Last week of September 2023

[sweetpumkinpye]

The first month of Springis nearly passed. It seemed like I was waiting forever for Spring to arrive and time is just flying by now. I am doing really well on HGP, just a few more rooms and I will be finished. My plan is to get it all done before the heat of Summer is here when I won't feel like doing much at all.

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 ( )
*vacuum floors (X)
*clean bathrooms (X)( )
*meal planning ( )
*general tidy up (X)
*clean fridge/freezers ( )
*tidy pantry/stockpile ( )
*make work lunches (X)
*shopping list (fortnightly) ( ) 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 ( )
*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)( )( )
*Annual Bathurst day October ( )
*Day light saving October ( ) change smoke detector batteries ( )
*Organise Family get together for November ( )
*Complete the HGP ( ) This is a must this year
*Start thinking ahead for Spring/Summer meals ( ) plans ( ) celebrations ( ) goals ( )

Extras:
Fun/Christmas prep:
*tidy gift closet ( )
*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 10
*continue looking for stocking fillers, gifts and supplies ( ) My challenge for 2023 is to do great stockings, useful and interesting items.

This week:
*Connect with family via phone, email or text (X)
*Pup sit DD's dogs Sunday (X)
*Work Monday and Tuesday(X) (X)
*At least one no tech night ( )
*DD and DSIL Netball grand final Wednesday (X)
*Christmas shopping with Mum Thursday (X)
*Pick up library books (X)
*Admin meeting at work Friday (X)
*HGP Sun room this week (X)
*HGP loungeroom if time (X)
*Daytrip to farm Saturday (X)
*Walk with Harry (X)(X)(X)( )( )( )( )

5 small chores:
*soak tea towels and hand towels in bleach (X)
*wrap prizes for motor racing party (X)
*work on kid's books (X)

Word of the Year 2023: Progress

 

[Miss JoDee]

Katrina, you just reminded me that I need to work on the Grandma book. Best pull it out and put it in front of me so that I remember to do a page a day.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Katrina, you just reminded me that I need to work on the Grandma book. Best pull it out and put it in front of me so that I remember to do a page a day.

I had forgotten about it until I cleaned my craftroom and there it was. I am doing one for DS and one for DD. My Mum is also doing one. I don't want to rush it so it may not be for Christmas this year they may be put aside for birthdays in January and July. I will see. Either way I do need to make progress with them.

 

[Holiday_Mom]

Yesterday marked the first day of autumn. We are dealing with the remnants of a tropical storm this weekend. The temperatures have been in the low 60's (16 C) and windy. We will have a lot of small branches to clean up when this storm finishes. This week marks 6 weeks since I started my new job and the new routines are in place.

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
• Set Research/Writing Goals
• Weed Garden

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

Quarterly: Write reflection on the last three months

HHP - Week 5 list

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Mary, a very organised and comprehensive list for this week. It seems to me that you have hit your stride with your routine and work. We really are quite adaptable aren't we?

 

[Holiday_Mom]

Yes, things have to be rethought but we are adaptable.