[tonyarn]

I am going to sticky this post, but I'd love it if everyone would post their schedule in this thread. I think our newbies could benefit from it, it would possibly make others "see" something they're missing, and could inspire others to create a schedule for themselves. Discussion of schedules is also welcome in this thread, especially any newbies that have questions. Credit for this goes to TigerMom.

[Acadia]

Well this is what it looks like currently ... let me know if this is the kind of format you want. I just copied from my Control Journal.

Daily Cleaning is done daily, of course, and whatever weekly chores are assigned to that day are done after the Daily Cleaning is finished. This doesn't take as long as it looks like it does. I'd estimate I work on this about an hour and a half each day. I allow ten minutes for each room's Daily list, then just break up the rest of the day's schedule into 10-minute blocks.

Daily Cleaning
Bathroom

1. Spray the shower walls with Lysol.
2. Wipe out the sink.
3. Wipe the toilet.
4. Swish the toilet bowl with soap and brush.
5. Wipe the shower walls with the damp towel.
6. Sweep up any hair on the floor.

Laundry room

1. Straighten loose objects.
2. Clear off folding table.
3. Sweep.

Kitchen

1. Do the dishes and put them in the drainer under the sink.
2. Wipe out the sink.
3. Wipe down the stove top.
4. Wipe down the counters and table.
5. Sweep any obvious dirt or dust bunnies.

Living room

1. Straighten the sofa slipcover.
2. Fluff pillows and fold throws.
3. Dust flat surfaces.
4. Straighten books and magazines.
5. Gather shoes together and put toys in basket.
6. Sweep any obvious dirt or dust bunnies.

Guest room

1. Fluff pillows and fold throws.
2. Clear off desk.
3. Put stray items in basket.
4. Dust flat surfaces.

Bedroom

1. Make bed.
2. Clear off the dressers.

Weekly Schedule (broken up by days)
Monday – Weekly Home Blessing

1. Toss old magazines.
2. Wash bedding.
3. Empty bathroom trash.
4. Clean the litter box.
5. Clean mirrors and doors.

Tuesday – Front Rooms

1. Water and fertilize plants.
2. Front rooms weekly cleaning. (Meaning the "public" rooms, which guests are likely to see: kitchen, living room, and bathroom. These chores are on the Weekly Chores list.)
3. Spend 15 minutes decluttering the current Zone.

Wednesday – Back Rooms

1. Back rooms weekly cleaning. (Meaning the "non-public" rooms: laundry room, bedroom, and office/guest room. These chores can also be found on the Weekly Chores list.)
2. Spend 15 minutes decluttering the current Zone.

Thursday – Grocery and Errand Day

1. Clean out car.
2. Clean out fridge.
3. Check ads, write grocery list, and organize coupons.
4. Errands

Friday – Zone Clean

1. Zone cleaning chores. (I won't copy and paste these because they're exactly the same as the chores you can find on FlyLady's site ... if you want to see them, here is the detailed list in PDF format.)

Saturday – Outdoors

1. Mow the lawn.
2. Spray the weeds.
3. Pet care: baths and flea meds if necessary.

Weekly Chores (done on Tuesday and Wednesday) This is the Weekly Cleaning referred to on the Weekly Schedule.
Kitchen:

1. Wash rug.
2. Clean inside oven.
3. Wipe down cabinets and chairs.
4. Mop the floor.
5. Clean the dish rack.

Bathroom:

1. Clean mirror.
2. Wipe down shower shelf. (There is an area in our shower that collects water, so it needs to be dried out periodically.)
3. Mop the floor.

Bedrooms:

1. Change sheets.
2. Dust flat surfaces and books.
3. Straighten dresser drawers.
4. Clean fan.
5. Vacuum.

Living Room:

1. Clean air conditioner and filter.
2. Clean windows.
3. Wash dog blanket.

Laundry Room:

1. Clean under washing machine lid.
2. Wipe down washer and dryer.
3. Clean lint trap.

[Bluebunnygirl1]

Wow, this is gonna be a challenge for me! LOL

Monday:
7:00-7:45 Get Jessica up and ready for school and out the door
7:45-9:00 General cleaning up in main areas of the house
9:00-11:00 Sort and file coupons
11:00-12:00 Play/read with Joseph
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 One Life to Live
2:00-2:30 Change Joseph, Play with Joseph
2:30 Leave to pick up Jessica from school
3:00-5:00 Cook supper, look at Jessica's school papers, work on laundry
5:00-6:00 family supper time
6:00-6:15 help Jessica with homework
6:15-7:30 family time
7:30-8:00 get kids showered/bathed, pjs on, bedtime snacks, teeth brushed
8:00 bedtime for kids, shower/tv/computer time for me Bachelor is on tonight!

Tuesday:
7:00-7:45 Get Jessica ready for school
7:45-9:00 Finish breakfast, get Joey ready to go, get coupons ready for shopping trip, start load of laundry
8:30-12:00 Shopping Time
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 One Life to Live
2:00-2:30 change Joey, pick up toys
2:30-3:00 pick up Jessica from school
3:00-5:00 get supper ready, work on laundry, spend time with kids
5:00-5:30 Supper
5:30-5:45 Help Jessica with homework
5:45 Take Jessica to girlscouts
6:00-7:30 Jessica at girl scouts, I go to hy-vee
7:30-8:00 Take Jessica home, get kids ready for bed
8:00 Bedtime for kids, shower/computer/tv time for me

Wednesday:
7:00-7:45 Jessica ready for school
7:45-9:00 finish breakfast, get Joey changed and ready to go, quick tidy of main areas of house, start load of laundry
9:00-10:00 go to toddler storytime
10:00-2:30 Joey's weekly playdate with Daniel (I go shopping with Tonya)
2:30-3:00 pick up Jessica from school
3:00-3:30 swing by home, regroup, leave to take Jessica to Hebrew (or alternatively, take kids to Bever Park)
4:00-5:40 Jessica at Hebrew, Mike is (hopefully) home with Joey, I get to go to CVS, Mike cook supper
6:00-6:30 eat supper
6:30-6:45 help Jessica with homework
6:45-7:30 play with kids, work on laundry
7:30-8:00 get kids ready for bed
8:00 bedtime for kids, shower/computer/tv time for me. I need to catch OLTL on soap network because I missed it in the afternoon

Thursday:
7:00-7:45 Jessica ready for school
7:45-9:00 finish breakfast, Joey changed and ready to go, general tidy up, start load of laundry
9:00-9:30 drive to Ambroz center
9:30-10:15 Joey's music class
10:15-11:00 possible CVS trip
11:00-12:00 possible shopping time, or go home and do some light cleaning (vaccuum, bathrooms, take out garbage etc)
12:00-1:00 lunch, play time with Joey
1:00-2:00 OLTL
2:00-2:30 get Joey changed, play time with Joey
2:30-3:00 pick up Jessica from school
3:00-4:00 go through Jessica's papers, help Jessica with homework, get quick supper ready
4:00-4:45 early supper, Jessica changed and ready for dance, coupons sorted and ready to go to drugtown, Joey changed and ready to go
4:45-5:30 Jessica at dance class, I take Joey to drugtown
5:30-6:00 drive home from dance, Mike leaves for his night class
6:00-8:00 tv time for kids, bedtime snacks, bedtime routines, Jessica shower
8:00 bedtime for kids, shower, tv/computer time for me Ugle Betty and Grey's Anatomy are on tonight!!!

Friday:
7:00-7:45 Jessica ready for school
7:45-9:00 typical morning routine
9:00-12:00 possible shopping time, alternatively, take Joey to park, or color or paint with Joey
12:00-1:00 Mike home. Lunch. work on laundry /cleaning
1:00-2:00 OLTL
2:00-5:00 do housework, work on coupons, Mike take Joey to pick up Jessica from school, cook supper
5:00-6:00 family shabbat dinner
6:00-6:30 tv/computer time
6:30-7:00 get everyone dressed and ready for temple
7:00-9:30 at temple
9:30 bedtime for kids, shower/computer time for me

[tonyarn]

This is my list which I have saved on my computer. I make changes as necessary. I also keep a calendar, and each week I print off a copy of this list, and add in any "extras."

Monday to do list

[] read to Daniel
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel
[] do one load of laundry-wash, dry, fold, put away
[] wipe down dinner table
[] unload dishwasher, reload and run
[] clean refrigerator
[] Wal-Mart (groceries, personal and cleaning items)
[] Fareway (groceries)
[] Wonder/Hostess bread store
[] put away/throw away mail
[] balance checkbook
[] make supper
[] bathe Daniel
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] mending
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] put on pajamas, wash face [] take meds

Kaitlyn's Monday to do list

[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] 8:45-3:10 school
[] homework
[] dirty laundry to basement
[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table and high chair, load dishes into dishwasher, put leftovers in fridge

Tuesday to do list

[] read to Daniel
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel
[] do one or more loads of laundry-wash, dry, fold, put away
[] make bed, fold blankets, tidy master bedroom, take dirty laundry to basket
[] dust master bedroom
[] tidy computer room [] living room [] dining room, wipe down dinner table
[] tidy bathroom, wipe down sink and counter top
[] clean bathtub/shower
[] unload dishwasher, reload and run
[] wipe down counters, sink, stove, freezer and dishwasher tops. tidy kitchen
[] spend at least 15 minutes decluttering in basement
[] buy newspaper
[] recycling to recycling center
[] put away/throw away mail
[] balance checkbook
[] 6 PM TOPS
[] make supper
[] bathe Daniel
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] put on pajamas, wash face [] take meds

Kaitlyn's Tuesday to do list

[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] 8:45-3:10 school
[] homework
[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] clean mirror in bathroom and bedroom and computer room
[] clean computer monitors
[] clean TV screens
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table and high chair, load dishes into dishwasher, put leftovers in fridge

Wednesday to do list

[] read to Daniel
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel
[] do one load of laundry-wash, dry, fold, put away
[] make bed, fold blankets, tidy master bedroom, take dirty laundry to basket
[] wipe down dinner table
[] unload dishwasher, reload and run
[] put away/throw away mail
[] balance checkbook
[] make supper
[] bathe Daniel
[] trim Daniel's toenails and finger nails
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] empty garbage in master bedroom [] laundry room
[] Jonathan to take garbage to curb
[] organize recycling and take to curb
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] set up meds for the week
[] put on pajamas, wash face [] take meds

Kaitlyn's Wednesday to do list

[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] 8:45-3:10 school
[] homework
[] dirty laundry to basement
[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] bedroom, bathroom, and computer room garbage cans emptied and replace liners
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table and high chair, load dishes into dishwasher, put leftovers in fridge
[] 6:00 pm youth group at NLCC

Thursday to do list

[] blood sugar {}{}{}{}
[] read to Daniel
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel
[] do one or more loads of laundry-wash, dry, fold, put away
[] make bed (change sheets on bed), fold blankets, tidy master bedroom, take dirty laundry to basket
[] tidy computer room [] living room [] dining room, wipe down dinner table
[] tidy bathroom, wipe down sink and counter top
[] unload dishwasher, reload and run
[] wipe down counters, sink, stove, freezer and dishwasher tops. tidy kitchen
[] spend at least 15 minutes decluttering in basement
[] get Hy-Vee Drugstore ad
[] put away/throw away mail
[] balance checkbook
[] bathe Daniel
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] make supper
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] put on pajamas, wash face [] take meds

Kaitlyn's Thursday to do list

[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] 8:45-3:10 school
[] homework
[] dust bedroom, computer room, living room, and dining room
[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table and high chair, load dishes into dishwasher, put leftovers in fridge

Friday to do list

[] read to Daniel
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel
[] do one or more loads of laundry-wash, dry, fold, put away
[] make bed, fold blankets, tidy master bedroom, take dirty laundry to basket
[] vacuum carpet and stairs
[] tidy computer room [] living room [] dining room, wipe down dinner table
[] tidy bathroom, wipe down sink and countertop
[] unload dishwasher, reload and run
[] wipe down counters, sink, stove, freezer and dishwasher tops. tidy kitchen
[] sweep all floors, mop as needed
[] spend at least 15 minutes decluttering in basement
[] put away/throw away mail
[] balance checkbook
[] clean out purse
[] bathe Daniel
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] make supper
[] take evening meds
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] work 7:30 PM until 7:30 AM

Kaitlyn's Friday to do list

[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] 8:45-3:10 school
[] homework
[] dirty laundry to basement
[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table and high chair, load dishes into dishwasher, put leftovers in fridge

Saturday to do list

[] read to Daniel
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel
[] do one load of laundry-wash, dry, fold, put away
[] wipe down dinner table
[] unload dishwasher, reload and run
[] recycling to recycling center
[] put away/throw away mail
[] balance checkbook
[] figure $ and mail bills
[] write thank you notes and mail
[] mail cards and letters
[] file papers
[] clean up e-mail inbox
[] bathe Daniel
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] make supper
[] check calendar
[] take evening meds
[] work 7:30 PM until 7:30 AM

Kaitlyn's Saturday to do list

[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] thoroughly clean and sweep bedroom, put away clean laundry, change sheets on bed
[] thoroughly clean bathroom and swiffer mop bathroom floor
[] go thru one box in basement
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table and high chair, load dishes into dishwasher, put leftovers in fridge

Sunday to do list

[] drop off OHH papers and PHH papers with summary sheet
[] read to Daniel
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel
[] 10:00 church
[] gas up van at Kum and Go/get free Des Moines Register/remove garbage from van
[] gas up Focus at Kum and Go/get free Des Moines Register/remove garbage from Focus
[] buy newspaper
[] check target.com for coupons and specials
[] do one load of laundry-wash, dry, fold, put away
[] wipe down dinner table
[] unload dishwasher, reload and run
[] make menu and grocery list-check ads and coupons
[] print copies of list, add extras
[] balance checkbook
[] bathe Daniel
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] make supper
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] take evening meds
[] work 7:30 PM until 7:30 AM

Kaitlyn's Sunday to do list

[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] is homework done?
[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table and high chair, load dishes into dishwasher, put leftovers in fridge

[TigerMom]

Dang - I thought we had one already. Didn't we used to have one, or am I totally losing it?

Anywho... here's mine. I change it up occasionally depending upon the family's schedule. For example, Dan's football games were every Monday and he had a game or practice every Wednesday - so I had reworked it a little. But thankfully football season is done for him now.

So here is how it stands now. I added approximate time it takes (washing/drying machine times don't count as I'm not actually doing the work there... ) to emphasize how much less daunting it is to break chores up over a week.

Every day:
cook dinner - varies based on what we're eating
do dishes/cleanup (the kids help clear the table) - 5-10 minutes, again depending upon the meal
prep lunches and coffee for next morning - 5-10 minutes

Monday:
laundry (clothes only) - 15 minutes

Tuesday:
clean kids' bathroom (DD sometimes helps) - 15 minutes
dust kids' rooms (again, DD sometimes helps) - 10 minutes

Wednesday:
clean master bathroom - 15 minutes
vacuum tile floors (hallways, bathrooms, kitchen) - 15 minutes

Thursday:
take garbage out (my son helps by emptying all household wastebaskets - part of his chore list) - 10 minutes
sort laundry for Friday - 5 minutes

Friday: (I work from home on Fridays, so these are done during the day when I have downtime)
change bedsheets - 10 minutes
laundry (clothes, sheets and towels) - 30 minutes
dust downstairs - 15 minutes

Weekends I generally don't do chores, except mop the tile in the hallways if it's due (every couple of weeks). DH vacuums the carpets whenever he remembers; I just don't have time to do it and it's my least favorite chore.
So unless we have a specific project that needs to be done, weekend time is family time!

[BiscuitsMom]

Boy, you all have your schedules down to a science!!
Here's mine, not nearly as detailed as the others', but it works for me!

DAILY:
Carpet sweep both levels
Swiffer dust both levels
Wipe down with disinfecting wipes both bathrooms and kitchen
Make beds
Clean litterbox, feed and water cat and dog
Feed fish breakfast and dinner
Walk dog as needed
Run dishwasher as needed

WEEKLY (sometimes more):
Vacuum both levels
Furniture polish dust both levels
Deep clean kitchen...clean inside and outside of cupboards and drawers, inside and outside of fridge, shelves of pantry, etc. in addition to cleaning counters, appliances, and floor that also gets done everyday.
Deep clean bathrooms...scrub my shower, DH's and the Biscuit's shower/tub, walls, med cabinets, linen closets, cupboards inside and out, in addition to counters, appliances, and floors that also gets done everyday.
Tidy stuff like closets, office desks, the Biscuit's playareas, utility/mudroom...you know, the parts of the house you may not see everyday
Do weekly curriculum for the Biscuit's preschool (we homeschool her)
Attend to household ledgers...pay bills, check status of checks, deposit into accounts, etc.

[BiscuitsMom]

And oh yeah...laundry!
I do a couple of loads every other day or so.

[MandiK]

I have two seperate charts ... one is my actual schedule, and the other is the chores that are done during chore blocks on each day. Anytime there isn't specifically something scheduled, I'm probably working. As I WAH, I don't *always* have someone on the books when it says I'm in the office or at an appointment, so I use those times to do other stuff ... craft, bake, clean my washing machine, etc. If it's confusing, let me know.


MONDAY
0500-0600: Up, breakfast, meds
0600-0700: Pilates/Walk
0700-0730: Shower, Get Ready
0730-0800: Dinner in Crockpot
0800-1200: DH to physical therapy
1200-1400: Monday Chores and Lunch
1400-1700: Debate Practice (Work)
1730-1830: Deliveries (Work)
1830-2030: Unit Meeting (Work)
2030-2130: Driving Home ...
2145: Devotions or Meditation
2200: Bedtime Routine and Sleep

TUESDAY
0500-0600: Up, breakfast, meds
0600-0700: Pilates/Walk
0700-0800: Tuesday Chores
0800-1200: DH to physical therapy
1200-1230: Lunch
1230-1630: Office (Work)
1700-1800: Prep Dinner, Eat, Clean Up
1800-2200: Appointments (Work)
2215: Devotions or Meditation
2230: Bedtime Routine and Sleep

WEDNESDAY
0500-0600: Up, breakfast, meds
0600-0700: Pilates/Walk
0700-0900: Wednesday Chores
0900-1300: DH to physical therapy
1300-1630: Office (Work)
1630-1730: Dinner Prep (I eat early, everyone else is later)
1730-2100: Appointments (Work)
2100-2300: Private Practice and DirtySexyMoney on TV
2315: Devotions or Meditation
2330: Bedtime Routine and Sleep

THURSDAY
0500-0600: Up, breakfast, meds
0600-0630: Pilates/Walk
0630-0800: Office Paperwork (Work)
0800-1200: DH to physical therapy (I run errands on Thursdays while he's at PT)
1200-1300: Lunch with DH
1300-1430: Thursday Chores
1430-1800: Office (Work)
1800-1900: Dinner Prep, Eat, and Clean up
1900-2100: FREE MANDI TIME!
2100: Trashes Out!
2100-2300: Grey's and ER on TV
2300: Devotions or Meditation
2330: Bedtime Routines and Sleep

FRIDAY
0600-0700: Up, breakfast, meds
0700-0730: Pilates/Walk
0800-1200: DH to physical therapy
1200-1230: Lunch
1230-1730: Financial Friday (Clean office, process business paperwork, write checks, pay bills, clean out my purse, bookbag, the car, fill orders, update websites, emails, phone calls that need making, etc.)
1730-1830: Dinner Prep, Eat, Clean Up
1830 ... FREE TIME UNTIL SLEEPY

SATURDAY
0600-0700 Up, breakfast, meds
0700-0800: Prep for work
1000-1900: Appointments (Work)
1930-2030: Dinner Prep, Eat, Clean up
2030 ... FREE TIME UNTIL SLEEPY

SUNDAY
0700-0800: Up, breakfast, meds
0800-1000: Sunday Chores
1000-1100: Get ready and drive
1100-1200: Services
1200-1700: FREE TIME
1700-2100: Office (Work)
2100-2300: FREE TIME
2300-2400: The L Word on TV
2400: Devotions or Meditation
2415: Bedtime Routines and Sleep



CHORES BY DAY:

DAILY
Wash dishes
Scoop cat box
Declutter, clear hot spots
Clean off desk
Sort Mail
Restock fridge
Make beds
Shine sink

MONDAY
Gather Laundry from Bathrooms
Sort, Wash, Dry, Put Away
Tidy bathroom shelves
Scrub shower and tub
Wipe down sinks
Clean toilets
Wipe down mirrors
Dust light fixtures
Sweep and Swiffer

TUESDAY
Declutter living room
Dust coffee table, end tables, speakers, entertainment center, doll cabinet, marble sideboard, and window sills.
Windex glass tops in tables
Febreeze couches
Vacuum

WEDNESDAY
Clear kitchen counters
Scrub counter tile and grout
Scrub sink
Wipe down stove, microwave, and stand
Wipe down fridge
Tidy pots and pans
Clean out snack cupboard
Clean out fridge
Sweep
Wet Mop floors

Dust dining room shelves
Dust dining room light fixture
Clear/Wipe Down dining table, launder table cloth
Wipe down window sills
Sweep
Wet Mop floors

Trashes Out

THURSDAY
Declutter front porch
Empty trashes on porch
Wipe down tables
Wipe down window sills
Water plants
Febreeze Couch

FRIDAY
Financial Friday Stuff
Wash pet dishes
Brush (and wash, as need) the dog
Trim (as need) dog nails
Clean fish tank

SATURDAY
Collect up recycling
Transfer to downstairs storage and sort

SUNDAY
Sort Ads
Grocery List
Coupons cut, filed, pulled for shopping
Weekly baking (bread, rolls, dessert, etc)
Weekly food preps (pre-cooked, defrosted, cut up, snacks made, etc)
Gather laundry in bedrooms
Sweep and Vacuum bedrooms
Pull sheets for laundry Monday

[stepmomtoTDK]

I don't have a set schedule but this is how a typical day goes . . .

(in order of events)

Wake up with DH
Pack lunches
load/unload dishwasher
do load of laundry
let dogs out
add food/water to dogs bowl
make bed
watch news and drink coffee for a few
get ready for work
<when we have DSD I get her ready now too>
Work until 4:30, come home
dinner
load/unload dish washer
another load of laundry
wipe down counters
vacuum and swifer tile
(DH vacuums carpets, 2x per week)
pick up loose objects

Weekly - Usually done on the weekends
clean bathrooms
re-organize or straighten closets
clean up desk area
clean DSD room (if needed)
grocery shop

I find that it is easier to do a little bit each day rather than waiting until the weekend and packing it all in to the days you should use to relax! I try to keep things clean during the week so on the weekends I can do a better cleaning but doesn't take so long. I'd say I clean about 2 hours during the weekend - The longest task is the laundry that's why I do a load a day to keep it up.

[~julia~]

i don't really have a schedule, but here's how things usually go

daily, morning

make the bed
get dressed
wipe down the bathroom and clean the toilet
dust the living room
wipe down the kitchen counters
vacuum living room (including couches), dining room, kitchen, hall and stairs, bathroom and all the bedrooms
swiffer mop the dining room, kitchen and bathroom

after dinner

Kyana unloads the dishwasher and puts them away
Laney loads the dirty dishes
wipe down the counters, stove and table
put everything away
sweep the floors

i also do laundry daily. wash, fold and put away
before bed i go through the house and put away everything that's not where it belongs

weekly

wash the bedsheets
clean the bathtub
dust the bedrooms
clean the fridge and all stainless steel appliances in the kitchen
and anything else that i think needs done, organizing, windows, etc....

i'm sure i'm forgetting something. it's all so automatic i'm having a hard time thinking to write it down lol

[Banned-LavenderGoddessV]

I have a short schedule that I follow everyday
Mornings
-Warm Isaac’s milk
-Change his pamper.
-Feed him his formula & burp him.
-Put Isaac to sleep.
-Get ready for classes & leave Isaac with his grandma


Afternoons.

-Come home from school
-Do homework
-Clean the house.
-Warm Isaac’s milk
-Change his pamper.
-Feed him his formula & burp him.

Night.

Same routine.

This is what I have come up with however I have not implemented it yet.

Weekly Schedule

Monday
Load of laundry
Clean Master Bedroom

Tuesday
Load of laundry
Clean Mackenzie’s Bedroom

Wednesday
Load of laundry
Clean Bathroom

Thursday
Load of laundry
Clean Living Room

Friday
Load of laundry
Clean Kitchen/Dining Room

Saturday
Change Litter Box

Sunday
Take out all trash (including bathroom, diaper pail, and bedrooms)

Clean Master Bedroom- consists of changing sheets, dusting, sweeping floor, and making sure everything is put away in its proper place

Clean Mackenzie’s Bedroom- consists of changing crib sheet and changing table pad, dusting, sweeping/vacuuming, and making sure everything is put away in its proper place

Clean Bathroom- consists of scrubbing bathtub and bathtub walls, scrubbing toilet, scrubbing sink, windex the medicine cabinet mirror, put in new towels and washcloths, mop floor, and shaking out throw rug (Once a month throw rug and bath mat need to be washed)

Clean Living Room- consists of vacuuming, dusting furniture, and making sure everything is put away in its proper place

Clean Kitchen/ Dining Room- consists of mopping floor, wiping off the washer and dryer, scrubbing the kitchen countertops and stove, dust computer desk and hutch, sweep hardwood floors, and make sure everything is put away in its proper place (Dishes will be loaded into the dishwasher everyday)

[ragmama]

Wow, these lists are awesome...I NEED to come up with a schedule of my own. Otherwise, I just kind of overlook things until they're *really* in need. I may be borrowing from some of these schedules in making my own - I'll be back to post it once it's done!

[ragmama]

Okay, here's mine, although it's still being tweaked a bit...

EVERY DAY
Homeschool
Dishes
Kitchen surfaces
Sweep kitchen

AS NEEDED
Laundry - diapers

MONDAY
Laundry - whites/lights
Pick up living room
Vacuum downstairs

TUESDAY
Laundry - darks
Bathrooms
(Rachael - dance)

WEDNESDAY
Laundry - Amelia's
Mop
Bedrooms
Vacuum upstairs
(Story time @ library)

THURSDAY
Laundry - towels
Vacuum downstairs
Clean out fridge
Make grocery list
(Playgroup)

FRIDAY
Pick up living room
Dust
(Grocery shopping)
(Other errands)

SATURDAY
Laundry - DH's work clothes
Mop

SUNDAY
(Church)

[ferrissfive]

I just made my first schedule!! I compiled everything from different sites and used what (I think) will work for me! I divided the house into 3 zones : (1) Kitchen/Dining/Living, (2) Office/Mud/Laundry/Playroom, (3) Bedrooms/Baths. I pick 1 or 2 Monthly chores to do each day in the zone I am working in and 1 seasonal chore each day. My Zone Work I do on M/W/F and my errands I do on T/Th during preschool. I put it in chart form (because I love to check off lists). I laminated it and put it on my fridge so I can see it ALL the time. This better work or I am going to go insane from the clutter that invades my house!!!


Early Morning 6:00-9:00

Coffee and Schedule
Empty Dishwasher
Breakfast
Make Beds
Dirty Laundry
Straighten Up
Wash One Load of Laundry
Get Dressed
Kids To School
Defrost Dinner

Mid Morning 9:00-12:00

Zone Chores/Errands
Pick Up Toys
Fold and Steam Laundry
Put Away Laundry
Pick Up Kids From School

Early Afternoon 12:00-3:30

Lunch
Rest Time
PTO Work
Playtime

Mid Afternoon 3:30-6:00

Snack
Homework
Sort Mail
Pay Bills
PTO Work
Playtime

Late Afternoon 6:00-7:30

Blankets and Pillows
Put Up Shoes
Clear Clutter
SwifferVac Downstairs
Make Dinner
Set Table

Evening 8:00-9:00

Clear Table
Wipe Off Table
Counters and Sink
Dishes
Make Coffee
Feed Dog
Pajamas and Story
Bedtime

ZONE 1

Weekly

Clean Out Fridge
Clean Microwave
Stove Top and Filter
Wipe Down Appliances
Wipe Backsplash
Wipe Cabinets
Dust and Windex
Wipe Couch and Chairs
Wipe Chairs and Stool
Vacuum Rug
Mop

Monthly

Clean Moldings
Light Fixtures/Fans
Under Appliances
Clean Trash Cans
Clean Fireplace
Vacuum Under Furniture
Walls and Switches
Organize Drawer/Cabinet/Shelf

Seasonal

Clean Oven
Clean Fridge
Medicine Cabinet
Flowers
Clean Under Rug
Vacuum Curtains

ZONE 2

Weekly

Dust and Windex
Wipe Down Appliances
Sink and Counter
Clean Toilet
Vacuum Rugs
Empty Trash
Mop

Monthly

Clean Moldings
Light Fixtures/Fans
Wipe Down Doors
Wipe Cabinet
Walls and Switches
Organize Drawer/Cabinet/Shelf

Seasonal

Purge Paperwork
Discard Shoes
Organize Coat Closets
Purge Toys
Organize Bathroom
Purge Clutter in Laundry

ZONE 3

Weekly

Change Sheets
Dust and Windex
Sinks and Countertops
Clean Toilets
Clean Shower and Tub
Empty Trash
Vacuum

Monthly

Clean Moldings
Light Fixture/Fans
Dust Pictures
Flowers
Mop
Change Air Filter
Organize Drawer/Cabinet/Shelf

Seasonal

Purge Clothes-Mommy
Purge Clothes—Kids
Clean Doors
Walls Switches

[roon]

I'm a newbie, but I just recently made a schedule (based in part on stuff I saw here) and thought I'd share it. So it's actually 4 schedules to create a 4 week rotation, but most things are the same each week and only a few change (like recycling weeks and a rotation of chores I do monthly rather than daily or weekly). It's somewhat specific to our house (we have 3 bedrooms, one of which is the office for now, and one and a half baths). I'm sure there are things missing, but it's a start!

Daily Chores
- Put away clothes
- Clean sinks after use (bathroom and kitchen)
- Wipe down kitchen surfaces, put out new hand towel
- Sweep kitchen floor
- Make the bed
- Neaten living room

Monday
- Vacuum upstairs
- Wipe down upstairs windows and mirrors
- Dust/ wipe down office furniture
- Check and water upstairs plants

Tuesday
- Dust/ wipe down downstairs furniture
- Wipe down downstairs windows
- Clean downstairs bathroom
- Scrub kitchen sink, dish rack and soap rack
- Wash kitchen rug

Wednesday
- Sanitize upstairs doorknobs
- Wash shower/ bathtub
- Mop upstairs bathroom
- Clean shower caddy and window sill
- Clean upstairs toilet

Thursday
- Take out trash (and recycling on those weeks)
- Vacuum downstairs
- Mop kitchen
- Mop entry floor
- Mop downstairs bathroom

Friday
- Grocery shopping
- Clean refrigerator
- Wipe down kitchen cabinets
- Sanitize downstairs doorknobs
- Check and water downstairs plants

Saturday
- Clean out car
- Brush Troy (our dog)
- Wash Troy's beds
- Clean up patio
- Monthly tasks (see rotation)

Sunday
- Wash sheets
- Wash towels
- Dust bedroom furniture
- Wipe down washer and dryer

Monthly Tasks
Week 1:
- Vacuum upstairs upholstery
- Clean ceiling fans
- Declutter bedrooms
- Clean under upstairs bathroom sink
- Fertilize plants

Week 2:
- Dust moldings
- Wash blankets
- Mop upstairs floors
- Declutter office
- Wash Troy's dishes and dish mat

Week 3:
- Vacuum downstairs upholstery
- Wipe out inside of kitchen cabinets
- Clean range hood and filter
- Clean under kitchen and half bath sinks
- Declutter living area and coat closet

Week 4:
- Wash and disinfect wastebaskets
- Clean lamps and shades, dust lighbulbs
- Mop downstairs floors
- Declutter kitchen
- Clean oven and disposal


There will definitely be things added/ adjusted for the baby and baby's room, which obviously aren't on here at all yet, but I'm hoping to get this routine down pat by then

[C&K'sMama]

Monday

Laundry: Red/Pink

Kitchen
Clean Stove
Remove old foods from fridge
Sweep all rooms
Mop main rooms
Wipe down outside of trash can
Scrub dog bowls

Tuesday:

Laundry: Blue/Purples

Baby's Room
Clean all baby toys
Strip redress crib
Wipe mattress with "anywhere" spray
Sweep
Clean high chair under pad
Straighten book shelves
Run used small toys through dishwasher

Wednesday

Laundry:Greens/Yellows

Bathroom
Scrub toilet and lysol
Clean mirrors
Clean sinks/faucets and counters
Clean baby bath
Lysol/clean shower

Thursday

Laundry:Whites (w/ bed sheets)

Bedroom
Clear off night stands
Strip and redress bed
Sweep bedrooms and all others
Shake rugs
Mop main rooms

Friday

Laundry:Blues/Purples (w/ Chris' quilt)

Living Room
Wipe down tray tables
Restock wipes/diapers
Remove clutter from end table and desk
Windex & wipe down desk and end table
Clean under couch cusions
Dust Entertainment center

Saturday

Wash dog bed, toys, dog bath towels

Sunday

Coupons

[tabbymichelle]

Daily Cleaning

Bathroom

1. Spray tub/shower with cleaner and let soak.
2. Wipe out sink, wipe counter top and clean mirror.
3. Spray toilet and use bowl cleaner, let soak.
4. Rinse tub/shower walls and wipe with towel.
5. Clean toilet with brush.
6. Vaccum(I sometimes mop the tile if necessary)
7. Organize cabinets/drawers/cubbies as needed.

Kitchen

1. Do any dishes left over although I usually get them washed and put away the night before. Dishes are usually an all day task for me.
2. Clean/Disinfect the sink.
3. Clean/Disinfect stove top and counters.
4. Vacuum as necessary

Living room

1. Straighen couch cushions and fluff pillows, fold throws/blankets.
2. Dust flat surfaces as needed.
3. Gather shoes, organize and straighten clutter.
4. Vacuum and straighten rugs.
5. Clear off desk and put stray items in baskets.

Bedroom

1. Make bed.
2. Put away stray items/clutter.
3. Put away and gather any clothing.
4. Dust and Vacuum if necessary.

Weekly Schedule

Monday

1. Empty Trash bins
2. Clean litter box, wash animal bowls.
3. Vacuum entire house.

Tuesday

1. Organize Kitchen Cupboards, do a grocery list, clip coupons.
2. Water plants.
3. Declutter

Wednesday

1. Strip Bedding
2. Separate, Wash, Fold, Hang and put away laundry.

Thursday

1. Take out trash
2. Mop kitchen and bathroom floors.


Friday

1. Clean Oven (I have a self clean oven but sometimes I have to use oven cleaner and scrub stubborn stains.)
2. Clean out refrigerator

Saturday

1. Pet baths
2. Wash pet beds, toys, dog bath towels.
3. Sweep and tidy up outdoor decks(weather permitting)

[tonyarn]

Monday to do list
[] read to Daniel and Ben
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel and Ben
[] make bed, fold blankets, tidy master bedroom, take dirty laundry to basket
[] vacuum all carpet
[] tidy living room [] dining room, wipe down dinner table
[] tidy bathroom, wipe down sink
[] wash dishes, put away
[] wipe down counters, sink, and stove. tidy kitchen
[] clean refrigerator
[] do laundry-wash, dry, fold, put away
[] grocery shopping
[] Wonder/Hostess bread store
[] return pop cans and bottles
[] put away/throw away mail
[] make supper
[] bathe Daniel and Ben
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] put on pajamas, wash face [] take meds
[] give Ben his medicine

Kaitlyn's Monday to do list

[] 8:45-3:10 school
[] homework
[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table, put leftovers in fridge
Tuesday to do list
[] read to Daniel and Ben
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel and Ben
[] buy newspaper
[] make bed, fold blankets, tidy master bedroom, take dirty laundry to basket
[] dust master bedroom
[] tidy living room [] dining room, wipe down dinner table
[] tidy bathroom, wipe down sink
[] clean bathtub/shower
[] wash dishes, put away
[] wipe down counters, sink, and stove. tidy kitchen
[] put away/throw away mail
[] 6 PM TOPS
[] make supper
[] bathe Daniel and Ben
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] put on pajamas, wash face [] take meds
[] give Ben his medicine

Kaitlyn's Tuesday to do list

[] 8:45-3:10 school
[] homework
[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] clean mirror in bathroom
[] clean computer monitors
[] clean TV screens
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table, put leftovers in fridge
Wednesday to do list
[] read to Daniel and Ben
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel and Ben
[] make bed, fold blankets, tidy master bedroom, take dirty laundry to basket
[] tidy living room [] dining room, wipe down dinner table
[] tidy bathroom, wipe down sink
[] wash dishes, put away
[] wipe down counters, sink, and stove. tidy kitchen
[] 10:30 boob group at Mercy Hospital
[] do laundry-wash, dry, fold, put away
[] put away/throw away mail
[] make supper
[] bathe Daniel and Ben
[] trim Daniel's and Ben's toenails and finger nails
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] set up meds for the week
[] put on pajamas, wash face [] take meds
[] give Ben his medicine

Kaitlyn's Wednesday to do list

[] 8:45-3:10 school
[] homework
[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table, put leftovers in fridge
[] 6:00 pm youth group at NLCC
Thursday to do list
[] read to Daniel and Ben
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel and Ben
[] make bed, fold blankets, tidy master bedroom, take dirty laundry to basket
[] tidy living room [] dining room, wipe down dinner table
[] tidy bathroom, wipe down sink
[] wash dishes, put away
[] wipe down counters, sink, and stove. tidy kitchen
[] get Hy-Vee Drugstore ad
[] Playstation with Amy and Joey
[] put away/throw away mail
[] bathe Daniel and Ben
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] make supper
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] put on pajamas, wash face [] take meds
[] give Ben his medicine

Kaitlyn's Thursday to do list

[] 8:45-3:10 school
[] homework
[] dust bedroom, living room, and dining room
[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table, put leftovers in fridge
Friday to do list
[] read to Daniel and Ben
[] shower and brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel and Ben
[] make bed, fold blankets, tidy master bedroom, take dirty laundry to basket
[] vacuum kitchen and livingroom
[] tidy living room [] dining room, wipe down dinner table
[] tidy bathroom, wipe down sink
[] wash dishes, put away
[] wipe down counters, sink, and stove. tidy kitchen
[] do laundry-wash, dry, fold, put away
[] put away/throw away mail
[] clean out purse
[] bathe Daniel and Ben
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] make supper
[] 7:00 pm Wife Swap
[] mending
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] take meds
[] give Ben his medicine
[] work at Erica's 8:00pm-8:00am

Kaitlyn's Friday to do list

[] 8:45-3:10 school
[] homework
[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table, put leftovers in fridge
Saturday to do list
[] read to Daniel
[] brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel
[] make bed, fold blankets, tidy master bedroom, take dirty laundry to basket
[] tidy living room [] dining room, wipe down dinner table
[] tidy bathroom
[] wash dishes, put away
[] wipe down counters, sink, and stove. tidy kitchen
[] freeze extra breastmilk
[] put away/throw away mail
[] figure $ and mail bills
[] write thank you notes and mail
[] mail cards and letters
[] drop off PHH papers with summary sheet as needed
[] drop off OHH papers as needed
[] file papers
[] clean up e-mail inbox
[] bathe Daniel
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] make supper
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] take meds
[] give Ben his medicine
[] work at Erica's 8:00pm-8:00am

Kaitlyn's Saturday to do list

[] thoroughly clean and vacuum bedroom, put away clean laundry, change sheets on bed
[] thoroughly clean bathroom and sweep and mop bathroom floor
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table, put leftovers in fridge
Sunday to do list
[] read to Daniel
[] brush teeth, get dressed, fix hair and make-up
[] take morning meds
[] dress Daniel
[] 10:00 church
[] gas up Blazer at Kum and Go/get Des Moines Register
[] gas up Focus at Kum and Go/get Des Moines Register/remove garbage from Focus
[] check target.com for coupons and specials
[] check Hy-Vee ad online
[] make bed, fold blankets, take dirty laundry to basket
[] wipe down dinner table
[] wash dishes, put away
[] make menu and grocery list-check ads and coupons
[] print copies of list, add extras
[] bathe Daniel and Benjamin
[] brush Daniel's teeth
[] make supper
[] check calendar [] thaw meat for supper tomorrow
[] put on pajamas, wash face [] take meds
[] give Ben his medicine

Kaitlyn's Sunday to do list

[] remove trash, dirty laundry, and dirty dishes from bedroom, tidy bedroom, put away clean laundry
[] set table
[] help with after supper clean up, wipe off dinner table, put leftovers in fridge
IS HOMEWORK DONE?

[*ScrappyMom*]

Here is mine. Not quite as detailed as others, but you get the general idea.

Daily
~ Make beds
~ Unload dishwasher in AM
~ Vacuum all of downstairs
~ Min 1 load of laundry
~ Pick up toys at bedtime
~ Load/run dishwasher (before bed)
~ Wipe down kitchen (counters, stove, etc)
~ Clean out coffeepot, get it ready for the next
~ Lysol wipe down bathroom (toilet esp!! silly boys!), general bathroom tidy
~ Scoop poop

Weekly
Monday - Toy Room & Entrance/Office
~ Clean up/reorganize all toys.
~ Toss broken toys
~ Clean litter box
~ Clean windows & door
~ Clear off desk
~ Vacuum closet, clean it up/out
~ Sweep/vacuum/mop floors
~ Garther garbages & take out (pickup is early next am)
~ Dust entrance table/shelves

Tuesday - Kitchen
~ Clean out fridge
~ Wipe down fridge & stove (inside & out)
~ Clean out microwave
~ Straighten out the pantry
~ Dust
~ Clear off hutch
~ Wipe out sink with bleach
~ Vacuum
~ Clean window
~ Disinfect garbage ledge
~ Orange Glow cabinets
~ Wipe down walls

Wednesday - Living Room
~ Dust
~ Wash windows
~ Wipe down walls
~ Vacuum couches
~ Sort through magazines/catalogs & toss
~ Vacuum
~ Put away misc things that shouldn't be in living room.

Thursday - Upstairs
~ Fold blankets/pillows in TV room & put away
~ Dust TV stand & dressers
~ Wash windows
~ Clean up toys, books & movies
~ Change bedding on beds
~ Vacuum (including stairs)
~ Clear out clutter
~ Wipe down walls
~ Clean closets (sort clothes, take stuff out, etc)

Friday - Bathrooms
~ Wipe down walls
~ Change towels
~ Wash mirrors
~ Clean sinks
~ Wash soap dish & tootbrush holders
~ Clean off/dust shelves
~ Clean tubs
~ Clean toilets
~ Wipe off baseboards
~ Wash floors

Saturday & Sunday - Catch up days!