Why We Have A Daily, Weekly & Monthly Checklist

Have we always had a daily, weekly and monthly checklist?

No.

I have always had a daily checklist and an ongoing to-do list that I add to daily but it wasn’t until recently I made a more thorough set of useful, printable checklists.

Why a Daily Checklist?

We have a daily checklist so that I know specific tasks are accomplished everyday to help our home flow smoothly and remain “semi” clean. It also assures that important items are dealt with in a timely manner and I log in to get the most from our rewards programs.

Why a Weekly Checklist?

Because many items I need to do can be handled once a week and if I include them on the checklist I know they will be completed (in a timely manner). Plus, I don’t have to worry about whether or not I completed any items this week.

What I have discovered as an even bigger perk is that I don’t have those items weighing on my mind everyday as more things that I “should” do that day because I know I will remember them on checklist day.

It also serves as a reminder for the hubby to do certain things and I don’t need to constantly nag him.

Why a Monthly Checklist?

Because some items only need to be done once a month and need to be done on a schedule. Example: Pet medicines, flea treatments, filter changes, etc… And as much as I would love to pretend that I can remember EVERYTHING we need to do in life, I can’t. Not.even.close. I need it on paper to remember to complete the task and to budget accordingly.

Today I will be sharing our weekly & monthly checklist (adaptations will be made as life changes).

Do you complete your weekly checklist throughout the week or on a specific day?

My goal is to complete everything I possibly can on our “Weekly Checklist” each Sunday .

Printable Weekly Checklist

Weekly Checklist

Paperwork

Balance Bank Accounts
Balance Budget
Create weekly calendar of events
Fill out birthday cards
Pay Bills
Empty Phone Messages
Check “other” Facebook Messages
Delete Texts
Double Check and Adjust Menu
Start new shopping/needs list
Check new ads and coupons
Cut and File New Coupons

Complete items in the “Take Action” folder
File all items in the “file” folder
Update Medical Files (hole punch/add to event list)
Scan & Save important papers

Phone calls

Order scripts
Schedule and confirm appointments
Preregister for any procedures
Check in with loved ones

Digital

Purge Emails
Enter Kelloggs Codes
Enter Shutterfly Codes
Recyclebank
Scan receipts for Receipt Hog, Checkout 51, IBOTTA, SNAP @ Groupon, Savings Catcher and Savings Star,

Physical

Fill medicine compartments
Gather and take out ALL trash
Check dishwasher drain and unclog
Fill squirrel feeder
Fill Bird Feeders
Vacuum stairs
Clean out refrigerator
Vacuum Master Bedroom
Vacuum Kid’s Bedrooms
Empty Dehumidifiers

Clean Air Purifier
Clean Vaporizers
Wash Sheets
Clean out vehicles

Mop Kitchen & Baths
Vacuum Stairs & Air Purifier Filter

Clean out purse, diaper bag, briefcase, backpack, gym bag

Errands

Drop off mail
Drop off donations
Exchange Library Books
Drop off recycling

Why does our weekly checklist not include any house cleaning?

Because being a stay at home wife I prefer to do our housecleaning while hubby is a work. Yes, the vacuuming is included because my physical challenges require that my husband does a thorough job at least once a week.

Is this everything we do on a weekly basis?

No, absolutely not but we try to accomplish on a weekly basis.

Printable Version of Monthly Checklist

Monthly Checklist

Physical

Scrub Litter Boxes
Administer Heartworm Meds
Administer Flea Treatments
Replace Furnace Filter
Clean Return Air Vents
Clear drains
Vacuum All Floor Vents and Edges of Rooms
Change oil/Check Tire Rotation
Wash Vehicle
Buy Dog Food
Drop off consignment items

DIGITAL/PAPERWORK

Update Savings/Pay Down Chart
Transfer Savings into Savings
Upload Photos from ALL devices
Sort and File Photos From All Devices
Upload Photos to Shutterfly
Purge coupon File
Input monthly Purina Codes
Fill in the Monthly Calendar
Pay monthly medical payments
Review bills for unnecessary fees

Take inventory of supplies, fridge, freezers and cabinets BEFORE shopping

Create a monthly shopping list based from on hand supplies, coupons, sale items and your Weekly or Monthly Menu

Update Monthly Checks and Bills-Add any surprises (fundraisers, extra games, dates, repairs, etc…)

I realize many of our checklist items may not apply to you but I wanted to share how I intended to take a stand against the chaos in my brain and home and maybe motivate you to create your own.

Do you have any great tips or blog links to share?

Please do so in the comments below.

We love to hear from others on ways to “Control Our Chaos” in everyday life.

Want to join a small group offering encouragement and real life experiences just like you? Trying to fight the clutter and chaos everyday?

Check out our small Facebook group at Clutter Overcomers.

(You can join by clicking the highlighted words above and clicking “join” on the Facebook page.)

For a tour of our new home and how we keep the chaos under control including how we organize the hidden spaces follow our “New House on the Hill” beginning with our kitchen.

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Tags: Calendar, Cutting the clutter, Digital schedule, Home maintanence, Household Schedule, Paper Schedule

Decluttering, Money Saving Info, Organization | Tina Miller | December 29, 2015 12:14 am

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