JumpStart January Week #1 List Week & Front Porch
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Thank you!!
I've tried to 'do' the HGP in the past....and have never completed the first week, so this is a great accomplishment for me and great motivation to keep going!
I've tried to 'do' the HGP in the past....and have never completed the first week, so this is a great accomplishment for me and great motivation to keep going!
Planning on finishing most of this today
Finish removing CHRISTMAS! Done
Make a "to do" list for each list on your schedule. Walk around the house taking your lists with you. Write down EVERYTHING you would like to do in that room...if you don't get to it this go round...you'll have the list for the next round. Done
Clean the light fixture. Done
Remove all things from the porch and put them away. Done
Sweep the porch. Done
[ ] Sweep down the walls and get rid of cobwebs.
Look at the hedges and the beds around your front porch. Jot down notes or ideas for spring plantings. Done
[ ] Replant containers with impatience.
[ ] Replant around water feature.
[ ] Put some bleach in water feature.
Dust/wax bench. Done
[ ] Polish front entry doors.
Clean door hardware. Done
Now check out the drive way. Is there trash that needs to be pitched or stuff that needs returned to it's home? Done
Finish removing CHRISTMAS! Done
Make a "to do" list for each list on your schedule. Walk around the house taking your lists with you. Write down EVERYTHING you would like to do in that room...if you don't get to it this go round...you'll have the list for the next round. Done
Clean the light fixture. Done
Remove all things from the porch and put them away. Done
Sweep the porch. Done
[ ] Sweep down the walls and get rid of cobwebs.
Look at the hedges and the beds around your front porch. Jot down notes or ideas for spring plantings. Done
[ ] Replant containers with impatience.
[ ] Replant around water feature.
[ ] Put some bleach in water feature.
Dust/wax bench. Done
[ ] Polish front entry doors.
Clean door hardware. Done
Now check out the drive way. Is there trash that needs to be pitched or stuff that needs returned to it's home? Done
Good Job Everyone.....here's a suggestion....if you didn't quite get to everything on your list....put it aside for now and move on to the next week BUT don't throw away that list yet....keep it filed and then when you have a catch up week or a week when we are doing a room you don't have....pull out those unfinished ones and get them marked off!!!
Just remember...what ever you accomplished....even one thing....it is progress and we will just keep plugging away.
Just remember...what ever you accomplished....even one thing....it is progress and we will just keep plugging away.
jampss said:
[X] Clean the light fixture.
[X] Sweep the porch.
[X] Sweep down the walls and get rid of cobwebs.
[X] Wash the windows
[X] Trim hedges (gas trimmer ... my arms still ach!)
[X] Front Door: Needs cleaning and then ... oil or something??? Looks dry. (used baby oil!!)
[X] Celebrate your hard work by getting a new rug or wreath for your porch. (Got out old reed wreath that I was gonna give away ... and it looks nice!)
So, wooo hooo! I did it all today with the 'help' of the 4 yr. old. :
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That is awesome.....its freezing here....I still want to put up some Valentine Decor on the front porch...maybe it will warm up a bit soon!!!
GREAT JOB!!!!!!!
GREAT JOB!!!!!!!
Here's my before and after's-hopefully you can tell the difference!
http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh15 ... 761a41.pbw
The basket on the wall is for outgoing mail-I still have work to do on the Laundry room end but I'm happy that because everything has a place it is much easier to keep tidy!
I tried to put this on my blog-but I can't figure it out! If anyone can give me a hand could you PM me?TIA!
http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh15 ... 761a41.pbw
The basket on the wall is for outgoing mail-I still have work to do on the Laundry room end but I'm happy that because everything has a place it is much easier to keep tidy!
I tried to put this on my blog-but I can't figure it out! If anyone can give me a hand could you PM me?TIA!
Great before/after shots! You did wonders with that room. It will bring a smile to you face in the morning.
Thanks, Ahorsesoul! I actually folded my clothes out there the other day! I always bring them in because I never liked to stay out there. Now it's the tidiest room in the house!
Laundry Room is definately a problem areas here too....when I get to it on the schedule....I hope to make as much progress as you did....
I fold clothes in the family room or somewhere else also....and then they end up sitting there....LOL.....will be a lot easier to fold them in the laundry area!!!
I fold clothes in the family room or somewhere else also....and then they end up sitting there....LOL.....will be a lot easier to fold them in the laundry area!!!
Thanks, aggy! The only one having a problem adjusting is DH!LOL! But picking up after one is definitly better than Everyone!