In the new year I am working on the house more, and that means making lots of lists to keep me on track. I keep a notebook at my desk with the daily to do’s and a little notebook on my bedside table with things that I don’t want to forget. I keep a third in my purse, just in case.

I’m also working in a housekeeping schedule for myself. I’ve been reading through lists and tips on pinterest, and I’ve been keeping to mine pretty good so far. I still really need to get a schedule down that I can stick to. I’m the worst when it comes to housework, I’d rather be cooking, or crocheting.

Here is what my Tuesday and Thursday Housekeeping List looks like:

Downstairs:

• Foyer/Dining Room: Dust/sweep,vac if needed, de-clutter, and put away items, sweep stairs, water plants, restock items on the dining room table
• Den/Office: Dust surfaces, empty trash cans, sweep/vac floor, put away and de-clutter, water plants
• Living Room: Sweep floors, vac carpets, water plants, dust surfaces, de-clutter toy bins
• Kitchen: Sweep, clean surfaces. empty trash cans, one load of dishes
• Utility Room/ Half bathroom: Sweep, clean surfaces, load one batch of laundry, clean the litter-box, clean the toilet, empty trash can, water plants
• Take all of the trash outside

Upstairs:

• Agnes’ Room: Make the bed, change bedding if needed, empty trash can, dust surfaces, sweep, vac carpet, put away toys, and de-clutter at least one toy bin
• Boy’s Room: Make the beds, change bedding if needed, empty trash can, dust surfaces, sweep, put away toys, and de;-clutter at least one toy bin
• Hallway: Sweep, Clear clutter as needed from storage closet
• Bathroom: Spray down shower, sweep floor, de-clutter surfaces, clean all surfaces, clean the toilet, water plants, empty trash can
• Master bedroom: Dust surfaces, sweep floor, vac carpet, make the bed, change bedding as needed, de-clutter surfaces, and empty trash cans
• Take all of the trash outside

It takes me a little over two hours to get it all done, I’m often adding little chores to the list too. It is a pretty good start, I just need to stay motivated to keep it up.

What about you… Do you keep lots of lists too?