Sunday - Roast with potatoes
Monday - Honey-Baked Chicken
Tues. - Mexican Hamburger Casserole 'New" - Dining on a Dime Cookbook
Wed. - Chicken Pot Pie
Thurs. - Cheeseburger Casserole "New" - Dining on a Dime Cookbook
Fri. - Out (football game)
Sat. - Homemade Chili (trick or treating)
As you can tell, my family loves Homemade Chili, and through fall and winter we eat a lot of it. It is easy to make and it is so good when it is cold.
I have some new recipes that I am trying, can't wait to try them. It is from a new cookbook that I got and I have tried several from it already. Really good and easy.
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