Cleaning Checklists

 

  To ensure the job gets done right the first time - make a checklist!

Right now I am working on creating one for each room in the house.

The kids earn a point for each box they check off
 and then have a parent approve the work they did.

Their points add up and they can use them for things such as,

 Dollar Store trips or ice cream cones.

 

I'm hoping these lists will help the chores get done efficiently and happily.

 

My lists were inspired by this pin -

Check her version out Here

 

 

Lists

There is something about the process of making a list and checking things off that just gets me going.

I love the feeling you get when you get to cross something of a long list of To Dos.

Even better - making a list on a cute notepad that has fun check mark boxes!

My sister got me hooked on these tablets a couple years ago.

They are now in the top ten on my 'Favorite Things List'.

 

I picked up a few to help with my Organizing projects.

 

You can find them Here

 

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Naked

I spent New Years day taking down all of my Christmas decorations

 and boxing them up for hibernation.

 I love the feel they bring with them and I'm always sad to see them go. 

My house looks naked, I think it even feels a little self conscious.

 The space seems bare and undressed, but also fresh and uncluttered.
 

This time of year always makes me want to deep clean and organize my entire house.

 I have grand visions of gutting every drawer, closet, nook and cranny.

 I dream of loading up the car and taking boxes of unnecessary items and rubble

 to the nearest donation center.

 I fantasize about making beautiful calendars, fancy lists and labeling everything in site. 

And of course I desire to redecorate each and every room in the house!

 

In reality, I know I don't have enough time, energy or money to accomplish all of that,

 but it isn't going to stop me from trying to get a good portion of it done!

 

Here are a few of my favorite ideas...

 
I have this hanging in my laundry room.

pairofpears.com

 

 

I wish these were lined up beautifully on my pantry shelves.

 fabnfree.com

 

I plan on attempting this!

home-storage-solutions-101.com

 

And

I wish my craft room looked like this!

thefancyfarmgirl.com

 

I'll let you know how it's going.

 

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