What I Did Today: Sunday 7/31/22

Monthly:

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

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: emptied & filled ice trays 
• Replaced Litter Genie bags 

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: enjoyed a dinner outing 

A HOUSEWIFE PERSEVERES:
Whatever obstacles a housewife faces, she perseveres every day. Whether she is dealing with illness, schedule conflicts, or endless loads of laundry, she takes a deep breath and takes it all in stride one step at a time. When the day is done, she can rest well knowing that she did her best, that she didn’t let the day get the best of her, and that she got through another day. 

What I Did Today: Saturday 7/30/22

Weekly:

• Laundry 1 load: towels; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Put away groceries

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber & honeydew melon
• Put away online orders
• Refilled: bird feeders, Borax container & outside water dish 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• 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 
• 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 evening (6.5 miles; 31:58 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with pizza dinner & watched ‘What We Do in the Shadows: The Night Market’ (S4, E4)

TOUGH TIMES DON’T LAST, BUT TOUGH HOUSEWIVES DO:
Tough times impact everyone, including housewives, but the good news is that tough times don’t last, and a tough housewife will keep going through the tough times. When days are hard, the best thing a housewife can do is take one step at a time, tackle one task at a time, and take a rest when it’s needed; housework isn’t going anywhere and if it takes longer to get done, then, so be it. The important thing is for a housewife to not feel defeated when life gets uncomfortably tough and to remember that this, too, shall pass.

What I Did Today: Friday 7/29/22

Alternate Week:

• Took out old flowers to compost pile & washed vase 

Weekly:

• Emptied Litter Genie & wiped down
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer 
• Wrote out grocery list 

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled creatine & ghee jars 
• Refilled bird bath
• 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 
• 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: stayed home, rested; had take-out at home & watched episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’; searched Zillow real estate 

IT’S OKAY TO HAVE AN OFF DAY:
When a housewife’s daily routine is interrupted by an unplanned illness, it’s okay for her to rest and do less. This is why it’s important to keep up on daily housework; so that when something unforeseen happens, she can get the rest she needs while maintaining her home at a minimal level. If housework tasks aren’t regularly done, they become harder to accomplish the longer they pile up; and adding an illness on top of neglected housework doesn’t help. Once she is better, she can tackle her regular housework tasks with gusto at a maximum level.

What I Did Today: Thursday 7/28/22

Alternate Week:

• Spot-cleaned bathrooms

Weekly:

• Changed towels in bathrooms & kitchen (+ sponge)
• Emptied household wastebaskets 
• Laundry 2 loads: clothes tops, clothes pants
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Refreshed bathmats in dryer + lint rolled
• Vacuumed air purifier & dryer lint trap
• Washing machine: wash cycle with Borax; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Wiped down steam mop & vacuum

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled baking soda & honey jars; restocked drinks & kitchen freezer; took out breakfast links to thaw 
• Made toothpaste 
• Refilled hydrogen peroxide squeeze bottle & outside water dish
• Refreshed couch pillows 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 

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: stayed home, rested; ate salad and steak dinner & watched episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

MANAGING A HOME REQUIRES TIME MANAGEMENT:
Time management is a crucial aspect in taking care of a household. When a housewife mismanages her time by procrastinating on household responsibilities while family is away, she robs herself and her family of quality time together. If housework isn’t done until family is home, then there isn’t time to enjoy being together in a clean, orderly home. By making housework a priority, a housewife makes the most of the time she has by herself so she can make the most of the time she has with those who matter most to her.

What I Did Today: Wednesday 7/27/22

Weekly:

• Refreshed bed pillows in dryer
• Vacuumed furnace

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & refilled ice trays 
• Refilled bird bath
• Refreshed bath towels & couch pillows in dryer
• 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 
• 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); Elliptical evening (7.35 miles; 33:20 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: stayed home, rested 

THERE’S NOTHING ORDINARY ABOUT A HOUSEWIFE:
A housewife may think that staying home is ordinary and that she’s ordinary because of it, but that’s not the case. In the 21st Century when women are trained to care for their careers before caring for home and family, it is an extraordinary woman who chooses to put home and family first in her life. Cleaning home may seem like something ordinary that everyone can do, but not everyone does it, because it takes a woman with something extra to devote herself to housework tasks every day and to make her home the best it can be for the people she loves.

What I Did Today: Tuesday 7/26/22

Weekly: 

• Changed kitchen sponge
• Laundry 3 loads: towels; delicates x 2; wiped down inner drum & lid   

As Needed:

• Food prep: filled turkey container; refilled lemon juice & salad dressing squeeze bottles; sliced cheese  
• 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 

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: stayed home, rested; watched ‘Twins’ 

BEING A HOUSEWIFE IS A LUXURY:
A woman who chooses to become a housewife gives her household the luxury of having a woman to depend on, and she gets the luxury of not having to sit in traffic to get to a job that keeps her away from her home and family. It doesn’t take marrying a millionaire to be a housewife; what it takes is prudent financial management and living within one’s means for the greater good of having a reliable housewife at home. When a husband comes home to a happy wife, and children come home to a mother who is glad to see them, it is a priceless luxury that only a housewife can give to those she loves.

What I Did Today: Monday 7/25/22

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 (bathrooms & laundry)
• Refreshed in dryer: couch blankets & pillows
• Swept outside entrance

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber & watermelon; emptied & refilled ice trays; rinsed carrots & cherries; took out cheeses & turkey to thaw 
• Made hummingbird food
• Refilled bird bath & feeders + hummingbird feeders & outside water dish
• Took out household garbage 
• 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 300am (8kg; 60 swings x 5 sets); Elliptical afternoon (7.6 miles; 33:05 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 ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’

A HOUSEWIFE BEGINS HER DAY WITH THANKS:
Not every day is an easy day for a housewife, but when every day begins with thanks it creates a better perspective. Challenging days require more thanks, and by giving thanks it helps a housewife rise to the challenge of taking care of her responsibilities even when she doesn’t feel up to it. Giving thanks for what she has, even when it’s something she doesn’t want, can change how a housewife looks at what she has, too. When a housewife recognizes and appreciates all that she has – a home, a husband, family, pets, etc. – her thankfulness will fuel her spirit and help keep her going strong every day.

What I Did Today: Sunday 7/24/22

Weekly:

• Baking soda scrub coffee pot, coffee/tea mugs & tumblers
• Changed towels in bathrooms & kitchen (+ sponge)
• Emptied: household wastebaskets; oil diffusers, rinsed & refilled
• Mopped bathrooms & kitchen
• Refreshed bathmats in dryer & lint rolled 

As Needed:

• Food prep: cooked bacon (1 package); restocked drinks & hydration packets 
• Laundry 1 load: entrance storage curtains; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Took down entrance storage curtains; washed, ironed, sewed hems & rehung

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); DDP Yoga Fat Burner 2.0 (30 minutes)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad with chicken bake dinner & watched ‘What We Do in the Shadows: The Grand Opening’ (S4, E3)

HOUSEWORK BUILDS CONFIDENCE:
When a woman becomes a housewife without knowing what to do besides a few basic housework tasks, it can be uncomfortable to feel out of place in her own home and she can doubt herself. But the more she does housework, the more she grows her skills by learning new tasks and she builds her confidence every day. By tackling her responsibilities one day at a time, she learns what she is capable of when she puts her mind to it; the more she learns about herself and her home, the better she becomes and the better her home becomes, too.

What I Did Today: Saturday 7/23/22

Weekly:

• Laundry 4 loads: towels, clothes tops, clothes pants, delicates; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Wrote out grocery list & put away groceries

As Needed:

• Cleaned refrigerator meat drawer
• Food prep: filled ice trays & turkey container; rinsed peppers; took out pork chops, sausages & steak to thaw  
• Refilled hand soap pumps (bathrooms)
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Restocked cat treats 

Yardwork:

• Deadheaded rhododendron & weeded (20 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 300am (8kg; 60 swings x 5 sets) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed morning shopping; ate salad with pizza dinner & watched episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

HOUSEWORK MATTERS:
If having a clean place to live didn’t matter, people wouldn’t hire housekeepers. Housework not only matters but it is an integral necessity when it comes to home ownership or renting a place to live. Housework keeps a home clean and orderly, which in turns keeps the people in the home clean and orderly; without a clean and orderly home, people suffer. A housewife knows the importance of housework and doesn’t want the people she loves to suffer; she knows that housework matters and that she matters, too.

What I Did Today: Friday 7/22/22

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; oil diffusers, rinse & refilled 
• Refilled: bird bath & feeders + hummingbird feeder; outside water dish
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer 
• Swept deck, outside entrance, workshop entrance, yard boardwalk & walkway 
• Took out recycling: glass, metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed: cat dishes + mat; ice trays

As Needed:

• Cleaned bathroom sink drain & plug with vinegar 
• Food prep: emptied ice trays; took out turkey to thaw  
• Made gallon batch of OdoBan 
• Refilled bird feed containers 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Spot-cleaned hallway wall
• 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 300am (8kg; 60 swings x 5 sets)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: enjoyed a dinner outing; watched episodes of ‘Turning Point’ 

A HOUSEWIFE HAS A MIND OF HER OWN:
One of the most important things for a housewife is to be able to think for herself with her own mind. Since she is the one at home all day, she is in control of her home, and she takes control by thinking for herself. A housewife doesn’t have to be told what to do every day by her husband, and a housewife doesn’t call or text her husband throughout the day to help her make decisions about her responsibilities. A housewife is an adult who is capable of handling her daily housework responsibilities on her own with authority. 

What I Did Today: Thursday 7/21/22

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 inner drum & lid
• Wiped down steam mop & vacuum

As Needed:

• Food prep: restocked drinks, kitchen freezer & pantry; rinsed carrots; shredded cheese
• Refilled vinegar bottle 
• 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 
• 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); Elliptical afternoon (8.20 miles; 35:21 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, pork chops with green beans dinner & watched ‘Everybody Loves Raymond: T-Ball’ (S2, E20)

A CLEAN HOME IS A HEALTHY HOME:
It’s nice to have a clean home for family to enjoy, and the benefit of having a clean home is having a healthy home as well. When surfaces are cleaned on a daily basis, it doesn’t give bacteria time to grow and spread. When floors are vacuumed and dusting is done regularly, it makes it easier to breathe with less contaminates in the air. When a housewife gives her family a clean home every day, she also gives them the gift of a healthy home that comes from love. 

What I Did Today: Wednesday 7/20/22

Weekly:

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

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber & watermelon; emptied & refilled ice trays; refilled eggs container  
• Refilled: bird bath & feeders + hummingbird feeder; bleach & cat food containers 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Tidied cardboard recycling 
• Watered outside plants 

Yardwork:

• Trimmed low-hanging branches along yard walkway, hauled to burn pile; weeded (15 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 300am (8kg; 60 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 sweet potato fries dinner & watched episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

HOUSEWORK IS MEDITATION:
Meditation is about focusing the mind and being aware; when doing housework, it is good to focus the mind on the task at hand and to be aware of the results to make sure the house is getting cleaner rather than just going through motions that don’t produce the best results. Calm breathing helps when doing housework too, along with listening to calm music. Cleaning in a calm mood helps create a calm home and a calm housewife, too.

What I Did Today: Tuesday 7/19/22

Weekly:

• Changed: bed sheets; kitchen sponge
• Dusted: bathroom, bedroom, hallway
• Emptied, rinsed & refilled oil diffusers
• Laundry 2 loads: sheets, delicates; 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: grind coffee (1 jar, new bag); refilled butter dish; sliced cheese; took out butter to thaw
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Restocked 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); Elliptical afternoon (7.87 miles; 33:13 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 ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

MEAL PLANNING IS A PLAN TO USE THE FOOD:
Meal planning is an essential part of housework for a housewife; more than planning meals, a meal plan is a plan to use the food before it goes bad and has to be thrown out. Throwing out old food for lack of use can become a costly expense and it’s a sign that a plan to use the food is not being implemented. When a plan is made to use the food that is bought, money is saved which in turn helps the entire household. A housewife not only makes plans to use food but she makes it a daily goal to carry out the plans with success.

What I Did Today: Monday 7/18/22

Alternate Week:

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

Weekly:

• Bookkeeping: Added weekly receipts to monthly worksheet (home); organized receipts (business)
• Laundry 2 loads: towels, microfiber cloths; 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 lemon juice squeeze bottle & turkey container; restocked drinks & tea bags
• Made hummingbird food 
• Refilled: bird bath & hummingbird feeders; litterbox 
• Replaced batteries in TV remote 
• 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 300am (8kg; 60 swings x 5 sets); Elliptical afternoon (7.59 miles; 33:06 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, panko shrimp with onion rings dinner & watched episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

A HOUSEWIFE MAKES TIME FOR HERSELF:
There is more to a housewife than doing housework and caring for family. A housewife is a unique individual with interests of her own and she makes time for developing her interests when her housework responsibilities are done. Whether it’s learning new skills, trying new hobbies, pampering her body, or enjoying a well-earned rest, a housewife makes time for herself and makes herself a priority.

What I Did Today: Sunday 7/17/22

Weekly:

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

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up melon; took out turkey to thaw; vacuum-sealed breakfast links & cheeses 
• Tidied cardboard recycling 

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 300am (8kg; 60 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 episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

A HOUSEWIFE STAYS POSITIVE:
A housewife avoids thinking negatively about herself and her role as a housewife. It’s easy to think negative thoughts, and that is what makes it dangerous because it is easy to fall into a pattern of negative self-talk which serves no good purpose for a housewife who has a family that depends on her and needs her to be at her best every day; being negative is not being one’s best. When a housewife stays positive and sees the good in what she does by caring for her home and family with love, she overpowers any negativity from entering her mind. 

What I Did Today: Saturday 7/16/22

Weekly:

• Laundry 4 loads: towels, clothes tops, clothes pants, mop pads; wiped down inner drum & lid
• Put away groceries 

As Needed:

• Food prep: refilled eggs container 

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 300am (8kg; 60 swings x 5 sets)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ran errands; ate pizza dinner & watched end of ‘Jaws 2’ and episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’

A HOUSEWORK SCHEDULE ALLOWS FOR TIME OFF:
The purpose of a housework schedule isn’t to fill every moment of the day with housework. The purpose is to plan time to take care of the important housework tasks each day while also making time to rest and enjoy time with family in a clean home. When a housewife has the perspective that her housework schedule is the key to making time with those who matter most, she will find it easier to stick to her schedule and excel at it.

What I Did Today: Friday 7/15/22

Quarterly:

• Changed vacuum bag & filters; cleaned & wiped down vacuum

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; oil diffusers, rinse & refilled 
• Refilled: bird bath & feeders + hummingbird feeder; outside water dish
• Refreshed couch pillows in dryer 
• Swept deck, outside entrance, workshop entrance & yard walkway 
• Took out recycling: glass, metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed: cat dishes + mat; ice trays
• Wrote out grocery list 

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & filled ice trays; rinsed carrots  
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Took out household garbage & tidied cardboard recycling 

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 chicken taquitos and refried beans dinner & watched ‘Maximum Risk’ 

A HOUSEWIFE IS COMMITTED TO HER PURPOSE:
Women in the work world are committed to their careers which gives them purpose. Likewise, a housewife is committed to her home and family which gives her purpose. The only difference is a housewife has chosen to commit herself to caring for those she loves and the home they share together, rather than being committed to a career outside the home. A housewife doesn’t lack commitment or purpose; a housewife lives every day committed to a meaningful purpose that lifts her spirit, warms her heart, and touches the lives of those she loves.  

What I Did Today: Thursday 7/14/22

Quarterly:

• Cleaned washing machine with vinegar & baking soda; wiped down inner drum & lid   

Monthly:

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

Alternate Week:

• Spot-cleaned bathrooms 

Weekly:

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

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cantaloupe & cucumber; restocked cheeses, drinks & kitchen freezer; shredded cheese; took out bacon & breakfast links 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 
• 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) Elliptical noontime (8.04 miles; 34:40 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate pork chops with roasted broccoli dinner & watched episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

A CLEAN HOME IS A LUXURY:
A housewife doesn’t have to live in a mansion or a million-dollar dream home to live in luxury; and if a mansion was filthy on the inside it would cease to be viewed as luxury living. A clean home is a simple necessity for good living, yet it is also a luxury, not just because it is clean but also because it is cleaned with love and care by the woman of the home. A clean home is a gift of luxury for everyone who lives in the home, including a housewife.

What I Did Today: Wednesday 7/13/22

Alternate Month:

• Scrubbed oven rack; shower head & hose; tub

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 + hot pads, clothes tops, clothes pants; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• Scrubbed dishrack & kitchen sink 

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & refilled ice trays; refilled turkey container
• Made hummingbird food & refilled hummingbird feeders  
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Tidied cardboard recycling 

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, chicken with bacon milk gravy dinner & watched episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

A HOUSEWIFE ISN’T A MAID:
Cleaning a home and caring for a family does not make a housewife a maid, and it does not excuse family from being responsible for themselves. It is the duty of a housewife to set standards in her home that family members respect and uphold when it comes to keeping a home clean; when family neglects to uphold the standards, it is also the duty of the housewife to enforce the standards. A maid doesn’t have a say in how people behave, but a housewife does have a say in the behaviors of her family because a housewife isn’t a maid.

What I Did Today: Tuesday 7/12/22

Alternate Month:

• Oven rack overnight soak 
• Vinegar soak shower head & hose overnight

Monthly:

• Cleaned mirrors, pictures & windows: bathroom, bedroom & hallway 

Weekly:

• Changed: bed sheets; kitchen sponge
• Dusted: bathroom, bedroom, hallway
• Laundry 2 loads: sheets, delicates; 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: rinsed carrots & peppers; took out turkey to thaw  
• Put away online orders 
• Refilled bird bath & watered outside plants
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• 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 
• 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); Elliptical afternoon (8.16 miles; 35:16 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 ‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Neighbors’ (S1, E20)

A HOUSEWIFE IS DEPENDABLE:
Just like a woman in the work world who has people depend on her, a housewife has people who depend on her too. A woman in the work world takes her responsibilities seriously and so does a housewife. A woman in the work world can’t avoid her responsibilities without consequences, and a housewife can’t avoid her responsibilities either because her family and loved ones depend on her to be there for them, to care for them, and to make home the best it can be for all of them to enjoy together.

What I Did Today: Monday 7/11/22

Monthly:

• Cleaned mirrors, pictures & windows: living room, mud room, office & office bathroom 
• Laundry 1 load: gray bed blanket  
• Removed plants & cleaned houseplant window shelf 

Weekly:

• Bookkeeping: Added weekly receipts to monthly worksheet (home); organized receipts (business)
• Laundry 2 loads: towels, microfiber cloths; wiped down inner drum & lid 
• 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: cut up cucumber; made jello & pudding pops; refilled salad dressing squeeze bottle; restocked drinks; sliced cheese   
• Refilled outside water dish
• Swept yard boardwalk
• 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 300am (8kg; 60 swings x 5 sets); Elliptical afternoon (6.89 miles; 30:04 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, fish patties with onion rings dinner & watched episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

HOUSEWORK IS A MARATHON:
Because housework is something that happens every day, it’s important for a housewife not to burn all her energy at once. That’s why a housewife paces herself since she not only has to get through one day of housework but the following days as well; taking time to rest and catch one’s breath is helpful for the long haul. Having a strategy to get through the hilly ups and downs in each day’s work also helps, along with having a winning attitude to make it across the finish line one day at a time with a feeling of success and triumph.

What I Did Today: Sunday 7/10/22

Weekly:

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

As Needed:

• Food prep: cooked bacon (1 package); refilled eggs & turkey containers 
• Made toothpaste 
• Refilled baking soda container

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 300am (8kg; 60 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 episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A HOUSEWIFE:
Every housewife faces her own challenges that are unique to her life. No matter the challenge though, a housewife has the strength and determination to see her way through it. It’s not always easy to face the same routine day after day, nor is it easy to care for an ill family member or deal with financial deficits. Whatever a housewife faces, she puts one foot in front of the other to overcome the obstacle, and each step is a step of faith that shows she has the will to make the best out of whatever comes her way. 

What I Did Today: Saturday 7/9/22

Weekly:

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

As Needed:

• Food prep: emptied & filled ice trays; made chocolate & butterscotch chip cookies; refilled flour container & lemon juice squeeze bottle; took out pork chops & sausages to thaw 
• Made hummingbird food
• Refilled: bird & cat food containers; Borax container & laundry soap pitcher 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer 
• Vacuumed mud room 
• 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 300am (8kg; 60 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 episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’

A HOUSEWIFE MAKES A HOME BETTER:
A home is made better by the daily housework that a housewife does but also by a housewife herself. A housewife is a symbol of love and devotion, and that is what she gives of herself every day; she gives her home and family love in a way that only she can. Any wife can become a housewife, but not all wives seize the opportunity; that’s why a housewife is in a class of her own, and her home and family are better for it. 

What I Did Today: Friday 7/8/22

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: metal, paper, plastic 
• Washed cat dishes + mat
• Wrote out grocery list 

As Needed:

• Food prep: filled & set up new olive oil dispenser, salt & pepper shakers; portioned, vacuum-sealed & labeled for freezing burgers, chicken bakes, and fish; shredded cheese; took out cheeses & turkey to thaw 
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Took out household garbage & tidied cardboard recycling 

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); Elliptical afternoon (9.5 miles; 42:10 minutes)
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate chicken taquitos with refried beans dinner & watched episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

A WELL-MADE BED IS A TOUCH OF LUXURY:
A luxury hotel doesn’t provide guests with unmade beds, and that’s why the simple task of making the bed brings luxury into a home. Changing the sheets once a week makes the bed an inviting retreat and it makes life better for those who sleep in the bed. When a housewife reminds herself that the act of making the bed every day brings luxury to the people she loves as well as herself, it can change her perspective from seeing it as a tedious chore to adding luxury with a touch of love.

What I Did Today: Thursday 7/7/22

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 inner drum & lid 
• Wiped down steam mop & vacuum

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up watermelon; restocked drinks, pantry & kitchen freezer; rinsed carrots 
• Put away online orders 
• Refilled vinegar bottle

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, burgers with gouda cheese sauce and sweet potato fries dinner & watched episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

KNOWING WHEN TO REST KEEPS A HOUSEWIFE GOING:
A housewife has to recognize when she needs to rest, whether it be a few minutes of sitting with a morning beverage between housework tasks or taking a night off from cooking with a meal out. Taking a rest is taking care of the body, and if a housewife doesn’t take care of her body and mind, she may not be able to take care of anyone else if she burns out from exhaustion. Taking care of home and family every day requires rest in order to keep going day after day with a good attitude and physical strength.

What I Did Today: Wednesday 7/6/22

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; wiped down inner drum & lid  
• Scrubbed dishrack & kitchen sink 
• Wiped down kitchen window

As Needed:

• Food prep: cut up cucumber; emptied & refilled ice trays; refilled ghee jar & turkey container; took out butter for cookies & 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 300am (8kg; 60 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 episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 

HOUSEWORK IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE A DOMESTIC ARTIST:
A housewife gets to show off her domestic artistry with every housework task she accomplishes. Even though a housewife doesn’t sign her name on her works of art, she leaves her own signature mark on the clothes she folds, on the beds she makes, on the floors she vacuums, and in the food she cooks. When her family sees the results of her work, they see her signature mark of love and care that she puts into each task.

What I Did Today: Tuesday 7/5/22

Monthly:

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

Alternate Week:

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

Weekly:

• Bookkeeping: Added weekly receipts to monthly worksheet (home); organized receipts (business)
• Changed: bed sheets; kitchen sponge
• Dusted: bathroom, bedroom, hallway
• Emptied & refilled bedroom oil diffuser 
• Laundry 3 loads: sheets; couch blanket; delicates; 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 eggs container 
• Refilled: bird bath & feeders; outside water dish
• Refreshed bath towels in dryer
• Replaced salt lamp lightbulb (living room)
• Swept deck, outside entrance, workshop entrance, yard boardwalk & walkway 
• Vacuumed mud room
• 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 
• 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; 50 swings x 6 sets); Elliptical afternoon (10.06 miles; 43:23 minutes) 
• Blogging, IMDb, journaling, online puzzles, solitaire, watched movies/TV, Wii sports
• Relaxed with my husband: ate salad, Omaha Steaks bacon-wrapped filet mignon steaks with potatoes au gratin and green beans dinner & watched ‘The Commish: Scali, P.I.’ (S3, E3)

A HOUSEWIFE PLANS TO BE PRODUCTIVE:
A new day is a new opportunity to make the most of the time a housewife has and that means being productive. The best way to be productive is to start with a plan; just like a plan is essential for successful people at work, a successful housewife prepares for each day with a plan. When a housewife has a plan and knows what needs to get done before the day starts, she is better prepared to wake up and face the day with determination to accomplish her goals.