What I Did Today: Thursday 6/30/22

Monthly:

• Changed calendars
• Created new food, housework & workout journals for July 

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 inner drum & lid
• Wiped down steam mop & vacuum

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled turkey; restocked drinks & kitchen freezer; rinsed carrots 
• Restocked cat treats & tealight candles 

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: Kettlebell swings 300am (8kg; 60 swings x 5 sets)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, sausages with cheese mustard sauce and green beans dinner & watched ‘Trailer Park Boys: Workin Man’ (S4, E8) and ‘The Commish: Behind the Storm Door’ (S1, E7) 

A HOUSEWIFE IMPROVES HER SKILLS:
A housewife doesn’t settle for being mediocre in her skillset; she improves her skills everyday by getting better at what she does. Instead of accepting that something is hard, a housewife learns how to get better, whether it be cooking, cleaning, folding laundry, communicating with family, or anything else that challenges her. Staying home is not a reason to remain stagnant in skills. When a housewife improves herself, she grows into a better housewife and makes home better for the people she loves. 

What I Did Today: Wednesday 6/29/22

Weekly:

• Laundry 2 loads: clothes tops, clothes pants; wiped down inner drum & lid

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled butter dish; restocked cheeses; took out butter, cheese & turkey to thaw 
• 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:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 275am (8kg; 55 swings x 5 sets)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed birthday lunch outing; watched episodes of ‘Trailer Park Boys’ 

A CLEAN HOME MAKES EVERY DAY SPECIAL:
It’s good to have a clean home for a special event (birthday, anniversary, graduation), but it’s just as important to have a clean home on regular days because it makes those days just as special. A home that only gets cleaned for special events sends a message that a clean home only matters when something special happens and that daily life isn’t special. Every day with family and loved ones is special; being together in a home that is cared for with love makes it all the more special. 

What I Did Today: Tuesday 6/28/22

Weekly:

• Bleach soak & wash: dish brushes, food scrap bucket, sink strainers
• Changed: bed sheets; kitchen sponge
• Cleaned oven glass
• Dusted: bathroom, bedroom, hallway
• Laundry 2 loads: sheets; towels + dish mats; wiped down inner drum & lid
• Lint rolled bedroom curtains
• Polished bedroom furniture
• Refreshed bed blankets & pillows in dryer
• Scrubbed dishrack & kitchen sink 
• Vacuumed air purifier, dryer lint trap & furnace
• Wiped down kitchen window

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & refilled ice trays 
• Refilled Borax container 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer 
• Replaced wax tarts in burners

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: Kettlebell swings 275am (8kg; 55 swings x 5 sets) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, filet mignon steaks with roasted broccoli dinner & watched ‘Rapid Fire’

A HOUSEWIFE BELIEVES IN HERSELF:
When a woman faces obstacles in the work world, she has to believe in herself, and a housewife is no different when it comes to the importance of believing in herself. If a housewife wakes up thinking that she can’t get through another day of housework, then she can’t and she won’t. A housewife empowers herself by believing that she has the strength to face each new day as a new opportunity to prove to herself that she can accomplish her housework goals with determination and pride.

What I Did Today: Monday 6/27/22

Weekly:

• Bookkeeping: Added weekly receipts to monthly worksheet (home); organized receipts/paperwork (business) 
• Laundry 3 loads: towels, microfiber cloths, delicates; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Refilled: OdoBan spray bottles (bathroom & laundry)
• Refreshed in dryer: bathmats + lint rolled; couch blankets & pillows
• Swept outside entrance

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber; restocked drinks; rinsed peppers
• Rearranged office desk  
• Refilled bird bath, cat food containers & outside water dish
• Took out household garbage
• Watered outdoor plants  

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: Kettlebell swings 250am (8kg; 50 swings x 5 sets); Elliptical noontime (9.42 miles; 41:19 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, burgers with gouda cheese sauce and sweet potato fries dinner & watched ‘Hart to Hart: The Hart of the Night’ (S4, E8)

HOUSEWORK BUILDS CHARACTER:
Housework is good for a home and it’s also good for a housewife. Tackling domestic tasks every day develops a housewife’s character and transforms her into a strong woman. While relaxing every day doing nothing may sound nice, it doesn’t build character. It’s rising to the challenge of getting housework done day after day that builds endurance in a housewife along with character traits that make her unique, remarkable, and lovable.

What I Did Today: Sunday 6/26/22

Weekly:

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

As Needed:

• Food prep: cooked bacon (1 package); refilled eggs & turkey containers 

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; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 250am (8kg; 50 swings x 5 sets); Elliptical morning (8.34 miles; 37:02 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with chicken bake dinner & watched ’48 Hrs.’

SOCIETY DOESN’T DETERMINE A HOUSEWIFE’S VALUE:
It doesn’t matter what society thinks of a housewife, and a housewife is better off not paying attention to what society thinks of a woman who devotes herself to her home and family. A housewife knows her value by what she provides to the people she loves, and those people know her value too. The value of a housewife is immeasurable and priceless, just like her love for her home and family.

What I Did Today: Saturday 6/25/22

Weekly:

• Laundry 5 loads: towels, clothes tops, clothes pants, mop pads, whites; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Refilled bird bath & feeders 
• Swept deck & yard walkway
• Washed ice trays

As Needed:

• Decluttered & tidied mud room; moved unused items to outbuilding storage; vacuumed mud room  
• Food prep: emptied & filled ice trays; refilled baking soda & creatine jars; rinsed carrots; took out steaks & turkey to thaw 
• Made toothpaste 
• Refilled dish & hand soap pumps (kitchen); fabric softener sheets
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Restocked bathroom supplies 
• Watered outside plants 

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: Kettlebell swings 250am (8kg; 50 swings x 5 sets)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate pizza dinner & watched ‘Pulp Fiction’ 

TIME IS A GIFT A HOUSEWIFE GIVES HER FAMILY:
The time that a housewife puts into caring for her home and family is a gift to be cherished. Instead of putting her time into a career outside the home, a housewife chooses to put her most valuable asset – her time – into caring for what she loves most. A housewife doesn’t sacrifice a career for her home and family; she gives of herself with love the most precious of resources she has to that which is most precious to her.

What I Did Today: Friday 6/24/22

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 outside water dish 
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer 
• Swept outside entrance 
• Took out recycling: metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed cat dishes + mat
• Wrote out grocery list 

As Needed:

• Food prep: grind coffee (1+ jar; emptied bag); made pudding pops; refilled Juce & Ovaltine jars; sliced cheese   
• Refilled vinegar 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: Kettlebell swings 250am (8kg; 50 swings x 5 sets); Elliptical afternoon (8.12 miles; 35:19 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed dinner outing & shopping 

FIND THE JOY IN HOUSEWORK:
Housework is a necessity for a home to be at its best, and housework is made better when there is joy in what must be done. Joy is a muscle that has to be exercised; the more a housewife finds joy in her daily tasks, the more joyful she is and the less negative she is about housework. Joy can be found in improving the home, by admiring organization and cleanliness; and sometimes the joy is in finishing and feeling good about the day’s accomplishments. 

What I Did Today: Thursday 6/23/22

Alternate Week:

• Deep-cleaned bathrooms
• Wiped down hand steamer

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 inner drum & lid 
• Wiped down steam mop & vacuum

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled lemon juice squeeze bottle; portioned & vacuum-sealed chicken, stored in freezer; restocked kitchen freezer; took out breakfast links & sausages to thaw 
• Refilled litterbox 
• Restocked vitamins 

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: Kettlebell swings 120am (8kg; 40 swings x 3 sets); Elliptical noontime (8.05 miles; 35:19 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, steak with roasted broccoli dinner & watched ‘Hart to Hart: Rich and Hartless’ (S4, E7)

EMBRACE LIFE AS A HOUSEWIFE:
When a housewife is enthusiastic about her role, she does more than accept being a housewife, she embraces it with love. It’s not that a housewife has to jump out of bed in excitement, and it’s not that she can’t ever have bad days; it’s knowing in her heart that her work matters and she makes life better for her family; knowing this makes it easier to embrace life as a housewife each new day wholeheartedly with love.

What I Did Today: Wednesday 6/22/22

Weekly:

• Bleach soak & wash: dish brushes, food scrap bucket, sink strainers
• Cleaned oven glass
• Laundry 4 loads: towels + dish mats & spring fabrics, delicates, clothes tops, clothes pants; wiped down inner drum & lid   
• Scrubbed dishrack & kitchen sink 
• Wiped down kitchen window 

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & refilled ice trays; refilled squeeze bottles (mayo, mustard, salad dressing), turkey container; restocked drinks, hydration packets & tea; took out bacon and cheese to thaw
• Refilled bird bath
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Stored spring fabrics 
• Watered outside plants 

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: Kettlebell swings 120am/80pm (8kg; 40 swings x 3 sets am; 80 swings x 1 set pm) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, panko shrimp with crinkle fries dinner & watched ‘Hart to Hart: Hart’s Desire’ (S4, E6)

HOUSEWORK IS A NATURAL ANTIDEPRESSANT:
Living in dirt and disorganization can feel depressing and overwhelming. Taking one step at a time to make a home clean can lift the spirit and feel satisfying to see an improvement in the home. Making the bed, taking out the garbage, washing dishes, vacuuming, and many other simple housework tasks may seem like nothing, but without doing them a home can be depressing. Housework is life-changing and mind-altering; housework makes a home better and a housewife better too. 

What I Did Today: Tuesday 6/21/22

Quarterly:

• Changed carbon filter in air purifier 

Weekly: 

• Changed: bed sheets; kitchen sponge
• Dusted: bathroom, bedroom, hallway
• Laundry 1 load: sheets; wiped down inner drum & lid   
• Lint rolled bedroom curtains 
• Polished bedroom furniture
• Refreshed bed blankets & pillows in dryer
• Vacuumed air purifier, dryer lint trap & furnace
• Watered houseplants

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber; rinsed carrots; took out turkey to thaw 
• Put away online orders
• Put out summer doormat; stored spring doormat in outbuilding
• Rearranged oil diffuser & tart burners
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Replaced spring fabrics with summer fabrics (cupboard curtains, potholders, table & toilet toppers) 
• Sewing project: ironed fabric, cut & sewed for cupboard curtains & potholders 

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: Kettlebell swings 250 (8kg; 50 swings x 5 sets)  
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, pork chops with roasted broccoli dinner & watched ‘Hart to Hart: Harts at High Noon’ (S4, E5)

EVERY SEASON REQUIRES CLEANING:
Spring cleaning isn’t the only time to clean a home. Cleaning a home is required in every season, and every season brings its own cleaning needs. An attentive housewife takes time to notice what changes in her home with each season when it comes to housework; she organizes seasonal supplies for optimal use, and she takes cares of whatever needs to be done as the seasons change from one to the next.

What I Did Today: Monday 6/20/22

Alternate Week:

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

Weekly:

• Bookkeeping: Added weekly receipts to monthly worksheet (home); organized receipts/paperwork (business) 
• Laundry 2 loads: towels, microfiber cloths; wiped down inner drum & lid  
• Refilled: OdoBan spray bottles (bathroom & laundry)
• Refreshed in dryer: bathmats + lint rolled; couch blankets & pillows
• Swept outside entrance

As Needed:

• Decluttered mud room & moved items to outbuilding storage 
• Food prep: vacuum-sealed chicken bakes & steaks, stored in chest freezer
• Made new gallon batch of OdoBan disinfectant 
• Put away online orders 
• Refilled hummingbird feeder & outside water dish
• Took out household garbage 
• Vacuumed mud room

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: Kettlebell swings 120am (8kg; 40 swings x 3 sets); Elliptical afternoon (8.01 miles; 35:43 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 ‘Diamonds’

HIGH STANDARDS ELEVATE A HOUSEWIFE:
When a housewife has high standards for her home, she elevates herself and her home to a higher level of functioning. Rather than settling for mediocre outcomes in her housework tasks, she rises to the challenge of doing her best and always improving where it’s needed. High standards are expected in a business; the business of housework also requires high standards, as well as the business of being a housewife.

What I Did Today: Sunday 6/19/22

Weekly:

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

As Needed:

• Food prep: cooked bacon (1 package); emptied & filled ice trays; refilled eggs & turkey containers; took out pork chops & steak to thaw
• Sewing project: sewed 4 toppers

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: Kettlebell swings 200am (8kg; 40 swings x 5 sets)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with chicken bake dinner & watched ‘The Legend of 5 Mile Cave’

HOUSEWORK IS A GOOD HABIT:
There are bad habits and there are good habits, and housework is one of the best habits for a housewife to develop. Starting each day with a housework routine is a good habit. Making housework a priority, rather than putting it off, is a good habit. Doing housework with a positive attitude, rather than being negative, is a good habit. When good housework habits are developed and strengthened every day, the habits are harder to break while housework becomes easier to do.

What I Did Today: Saturday 6/18/22

Weekly:

• Laundry 4 loads: towels, clothes tops, clothes pants, whites; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Put away groceries
• Refilled bird bath & feeders
• Swept deck & yard walkway

As Needed:

• Food prep: rinsed peppers; took out turkey to thaw  
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Sewing project: sewed 3 toppers

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: Kettlebell swings 200am (8kg; 40 swings x 5 sets) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed our weekly breakfast; ate salad with pizza dinner & watched ‘High School High’ (Bad Movie Saturday Night #84)

WHEN A HOUSEWORK ROUTINE BECOMES A RUT, CHANGE IT UP:
The benefit of creating a housework routine is that it makes it easier to remember tasks by doing them in the same order so that it becomes automatic, but when the routine begins to drag or is something to dread that’s a sign to change it up. When household activities change due to the season or family needs, that’s also a good time to change a housework routine to what works best and what makes a housewife happiest, since a housewife works best when she is happy in her work.

What I Did Today: Friday 6/17/22

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 outside water dish
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer 
• Swept outside entrance 
• Took out recycling: metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed cat dishes + mat
• Wrote out grocery list 

As Needed:

• Food prep: restocked cheeses 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Sewing project: ironed, cut & pinned fabrics
• Swept workshop entrance & yard boardwalk 
• Took out household garbage 

Yardwork:

• Weeded side bed plants (5 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:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 200am (8kg; 40 swings x 5 sets)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed a dinner outing & errands

A HOUSEWIFE ISN’T A DOORMAT:
A housewife welcomes family home, but she is not a doormat to wipe the dirt of life on. A housewife is to be respected for the work she does in a home; a housewife is to be loved for devoting herself to her family; a housewife is to be appreciated for making life better for the people she loves; and a housewife is to think the best of herself for all she does every day.

What I Did Today: Thursday 6/16/22

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 inner drum & lid
• Wiped down steam mop & vacuum

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber; refilled ghee jar; restocked kitchen freezer; shredded cheese 
• Restocked bathroom supplies 

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; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 120am (8kg; 40 swings x 3 sets); Elliptical morning (7.8 miles; 35:48 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, sausages with cheese/mustard sauce and green beans dinner & watched episodes of ‘Trailer Park Boys’

A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS A HOUSEWIFE’S BEST TOOL:
The best tool a housewife can have for any task is a positive attitude. Housework doesn’t always go according to plan and facing housework day after day can be a mental challenge at times. When something goes wrong having the right outlook, along with a sense of humor, can help a housewife when she needs it most. 

What I Did Today: Wednesday 6/15/22

Monthly:

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

Weekly:

• Bleach soak & wash: dish brushes, food scrap bucket, sink strainers
• Cleaned oven glass
• Laundry 4 loads: towels + dish mats, delicates, clothes tops, clothes pants; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Scrubbed dishrack & kitchen sink 

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & refilled ice trays; refilled lemon juice squeeze bottle & turkey container; restocked drinks; rinsed carrots; sliced cheese 
• Refilled Borax & cat food containers 
• 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:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 120am (8kg; 40 swings x 3 sets); Elliptical afternoon (8.42 miles; 37:15 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, chicken with bacon milk gravy dinner & watched ‘The Commish: Nothing To Fear But Fear…’ (S1, E4)

HOUSEWORK IS AN ACT OF THANKFULNESS:
Housework isn’t just cleaning; housework is a physical act of being thankful for everything a housewife has. To have housework is to have a house, and to have a house is to make a home; to have laundry is to have clothes; to have dirty dishes is to have food; to have toilets to clean is to have indoor plumbing. A housewife can grumble through housework, or she can give thanks for everything she has, including housework.

What I Did Today: Tuesday 6/14/22

Monthly:

• Cleaned mirrors, pictures & windows: bathroom, bedroom & hallway 
• Laundry 1 load: gray bed blanket  

Weekly:

• Changed: bed sheets; kitchen sponge
• Dusted: bathroom, bedroom, hallway
• Laundry 1 load: sheets; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Lint rolled bedroom curtains 
• Polished bedroom furniture
• Refreshed bed blankets & pillows in dryer
• Vacuumed air purifier, dryer lint trap & furnace
• Watered houseplants

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled butter dish & eggs container; took out butter, cheese, sausages & turkey to thaw
• 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: Kettlebell swings 120am (8kg; 40 swings x 3 sets); Elliptical afternoon (8.38 miles; 37:04 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 Birthday Cake’

A HOUSEWIFE ENCOURAGES HERSELF:
A housewife can’t always depend on others to encourage her, and that’s okay because she can encourage herself. Thinking negatively doesn’t make housework better or easier; that’s why it’s important for a housewife to build herself up each day with positive thoughts about the value she brings to her home and the love she gives to her family by dedicating herself to being the best housewife she can be.

What I Did Today: Monday 6/13/22

Monthly:

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

Weekly:

• Laundry 3 loads: towels, microfiber cloths, delicates; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Refilled: OdoBan spray bottles (bathrooms & laundry)
• Refreshed in dryer: bathmats + lint rolled; couch blankets & pillows 
• Swept outside entrance

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled turkey container, restocked pantry 
• Refilled bird food containers, hummingbird feeder, outside water dish

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 bag cooler 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 200am (8kg; 40 swings x 5 sets)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, fish with crinkle fries dinner & watched ‘County Line: All In’

KEEPING TRACK OF HOUSEWORK KEEPS A HOUSEWIFE ON TRACK:
Many professionals in the business world keep track of their daily workload, and a housewife is no less of a professional. Keeping a housework journal or calendar is a helpful way of tracking when tasks get done, and it’s especially helpful for tasks that only get done monthly or quarterly; instead of having to remember when a task was done, it can easily be referenced which makes it easier to stay on track with a plan for when to do it next.

What I Did Today: Sunday 6/12/22

Monthly:

• Accounting Reconciliation: reviewed May statements against monthly worksheet & filed in binder; updated yearly income/expenses/savings worksheets  

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: restocked drinks; vacuum-sealed breakfast links 
• Put away online orders 
• Restocked vitamins 

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 bag cooler 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 200am (8kg; 50 swings x 4 sets)
• 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 Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!’ 

BEING A HOUSEWIFE TAKES FAITH:
A housewife improves her position by believing in what she does, and that takes an act of faith. If a housewife believes that taking care of her home and family is meaningless, then it becomes meaningless. But, if she believes in what she does, if she believes that every task accomplished makes her home better for the people she loves and that she makes a positive difference by being a housewife, then she has the faith it takes to get through each new day.

What I Did Today: Saturday 6/11/22

Weekly:

• Laundry 4 loads: towels, delicates, clothes tops, clothes pants; wiped down inner drum & lid
• Refilled bird bath & feeders
• Swept deck & yard walkway 
• Washed ice trays

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber; emptied & filled ice trays; made pudding pops; shredded cheese; took out pork chops & turkey to thaw 

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:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 60am (8kg; 30 swings x 2 sets); Elliptical morning (8.22 miles; 35:23 minutes)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with pizza dinner & watched ‘Ladybugs’ (Bad Movie Saturday Night #83)

A HOUSEWIFE DOESN’T SETTLE FOR LESS THAN HER BEST:
Being married and settling down as a housewife isn’t an excuse to settle for less, and it doesn’t mean a housewife does less than her best when it comes to her daily housework tasks. The quality of housework represents a housewife; while a housewife may not start at her best when she is new to her position, she has room to improve her skills every day so she can be her best for herself, her home, and her family.

What I Did Today: Friday 6/10/22

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
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer 
• Swept outside entrance 
• Took out recycling: glass, metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed cat dishes + mat
• Wrote out grocery list & put away groceries

As Needed:

• Filled new hummingbird feeder
• Made hummingbird food
• Put away online orders 
• Refilled tealight candles & vinegar 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 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 200am (8kg; 40 swings x 5 sets) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed afternoon lunch outing & errands; watched ‘The Commish: The Poisoned Tree’ (S1, E3)

A WEEK OF HOUSEWORK STRENGTHENS A HOUSEWIFE:
When the week is over, a housewife has done a lot of housework that strengthens her in body and in spirit. She can take pride in her accomplishments; she can also take comfort in what she has given her family with her time, her skills, and herself. The strength a housewife receives from her work will fuel her for the next week, along with the love she receives from a thankful family who receive the benefits of her care.

What I Did Today: Thursday 6/9/22

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 in dryer + lint rolled
• Washing machine: wash cycle with Borax; wiped down inner drum & lid
• Wiped down steam mop & vacuum

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled eggs container; restocked kitchen freezer; took out bacon & breakfast links to thaw 
• Put away online orders
• Restocked bathroom supplies 

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; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 120am (8kg; 40 swings x 3 sets) Elliptical afternoon (8.73 miles; 37:46 minutes)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, steak with roasted broccoli dinner & watched episodes of ‘The Commish’ 

CLEANING IS MORE PRODUCTIVE THAN COMPLAINING:
A housewife has a finite amount of time in each day and what she does with that time matters. Instead of complaining about what’s wrong, it’s more productive to put time and energy into cleaning. There’s no guarantee that complaining will improve anything, but cleaning always improve a home.

What I Did Today: Wednesday 6/8/22

Monthly:

• Bleach soak toilet brushes
• Cleaned Berkey water filter

Weekly:

• Bleach soak & wash: dish brushes, food scrap bucket, sink strainers
• Cleaned oven glass
• Laundry 3 loads: towels + dish mats & Berkey mat, clothes tops, clothes pants; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Scrubbed dishrack & kitchen sink 

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & refilled ice trays; sliced cheese 
• Put away online orders
• 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 
• 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: Kettlebell swings 200am (8kg; 40 swings x 5 sets)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, pork chops with roasted broccoli dinner & watched ‘Barfly’ 

DAILY HOUSEWORK TAKES DISCIPLINE:
It’s good to be motivated to do housework, but when motivation fades and housework is still there, that’s when a housewife needs discipline. Especially when a housewife doesn’t want to do the work, but she knows it has to get done because there is no one else to do it, and she knows how good it feels to accomplish her daily housework goals, that’s when discipline matters most.

What I Did Today: Tuesday 6/7/22

Monthly:

• Created new bookkeeping worksheet for June 
• Laundry 1 load: top blanket & mattress pad   

Weekly:

• Bookkeeping: Added weekly receipts to monthly worksheet (home); organized receipts (business)
• Changed: bed sheets; kitchen sponge
• Dusted: bathroom, bedroom, hallway
• Laundry 2 loads: sheets + white winter blanket; whites; wiped down inner drum & lid  
• Lint rolled bedroom curtains  
• Polished bedroom furniture
• Refreshed bed blankets & pillows in dryer
• Vacuumed air purifier, dryer lint trap & furnace
• Watered houseplants

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled lemon juice squeeze bottle; portioned & vacuum-sealed lunch cheese for freezing; refilled baking soda jar & turkey container; rinsed carrots; took out cheeses to thaw
• Made toothpaste
• Put white winter bed blanket in closet storage
• Refilled cat treats & sinus rinse packets 
• 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 
• 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: Kettlebell swings 120am (8kg; 40 swings x 3 sets); Elliptical noontime (8.36 miles; 36:44 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: snacked & watched ‘The Commish: Sight Unseen’ (S2, E21)

ACCOMPLISHING DAILY HOUSEWORK GOALS IS SUCCESS:
Every day housework gets done is success for a housewife, and on the harder days the success is all the sweeter. It may not be moving mountains or life-saving surgery, but it is work that matters because it makes a difference for the better. When family come home, they can take comfort in a clean home, and so can a housewife who has worked hard to make it happen.  

What I Did Today: Monday 6/6/22

Alternate Week:

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

Weekly:

• Laundry 4 loads: towels, microfiber cloths, couch blanket, delicates; wiped down inner drum & lid  
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Refilled: OdoBan spray bottles (bathroom & laundry)
• Refreshed in dryer: bathmats + lint rolled; couch pillows & electric blanket
• Swept deck, outside entrance & yard walkway

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled eggs container, salt shaker & steak seasoning jar; restocked drinks; took out turkey to thaw  
• Refilled bird feeders & outside water dish
• Swept entrance to shed & workshop; yard boardwalk
• Took out household garbage & tidied cardboard recycling

Yardwork:

• Weeded side bed plants (5 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 
• 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:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 150am (8kg; 30 swings x 5 sets)
• 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 ‘To Hell and Back’

NEVER SEND A GIRL TO DO WOMEN’S WORK:
The difference between a girl and a woman is a mature attitude. A woman knows that doing domestic housework every day is necessary, and that it takes a good attitude along with discipline to accomplish housework goals day after day. When a woman sets a good example for a girl by tackling domestic tasks every day with a positive attitude, the girl learns something of value that no one else can teach her except a dedicated housewife. 

What I Did Today: Sunday 6/5/22

Weekly:

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

As Needed:

• Food prep: baked chocolate & peanut butter chip cookies; cooked bacon (1 package); cut up cucumber; emptied & filled ice trays; refilled turkey container; took out pork chops & steak to thaw; vacuum-sealed cheeses 

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; lunch cooler bag 

Downtime:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 150am (8kg; 30 swings x 5 sets)
• 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 ‘Ambush Bay’

HOUSEWORK IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE:
Living in a dirty, messy, disorganized home lowers the quality of life and it actually makes life harder. A home that is cared for, cleaned every day, and kept in order, improves the quality of life for everyone in the home. When a housewife knows that her work makes a difference by improving the lives of the people she loves, she can take pride in her work and feel good about what she does. 

What I Did Today: Saturday 6/4/22

Weekly:

• Laundry 4 loads: clothes tops, clothes pants, towels, mop pads; wiped down inner drum & lid
• Put away groceries
• Refilled bird bath & feeders + hummingbird feeder 

As Needed:

• Food prep: made cookie dough; refilled brown sugar & creatine jars, eggs container & tea bags; rinsed peppers; shredded cheese 
• Refilled hummingbird food squeeze bottle
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer 
• Replaced batteries in kitchen scale

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:

• Exercise: Kettlebell swings 150am (8kg; 30 swings x 5 sets)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with pizza dinner & watched ‘Black Sheep’ (Bad Movie Saturday Night #82)

A HOUSEWIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE PERFECT:
A housewife is like any other human – imperfect. She can have bad moments, disappointments, and feelings of inadequacy, and that is okay. When hard days and hard times strike a blow, it’s okay for her to cry or be upset; after all, she’s human, and to expect her to be perfect would be to expect her to be inhuman. The good news is a housewife can recover from whatever comes at her, and it will make her stronger, wiser, and better than before.

What I Did Today: Friday 6/3/22

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 outside water dish
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer 
• Swept outside entrance 
• Took out recycling: metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed cat dishes + mat
• Wrote out grocery list 

As Needed:

• Food prep: shredded cheese  
• Refilled baking soda containers & OxiClean jar
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Replaced Litter Genie bags
• 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 
• 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: Kettlebell swings 80am (8kg; 40 swings x 2 sets); Elliptical afternoon (8.87 miles; 38:31 minutes)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate taquitos with refried beans & watched ‘Bean’ 

TAKE TIME TO ADMIRE A CLEAN HOME:
The home is a housewife’s canvas on which she leaves her mark, and just like an artist a housewife must take time to admire the results of her housework and the clean home it creates. A housewife can feel good about her daily work when she takes a moment to admire a bed when it’s made, when the kitchen is clean, and when a home is in order. Even if a home doesn’t stay in order for long, it can be brought back to order and admired again and again.