It was time to freshen up my homekeeping rhythm. Every time I do, it becomes a little more streamlined. So here is the latest edition for those that follow along with me! The great thing is that even if this exact rhythm isn’t the best fit for your life, it’s easy to use this as a basic format and customize it to be a better fit. If you’re new to this method, basically it breaks down household work into a weekly rhythm in which you have a handful of simple things you do daily to prevent getting overwhelmed and then a themed focus for each day. I do as many of the focus tasks as can comfortably fit into the day. Sometimes I get through them all. Sometimes I prioritize a few and leave the rest to the next week. The idea is that you aren’t trying to “do it all” every day, work doesn’t pile up, and there is a flow that allows work to be efficient and rest to be adequate. I’ve included a shorthand version at the end of this post for you to use a screenshot reminder!
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DAILY FIVE:
+make all beds
+wash one load of dishes (Load dishwasher as you go and run it before bed; hand wash dishes can be done after dinner or left to soak until morning)
+clean messy surfaces (sweep or spot clean floors as you go about the day; wipe counters and tables, check toilets midday and spot clean as needed)
+wash one load of clothes (unless there isn’t enough for a full load of course)
+tidy (put everything in it’s place)
DAILY FOCUS RHYTHM:
Monday-
*laundry day*
+daily tasks
+wash bedding, towels, pet beds, throw blankets, pillow covers, rugs, etc.
Tuesday-
*organization day*
+daily tasks
+take inventory of the kitchen and purge anything outdated, pick one thing (a drawer, box, basket, shelf) to sort and organize, add one item to a donation box, sort mail, file papers
Wednesday-
*admin/errand day*
+daily tasks
+plan meals for the next week, run errands, stock fridge and pantry, handle paperwork/budget, book appointments
Thursday-
*pets and plants day*
+daily tasks
+water/weed/fertilize plants (indoors and out), tidy outdoor living spaces, bathe/groom dogs, complete any monthly pet care that is needed (clip nails, flea prevention, etc)
Friday-
*deep clean day*
+daily tasks
+dust furniture, clean mirrors/windows, vacuum/mop floors, scrub sinks/showers/tubs, complete any monthly tasks (cleaning baseboards, cabinets, scrubbing fridge/freezer, etc)
Saturday-
*daily tasks only!*
Sunday-
REST! 🙂
Emmy Goulet 
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