For today’s Simple Saturday I’ll be sharing a little tip that helps me stay motivated to get a few extra chores done around the house. Most days I’ll scribble down a list of chores that I need to get done for the day, and I’m always surprised at just how long that list can get. I have found out that if I have endless time to try and accomplish the chore list, I won’t get much accomplished, but if I set my oven timer I can get a lot done.

I start off by setting my oven timer for 30 minutes, and jump right to my list. I’ll throw in a load of laundry, and get to the dishes. If there is anything that needs soaked in the sink, then I will move upstairs to emptying laundry baskets and tiding up rooms. I’ll make one quick run through the downstairs with me sweeper-vac, and clean up the toys. I’ll empty all of the trash cans, and make a quick run outdoors while the buzzer is dinging.  Time is a great motivator for me.

Setting the timer works great when it is time to de-clutter too…

Start with 10 minutes and one contractor bag, and see how much you can fill in that amount of time. Then move up to 30-45 minutes and three bags, you will be amazed once that buzzer rings.

Have a fantastic and Simple Saturday, I’m off to wash some dishes and get going on a football feast.