Weekly Household Schedule

Tonight I got an idea. Perhaps assigning certain types of jobs to different days might help me to keep my sanity and to accomplish more. So I wrote up a plan. If it works for me, I'll try to remember to come back and tell you about it.

LIVING AREAS – Monday/Tuesday

Mental:
Process mail. Straighten.
Pay bills.
Balance checkbooks.
Sort papers.
Make business phone calls.

Physical:
Straighten.
Dust.
Vacuum living area.
Decorate.

EDUCATION - Wednesday

Mental:
Check Peter’s work.
Discuss progress with Peter.
Plan curriculum.
Work on my personal goals and study plans.

Physical:
Gather library books.
Return library books.
Distribute surplus books.

KITCHEN – Thursday/Friday

Mental:
Plan meals.
Make shopping list.
Process coupons.
Explore recipe ideas.
Pre-process foods.

Physical:
Clean refrigerator.
Organize cupboards.
Clean counters and boards.
Mop.
Shop.

BED AND BATH - Saturday

Mental:
Plan clothing needs.
Mend.
Iron, if needed.
Choose any items to give away.

Physical:
Clean bathrooms.
Dust bedroom.
Vacuum bedroom and hallway.
Change bedding.