Show Us Your Life Friday" How Do I stay Organized?"

Good morning readers!

Today I'm linking up with Kelly at http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/ for her Show Us Your Life Showcase. Today's topic is "How Do You Stay Organized ?"
Well, to answer this I thought I would share and re-post my household organization routine from a previous post. Here are just some of the ways I try to stay organized in my home.

A few posts back I wrote about the "Fly Lady" click here for that post:
http://richandsarahchristensen.blogspot.com/2010/12/im-flying-with-fly-lady.html

One of the first steps is to establish a weekly Schedule and Menu plan. I am so proud to finally have mine completed. Thought I would share. Now all I have to do is try to stick to it! :)

Sarah’s Basic Weekly Plan

Monday: Weekly Home Blessing (8:00 am-9:00am)/ Linen Zone

1. Get up and Dress to Shoes

2. Laundry –

~ Wash all Whites/ Delicates
~ Wash and Change All Bedding
~ Wash and Change All Towels

3. Weekly Home Blessing Hour

a. Change Sheets
b. Empty All Trashes
c. Vacuum All Rooms

Tuesday: Laundry Zone and Kitchen Zone

1. Water All Plants
2. Laundry-
a. Wash All Rich’s Clothes

3. Kitchen Zone (Clean Whole Kitchen)
a. ~ Microwave, Walls, Stove, Fridge, Mop, Replace Foil on Drip Pans, Clean Appliances, Wash Area Rugs.

Wednesday: Living Room/ Dining Room Zone Clean and Partial Desk Time

1. Laundry-
a. Wash All Sarah’s Clothes

2. Living Room Zone Clean Up-

a. Vacuum under couch cushions
b. Vacuum under couches
c. Wash Walls
d. Dust
e. Wash Windows

3. Partial Desk Time-

a. Write thank-you notes
b. Work on planning Menu and Grocery List for the next week.
c. Balance Checkbook and Bills before shopping

Thursday: Bedroom Zone C lean and Bathroom Zone Deep Clean

1. Bedroom Zone Clean Up-

a. Master Bedroom
~ Clean mirror
~ Vacuum Carpet
~ Dust
~ Sheets were already changed on Monday so Check.

b. Guest Bedroom/ Office Zone Clean Up
~ Clean mirror
~ Vacuum Carpet
~ Dust
~ Sheets were already changed on Monday so Check.
~ Dust Computer and Desk

C. Bathrooms Zone Master and Guest
~ Polish Mirrors
~ Empty Trash
~ Mop Floors
~ Scrub Sink, Tub, Toilet
~ Change/ Replenish ALL Toilet Paper, Tissues

Friday: Paperwork and Errand Day

1. Grocery Shopping Day
2. Clean out car , Vacuum and Wash
3. Clean out Purse
4. Clean up Laundry Room
5. File Papers
6. Pay Bills Online
7. Go to Dry Cleaners on Base ( Rich’s Uniforms)

Weekend
Friday: “Date Night”, Saturday-: Family Day, Sunday: church


Weekly Menu Plan
I have added our Dinner theme along with Rich's Lunch

Monday:
Lunch: Sandwich(Turkey)
Dinner: Italian Night

Tuesday:
Lunch: Left Over Italian
Dinner: Mexican Night

Wednesday:
Lunch: Left Over Mexican
Dinner: Simple Crock Pot Meal

Thursday:
Lunch: Buy Lunch
Dinner: American

Friday:
Lunch: Sandwich
Dinner: Date Night/ Pizza or Date Night Make A Meal

Saturday:
Lunch: Mac & Cheese
Dinner: Surprise Saturday ( We never know if we will be out)


Sunday:
Lunch: Brunch/ Lunch after Church
Dinner: Crock pot Meal

Make A Menu Board To Keep Your Meals Organized

Here is a fun way to plan and organize your meals .
I just made this cute menu planning whiteboard to hang in my kitchen. I have always used a whiteboard to write out what we are having for dinner each night of the week. I stumbled upon this particular idea and I think it is a much more stylish way to display our weekly menu. It was easy to make and looks great in my kitchen! I love this project idea because I have used scrapbook paper which can be changed for different holidays, events or even a change of kitchen decor! :)

Having Trouble Planning Your Weekly Menu?

Check out my blog post on meal planning tips and ideas on creating your weekly plan!
http://richandsarahchristensen.blogspot.com/2011/01/buzz-on-meal-planning.html

Instructions for making your own Meal Plan Whiteboard:

I used a picture frame.

I opened the glass and placed inside scrapbook paper.

I then put the frame back together and placed scrapbook stickers and decals on the glass of the frame.

This way I am able to write with the dry erase marker on the glass.

Blessings,

Sarah