Day 1 was the Master Bath.
There are 2 things left on that list...and they will probably stay there :)
We've been working really, really hard on the outside (cause it's just too flipping nice, we just can't help it!!) so really I don't feel quite as bad for slacking on the inside. The regular cleaning stuff has been done, it's that deep down cleaning stuff that keeps getting put off!
So, here's the plan. And I'll be held accountable for these things this weekend. There is ice cream involved. And this girl LOVES her some ice cream!
Anyways, here's the "List of 10" -
1 - wipe down fireplace wall to remove any remaining grout and shine up the tile.
2 - clean out ash from inside fireplace.
3 - finish up girls laundry
4 - put girls living room furniture back where it belongs
5 - Treadmill - needs a new home OR to get fixed. 1 or the other needs to happen this weekend!
6 - Dust electronics and entertainment center in our living room.
7 - Dust electronics and entertainment center in girls living room.
8 - Clean off Washer and Dryer
9 - Put screen back in our bathroom window
10 - Relocate giant spider that has taken up habitation behind screen in bathtub. (This guy is seriously frightening! He's still around as he is large enough to eat boxelder bugs, I can only assume from his size that he could eat small rodents as well. Either way, I hate boxelders more than I hate spiders, so he's welcome to stick around...just somewhere else!)
There are only 10 items on this list to allow for me to get outside and do some of the other larger clean up projects we've been working on out there.
There are a few trees that no longer look sick and dangly.
There is a nice area now for the horses so they don't sink to their knees when entering their lair.
There is a previously sickly looking bush that took over the front fence, he's now looking like an anorexic tree, if there is such a thing, I think there is, I took off 90% of his branches and trimmed him back to blend back in with the lilacs, we'll see if he likes it, so far, he's thanking me with some new little green budlings.
And of course much more is happening at our lovely little country abode :)
So the "List of 10" is all that I am requiring of myself. That way I can play too, and do the fun clean up stuff. And still get something unpleasant done.
What's on YOUR list of 10?
Friday, March 23, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sping Cleaning List - Day 1
The last few days have been amazing. Simply Beautiful!!
I have Spring Fever...BAD!!
Running home at lunch does not help the situation (on the other hand, it helps the dog peeing in my house situation).
So, I've made a list. It's an ambitious list, and I'm determined to get this done before the end of March. Hold your thoughts to yourself, I know you are thinking, whoa that's like 2 weeks away, but here is the deal. This list is only for the inside of the house. And it is a very large list. And I am a very busy girl.
The outdoor stuff, well that's a whole seperate list. And if I time it right, I'll have the house done just in time to really hit the outside hard when April comes. I may be a bit too ambitious out there, I think I have my hopes set pretty high ; but, with some good planning, charts, and diagrams- I think I just might get 'er done.
Anyways, so back to the house and The List. I found a blog, it's amazing, this woman is who I aspire to be. Well, in the way of Spring Cleaning anyways. Here's a link to her list, Imperfect Homemaking Thorough Spring Cleaning Checklist, that sparked my juices flowing, and I tweaked it meet my home and my needs.
As I work thru it, I'll post more of how I tweaked it, so if you strive to be like me, you have a starting point.
Day 1 - OUR BATHROOM
1. Open Window
a. Remove Screen and soak in tub.
b. Remove Ugly Valance and accidentally get it caught on something so it rips and I can get a new one.
c. Wash all trimwork and window frame wood.
d. Wash window - inside and out.
e. Scrub Screen - replace
f. LEAVE WINDOW OPEN
2. Remove all free standing structures (laundry baskets, portable shelving, etc.)
3. Dust Light Fixtures
a. Remove and Soak in sink while cleaning
4. Clean Floor Registers and any other vent covers.
a. Remove and Soak in sink while cleaning.
5.Empty Vanity
a. Wipe down all shelving.
b. Throw out anything expired or no longer used / necessary.
c. Put anything I don't think is necessary into a mini bucket for D to check out, he might need it.
d. Put things back in an orderly fashion
e. Wipe down outside of vanity.
6.Empty Closet
a. Wipe down all shelving.
b. Throw out anything expired or no longer used / necessary.
c. Put anything I don't think is necessary into a mini bucket for D to check out, he might need it.
c. Put things back in an orderly fashion.
d. Wipe down closet door and knob.
7. Wash all mirrors and wipe down trimwork around mirrors.
8. Clean tub
a. Clean out jet sprayers & RINSE GOOD!!
b. RotoRooter Gel in the drain
9. Clean Shower
a. Wipe down top of insert
b. Remove all items and wipe down shelving
c. SCRUB inside of shower.
d. Clean door...GOOD
e. Rinse entire shower
f. RotoRooter the drain.
10. Clean toilet, inside and out.
a. Remove seat and clean around seat bolts.
b. Replace toilet seat.
11. Finish up Light Fixture, dry thouroughly and replace.
12. Wipe down vanity and backsplash.
13. Clean out sink and RotoRooter the drain...I have a lot of hair!!
14. Shine all faucets - at least they will look nice for a day :)
15. Wipe down switch plate, walls, trim, door and knob.
16. Sweep
17. Wash floor with Vinegar water.
18. Close door and let floor dry with no paw prints watermarked.
19. Wash out laundry baskets removed.
20. Clean out Portable shelving.
a. Throw out anything expired or not used any more.
b. Take out anything not bathroom related and find a new home for it.
c. Wipe out drawers
d. Replace necessary items in an orderly fashion.
20. Once floor is dry, replace removed items from bathroom.
And again, shut door. I don't even want a fly in there!!
Here are a few other tippits of information I picked up on her website that I found to be very useful for this project:
*Carry a little notebook to write down any work you notice that needs to be done
-fill any nail holes, peeling paint, sagging towel racks, etc.
*In said notebook, also write now anything you notice might be getting low
-shampoo, toilet paper, etc - this works for other items as well, but I'm in bathroom mode.
*Keep a few little buckets (or laundry baskets depending on the size of items you may find) nearby to drop in anything for another family member who may need to "review" the item before it is tossed.
-The stipulation on this is you have 24 hours to go thru the bucket, or it's not important enough to pull out in 24 hours, it gets tossed.
*Use your crockpot
-After a long day of cleaning and working hard, dinner should be something no-fuss, so you can enjoy and relax.
So, we'll see how much of this I get done tonight. This is only for our (Deron & my) bathroom, the girls bathroom will get another night. See, another reason I need 2 weeks.
I'll let you know how it goes :) And what's next!
I have Spring Fever...BAD!!
Running home at lunch does not help the situation (on the other hand, it helps the dog peeing in my house situation).
So, I've made a list. It's an ambitious list, and I'm determined to get this done before the end of March. Hold your thoughts to yourself, I know you are thinking, whoa that's like 2 weeks away, but here is the deal. This list is only for the inside of the house. And it is a very large list. And I am a very busy girl.
The outdoor stuff, well that's a whole seperate list. And if I time it right, I'll have the house done just in time to really hit the outside hard when April comes. I may be a bit too ambitious out there, I think I have my hopes set pretty high ; but, with some good planning, charts, and diagrams- I think I just might get 'er done.
Anyways, so back to the house and The List. I found a blog, it's amazing, this woman is who I aspire to be. Well, in the way of Spring Cleaning anyways. Here's a link to her list, Imperfect Homemaking Thorough Spring Cleaning Checklist, that sparked my juices flowing, and I tweaked it meet my home and my needs.
As I work thru it, I'll post more of how I tweaked it, so if you strive to be like me, you have a starting point.
Day 1 - OUR BATHROOM
1. Open Window
a. Remove Screen and soak in tub.
b. Remove Ugly Valance and accidentally get it caught on something so it rips and I can get a new one.
c. Wash all trimwork and window frame wood.
d. Wash window - inside and out.
e. Scrub Screen - replace
f. LEAVE WINDOW OPEN
2. Remove all free standing structures (laundry baskets, portable shelving, etc.)
3. Dust Light Fixtures
a. Remove and Soak in sink while cleaning
4. Clean Floor Registers and any other vent covers.
a. Remove and Soak in sink while cleaning.
5.Empty Vanity
a. Wipe down all shelving.
b. Throw out anything expired or no longer used / necessary.
c. Put anything I don't think is necessary into a mini bucket for D to check out, he might need it.
d. Put things back in an orderly fashion
e. Wipe down outside of vanity.
6.Empty Closet
a. Wipe down all shelving.
b. Throw out anything expired or no longer used / necessary.
c. Put anything I don't think is necessary into a mini bucket for D to check out, he might need it.
c. Put things back in an orderly fashion.
d. Wipe down closet door and knob.
7. Wash all mirrors and wipe down trimwork around mirrors.
8. Clean tub
a. Clean out jet sprayers & RINSE GOOD!!
b. RotoRooter Gel in the drain
9. Clean Shower
a. Wipe down top of insert
b. Remove all items and wipe down shelving
c. SCRUB inside of shower.
d. Clean door...GOOD
e. Rinse entire shower
f. RotoRooter the drain.
10. Clean toilet, inside and out.
a. Remove seat and clean around seat bolts.
b. Replace toilet seat.
11. Finish up Light Fixture, dry thouroughly and replace.
12. Wipe down vanity and backsplash.
13. Clean out sink and RotoRooter the drain...I have a lot of hair!!
14. Shine all faucets - at least they will look nice for a day :)
15. Wipe down switch plate, walls, trim, door and knob.
16. Sweep
17. Wash floor with Vinegar water.
18. Close door and let floor dry with no paw prints watermarked.
19. Wash out laundry baskets removed.
20. Clean out Portable shelving.
a. Throw out anything expired or not used any more.
b. Take out anything not bathroom related and find a new home for it.
c. Wipe out drawers
d. Replace necessary items in an orderly fashion.
20. Once floor is dry, replace removed items from bathroom.
And again, shut door. I don't even want a fly in there!!
Here are a few other tippits of information I picked up on her website that I found to be very useful for this project:
*Carry a little notebook to write down any work you notice that needs to be done
-fill any nail holes, peeling paint, sagging towel racks, etc.
*In said notebook, also write now anything you notice might be getting low
-shampoo, toilet paper, etc - this works for other items as well, but I'm in bathroom mode.
*Keep a few little buckets (or laundry baskets depending on the size of items you may find) nearby to drop in anything for another family member who may need to "review" the item before it is tossed.
-The stipulation on this is you have 24 hours to go thru the bucket, or it's not important enough to pull out in 24 hours, it gets tossed.
*Use your crockpot
-After a long day of cleaning and working hard, dinner should be something no-fuss, so you can enjoy and relax.
So, we'll see how much of this I get done tonight. This is only for our (Deron & my) bathroom, the girls bathroom will get another night. See, another reason I need 2 weeks.
I'll let you know how it goes :) And what's next!
Monday, March 5, 2012
It's nice to know People
I've known people my entire life. This is no different. I had a great experience last week and one of the things that really stands out to me...I knew people.
At "home" in Mankato, I know people. This is no surprise. I grew up with these people. We went to school together. We worked together. Our parents were friends. We played sports together. Our kids were in the same preschool class. I went to school with your sister. You get the picture. I knew people. And when I went somewhere, even running to the gas station, it was likely that I would run into someone I knew.
Well, I don't live in Mankato anymore. When you don't live somewhere you grew up and played sports and worked and all that other stuff your whole life, it's a little more difficult to go somewhere and run into someone you know.
Last Thursday night, I ran into 2 people I knew! And it was so exciting! At the bowling alley of all places. A former neighbor and a former co-worker! I guess when you give it time, these things come.
As crazy as it sounds, that was one of my favorite things from the evening. Actually knowing people. It made it feel more like home.
Of course we knew the other couple that we went with. Of course the other folks bowling with the guys were polite and chatty. But we didn't know them first. There was no cute little stories of "what a small world". These were new friends.
Here's how it happened, Deron says, "Hey, over there, who IS that?" Well, wouldn't ya know it, it's our old neighbor! We start telling our friends cute little stories of when we lived in that house and interactions with said neighbor. I chatted with her for a bit, how's the kids, how do you like the new neighbors, etc. It was nice.
Then it's time to eat and walking back to our table, I'm yakking away to my friend, not paying attention, like I do, and am almost knocked over when I realize the person saying..."Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey" is talking to ME! Oh my gosh! A former co-worker, huh. It was great to see him too!
Well, doggone it, I think we’ll just have to make time to go do stuff more often. That’s how you make the friends. And how you make the people you know.
At "home" in Mankato, I know people. This is no surprise. I grew up with these people. We went to school together. We worked together. Our parents were friends. We played sports together. Our kids were in the same preschool class. I went to school with your sister. You get the picture. I knew people. And when I went somewhere, even running to the gas station, it was likely that I would run into someone I knew.
Well, I don't live in Mankato anymore. When you don't live somewhere you grew up and played sports and worked and all that other stuff your whole life, it's a little more difficult to go somewhere and run into someone you know.
Last Thursday night, I ran into 2 people I knew! And it was so exciting! At the bowling alley of all places. A former neighbor and a former co-worker! I guess when you give it time, these things come.
As crazy as it sounds, that was one of my favorite things from the evening. Actually knowing people. It made it feel more like home.
Of course we knew the other couple that we went with. Of course the other folks bowling with the guys were polite and chatty. But we didn't know them first. There was no cute little stories of "what a small world". These were new friends.
Here's how it happened, Deron says, "Hey, over there, who IS that?" Well, wouldn't ya know it, it's our old neighbor! We start telling our friends cute little stories of when we lived in that house and interactions with said neighbor. I chatted with her for a bit, how's the kids, how do you like the new neighbors, etc. It was nice.
Then it's time to eat and walking back to our table, I'm yakking away to my friend, not paying attention, like I do, and am almost knocked over when I realize the person saying..."Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey" is talking to ME! Oh my gosh! A former co-worker, huh. It was great to see him too!
Well, doggone it, I think we’ll just have to make time to go do stuff more often. That’s how you make the friends. And how you make the people you know.
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