What I Did Today: Saturday 4/30/22

Monthly:

• Changed calendars
• Created new housework & food journals for May 

Weekly:

• Laundry 3 loads: towels, clothes tops, clothes pants
• Put away groceries
• Washed ice trays 

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & filled ice trays; made chocolate & butterscotch chip cookies; refilled baking soda & chocolate chips jars; rinsed carrots; shredded cheese 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth & soaked in OxiClean
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with pizza dinner & watched ‘Soldier Boyz’ (Bad Movie Saturday Night #77)

A LITTLE HOUSEWORK GOES A LONG WAY:

While it may feel sometimes that housework takes ‘forever’, without timing oneself it’s hard to know how long it actually takes. By timing housework tasks, a housewife can learn just how much she can get done in a short amount of time, and small tasks that take only 10 or 15 minutes can make a world of difference in the cleanliness and appearance of her home.

What I Did Today: Friday 4/29/22

Weekly:

• Disinfected & wiped down: all door handles & light switches, elliptical, furnace, kitchen cupboard doors & handles, laundry basket, oven, refrigerator, remotes, TV stand, washer & dryer (inside & outside), workout gear
• Emptied Litter Genie & wiped down 
• Refilled bird bath & feeders (+ hummingbird feeder) & outside water dish
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer 
• Swept deck, outside entrance & yard walkway
• Took out recycling: glass, metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed cat dishes + mat
• Wrote out grocery list 

As Needed:

• Food prep: cooked bacon (1 package) 
• Made hummingbird food 
• Refilled tealight candles 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Swept workshop entrance 
• Took out household garbage 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth & soaked in OxiClean
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical afternoon (7.43 miles; 31:25 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, taquitos with refried beans dinner & watched episodes of ‘The Commish’

KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE. CLEANING IS THE OTHER HALF:

Knowing what needs to be done when it comes to daily housework tasks makes it easier to do what needs to be done. Routines, processes, and systems all go into cleaning as much as the act of cleaning, as well as knowing how to clean. When a housewife starts each day knowing what to do and ends each day with a plan for what to do the next day, her housework is already half done. 

What I Did Today: Thursday 4/28/22

Alternate Week:

• Deep-cleaned bathrooms
• Ironed toilet toppers
• Wiped down hand steamer

Weekly:

• Changed towels in bathrooms & kitchen (+ sponge)
• Emptied household wastebaskets 
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Refreshed bathmats & toilet toppers in dryer + lint rolled
• Washing machine: wash cycle with Borax
• Wiped down steam mop & vacuum

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber; refilled eggs container; restocked kitchen freezer

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth 
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag  

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical afternoon (8.13 miles, 36:21 minutes)  
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, burgers with gouda cheese sauce and onion rings dinner & watched ‘Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell’

JUST A HOUSEWIFE? I’M NOT ‘JUST’ ANYTHING:

A housewife is not just anything, for she is more than a housewife; she is the heart of her home; she is the love behind the housework; she is an anointed force who devotes herself every day to caring for her family and making her home the best it can be for the people she loves. 

What I Did Today: Wednesday 4/27/22

Weekly:

• Bleach soak & wash: dish brushes, food scrap bucket, sink strainers
• Cleaned oven glass
• Laundry 3 loads: towels + dish mats, clothes tops, clothes pants 
• Scrubbed dishrack & kitchen sink 
• Wiped down kitchen window 

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & refilled ice trays; restocked drinks & turkey; took out butter for cookies & to thaw 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer 

Yardwork:

• Removed dandelions from lawn & trimmed ferns (40 minutes)

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth & soaked in OxiClean 
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag  

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, pork chops with roasted broccoli dinner & watched ’21 Jump Street: Cory and Dean Got Married’

A HOUSEWORK ROUTINE IS A ROUTE TO A CLEAN HOME:

Creating a housework routine for each day of the week makes housework easier and makes a home consistently clean. Breaking down a home by sections is a good starting place when creating a routine; take care of a section of the home each day along with high-traffic areas so that when the day is over the high-traffic areas are in order, and when the week is over the entire house has been cleaned. 

What I Did Today: Tuesday 4/26/22

Weekly:

• Changed: bed sheets; kitchen sponge
• Dusted: bathroom, bedroom, hallway
• Laundry 1 load: sheets + white winter blanket 
• Lint rolled bedroom curtains 
• Polished bedroom furniture
• Refreshed bed blankets & pillows in dryer 
• Vacuumed air purifier, dryer lint trap & furnace

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled lemon juice squeeze bottle 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer 
• Took out household garbage 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth & soaked in OxiClean
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical noontime (8.15 miles; 36:05 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: snacked & watched episodes of ‘Hunter’

SO SHINES A CLEAN HOME IN A WEARY WORLD:

A clean home doesn’t solve all the problems of the world, or all the problems that people have inside the home; and while a clean home seems somewhat insignificant when world events threaten the comforts of daily life, a clean home in a dreary and weary world has the power to make life better for those who choose to see it that way. 

What I Did Today: Monday 4/25/22

Weekly:

• Bookkeeping: Added weekly receipts to monthly worksheet (home); organized receipts/paperwork (business)
• Laundry 3 loads: microfiber cloths, new fabrics & table toppers, whites 
• Refilled: OdoBan spray bottles (bathroom & laundry)
• Swept outside entrance

As Needed:

• Food prep: grind coffee (1 jar; new bag) 
• Made gallon batch of OdoBan disinfectant 
• Refilled: baking soda & Borax containers; bird & cat food containers, fabric softener sheets  
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth & soaked in OxiClean 
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag  

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, panko shrimp with crinkle fries dinner & watched ‘Escape from Alcatraz’ 

A CLEAN HOME IS A HOUSEWIFE’S VALIDATION:

While it’s nice to hear praise for keeping a home clean and in order, the reality is that a housewife may not hear it every day. However, not to hear verbal validation does not mean her work isn’t appreciated, or doesn’t matter, or is not noticed. She is the one who notices the results of her labor more than anyone else, and when a housewife looks around her home and sees her accomplishments, that is validation she can feel good about. 

What I Did Today: Sunday 4/24/22

Alternate Week:

• Dusted: entrance, living room, office & office bathroom
• Polished wood furniture

Weekly:

• Baking soda scrub coffee pot, coffee/tea mugs & tumblers
• Changed towels in office bathroom & kitchen (+sponge)
• Emptied household wastebaskets
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Refreshed in dryer: bathmats + lint rolled; couch blankets & pillows 

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled hydration packets; sliced cheese; took out bacon, pork chops, steaks & turkey to thaw  
• Laundry 2 loads: towels, delicates  

Yardwork:

• Cleared rest of side beds; removed dandelions from lawn (80 minutes) 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth & soaked in OxiClean
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag  

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with chicken bake dinner & watched episodes of ‘CPO Sharkey’

A WELL-DESERVED REST IS THE BEST:

Being done without housework feels good, but what makes it best is when a post-housework rest has been earned after taking care of what needs to be done. When a housewife invests her time into improving her home with housework, she can rest satisfied knowing that she was productive and that her home is better than it was before she started.

What I Did Today: Saturday 4/23/22

Weekly:

• Washed ice trays 

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber; emptied & filled ice trays; refilled cinnamon & salt shakers, turkey container; rinsed carrots & peppers 
• Laundry 2 loads: clothes tops & pants
• Made toothpaste 

Yardwork:

• Cleared section of side beds; removed dandelions from lawn (1 hr) 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth & soaked in OxiClean 
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag  

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical morning (6.62 miles, 30:07 minutes)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with pizza dinner & watched ‘Solo’ (Bad Movie Saturday Night #76)

A GOOD HOUSEWIFE IS HARD TO FIND:

It is not chauvinistic for a man to want his wife to be a good housewife. When a husband takes on the responsibility of financially supporting a housewife and family, he deserves to have a wife at home who equally supports him by providing a clean home to relax in when he gets home, clean clothes for work, food when he needs it, along with an understanding that when work comes first, she must be patient and appreciate that he is supporting her while she supports him.

What I Did Today: Friday 4/22/22

Quarterly:

• Changed vacuum bag; cleaned & wiped down vacuum (Cirrus/backup vacuum)
• Cleaned washing machine with vinegar & baking soda  

Weekly:

• Disinfected & wiped down: all door handles & light switches, elliptical, furnace, kitchen cupboard doors & handles, laundry basket, oven, refrigerator, remotes, TV stand, washer & dryer (inside & outside), workout gear
• Emptied Litter Genie & wiped down 
• Refilled bird feeders, hummingbird feeder & outside water dish 
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer
• Swept deck, outside entrance & yard walkway
• Took out recycling: glass, metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed cat dishes + mat

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled butter dish; shredded cheese; took out butter, cheese & turkey to thaw 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Replaced light bulb in salt lamp (bedroom)
• Soaked dish cloth in OxiClean 
• Swept workshop entrance
• Took out household garbage 

Yardwork:

• Picked up & raked tree debris; removed dandelions from lawn (30 minutes)

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, chicken taquitos with refried beans dinner & watched ‘A Quiet Place: Part II’

BEING A HOUSEWIFE IS THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME:

When a woman chooses to be a housewife rather than having a career outside the home, she isn’t passing up an opportunity but gaining an opportunity that only she can fulfill. To take care of a husband and family is not a given in life, nor is it a right; it is a privilege, and it is something that a housewife can do like no other woman, because her husband and family are hers to care for with love.

What I Did Today: Thursday 4/21/22

Alternate Week:

• Spot-cleaned bathrooms

Weekly:

• Changed towels in bathrooms & kitchen (+ sponge)
• Emptied household wastebaskets 
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Put away groceries 
• Refreshed bathmats in dryer + lint rolled
• Wiped down steam mop & vacuum

As Needed:

• Food prep: restocked kitchen freezer; took out breakfast links to thaw   
• Restocked cat treats 
• Soaked dish cloth in OxiClean 
• Tidied cardboard recycling 
• Vacuumed mud room 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical afternoon (7.25 miles, 32:37 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, sausages with gouda/cheddar/mustard cheese sauce and green beans dinner & watched ‘Unlawful Entry’

A PROACTIVE HOUSEWIFE SETS HERSELF UP TO SUCCEED:

When a housewife takes proactive steps in her daily housework tasks, she brings success on herself. Being proactive includes storing and organizing cleaning supplies in handy locations so they’re easy to reach and put away, rather than leaving them disorganized and hard to find; preparing lunches for family the day before instead of waiting until the last minute in the morning; staying on top of laundry so clean clothes are always on hand, rather than getting buried in dirty laundry. By staying a step or two ahead of the daily demands of housework, a housewife can succeed with satisfaction.

What I Did Today: Wednesday 4/20/22

Alternate Week:

• Took out old flowers to compost pile & washed vase 

Weekly:

• Bleach soak & wash: dish brushes, food scrap bucket, sink strainers
• Cleaned oven glass
• Laundry 3 loads: towels + dish mats, clothes tops, clothes pants 
• Scrubbed dishrack & kitchen sink 
• Wiped down kitchen window
• Wrote out grocery list 

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & refilled ice trays; refilled Ovaltine jar & turkey container; restocked cheeses, drink packets & tea bags
• Made fire (power outage) 
• Put away online orders & set up new vacuum cleaner 
• Refilled laundry soap pitcher & sinus rinse packets 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed a dinner outing & watched ‘Wonderland’  

PROCRASTINATING TAKES LONGER THAN DOING:

A productive housewife starts each day by getting into the swing of housework as soon as possible instead of procrastinating. The longer it takes to get going, the longer it takes to get housework done; and if something unforeseen occurs later in the day, such as a power outage, it’s better to be done with housework early rather than having more housework to do the next day due to procrastinating. The more housework piles up, the more there is to do and the more overwhelming it can feel, which is why it’s best to make it a habit to always start housework early.

What I Did Today: Tuesday 4/19/22

Weekly:

• Changed kitchen sponge
• Dusted: bathroom, bedroom, hallway
• Laundry 3 loads: old sheets; microfiber cloths; mop pads 
• Lint rolled bedroom curtains
• Polished bedroom furniture
• Vacuumed air purifier, dryer lint trap & furnace
• Watered houseplants

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled eggs container & restocked drinks 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer 
• Restocked vitamins 
• Took out household garbage 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical afternoon (7.62 miles, 34:01 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, pork chops with roasted broccoli dinner & watched ‘The Onion Field’

HOME IS A RETREAT:

The world is full of problems, and a housewife has the power to make her home into a retreat from those problems, for her family and for herself. 

A relaxing and orderly home, where there is no shortage of clean clothes and dirty dishes aren’t piled in the sink, is a home that offers comfort to those who live in it, and they know they are loved by the woman who puts care into her duties as a housewife.

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What I Did Today: Monday 4/18/22

Monthly:

• Accounting Reconciliation: reviewed March bank statement against monthly worksheet & filed in binder 
• Updated yearly income/expenses/savings worksheets  

Weekly:

• Bookkeeping: Added weekly receipts to monthly worksheet (home); organized receipts/paperwork (business) 
• Laundry 5 loads: towels, tops, mix, pants, delicates  
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Refilled: OdoBan spray bottles (bathrooms & laundry)
• Refreshed in dryer: bathmats + lint rolled; couch/electric blankets & pillows
• Swept outside entrance

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber; rinsed carrots; took out sausages & turkey to thaw; sliced cheese 
• Ironed 1 shirt
• Refilled bird bath & feeders 

Yardwork:

• Removed dandelions from yard (>30 minutes)

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, burgers with gouda/jarlsberg cheese sauce and onion rings dinner & watched episodes of ’21 Jump Street’
  

IT’S EASY TO BE CYNICAL ABOUT HOUSEWORK; THE CHALLENGE IS HAVING A GOOD ATTITUDE:

There’s nothing difficult about being cynical toward housework and hating housework. Housework isn’t always hard, but sometimes the biggest challenge with housework is having a good attitude day after day, which is an important duty of a housewife. While daily housework provides value to a family, a housewife’s good attitude is also of value and something her family can admire along with a clean home.

What I Did Today: Sunday 4/17/22

Weekly:

• Baking soda scrub coffee pot, coffee/tea mugs & tumblers
• Changed towels in bathrooms & kitchen (+ sponge)
• Emptied household wastebaskets

As Needed:

• Set up new mattress topper with case; made bed with new sheets; refreshed bed blankets & pillows in dryer 
• Tidied cardboard recycling 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed our weekly breakfast; ate salad with chicken bake dinner & watched ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told’

IF BEING A HOUSEWIFE IS WRONG,
I DON’T WANT TO BE RIGHT:

Being a housewife may seem like the wrong thing to do when women are expected to work outside the home for 30 years and become breadwinners; but there is nothing wrong with finding fulfillment, purpose, and satisfaction in caring for one’s home and family in a way that only devoted a housewife can.

What I Did Today: Saturday 4/16/22

Weekly:

• Put away groceries
• Washed ice trays

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & filled ice trays; made pudding pops; refilled eggs container   
• Laundry 2 loads: new mattress casing; new mattress pad + new sheets
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical afternoon (7.42 miles, 32:37 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, pizza with mozzarella sticks dinner & watched ‘Bangkok Dangerous’ (Bad Movie Saturday Night #75)

A GOOD HOUSEWORK PLAN INCLUDES PLANNING FOR A REST:

Daily housework requires a plan with certain tasks for certain days; the benefit of a housework plan is planning for heavy housework days and lighter housework days, because on the lighter days it’s necessary to take it easy, enjoy hobbies, spend time with family, and get plenty of rest for the week ahead to prevent burning out.

What I Did Today: Friday 4/15/22

Monthly:

• Descaled coffee maker with vinegar rinse

Weekly:

• Disinfected & wiped down: all door handles & light switches, elliptical, furnace, kitchen cupboard doors & handles, laundry basket, oven, refrigerator, remotes, TV stand, washer & dryer (inside & outside), workout gear
• Emptied Litter Genie & wiped down
• Refilled bird feeders (+ hummingbird feeder) & outside water dish 
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer 
• Swept deck, outside entrance & yard walkway
• Took out recycling: glass, metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed cat dishes + mat
• Wrote out grocery list 

As Needed:

• Food prep: cooked bacon (1 package); refilled creatine jar, lemon juice squeeze bottle & turkey; shredded cheese; took out cheeses & pork chops to thaw 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Refilled vinegar bottles 
• Replaced Litter Genie bag roll 
• Spring cleaning: decluttered office closet, rearranged closet & office; took unwanted items to outbuilding storage 
• Took out household garbage

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, chicken taquitos with refried beans dinner & watched ‘The Seven-Ups’

A WOMAN’S PLACE IS IN CONTROL OF HER HOME:

A housewife who stays home all day and cares for her home every day is in control of her home; she is the one in charge of arranging, cleaning, decluttering, and organizing her home; being in charge of numerous housework tasks, along with being an owner of the home, empowers her and gives her control the likes of which she can never get as an employee at a job. 

What I Did Today: Thursday 4/14/22

Monthly:

• Added vinegar to toilet tanks

Alternate Week:

• Deep-cleaned bathrooms
• Ironed toilet toppers 
• Wiped down hand steamer

Weekly:

• Changed towels in bathrooms & kitchen (+ sponge)
• Emptied household wastebaskets 
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Refreshed bathmats & toilet toppers in dryer + lint rolled
• Washing machine: wash cycle with Borax
• Wiped down steam mop & vacuum

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber; refilled Ghee jar; restocked drinks, kitchen freezer & pantry; rinsed peppers 
• Put away online orders 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical afternoon (6.79 miles, 30:16 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, fish patties with green beans dinner & watched ‘Spies Like Us'

HOUSEWORK THAT IS WORTH DOING IS WORTH DOING WELL:

Housework is the same as any other skill that is performed in the work world; if a woman is expected to do her best at a job, then there is no reason for a woman not to do her best when it comes to housework. Job performance reflects the worker, and housework reflects the housewife; housework that is done well is something a housewife can be proud of. 

What I Did Today: Wednesday 4/13/22

Monthly:

• Bleach soak toilet brushes
• Cleaned Berkey water filter

Weekly:

• Bleach soak & wash: dish brushes, food scrap bucket, sink strainers
• Cleaned oven glass
• Laundry 4 loads: towels + dish mats & Berkey mat, clothes tops, clothes pants, delicates 
• Scrubbed dishrack & kitchen sink 
• Wiped down kitchen window 

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & refilled ice trays; put thawed chicken in buttermilk marinade (overnight); took out chicken & turkey to thaw
• Refilled bleach jug 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, Omaha Steaks filet mignon steaks with roasted broccoli dinner & watched ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Adventure’ 

BEING A HOUSEWIFE DOESN’T MEAN A HUSBAND GETS TO BE A SLOB:

A housewife who takes care of her home every day is not a doormat for her husband to take advantage of by making housework harder than it needs to be. As an adult, a husband is not excused from putting his dirty clothes in hampers, or wiping toilet seats when he makes a mess, or being respectful of his wife’s housekeeping standards when she devotes herself to making their home the best it can be.

What I Did Today: Tuesday 4/12/22

 

Monthly:

• Laundry 1 load: gray bed blanket

Weekly:

• Changed: bed sheets; kitchen sponge
• Dusted: bathroom, bedroom, hallway
• Laundry 3 loads: sheets + white winter blanket; microfiber cloths, whites 
• Polished bedroom furniture
• Refreshed bed blankets & pillows in dryer
• Vacuumed air purifier, dryer lint trap & furnace
• Watered houseplants

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled eggs container 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag  

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical afternoon (6.69 miles, 30:35 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with pizza dinner & watched ‘Guarding Tess’ 

A PRODUCTIVE HOUSEWIFE IS A SATISFIED HOUSEWIFE:

When a housewife is productive in her home by dedicating herself to tackling daily housework tasks without a negative attitude, she can look around her home and feel satisfied when she sees what she accomplished; she can also feel satisfied knowing that her productivity has created a comfortable environment for her family when they come home.

What I Did Today: Monday 4/11/22

Alternate Week:

• Dusted: entrance, living room, office & office bathroom
• Polished wood furniture

Weekly:

• Laundry 4 loads: bath towels, clothes tops, clothes pants, delicates 
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Refilled: OdoBan spray bottles (bathroom & laundry)
• Refreshed in dryer: bathmats + lint rolled; couch blankets & pillows
• Swept outside entrance

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & filled ice trays; refilled turkey container; rinsed carrots; sliced cheese; took out chicken & steaks to thaw
• Refilled borax & cat food containers; litterbox  
• Restocked tealight candles 
• Took out household garbage 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch bag cooler 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with pork chops and roasted broccoli dinner & watched episodes of ’21 Jump Street’

IT’S GOOD TO HAVE A GOOD ATTITUDE WHEN DOING HOUSEWORK:

When a housewife has a good attitude when doing housework, she does more than clean away visible dirt; her good attitude passes through her with each task which leaves behind positive energy, filled with love; while the energy can’t be seen like a clean carpet, it is felt by her family that she loves and cares for every day.

What I Did Today: Sunday 4/10/22

Weekly:

• Baking soda scrub coffee pot, coffee/tea mugs & tumblers
• Bookkeeping: Added weekly receipts to monthly worksheet (home); organized paperwork & receipts (business) 
• Changed towels in bathrooms & kitchen (+ sponge)
• Emptied household wastebaskets

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber; took out turkey to thaw 
• Laundry 1 load: work clothes

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch bag cooler 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed our weekly breakfast; ate salad with chicken bake dinner & watched ‘The Mean Season’

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF A HOUSEWIFE:

A full-time housewife creates a positive impact in her home by caring for it and her family every day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (and 366 days in a leap year!). A housewife doesn’t get days off, she is the only woman in a home, and she doesn’t juggle housework with the work world; she alone can raise the quality of life in her home by dedicating herself to her role as a housewife; so, when family comes home each day, they receive the benefits of an orderly home that has been cared for with love.

What I Did Today: Saturday 4/9/22

Weekly:

• Put away groceries
• Washed ice trays

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & filled ice trays; vacuum-sealed pork chops & steaks, stored in freezer 
• Refilled dish & hand soap pumps (kitchen) 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Took out old produce for wildlife 

Yardwork:

• Weeded yard (30 minutes)

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical afternoon (7.14 miles, 32:32 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with pizza dinner & watched ‘Urban Justice’ (Bad Movie Saturday Night #74)

WORLD PEACE BEGINS WITH A HOMEMAKER:

A homemaker makes a peaceful home when she keeps it clean, orderly, and well-managed. A peaceful home can have noise, but there is no tension between husband and wife, there is no arguing about money or laundry, there is no discontent due to a poorly managed home. When family leave a peaceful home each day, they take that peace into the outside world; therefore, a homemaker who gives her family a peaceful home also gives peace to the world.

What I Did Today: Friday 4/8/22

Alternate Week:

• Took out old flowers to compost pile & washed vase 

Weekly:

• Disinfected & wiped down: all door handles & light switches, elliptical, furnace, kitchen cupboard doors & handles, laundry basket, oven, refrigerator, remotes, TV stand, washer & dryer (inside & outside), workout gear
• Emptied Litter Genie & wiped down
• Refilled bird feeders & outside water dish
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer 
• Swept deck, outside entrance & yard walkway
• Took out recycling: glass, metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed cat dishes + mat
• Wrote out grocery list 

As Needed:

• Food prep: portioned & vacuum-sealed cheese 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Replaced TV mat 
• Swept boardwalk; entrances to workshop & shed 
• Tidied carport storage 
• Took out household garbage 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed dinner outing to Taco Time; watched ‘Last Man Standing: Your Move’ (S9, E13)

I'M NOT STUCK AT HOME. I'M HAPPY AT HOME.

What I Did Today: Thursday 4/7/22

Alternate Week:

• Spot-cleaned bathrooms

Weekly:

• Changed towels in bathrooms & kitchen (+ sponge)
• Emptied household wastebaskets 
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Refreshed bathmats in dryer + lint rolled
• Washing machine: wash cycle with Borax
• Wiped down steam mop & vacuum

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled butter dish; restocked kitchen freezer; took out bacon, breakfast links, butter, cheese & pork chops to thaw
• Made hummingbird food & suet (3)
• Put out hummingbird food & suet for birds
• Restocked bathroom supplies 
• Took out old produce for wildlife

Yardwork:

• Cleared rest of lavender beds & opposite side (1+ hr)

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate franks with cheese/mustard sauce and green beans dinner & watched ‘The Commish: The Witches of Eastbridge’ (S2, E5)

I ONLY CLEAN MY HOME ON DAYS THAT END WITH ‘Y’

What I Did Today: Wednesday 4/6/22

Monthly:

• Cleaned pictures, mirror & windows: entrance, front door, kitchen 

Weekly:

• Bleach soak & wash: dish brushes, food scrap bucket, sink strainers
• Cleaned oven glass
• Laundry 3 loads: towels + dish mats & hot pads, clothes tops, clothes pants 
• Scrubbed dishrack & kitchen sink 

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & refilled ice trays; made chicken/mayo mix; refilled turkey; rinsed carrots 
• Put away online orders 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Replaced wax tarts (entrance & living room) 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical afternoon (8.05 miles, 35:35 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate panko shrimp with fries dinner & watched episodes of ‘Last Man Standing’

SHE WHO CLEANS THE CASTLE RULES THE KINGDOM 

What I Did Today: Tuesday 4/5/22

Monthly:

• Cleaned mirrors, pictures & windows: bathroom, bedroom & hallway 
• Laundry 1 load: bed layering blankets  

Weekly:

• Changed: bed sheets; kitchen sponge
• Dusted: bathroom, bedroom, hallway
• Laundry 2 loads: sheets + white winter blanket; microfiber cloths 
• Polished bedroom furniture
• Refreshed bed blankets & pillows in dryer
• Vacuumed air purifier, dryer lint trap & furnace
• Watered houseplants

As Needed:

• Food prep: cooked bacon (1 package); refilled lemon juice squeeze bottle; restocked drinks & hydration packets 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch cooler bag  

Downtime:

• Exercise: Elliptical afternoon (7.72 miles, 34:12 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate pork chops with roasted broccoli dinner & watched ‘Welcome to Mooseport’

CLEANING MY HOME ISN’T ALWAYS GLAMOROUS,
BUT A GLAMOROUS HOME IS ALWAYS CLEAN

What I Did Today: Monday 4/4/22

Monthly: 

• Cleaned mirrors, pictures & windows: living room, office & office bathroom 
• Removed plants & cleaned houseplant window shelf 

Weekly:

• Laundry 4 loads: towels, clothes tops, clothes pans, delicates 
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Refilled: OdoBan spray bottles (bathroom & laundry)
• Refreshed in dryer: bathmats + lint rolled; couch pillows & electric blanket 
• Swept outside entrance

As Needed:

• Food prep: made second layer of jello; took out franks & turkey to thaw   
• Ironed 1 shirt
• Made toothpaste 
• Refilled bird feed containers 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch bag cooler 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate burgers with gouda cheese sauce and onion rings dinner & watched episodes of ’21 Jump Street’

MONDAY AT HOME IS BETTER THAN MONDAY AT THE OFFICE

What I Did Today: Sunday 4/3/22

Monthly:

• Created new bookkeeping worksheet for April (home)

Weekly:

• Baking soda scrub coffee pot, coffee/tea mugs & tumblers
• Bookkeeping: Added weekly receipts to monthly worksheet (home); organized receipts (business)
• Changed towels in bathrooms & kitchen (+ sponge)
• Emptied household wastebaskets

As Needed:

• Food prep: made pudding & first layer of jello; refilled eggs & turkey containers; sliced cheese 
• Restocked vitamins 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop; lunch bag cooler 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed our weekly breakfast; ate chicken bake dinner & watched ‘The Wrestler’ 

A CLEAN HOME IS A LOVED HOME

What I Did Today: Saturday 4/2/22

Weekly:

• Put away groceries
• Washed ice trays

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber; emptied & filled ice trays; restocked cheeses; shredded cheese; took out cheese to thaw 
• Put away online orders  
• Refilled cat food containers 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate pizza dinner & watched ‘The Spy Next Door’ (Bad Movie Saturday Night #73)

THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH HAVING A GOOD LIFE AS A HOUSEWIFE

What I Did Today: Friday 4/1/22

Monthly:

• Cleaned drains with baking soda (bathrooms + tub, kitchen)

Weekly:

• Disinfected & wiped down: all door handles & light switches, elliptical, furnace, kitchen cupboard doors & handles, laundry basket, oven, refrigerator, remotes, TV stand, washer & dryer (inside & outside), workout gear
• Emptied Litter Genie & wiped down
• Refilled bird bath & feeders
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer 
• Swept deck, outside entrance & yard walkway
• Took out recycling: glass, metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed cat dishes + mat
• Wrote out grocery list 

As Needed:

• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Took out household garbage 

Daily:

• Changed kitchen dish cloth
• Cleaned litter box
• Descaled tea kettle
• Dishes: washed, dried, put away
• Emptied food scrap bucket
• Made bed & refreshed blanket in dryer
• Made meals 
• Opened driveway gate
• Pet the cats & put food/water out
• Prepped coffeemaker & tea kettle for the morning
• Refilled Berkey water filter
• Set-up morning dishes & vitamins
• Vacuumed entire house
• Wiped: bathroom mirror & faucet handle; gadgets; kitchen counters/stovetop 

Downtime:

• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed lunch outing & shopping; watched episodes of ‘The Commish’ 

I KEEP MY STANDARDS HIGH AND MY HEELS LOW