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sweetpumkinpye

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Looks like another busy week ahead. It's funny like that isn't it? Some weeks are much busier than others. The beauty is most times I can pick and choose what I have on my calendar and if I don't feel like doing it or don't find the time to do that chore I can move it to another week. I do love the flexibility my lifestyle offers me. The weather will still be reasonably mild so am able to get things done.


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

Quarterly/Seasonal Goals:
March, April and May-Autumn

*Baking day, try a new recipe and an old favourite. (X)
*Organise DH 60th, Easter and Mum's 80th (X) (X) (X)
*Tidy photo trunk (X) a Winter project....Done
*Start and complete Winter HGP (X) Done
*Prepare for Nationals in April (X) Done....next year Tasmania!
*Target savings in bank (X) Set a new goal to hit buy the end of May.
*Review word of the year ( )
*Visit DH's Uncle ( )
*Day trip to Cooma (X)
*Day trip to Yass ( )
*3 day trip to Shepparton ( ) scheduled for May
*At least one no spend day/week per month (X)(X)(X)
*Start thinking ahead for Winter, meals (X)plans ( )celebrations ( )goals ( )

Extras:
Fun/Christmas prep:

*tidy gift closet ( )
*update planner (X)
*work on CIJ posts ( )
*work on wrapping party posts ( )
*do something that is just for me (X) started watching a new show
*start/continue/finish one craft project ( )
*start/continue/finish one book/magazine (X) Goal for the year is to read 10. I have read 9
*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)
*Pedis with DD and Mum Sunday (X)
*Mother's Day lunch here Sunday (X)
*Work Monday (X)
*Work Tuesday (X)
*Car for service Wednesday (X)
*Dinner with Mum and DB Wednesday (X)
*Groceries Thursday (X)
*Lunch with friends Friday (X)
*Day trip to farm Saturday ( )

5 small chores:
*De cobweb outside (X)
*Tidy cooking utensils (X)
*Wash dog food wall (X)
*Vacuum car ( )
*Pack for mini vacation (X)

Word of the Year 2023: Progress
 
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Holiday_Mom

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I'm right there with you Katrina! I've been go, go, go since last week and it looks like it will continue through to next week. I'm trying to pace myself and make sure I take a bit of time out for me each day.

Daily:
  • Exercise
  • Prayer
  • Calendar Review of Appointments/Meetings
  • Reading
  • Writing
Weekly:
  • Dust/Vacuum/Mop
  • Bills
  • Laundry
  • Menu Planning
  • Groceries
  • End of Week Reflection
  • Set Research/Writing Goals/Biographical Questions
  • Weed Garden
Monthly:
  • Mudroom and Laundry Area
    • Sweep.
    • Dust.
    • Wipe down the washer and dryer.
    • Empty trash can.
Extra:
  • May Christmas Prep: Any new recipes to try? Try it out this month.
  • Declutter Office Space.
  • Dig up flower bulbs after they bloom.
  • Plant flowers in flower boxes.
 
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sweetpumkinpye

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I'm trying to pace myself and make sure I take a bit of time out for me each day.
This is where I fall down a little. I am so focused on getting things done that I 'forget' to take time out for myself. Something I need to work on for sure.
 
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