I wrote awhile ago about my chore list for AP Tuesday. I decided to take it one step further and make it into a beginning & end of day / by the day / monthly list. I used the linked post as a guideline and beefed it up. I then printed it off and took it to my local Staples and had it laminated for just over $2. I use it with my dry erase pen so I can check off each thing as a do them. Having it right there on my fridge for everyone to see really motivates me to actually do the things on the list! I know that if I don't have certain things written down I just won't do them. I'm sure I'm not the only one!
Here is a picture of my laminated list - it's blurry because it's taken with my iPhone - sorry for the poor quality!
Since it looks hard to read I'll break down what I have in each category.
Daily:
Make beds
Sweep main / lower level
Run / load / empty dishwasher
Clear / wipe kitchen counters
Clean kitchen sink
Wipe bathroom sink/toilet/counter/mirror
Take vitamins
Plan / cook dinner
End of day:
Prepare tomorrow's lunch / dinner
Clean kitchen sink
Clear / wipe kitchen counters
Tidy toys
Tidy front entrance
Lay out tomorrow's clothes
Weekly Chores:
Monday
Change hand towels
Wash towels
Wash sheets
Tuesday
Vacuum upstairs
Deep clean floors
Wash Steve / Lisa clothes
Scoop kitty litter
Clean out car
Wednesday
Wash kid sheets
Wash kid clothes
Dust / cobwebs
Tidy all bedrooms
Thursday
Random laundry
Quick floor wash main / lower level
Clean microwave
Take out garbage(s) and recycling
Banking
Friday
Clean bathroom
Scoop kitty litter
Weekend
Vacuum
Random laundry
Grocery Shopping
Monthly Chores
Clean out fridge
Clean kitchen junk drawer
Go through clothes in closet
Go through kids clothes
Clean front hall drawers
Clean front basket (this is a basket of random items)
Wipe walls in kitchen
Wipe walls in living room
Clean computer desk
Deep clean dust
Deep clean vacuum (furniture)
Clean windows
Organize filing
On my chart under the 'daily chores' I have 7 boxes (one for each day). Next to the 'weekly chores' I have one box for each item. Next to the 'monthly chores' I have a line to put the date complete.
So far it's working great! I get so much more accomplished with my list and some days end up doing much more than what is on the list which is great!
How's this for not procrastinating, I even wrote this yesterday when I had a few spare moments!
5 comments:
oh this is so GOOD!! I'm so inspired I can't even tell you.
I'm still working on my daily list, and have one in the computer that I check off online each day, but it needs tweaked.
I am so with you about it being on the refrigerator for all to see!! I must admit, that is appealing to the part of me that wants the hubs to see what the heck I do all day!! (he knows i work hard, i just like to show him what i do!!)
I love getting to know more about you each week. Thanks you for continuing to come back to "AP Tuesdays!
Great list! I made a chore chart for me and the kiddos last summer and hung it on the frig. I put clear contact paper on it and used my dry erase markers to check things off, but it doesn't erase completely. I'm going to take your tip and reprint and take it to Staples. Thanks for sharing!
Great list! Very inspiring..I do flaylady and i love it!! really keeps you organized!!!
Featuring this today:)
What a great idea! We have a chore system for our girls, but this one looks even better. They love their dry erase board, so this would fit right in with that.
Excellent chore chart idea!
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