December 10th-16th 2023

[sweetpumkinpye]

Mid December is upon us. I like this time of year, still enough time to get things done but we are right in the thick of Christmas prep and joy. I need to get a few things done this week. I will be at home 2 days as the extra days at work are finished for now. I have so many plans for those extra days, I can hardly wait. I have felt the lack of Christmas Spirit in the last week or so and am hoping to find that spark again this week.


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

Quarterly/Seasonal Goals:
December/January and February....Summer
*Baking days leading up to Christmas....we have several scheduled (X) Done for this year
*Continue with wrapping party dates ( )
*Christmas prep....focus on this ( )
*Target savings in bank ( ) Need to focus on this, there are a lot of expenses at the beginning of the year.
*Decide on word of the year (X) I have narrowed this down and now have my WOTY
*Choose 10 goals/areas of improvement for 2024 ( )
*Start decluttering for move next year ( ) I have a plan for this at least, will ramp up during HGP
*Complete the HGP ( ) This is a must this year.....1 room to go, I might just make it!
*Start thinking ahead for Summer meals ( ) plans ( ) celebrations ( ) goals ( )
*Christmas ( )
*NYE.....goodbye 2023 ( )
*Mini room maintenance January Loungeroom ( ), Kitchen ( ), Bedroom ( ) and Bathrooms ( )
*Judges work shop February 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2024 ( ) Booked flights

Extras:
Fun/Christmas prep:
*tidy gift closet ( )
*update planner (X)
*do something that is just for me ( )
*start/continue/finish one craft project ( )
*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 ( ) Have wrapped for now, time to start thinking of ideas for 2024

This week:
*Connect with family via phone, email or text (X)
*Dinner with DD/DSIL Sunday (X)
*Work Monday and Tuesday (X)
*Book flights for Judges conference (X)
*Groceries with Mum Thursday (X)
*Nail appointment Thursday (X)
*Christmas prep Wednesday and Friday (X)
*Day trip to farm Saturday (X)

5 small chores:
*Start washing Christmas dishes (X)


Word of the Year 2023: Progress

 

[jampss]

Here is FL ... we are always carrying water out and about with us! Hot and humid like all the time!

I like your read and get to bed at a reasonable time. I have been falling asleep listening to my audio book ... but then wake to have to take out earphones ... I need to stop doing that and just go to sleep!! LOL

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

I like your read and get to bed at a reasonable time. I have been falling asleep listening to my audio book ... but then wake to have to take out earphones ... I need to stop doing that and just go to sleep!! LOL

I need to try and be better at this. I get stuck looking at youtube or facebook and then it is late. I need to get enough sleep to function. A goal for next year is to limit the amount of screen time before bed.

 

[Holiday_Mom]

The temperatures have been fluctuating back and forth. This past week we had two days of snow flurries and the week before we had a couple of hours of snow flurries. It sure does help me to get into the spirit of Christmas. The last two days, the temperatures have been in the 50's (10's C).

I like your read and get to bed at a reasonable time. I have been falling asleep listening to my audio book ... but then wake to have to take out earphones

I can just about stay up to 9:30 pm any more because I get up at 5:30 am. I'm so exhausted that I sleep solidly.
I wonder if you can put your audio book on a 10 minute timer and listen to it without earphones.

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

Monthly: Mudroom & Laundry area

• Sweep
• Dust
• Wipe down the washer and dryer
• Empty Trash can

HHP: Week 15 list

 

[jampss]

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Daily:
Exercise & Water ()
Bullet Coffee (X)
Watch The Bible Recap on YT; Prayer Journal & Devotional (X)
Calendar Review of Appointments / Email / MHH X()
Read / Watch News (X)
Dinner Prep (X)
Listen to Audio Book ()
Review / Edit one Etsy Listing ()
Crochet for Fun / Ministry ()

Weekly:
Menu Planning (X)
Groceries / Meal Prep ()
Clean Bathroom / Dust / Vacuum / Mop / Laundry ()
Bills ()
Online History Class ()
Post FB / IG for Etsy (X)
Work on Etsy Crochet Item ()
Water Garden ()
Errands ()

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

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

DEC JAN FEB - WINTER
Mulch Over the Garden ()
Word of the Year ()
Meal Plan for Christmas / NYE / Baking ()
Decorate for Christmas (X)
De-decorate Christmas ()
Start Jumpstart January Cleaning ()


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 ()

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Mary, will you get some vacation days away from school? The kids here will finish up this week and go back the first week of February.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

jampss. I really like how you have set out your lists. I am going to be revisiting mine for the new year and adjust what is not working.

 

[jampss]

Thanks. I was inspired by this thread. I keep copy and pasting for the next week, tweaking as I go. I am currently looking over it as to what will need to be done for Monday (for me, it's Sunday night 5:30 pm) and also looking over my calendar!

 

[Holiday_Mom]

Mary, will you get some vacation days away from school? The kids here will finish up this week and go back the first week of February.

Yes, schools in my area run on their own schedule. My school is closed from December 25th though January 2nd. Dd's school will be closed from Dec.22nd through Jan. 16th.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

My school is closed from December 25th though January 2nd.

Oh, a nice break for you. I hope you enjoy every minute.