FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
This month’s goal is to spend some time decluttering your
whole home. This might seem incredibly overwhelming
but with simple steps and just a couple minutes a day
you’ll find yourself decluttering all month long and that
will lead to a whole lot of stuff out of your home - yay!
Follow that decluttering notion you have this month
with the start of the new year and capitalize on it. Not
feeling motivated? Try a few of my quick tips for getting
motivated to declutter and clean.
xo, Becky
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
Whole House Declutter
Q U I C K T I P S M O N T H L Y F O C U S
Try one or all of these tips for getting
motivated to declutter and clean.
D E C L U T T E R
Get a jumpstart on the new year and declutter your home. Start with three garbage bags, fill them up with just with the stuff you can toss. Toss = get rid of forever. Take the time to evaluate your home and belongings and be okay with letting go of the stuff that is in your way and taking up space.
S E T A T I M E R
Use a timer to get your decluttering done. Set it for at least 5 minutes and see how much you can accomplish in a short period of time. If you’re short on time set it for 5 minutes every day this month and declutter just for a bit. Over the course of the month those daily spurts of 5 minutes will add up to almost three hours of decluttering time.
S E T T H E M O O D
What makes you feel like cleaning? Figure out what motivates you and set the tone for your decluttering session. Music, a podcast, cleaning videos - choose something that makes you want to declutter and clean and get motivated to get down to business.
Z E R O I N O N A S M A L L A R E A
Everyone gets overwhelmed from time to time when it comes to decluttering. Just thinking about it might overwhelm you. The easiest way to avoid that feeling of overwhelm is to choose a small space to start with. If you have a hard time breaking down a large space into a manageable decluttering project, use a piece of painter’s tape and section off a small area to work on. Once you’ve completed that area move the tape to the next area.
O D E C L U T T E R
do a whole house quick declutter and gather at least 3 bags of stuff you can loose
O C L E A N S U R F A C E S
remove clutter from flat surfaces (counters, dressers, etc.)
O M A I L
deal with your mail situation and come up with a way to sort through mail daily so it doesn’t pile up
O K I T C H E N
declutter counter clutter, cabinets, and drawers
O B AT H R O O M ( S )
declutter counter clutter, toiletries, cabinets, and drawers
O B E D R O O M ( S )
declutter surfaces, linens, and clothing
O L I V I N G A R E A S
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O P T H R E E TA S K S F O R T H I S M O N T H T O P G O A L S F O R T H I S M O N T H E V E R Y T H I N G E L S E
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O D AY ’ S G O A L S T O D AY ’ S T O P 3 TA S K S N O T E S O N T H E M E N U S AV E F O R T O M O R R O W E R R A N D S & P H O N E C A L L S H O M E K E E P I N G T O D O
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN R O TAT I N G TA S K S M O N T H L Y F O C U S : W H O L E H O U S E D E C L U T T E R O vacuum baseboards O vacuum/spot-clean furniture O light fixtures: kitchen O wash rugs
O polish wood furniture O change filters O clean oven
O wipe down appliances O wash windows
D E - C L U T T E R whole house quick declutter to gather at least 3 bags of stuff you can get rid of
C L E A N S U R F A C E S remove clutter from flat surfaces (counters, dressers, etc.)
S O R T sort through any existing paper piles that are out on counters or surfaces
M A I L deal with your mail situation & sort through mail daily so it doesn’t pile up
K I T C H E N declutter counter clutter, cabinets, and drawers
B AT H R O O M ( S ) declutter counter clutter, toiletries, cabinets, and drawers
B E D R O O M ( S ) declutter surfaces, linens, and clothing
L I V I N G A R E A S declutter toys, storage, and flat surfaces
O T H E R A R E A S declutter attic, basement, garage, and/or storage areas
S U N D AY M O N D AY T U E S D AY W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY 1 2 C AT C H – A L L O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry SHEETS+TOWELS O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry B AT H R O O M S O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry D U S T H O U S E O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry VA C U U M O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry WA S H F L O O R S O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry C AT C H – A L L O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry SHEETS+TOWELS O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry B AT H R O O M S O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry D U S T H O U S E O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry VA C U U M O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry WA S H F L O O R S O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry C AT C H – A L L O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry SHEETS+TOWELS O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry B AT H R O O M S O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry D U S T H O U S E O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry VA C U U M O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry WA S H F L O O R S O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry C AT C H – A L L O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry SHEETS+TOWELS O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry 24 / 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 O / O make beds O / O check floors O / O wipe counters O / O clutter O / O laundry B AT H R O O M S O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry D U S T H O U S E O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry VA C U U M O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry WA S H F L O O R S O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry C AT C H – A L L O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry SHEETS+TOWELS O make beds O check floors O wipe counters O clutter O laundry
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN Q U I C K T I P ! M E A L I D E A S F O R N E X T M O N T H
Try decanting items this month when you bring them home from the grocery store. Use glass stora ge containers to keep them fresh. Tape any cooking instructions on the back of the jar or use a oil-based paint marker to add the instructions. This will give you a little more room and simplify your food stora ge.
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S U N D AY M O N D AY T U E S D AY W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 / 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
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Whole House Clutter Checklist
W E E K 0 1 : Q U I C K S TA R T + S U P P L I E S
whole house quick declutter; get rid of 3 bags worth pick up anything you can off the floors
clean + declutter all surfaces sort paper pile(s) from the last month
keep what cleaning supples you need, loose the rest fold and put away any clothes / laundry
evaluate what laundry baskets + products you need clean + clear laundry area surfaces
W E E K 0 2 : K I T C H E N
clear + clean kitchen counters refrigerator and freezer kitchen cabinets kitchen drawers
kitchen tools, small appliances pantry or food storage area under kitchen sink kitchen towels
W E E K 0 3 : B AT H R O O M ( S )
clear + clean bathroom counters bathroom cabinets
bathroom drawers medicine cabinet toiletries and makeup
bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths
W E E K 0 4 : C L O T H I N G + B E D R O O M ( S )
shoes
outerwear – coats, hats, gloves, etc. clothing – sort by season and type accessories
declutter floors declutter under the bed sheets, pillows, linens bedside tables
W E E K 0 5 : C AT C H - U P
O T H E R
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
This month’s goal is to spend some time cleaning
and decluttering your kitchen. If you worked
through the whole house declutter last month,
you have a great start on your kitchen already.
Let’s take it to the next level this month!
xo, Becky
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN N I G H T L Y S I N K S C R U B R E C I P E
you'll need...
O 2 cups baking soda
O 20 drops of your favorite essential oil (I use 15 drops lemon and 5 drops clove) I N S T R U C T I O N S
The Kitchen
Q U I C K T I P S M O N T H L Y F O C U S
Try one or all of these tips for getting
motivated to clean your kitchen.
C L E A N K I T C H E N S I N K
Make it a goal to get your kitchen sink empty after dinner every night. This step made into a habit will make your mornings run more smoothly and it will be a little gift to yourself.
C L E A N C O U N T E R S
One of the items on the kitchen checklist is to completely clear your kitchen counters and wipe them clean. After you do this, make sure you edit your items and only keep things that you use daily or a few times a week on the counters. Keep those counters clean and clear this month and watch that habit form.
N I G H T LY S C R U B
If you haven’t tried my Nightly Sink Scrub recipe, you need to! Mix up a jar and keep it under your kitchen sink. Once your sink is empty, your dishes washed and/or loaded in the dishwasher, give your sink a little sprinkle and scrub. Rinse thoroughly and dry - it’s a little aromatherapy for your evening routine.
O D E C L U T T E R
completely clear counters and wipe clean
O C L E A N S U R F A C E S + S C R U B
wipe cabinet and drawer fronts, scrub the kitchen sink
O D E E P C L E A N A P P L I A N C E S
clean refrigerator, freezer, and oven
O F O O D S T O R A G E
clean pantry or food storage area – discard any expired food
O T O S S + D O N AT E
get rid of items that are no longer needed or wanted
O C O N TA I N
use pretty containers to make food and cooking supplies more attractive
O O R G A N I Z E + L A B E L
group like items together and label to make locating items easier + to unify the space
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O P T H R E E TA S K S F O R T H I S M O N T H T O P G O A L S F O R T H I S M O N T H E V E R Y T H I N G E L S E
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O D AY ’ S G O A L S T O D AY ’ S T O P 3 TA S K S N O T E S O N T H E M E N U S AV E F O R T O M O R R O W E R R A N D S & P H O N E C A L L S H O M E K E E P I N G T O D O
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
Homekeeping Calendar
R O TAT I N G TA S K S M O N T H L Y F O C U S : T H E K I T C H E N O vacuum/wash baseboards O clean vents O vacuum/spot-clean furniture O light fixtures: living/dining O wash rugsO polish wood furniture
O wipe switches/phones/remotes O spot-clean walls
O wipe down appliances
D E - C L U T T E R completely clear counters and wipe clean
C L E A N S U R F A C E S wipe cabinet and drawer fronts
D E E P C L E A N + S C R U B clean refrigerator, freezer, and oven – scrub the kitchen sink
F O O D S T O R A G E clean pantry or food storage area – discard any expired food
T O S S + D O N AT E items that are no longer needed or wanted
O R G A N I Z E group like items together
C O N TA I N use pretty containers to make food + cooking supplies more attractive
L A B E L to make locating items easier and to unify the space
M O S T T O U C H E D A R E A S wipe knobs, doors, handles
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
Monthly Menu Planner
Q U I C K T I P ! M E A L I D E A S F O R N E X T M O N T H
Keep a well-stocked pantry. By keeping your pantry stocked you’ll find that you are going to the grocery store less and sav-ing time in the kitchen. Make a list of your family’s musts and pantry staples and make sure you always have those items on hand. Stock up when you see something on sale.
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Grocery List
F R U I T V E G G I E S M E AT S D E L Iapples avocados beef cheese
bananas broccoli ground turkey cold cuts
berries carrots ground beef prepared salad
grapes cucumbers fish
lemons / limes lettuce pork
oranges mushrooms poultry
onions
D A I R Y B E V E R A G E S B A K E R Y / B R E A D S F R O Z E N F O O D
butter coffee bagels fruit
cheese tea English muffins ice cream
cream cheese juice fresh bread meals
eggs soda pitas pizza
yogurt water sandwich bread potatoes
tortillas vegetables
C A N N E D G O O D S R I C E / PA S TA C E R E A L / G R A I N S B A K I N G / S P I C E S
beans brown rice cold cereal chocolate chips
fruit couscous granola flour
tomato paste lasagna oatmeal sugar
tomato sauce macaroni vanilla
pasta sauce spaghetti baking mix
soup white rice
stock
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN C O N D I M E N T S S P E C I A LT Y H O U S E H O L D T O I L E T R I E S
honey almond milk cleaner shampoo
jam/jelly hummus batteries conditioner
ketchup soy milk hand soap deodorant
mayonnaise tofu laundry detergent lotion
mustard light bulbs shaving cream
oil soap
peanut butter toothpaste
vinegar
PA P E R G O O D S B A B I E S / K I D S P E T S E V E R Y T H I N G E L S E
foil bubble bath cat food
paper towels diapers dog food
parchment paper lotion cat litter
plastic wrap wipes
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
Enjoy the little things,
for one day you may look
back and realize they
were the big things.
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
This month’s goal is to get a handle on your spring
cleaning over the course of the month. Tackle the
list in one day or better yet, work on the tasks as you
can throughout the month. Of course if your climate
isn’t ready for full-on spring cleaning, start now and
save the window washing for April or May.
xo, Becky
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN B A S E B O A R D C L E A N E R R E C I P E
you'll need...
O 4 cups of water O 1 tablespoon castile or dish soap I N S T R U C T I O N S
Mix ingredients together in a bucket. Use a barely damp microfiber cloth or a well-wrung out sponge + wipe as you go, rinsing often.
Spring Cleaning
Q U I C K T I P S M O N T H L Y F O C U S
Try one or all of these tips for getting
motivated to spring clean.
S P R I N G C L E A N I N G C A D D Y
Before you think about spring cleaning, grab a caddy + put together your favorite tools. Keep everything in an easy to grab spot. When you feel like doing a little spring cleaning, grab your caddy and get started. A couple of my favorites? Microfiber cloths, bar mop cloths, lint roller, all-purpose and window/mirror cleaner, scrub, dish soap, grout and heavy duty scrub brushes, extendable reach duster, and of course the vacuum cleaner.
O L D - F A S H I O N E D C L E A N I N G
Spring cleaning is mostly just cleaning surfaces, dusting + getting the grime from the winter cleaned up. Mix up 4 cups of warm water and 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of castile or dish soap. Add 2-3 drops of your favorite essential oils if you’d like a little scent! Stock up on bar mop towels + have a scrub brush handy. WA S H T H O S E B A S E B O A R D S
I love clean baseboards and they are definitely one of those quintessential spring cleaning tasks. Castile soap is the ultimate gentle, yet effective cleaning powerhouse. Find castile soap in the natural beauty aisle at many retailers or on Amazon. If you don’t have any on hand, you can substitute your favorite dish soap - the kind you’d use for hand washing dishes.
O D E C L U T T E R
clear surfaces and lose anything you don’t use or love
O C L E A N S U R F A C E S
dust and/or clean all surfaces
O L I G H T F I X T U R E S + L A M P S
dust and/or clean all light fixtures, lamps, and shades
O W I N D O W T R E AT M E N T S
dust and/or launder window treatments and blinds
O C L E A N + F L U F F
rotate/flip mattresses and clean pillows, blankets, and bedding
O C L E A N F L O O R S
thoroughly vacuum and wash all floors
O M O S T T O U C H E D A R E A S
wipe handles, light switches, knobs, doors, remotes, phones
O D E E P C L E A N
carpeted areas, wash windows, wash doors, wash baseboards
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O P T H R E E TA S K S F O R T H I S M O N T H T O P G O A L S F O R T H I S M O N T H E V E R Y T H I N G E L S E
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O D AY ’ S G O A L S T O D AY ’ S T O P 3 TA S K S N O T E S O N T H E M E N U S AV E F O R T O M O R R O W E R R A N D S & P H O N E C A L L S H O M E K E E P I N G T O D O
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
Homekeeping Calendar
R O TAT I N G TA S K S M O N T H L Y F O C U S : S P R I N G C L E A N I N G O vacuum/wash baseboards O vacuum + clean furniture O light fixtures: living/dining O wash rugsO polish wood furniture
D E - C L U T T E R clear surfaces and lose anything you don’t use or love
C L E A N S U R F A C E S dust and/or clean all surfaces
L I G H T S dust and/or clean all light fixtures, lamps, and shades
W I N D O W S dust and/or launder window treatments and blinds
C L E A N + F L U F F rotate/flip mattresses and clean pillows, blankets, and bedding
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
Monthly Menu Planner
Q U I C K T I P ! M E A L I D E A S F O R N E X T M O N T H
Making soup or a casserole? Cut up extra onion, celery, and carrots and freeze it to be used later. This can be done
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Spring Cleaning Checklist
TA S K
dust edges + corners at the ceiling level dust edges + corners at the ground level dust or vacuum vents
vacuum edges of the baseboards wash baseboards
wipe switch-plates wipe door knobs dust light fixtures dust any ceiling fans clean refrigerator clean oven clean microwave clean appliance fronts wipe kitchen cupboards wipe kitchen drawers clean laundry room wash interior windows clean window sills + sashes wash exterior windows (if possible) launder curtains /drapes + clean blinds wash bath mats + shower curtains clean + clear bathroom counters
TA S K
wash bedding — switch out if necessary rotate + vacuum mattresses
dust all the surfaces in your home vacuum all the floors in your home wash all hard surface floors in your home sweep/vacuum garage
sweep porch/patio
E V E R Y T H I N G E L S E
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
This month’s goal is to deep clean your
bathroom(s). Work through the list in one day
or better yet, work on the tasks as you can
throughout the month. My suggestion? Split it
up and do a little bit every Monday (bathrooms
day) throughout the month of April.
xo, Becky
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN J U S T S TA R T !
Let go of your need for perfection – trust me, it’s holding you back! Set a timer and whatever it is you’re waiting to do, just start!
The Bathroom(s)
Q U I C K T I P S M O N T H L Y F O C U S
Try disinfecting with hydrogen peroxide
to clean your bathroom.
W H A T I S I T ?
Its chemical compound is H2O2 - water and oxygen. It’s a colorless and odorless liquid (it looks like water) with non-toxic whitening (bleaching) properties. These same properties are also EXCELLENT at killing germs. H O W C A N I T B E U S E D ?
Because of its non-toxic chemical makeup it can be used to disinfect toothbrushes, clean wounds, lighten hair, and CLEAN!
W H E R E C A N I T B E U S E D T O C L E A N ? Bathrooms and kitchens and laundry rooms - it’s especially good for disinfecting, mold removal, and stains on white clothing.
A R E T H E R E A N Y P R E C A U T I O N S ?
Hydrogen Peroxide is unstable when it comes in contact with light so you need to keep it in the original brown bottle. If it comes in contact with colored clothing, carpet, towels, etc. it will bleach the fibers. It also has an acidity of 11.75 so DO NOT use it on stone (granite, marble, etc.) as it will etch the surface over time.
H O W C A N I U S E I T ?
Use straight out of the bottle if you’re pretreating a stain (on white clothing). Mix up with a little baking soda for a cleaning paste, scrub and rinse clean. This works great for icky grout.
M Y F AV O R I T E M E T H O D ?
Simply put a sprayer on the bottle, spray on a surface that needs disinfection, let it sit and wipe clean.
O D E C L U T T E R
clear bathroom surfaces of any unnecessary items
O C L E A N S U R F A C E S
clean and wipe all surfaces (counters, toilets, showers, bathtubs)
O W I N D O W T R E AT M E N T S
dust and/or launder window treatments and blinds
O D U S T + D E E P C L E A N
light fixtures, shower curtains, bath mats + vacuum and wash baseboards and floors
O M O S T T O U C H E D A R E A S
wipe handles, light switches, knobs, doors, remotes, phones
O S T O C K U P
plan ahead and stock up on toilet paper, tissues, and toiletries
O P R A C T I C E
take it out, put it away with toiletries and any items on the counters
O A M B I E N C E
add something special – fluffy white towels, a candle, container for cotton balls, etc.
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O P T H R E E TA S K S F O R T H I S M O N T H T O P G O A L S F O R T H I S M O N T H E V E R Y T H I N G E L S E
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O D AY ’ S G O A L S T O D AY ’ S T O P 3 TA S K S N O T E S O N T H E M E N U S AV E F O R T O M O R R O W E R R A N D S & P H O N E C A L L S H O M E K E E P I N G T O D O
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
Homekeeping Calendar
R O TAT I N G TA S K S M O N T H L Y F O C U S : T H E B AT H R O O M ( S ) O vacuum baseboards O vacuum/spot-clean furniture O light fixtures: bathrooms O wash rugsO polish wood furniture
D E - C L U T T E R clear bathroom surfaces of any unnecessary items
C L E A N S U R F A C E S clean and wipe all surfaces (counters, toilets, showers, bathtubs)
D E E P C L E A N vacuum and wash baseboards and floors
D U S T + C L E A N dust and clean light fixtures, wash shower curtains and bath mats
W I N D O W S dust and/or launder window treatments and blinds
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
Monthly Menu Planner
Q U I C K T I P ! M E A L I D E A S F O R N E X T M O N T H
If you’re looking to save time and add a healthy routine to your menu planning, try batch cooking meal components like rice, quinoa, legumes, and
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FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
I’ve had a splendid
time... but the best of it all
was the coming home.
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
This month’s goal is to spend some time
decluttering and organizing your garage and/
or basement. Work through the list in one
day or better yet, work on the tasks as you
can throughout the month. My suggestion?
Split it up and do a little bit as you can
during the month.
xo, Becky
May 2021
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN B Y T H E B U C K E T C L E A N E R R E C I P E
you'll need...
O 1 gallon warm/hot water O 1/2 teaspoon Castile or dish soap
O 10 drops lemon or orange essential oils (if desired)
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Mix in a large bucket and use with a mop or scrub brush. Scrub away dirt and grime and repeat.
Q U I C K T I P S M O N T H L Y F O C U S
Try these tips for getting motivated to
clean out your garage or basement.
O V E R W H E L M E D ? U S E T A P E !
If you are trying to clean or declutter any surface or space, take a roll of painter’s tape and section off a square and just work in that space. Set a timer and concentrate on just that space. This is especially helpful for areas that have a lot of sentimental stuff or memorabilia.
S T O C K T H E C A R
Before things get going for the summer, take a couple minutes to clean it out and get it ready for the summer. Add a plastic bag or garbage receptacle for trash. Add a lint roller and a microfiber cloth or mitt to the glove box to wipe down the dash and surfaces when you’re sitting waiting for the kids.
B Y T H E B U C K E T C L E A N E R
Basements and garages tend to be especially grungy. Use this mixture for the especially dirty spots like shelves and floors. Wash, scrub, and repeat until your space is clean. No rinsing is necessary.
O D E C L U T T E R
clear surfaces and lose anything you don’t use or love
O C L E A N S U R F A C E S
dust and/or clean all surfaces
O S W E E P O R VA C U U M
clean garage floor
O O R G A N I Z E
put systems in place that will get your household through the summer
O WA S H V E H I C L E S
thoroughly vacuum and clean vehicle floors
O V E H I C L E F L O O R S
thoroughly vacuum and clean vehicle floors
O D E E P C L E A N
wash vehicle windows, clean dashboard, empty trunk, etc.
O C L E A N M O S T T O U C H E D
A R E A S
wipe handles, knobs, doors, switches/switch plates
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O P T H R E E TA S K S F O R T H I S M O N T H T O P G O A L S F O R T H I S M O N T H E V E R Y T H I N G E L S E
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O D AY ’ S G O A L S T O D AY ’ S T O P 3 TA S K S N O T E S O N T H E M E N U S AV E F O R T O M O R R O W E R R A N D S & P H O N E C A L L S H O M E K E E P I N G T O D O
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN
Homekeeping Calendar
R O TAT I N G TA S K S M O N T H L Y F O C U S : T H E G A R A G E / B A S E M E N TO vacuum/wash baseboards D E - C L U T T E R clear surfaces and lose anything you don’t use or love
O vacuum/spot-clean furniture C L E A N S U R F A C E S dust and/or clean all surfaces O light fixtures: main bedroom S W E E P O R VA C U U M clean garage floor
O wash rugs O R G A N I Z E put systems in place that will get your household through the summer
O polish wood furniture WA S H V E H I C L E S wash or take to be washed
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Make a meal prep list of 3-5 things that you already make consistently and figure when how to incorporate those items in your weekly routine. I like to wash and prep fruit and veggies when I get home from
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Well done is better
than well said.
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This month’s goal is to spend some time
cleaning, decluttering and organizing your
bedroom(s). Work through the list in one
day or better yet, work on the tasks as you
can throughout the month. My suggestion?
Split it up and do a little bit as you can
during the month.
xo, Becky
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you'll need...
O ¼ cup of baking sodaO 3-5 drops of essential oil (lavender is a great choice!)
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Use a fine sieve or sifter to evenly dispense the mixture. LIGHTLY sprinkle over the mattress and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. The baking soda will absorb odors and the essential oil will naturally freshen up your mattress. Vacuum up the mixture using an attachment on your vacuum cleaner (I use an upholstery attachment but you can also use the hose attachment – clean it before you use it and after you’ve used it!)
Q U I C K T I P S M O N T H L Y F O C U S
Try these tips for getting motivated to
clean your bedrooms.
L A U N D E R Y O U R B E D D I N G
Take the time to wash and freshen up your bedding this month. Most pillows and comforters can be carefully laundered at home. If you don’t have a mattress pad or pillow covers put that on your shopping list this month. It will cut down on dust and allergens and make laundering your bedding easier moving forward. A S S E S S Y O U R C L O T H I N G
June is a great time to take a long look at your summer clothing and donate what you don’t think you’ll use this season. Make a list of any new items you need to add and enjoy a lighter closet. If you pack up your clothing in between seasons, do that this month if you haven’t already. Not ready to let something go? Set up a basket for donations in your closet and remove clothing as you are ready to. If you aren’t sure if you still want to wear some of your clothes, turn the hangers around and after a month or two, the clothing that hasn’t been turned gets to be assessed. Keep it simple!
O D E C L U T T E R
clear surfaces and lose anything you don’t use or love
O C L E A N S U R F A C E S
dust and/or clean all surfaces
O E VA L U AT E
what is/isn’t working – write it down and plan it out
O L I G H T F I X T U R E S + L A M P S
dust and clean all light fixtures, lamps, and shades in living areas
O C L E A N + F L U F F
pillows, blankets, and bedding
O F R E S H S TA R T
thoroughly vacuum and/or wash floors
O P R E PA R E
add items to encourage calm and relaxation
O B E D S I D E TA B L E
make sure they are cleaned off, add a book that’s been on your list to read
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O P T H R E E TA S K S F O R T H I S M O N T H T O P G O A L S F O R T H I S M O N T H E V E R Y T H I N G E L S E
FEB MAR APR M AY JUN T O D AY ’ S G O A L S T O D AY ’ S T O P 3 TA S K S N O T E S O N T H E M E N U S AV E F O R T O M O R R O W E R R A N D S & P H O N E C A L L S H O M E K E E P I N G T O D O
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Homekeeping Calendar
R O TAT I N G TA S K S M O N T H L Y F O C U S : T H E B E D R O O M ( S ) O vacuum baseboards O vacuum/spot-clean furniture O light fixtures: other bedrooms O wash rugsO polish wood furniture
D E - C L U T T E R clear surfaces and lose anything you don’t use or love
C L E A N S U R F A C E S dust and/or clean all surfaces
E VA L U AT E what is/isn’t working – write it down and plan it out
L I G H T S dust and clean all light fixtures, lamps, and shades in living areas
C L E A N + F L U F F pillows, blankets, and bedding
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Q U I C K T I P ! M E A L I D E A S F O R N E X T M O N T H
It’s the summer – use your grill! If you have a favorite marinade (jarred or homemade), place your protein (beef, poultry, pork) in a freezer container and pour the marinade to
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