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sweetpumkinpye

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How quickly things are moving now. 1 month until Christmas and although I am in a good position I could use a bit more time. Will be working at least 2 more 3 day weeks so will need to maximise the time that I have at home. I know it will all get done, I have worked hard for this all year.

Daily:
Water throughout day. Especially important as it heats up. Must also pack water when I go out
Shower/bath at night,
Moisturise, brush teeth, lip balm, hand cream
Clean kitchen and DW on before bed.
Read and sleep at reasonable time

Weekly:
*washing (X)(X)
*fold washing (X)
*vacuum floors (X)
*clean bathrooms (X)( )
*meal planning ( )
*general tidy up (X)
*clean fridge/freezers (X)
*tidy pantry/stockpile (X)
*make work lunches (X)
*shopping list (fortnightly) (X) grocery shopping (fortnightly) ( )

Quarterly/Seasonal Goals:
September, October and November.....Spring :)

*Baking days leading up to Christmas....we have several scheduled ( )
*Continue with wrapping party dates (X)
*Christmas prep....focus on this (- ) Nearly there
*Target savings in bank ( ) Save for cruise. Have full payment by December.
*Review word of the year (X)
*Prepare garden( ) papers (X) emergency kits (X) for upcoming fire/storm season
*Start decluttering for move next year ( ) I have a plan for this at least, will ramp up during HGP
*House inspection September (X)
*Mini vacation to coast September (X)
*At least one no spend day/week per month (X)(X)(X)
*Annual Bathurst day October (X)
*Day light saving October (X) change smoke detector batteries (X)
*Ballet with DD, DSisL, Mum and I October (X)
*Organise Family get together for November 12th (X)
*Work Christmas picnic November 17th (X)
*LDC Lunch November 24th (X)
*Complete the HGP ( ) This is a must this year.....2 rooms to go, I might just make it!
*Start thinking ahead for Spring/Summer meals ( ) plans ( ) celebrations ( ) goals ( )

Extras:
Fun/Christmas prep:

*tidy gift closet (X)
*update planner (X)
*do something that is just for me ( )
*start/continue/finish one craft project (X)
*start/continue/finish one book/magazine ( ) Goal for the year is to read 10. I have read 13
*continue looking for stocking fillers, gifts and supplies (X) Have wrapped for now, time to start thinking of ideas for 2024

This week:

*Connect with family via phone, email or text (X)
*Decorate the house Sunday (X)
*Work Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday ( )
*Book flights for Judges conference ( )
*At least one no tech night (X)
*Groceries with Mum Thursday (X)
*Doctors visit Friday (X)
*Christmas dinner with friends Friday (X)
*DH advent calendar Friday (X)
*Travel to DrillDance comp Saturday ( )


5 small chores:
*work on kid's books ( ) Start on DS's
*Start washing Christmas dishes ( )
*Christmas serviettes in pantry (X)
 
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jampss

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Alright, going into the WINTER quarter!

Daily: (XXXXXXX)
Exercise & Water
Bullet Coffee
Watch The Bible Recap on YT; Prayer Journal & Devotional
Calendar Review of Appointments / Email / MHH
Read / Watch News
Dinner Prep
Listen to Audio Book (X I have been getting audio books on my library app and enjoying the mysteries)
Review / Edit one Etsy Listing
Crochet for Fun / Ministry

Weekly:
Menu Planning X
Groceries / Meal Prep X
Clean Bathroom X / Dust / Vacuum / Mop / Laundry X
Bills X
Online History Class (I haven't made time for this!!)
Post FB / IG for Etsy X
Work on Etsy Crochet Item X
Water Garden (It's been raining!)
Errands X

Monthly:
Check Pantry / Freezer / Refrigerator
Upcoming Holidays / Birthdays: Need Cards / Gifts
Etsy Shop Sales / Expenses
Check Subscriptions Tracker Sheet / Supplements X
Weight Check
Norwex Rewards Club Monthly Order (NOT doing for Dec)
Work on Christmas 2024 Crochet Gifts (NOT yet)
19th Celebrate Me Day
House To Do List (X made a list for Dec)

Quarterly/Seasonal Goals:
Clean inside Windows / Sils
De-clutter Areas & Donate X

DEC JAN FEB - WINTER
Mulch Over the Garden
Word of the Year
Meal Plan for Christmas / NYE / Baking
Decorate for Christmas

MAR APR MAY - SPRING
Garden Prep for Spring
Check Smoke Detector Battery / Test Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Meal Plan for Easter
Decorate for Spring

JUN JUL AUG - SUMMER
MHH Christmas in July

SEPT OCT NOV - AUTUMN
Garden Prep for Fall
Meal Plan for Thanksgiving / Baking
Decorate for Fall
Check Points on Apps for Rewards / Gift Cards
 
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Will be working at least 2 more 3 day weeks so will need to maximise the time that I have at home. I know it will all get done, I have worked hard for this all year.
I can relate to this time crunch. December is very busy with additional practice for Christmas concerts and the concerts themselves. I really don't have as much time in the evenings and weekends as I think.
Alright, going into the WINTER quarter!
Great to see you here!

For this upcoming week, I'm okay if I don't get to the cleaning since I just did a good overall cleaning on Wednesday. My focus on Sunday and Monday, which is a work holiday, is to wrap as many gifts as possible. Wednesday and Friday evenings will be two other wrapping nights. I have tentative plans for next weekend. However, if they fall through, then I'll wrap on those days.

Daily:
  • Exercise
  • Prayer
  • Calendar Review of Appointments/Meetings
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Coffee Prep for the next day
  • Lunch Prep for the next day
  • Breakfast Prep for the next day

Weekly:
  • Outfit Planning for this week
  • Menu Planning for this week
  • Meal Prep for this week
  • Dust/Vacuum/Mop
  • Bills
  • Laundry
  • Groceries
  • End of Last Week Reflection
Monthly:
  • Living Room, Entrance, Dining Room and Front Porch:
    • Dust Blinds.
    • Sweep the front porch.
    • Clean the front door.
    • Wipe down the wall and door jambs.
    • Dust the chandelier.
    • Wipe down dining room chairs.
    • Declutter
HHP - Week 13 list
 
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sweetpumkinpye

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I can relate to this time crunch. December is very busy with additional practice for Christmas concerts and the concerts themselves. I really don't have as much time in the evenings and weekends as I think.
I am so glad that I work at this year round, I don't know how I would be situated if I was just starting now. I am like you, feeling the crunch a little.
 
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sweetpumkinpye

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Alright, going into the WINTER quarter!
So glad that you are joining in. Looks like a great time ahead for you and I will be pleased to follow along.
 

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:)

I do like a good list!