after being at home for just over a year now. And not getting into a good "rhythm" for getting things done around the house, I finally figured out that I need everything on a list!!

I would get things done just not in a timely manner, and no where near often enough. Then this weekend I had a "brainstorm". I sat down and made a daily list, hour by hour, of things that need to get done. Once it is down in black and white, it is a goal of mine that it has to be checked off the list when done.

It is like my "inbox" and you can't go "home" until your inbox is empty....LOL.

Of course with the baby, it is not going to happen on the exact hour where I put it, things will most definately get shifted. But everything gets checked off the list at some point. I even put down when I feed her a bottle, just to have one more thing to check off the list to give myself "confidence" to complete the rest of the list. I feel like a new woman...LOL.

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Stacey

The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls. ~ Elizabeth Cady Stanton

This sounds like a great idea.. I used to do housekeeping for 10 yrs and always had a time for everything, I tryed that last yr when I first started staying home but have got out of it. Think I need to start back!

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i think perhaps i'm that way too, i have to make lists from time to time just to make sure i don't forget things. espically when i'm trying ot pack up ds for a weekend at MIL. i haven't tried making lists for housework but i need to start.

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Ashley

I LIVE by lists! Grocery lists, Chore lists, upcoming things in my life lists, things I need to get rid of lists, things I need to remember lists. I also have learned to list things in bed at night when my mind is racing and I can't sleep. I uses to be afraid I would forget the things I was thinking of and couldn't sleep so now I write them down, and actually get some sleep.

Congrats on getting so much done with your new found best friend....a pen and paper

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I need lists to keep track of my lists! I'm a visual person, so I get gratification from checking things off on a piece of paper. They really do help, and hey whatever gets you through the day and you feel productive doing it, I'm all for it!

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I totally agree... I keep a running to-do list in my planner. I LOVE checking things off - I've been known to write something I've done down just to check it off! Sick isn't it!

Erica

I'm not a list person, but most of the battle is finding what works best for you. I make lists that I don't follow. I'm a rule breaker. Big surprise there.

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allgirls, mom to 3 girls

Ya know, I make lists all the time at work - I never think to make them at home! Hmmm, I think I will try that. DH will wonder how I got so organized. He likes that I've found mommysavers because I'm getting so many good ideas!

You know what is funny?? I use lists for other things too. I just never thought about doing that for housework!! LOL

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Stacey

The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls. ~ Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Yup.. i'm a list maker too! I have one for housework, kids, bills, cards to send out, meals, etc... I list everything! lol! It sure does help!! I'd be lost without my pen and paper!