I used to think my grandmother was so old-fashion and stuck in her ways. Since the time my dad was young, she operated on the same schedule. Laundry on Monday. Ironing on Tuesday. Cleaning on Wednesday. Errands on Thursday. Or something like that. I used to think that was so restrictive and boring. Looking back, I think it was brilliant!
That woman’s home was always in order and she always had time to help someone in need or to stop and chat over an iced tea and fresh baked cookies. I guess her routine wasn’t so crazy!
When I stick to a housekeeping schedule my life is far more organized and peaceful. I don’t feel the pressure to get all my housecleaning and other household tasks done in one back-breaking day. My house actually stays cleaner and I have more time for activities outside of housework.
Why not take some time today and design a housekeeping schedule that will work for you to implement in 2012? Here are some suggestions for tasks that might be added to a housekeeping schedule: laundry, ironing, bathrooms, vacuuming, bill paying, grocery shopping, errands, baking.
Let us know how your schedule turns out!
Great reminder! I try to stick to one but I get off it and it's hard to get back into the groove. I will work today on updating my housekeeping schedule!
ReplyDeleteI learned this from Flylady and it had made my life so much easier! Plus, my family knows to expect clean sheets and towels on Mondays, leftovers on Wednesdays, etc. A household routine makes everyone's life smoother and happier, and yes, I have more time these days as wel.
ReplyDeleteI think a housekeeping schedule is a great idea if your life and time is generally predictable. :)
ReplyDeleteI tend to operate better on a 'daily docket' type system where I check off tasks from a master list throughout the week. This works a bit better for me since my time is divided between work and home - I fit in my cleaning as time allows, but I DO have to plan in and 'schedule' those pockets of time to achieve those tasks each week. :)
Cheers & Happy Organizing!
~H