I don't know about you but I like to have a schedule.
I like to know what my day is going to look like, that way I can handle most any surprises and still get everything done that I need to get done! (Of course that's not always the case but it's a good theory to try and practice!)
One thing that always stuck in my mind from the book, Little House in the Big Woods was this little motto:
Wash on Monday,
Iron on Tuesday,
Mend on Wednesday,
Churn on Thursday,
Clean on Friday,
Bake on Saturday,
Rest on Sunday."
I love that. How much more of a simplified weekly chores list can you get? One major chore to do each day. No stressing about the other chores because they will have their time and place. One thing to focus on at a time. (Of course if you want something more detailed you could always check out something like my Homestead Management Binder!)
So anyways, I was thinking about this little saying the other day and thinking about how it might be a good way to try and get organized this year. But really, I iron sometimes but it doesn't need a whole day. And I sure don't spend a whole day churning.
So I decided to come up with my own little modern version of this little saying. It applies a little better to our current way of living while still keeping the original guidelines of the old saying in tact.
I even made it into a cute little printable page so you can print it off and put it up on the front on your fridge, or maybe on the first page in your home management binder as a good reminder of how simple it can be to stay on top of the tasks.
The Homemaker's Creed Printable
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Where will you put this printable?
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I, too, have my daily list of chores. Without it, I think the chores might overwhelm me some days and other days I’d be bored. Monday is floors, Tuesday is bathrooms and kitchen, Wednesday is bedrooms, Thursday is basement, and Friday is baking. With a small baby and a husband who is a repairman, laundry is every day!
Explain “Make Ahead” more please. Are you talking meals for the week? Freezer meals?
Yes, Make Ahead is anything that you can do ahead of time to make the rest of your week easier!
I learned to make a schedule a very long time ago! If I don’t nothing gets done – I get sidetracked very easily!
When I homeschooled my daughter, we loved the Little House series! Thank you for sharing this.
I loved that book
, but as much as I have tried a schedule like that – I never stick to it! Not at this point anyway…
There’s always something that pops up & takes over – lol!
This seems like it would take the pressure off, and help reduce the chaos of keeping a house. Although I tend to want to get everything done in one day, that just becomes a frustration because I. CAN’T. (especially with a two-year-old and one-year-old in tow).
Printed the list – thanks!!!
I love this list! So much easier than other sites I’ve tried to follow. I may have to work with it a bit so it fits my schedule, but as it happens, I did the wash today (Monday) and I’ve some make-ahead plans for Thursday! I’m ready!
I love all the hints you share! Thanks so much!!
I’ve decided my house is just way too big to be able to keep under control, especially with medical issues that tire me quickly. Four levels with the same number of bedrooms and three bathrooms with all those stairs is very overwhelming. Maybe something like this will help because I know I have the whole day to get something done. My kids are also in high school so the plan will eventually be to move to a smaller cabin with hubs and better sustainability. Then the two girls can worry about the big place.
We have a working 1890s farm by us. I went there a few years ago with my daughter when they were showing how laundry was done. They didn’t have the conveniences we have today. Laundry would take most of the day. The clothes would be wrinkles, so ironing would take most of another day. In addition, clothes were wrung out with the manual wringer. This could cause some damage to the clothes (and buttons, etc). Hence, a day for mending. Anyway, that’s how they explained it.