Last week of October 2021

[sweetpumkinpye]

Moving into the last week of October. Now that the wedding is over time to focus on getting back into the swing of things and looking forward to the next few weeks. I think it will take a few weeks to get back into routine.

Daily:
Moisturise morning,
Water throughout day,
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:
*make work lunches for Friday ( ) I have changed work days
*washing (X)(X)
*fold washing (X)
*vacuum floors (X)
*mop floors (X)
*clean bathrooms (X)(X)
*meal plan dinners plus work lunches (X)
*clean fridge (X)
*tidy pantry ( )
*tidy freezer ( )
*tidy stockpile (X)
*shopping list (fortnightly) ( ) grocery shopping (fortnightly) ( )

Fun/ Christmas prep:
*start/continue/finish one craft project ( )
*start/continue/finish one book/magazine (X) Goal for the year is to read 10, I have read 14
*update planner ( )
*tidy gift closet ( )
*continue looking for stocking fillers and gifts (/) I think I have finished for now
*start working on HGP/update lists in binder ( )

Extras:
*Exercise at least 4 days (X) (X) ( ) ( )
*Connect with family via phone (X)
*Coffee with friend Sunday (X)
*Post wedding lunch Sunday (X)
*HGP Laundry Monday (X)
*Meat, fruit and vegetable delivery Monday (X)
*Coffee with friend Wednesday (X)
*Pop into work Thursday (X)
*Dinner with DD and DSIL Thursday (X)
*Start new job Friday (X)

5 small chores:
*Hang Halloween teatowel (X)
*Book dogs for grooming (X)
*Post family history to Uncle (X)
*Check supplies/pack work bag (X)
*Dust all furniture (X)


STILL TO DO>>>>Now that HGP and HHP have started look at HGP. Is it working for me? How can I improve it? More seasonal cleaning ?
Maybe a fusion of both, take what I like from each one and make my own plan. I have time now to look at them both. Will look at this over the next few weeks and come up with a plan for 2022

Word of the Year:
IMPROVE

 

[Holiday_Mom]

Wow! This is the last week of October?! Looking at today's date it is one month until Thanksgiving Eve and it is also two months until Christmas Eve! When I look back to two months, it was filled and busy but it also went fast. This is a nice reality check for me.

• Weed Gardens.
• Clean out vegetable pots.
• Clean Bathrooms.
• Pay bills
• Correspondence: Family History group;
• Appts: Monday: Late Pick Up; Tuesday: Doctor Appt; Friday: Physical Therapy; Late Pick Up
• Menu Planning
  • Menu plan for upcoming week.
  • Check that ingredients for planned meals are in the house.
  • Make a grocery list.
  • Buy groceries.
  • Food Prep: Cut up onions, peppers and carrots, etc, for upcoming meals.
• FlyLady:Living Room, Entrance, Dining Room and Front Porch:
  • Dust.
  • Vacuum.
  • Dust Blinds.
  • Sweep the front porch.
  • Clean front door.
  • Wipe down wall and door jambs.
  • Dust Chandelier.
  • Wipe down dining room chairs
• Do weekly reflection.
• Staple reflection papers to the planner pages.
• HHP
  • Prepare for Halloween gathering
    • Food/Drinks
    • Paper Goods
    • Table cloth
    • Pumpkin carving knives
  • Think about Thanksgiving menu/plan

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Wow! This is the last week of October?! Looking at today's date it is one month until Thanksgiving Eve and it is also two months until Christmas Eve! When I look back to two months, it was filled and busy but it also went fast. This is a nice reality check for me.

Mary, I was thinking the same. I wish that time would slow down a little. I need a bit more time to get things done.

 

[Holiday_Mom]

Getting through the week here... I just realized a bit ago, that the time I had this weekend to do things isn't really there. I'm going to have a bit more to do on Thursday.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

My weeks are going to change. Instead of working Monday and Tuesday I will be working Friday for now. It will be interesting to see how I use my extra time.