ROUTINES

Good morning, everyone!

I was thinking yesterday, we always talk about projects and decorating on our weekly post, but I thought it would be interesting to share how we go by keeping our homes clean, organizing our spaces and some of our daily routines.

Mine have changed a lot since I stopped working outside the home and I have to say, sometimes I miss it, and then I realize how blessed I am to be able to be home and take care of my family. 
My job title these days is "Domestic Engineer" and I am sticking to that! LOL

We are not quite "empty nesters" yet, so with that in mind, we built this large four thousand square feet home five years ago. It is great to have all the space, but not so great keeping up with the every day maintenance. 

It doesn't help that I am one of those crazy people about cleaning, thanks mom! :) 
So I had to come up with a plan to organize my daily routine, get it all done and not kill over! LOL 

Oh, and I forgot blogging! Got to make time for that!

I love to get up early in the morning, around 5:00 am and enjoy the peace and quiet that time of the day has to offer.

This is when I answer my emails, check on the blog and enjoy reading all your post.

With a coffee cup in hand, you will find me here.

Normally I get a couple of hours before everyone start getting ready to leave for work and college and that is when my day really starts. I clean our home every day. Yes, I know, I am nuts, but I just can't have it any other way.

I start with cleaning whatever breakfast dishes are in the sink and wipe down all the counters.

 
Then I dust, sweep and vacuum the bottom floor of our home. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I also mop the floors.

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When all that is done I move on upstairs to make beds and clean bathrooms. The kids make their own beds and pick up their rooms, so all I have to worry about is our bedroom, bathroom and doing a little vacuuming. 

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And when all that is said and done, this is pretty much the way I feel. :)

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An it is NOT over yet! I still have to cook.

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Let me tell you, this family of mine get a full course meal every day!

Don't know how much longer I will be able to keep this up! LOL

And while dinner is cooking, I try to get a load or two done.

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Friday is my grocery day.
The day before, I always make a menu for the following week and get my coupons ready.
I love coupons and most weeks I am able to save as much as fifty dollars off my grocery bill.

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And in the afternoons, I always have a couple of hours to myself before everyone starts arriving home.
That is "me time".
Some days I will sit down in my library and enjoy reading one of my favorite books.

Sometimes I work on whatever project I got going on that week.
I love spending afternoons in my craft room!

And in the evenings, after dinner, we like to relax and enjoy watching a little TV and family time.

 

Of course, these routines change on those days I have errands to run or just want to go out and do a little shopping in my favorite stores.

So, are your days as busy and crazy as mine?

I would love to hear what your routines are and how do you manage your time to keep up with your homes and still find time for all those things you like to do, like projects and decorating. :) 

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I hope you all are having a wonderful and fun week!

See you soon!