Thursday, November 30, 2023

Thursday to do's




Dust
Vacuum
Finish color laundry
Make shower spray
Make english muffins

This week:
Zone 5 Living room:
Polish furniture
Wash windows
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean wall decor, pictures & frames
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Sweep under furniture
Disinfect light switches/remote controls
Wash knick knacks & polish shelves
Wash curtains & throw blankets
Vacuum sofa/chair
Detailed vacuuming 
Shampoo area rug
Wash the floor

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Wednesday to do's




Change bathroom towels
Do 2 loads color laundry
Do overnight moisturizing mask

This week:
Zone 5 Living room:
Polish furniture
Wash windows
Clean TV's & lamps
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean wall decor, pictures & frames
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Sweep under furniture
Disinfect light switches/remote controls
Wash knick knacks & polish shelves
Wash curtains & throw blankets
Vacuum sofa/chair
Detailed vacuuming 
Shampoo area rug
Wash the floor

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Tuesday to do's




Change sheets
Clean mirrors glass & tv screens
Exfoliate skin
Do sheets laundry

This week:
Zone 5 Living room:
Polish furniture
Wash windows
Clean TV's & lamps
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean wall decor, pictures & frames
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Sweep under furniture
Disinfect light switches/remote controls
Wash knick knacks & polish shelves
Wash curtains & throw blankets
Vacuum sofa/chair
Detailed vacuuming 
Shampoo area rug
Wash the floor

Monday, November 27, 2023

Monday to do's






Change bathroom towels
Sweep & mop bathroom
Empty trash cans
Vacuum
Do delicate laundry

This week:
Zone 5 Living room:
Polish furniture
Wash windows
Clean TV's & lamps
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean wall decor, pictures & frames
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Sweep under furniture
Disinfect light switches/remote controls
Wash knick knacks & polish shelves
Wash curtains & throw blankets
Vacuum sofa/chair
Detailed vacuuming 
Shampoo area rug
Wash the floor

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Sunday to do's



I try to keep Sunday  simple, especially on Buffalo days ha ha ha. The game is at 4:25 so, I'll at least get my Sunday tasks done by then. Have a great day!


Make applesauce muffins
Stock tp in bathroom
Fill k-cup holder
Do sheet mask
Mani/pedi

This week:
Zone 5 Living room:
Polish furniture
Wash windows
Clean TV's & lamps
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean wall decor, pictures & frames
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Sweep under furniture
Disinfect light switches/remote controls
Wash knick knacks & polish shelves
Wash curtains & throw blankets
Vacuum sofa/chair
Detailed vacuuming 
Shampoo area rug
Wash the floor

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Menu Plan for the Week of November 26th




Fortunately, I only needed to pick up a few things today.......one gallon unsweetened almond milk, 5 cups Oikos triple zero greek yogurts, pint of half & half, 7 bananas, package of Tumaro multi-grain tortillas, a package of Open Nature entertaining crackers and a can of Hunt's tomato basil sauce. I paid $8.32. I actually came in under my budget. Only by .47 cents by I'm under!! 

Now onto the menu......

Sunday
Brunch: Eggs, bacon and toast
Dinner: There are some leftovers we can eat or my Dear Honey will whip something up

Monday
Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich
Lunch: Tuna salad sandwich and baby carrots
Dinner: Italian chicken & broccoli pasta

Tuesday
Breakfast: Applesauce muffins and cottage cheese
Lunch: Leftover Italian chicken & broccoli pasta
Dinner: Taco salad

Wednesday
Breakfast: Apple pie yogurt
Lunch: Taco salad 
Dinner: Cheeseburger quesadillas and vegetables

Thursday
Breakfast: Overnight oats and greek yogurt
Lunch: Leftover quesadillas and veggies
Dinner: Buffalo chicken pasta and vegetables 

Friday
Breakfast: Applesauce muffins and hard boiled eggs
Lunch: Leftover pasta and veggies
Dinner: Chicken pot pie soup and bread with butter

Saturday
Breakfast: On your own
Lunch: On your own/use up leftovers
Dinner: Eat out or do take out

Snacks for the week:
Hard boiled eggs
Banana
Greek yogurt
Apple with peanut butter
Applesauce with yogurt or cottage cheese
Baby carrots with ranch dressing
Popcorn
Mixed berries
Clementine
Protein smoothie
Toast with peanut butter
Applesauce muffins

Saturday to do's




Go grocery shopping
Clean out car
Do detoxifying mask
Deep condition hair

This week:
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Dust/wash knick knacks
Declutter bureau
Clear cobwebs
Wash windows, mirrors & wall hangings
Wipe baseboards
Clean blinds
Tidy closet
Detailed vacuuming
Sweep & mop closet floor

Friday, November 24, 2023

Friday to do's




Finish colored laundry
Do towel laundry
Change bathroom towels
Make next week's menu & grocery list
Order groceries, if doing
Clear dining room table

This week:
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Dust/wash knick knacks
Declutter bureau
Clear cobwebs
Wash windows, mirrors & wall hangings
Wipe baseboards
Clean blinds
Tidy closet
Detailed vacuuming
Sweep & mop closet floor

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Thursday to do 's




Dust
Vacuum

This week:
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Dust/wash knick knacks
Declutter bureau
Clear cobwebs
Wash windows, mirrors & wall hangings
Wipe baseboards
Clean blinds
Tidy closet
Detailed vacuuming
Sweep & mop closet floor

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Wednesday to do's




Change bathroom towels
Do 2 loads color laundry
Do overnight moisturizing mask

This week:
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Dust/wash knick knacks
Declutter bureau
Clear cobwebs
Wash windows, mirrors & wall hangings
Straighten drawers
Declutter nightstand
Wipe baseboards
Clean blinds
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Tidy closet
Detailed vacuuming
Sweep & mop closet floor

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Tuesday to do's




Change sheets
Clean mirrors glass & tv screens
Exfoliate skin

This week:
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Wash bedding, curtains & throw rugs
Flip mattress
Dust/wash knick knacks
Declutter bureau
Clear cobwebs
Wash windows, mirrors & wall hangings
Straighten drawers
Declutter nightstand
Wipe baseboards
Clean blinds
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Disinfect lightswitch & doorknobs
Clean light fixture
Tidy closet
Detailed vacuuming
Sweep & mop closet floor

Monday, November 20, 2023

Monday to do's




Change bathroom towels
Sweep & mop bathroom
Empty trash cans
Vacuum
Do delicate & white laundry

This week:
Fold & put away clothes laying around
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Wash bedding, curtains & throw rugs
Flip mattress
Dust/wash knick knacks
Declutter bureau
Clear cobwebs
Wash windows, mirrors & wall hangings
Straighten drawers
Declutter nightstand
Wipe baseboards
Clean blinds
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Disinfect lightswitch & doorknobs
Clean light fixture
Tidy closet
Detailed vacuuming
Sweep & mop closet floor

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Menu Plan for the Week of November 19th





Happy Thanksgiving week!!!!

I had $111.91 left in my $300 a month grocery budget, trying to see if I can do it. The first two weeks, I ordered and picked up my groceries. Yesterday I did the groceries.......with my dear boyfriend. I spent $103.12, sigh. I'm still within my $300 but only have $8.79 left. I'm not sure, but I might be able to make that work. We'll see. Ok, on to the menu,

Sunday
Brunch: Pancakes, eggs, and bacon
Dinner: Leftover Ritzy pork casserole (this is from Friday. I changed it from chicken to pork because I had a pound of pork leftover)

Monday
Breakfast: Breakfast burrito and fruit
Lunch: Leftover pork casserole
Dinner: One pot lasagna and salad

Tuesday
Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich and fruit
Lunch: Leftoer lasagna and salad
Dinner: Egg roll in a bowl

Wednesday
Breakfast: Blueberry muffins and cottage cheese
Lunch: Leftover egg roll in a bowl
Dinner: Goulash and green beans 

Thursday
Breakfast: Pumpkin cinnamon rolls and cottage cheese
Lunch/dinner: THANKSGIVING

Friday
Breakfast: Pancakes and greek yogurt
Lunch: Any leftovers or tuna sandwich
Dinner: Baked macaroni & cheese, buttered corn & applesauce spice bread OR if we are sent home with any leftovers from Thanksgiving, I'll do something with that and make the mac & cheese another night

Saturday
Breakfast: On your own
Lunch: On your own/use up and cook up any leftovers
Dinner: Takeout or go out

Snacks for the week:
Clementines
Apples
Bananas
Baby carrots
Cucumbers
Salad
Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Protein shake
Applesauce
Popcorn
Berries
Edamame 

Sunday to do's




Do detoxifying mask
Deep condition hair
Stock tp in bathroom
Fill k-cup holder
Mani/pedi

This week:
Fold & put away clothes laying around
Dust flat surfaces/window sills
Wash bedding, curtains & throw rugs
Flip mattress
Dust/wash knick knacks
Declutter bureau
Clear cobwebs
Wash windows, mirrors & wall hangings
Straighten drawers
Declutter nightstand
Wipe baseboards
Clean blinds
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Disinfect lightswitch & doorknobs
Clean light fixture
Tidy closet
Detailed vacuuming
Sweep & mop closet floor

Friday, November 17, 2023

Friday to do's




Do towel laundry
Change bathroom towels
Make next week's menu & grocery list
Order groceries, if doing
Clear dining room table

This week:
Zone 3:
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs &  shower curtains
Straighten cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean caddy next to sink
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Wipe flat surfaces
Disinfect door knob & light switch
Clean fan extractor
Wash brush & comb

Office:
Clear off desk 
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Thursday to do's




Dust
Vacuum
Finish color laundry

This week:
Zone 3:
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs &  shower curtains
Straighten cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean caddy next to sink
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Wipe flat surfaces
Disinfect door knob & light switch
Clean fan extractor
Wash brush & comb
Fill shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, etc

Office:
Clear off desk 
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Wednesday to do's




Change bathroom towels
Do 2 loads color laundry
Do overnight moisturizing mask
Make sandwich bread

This week:
Zone 3:
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs &  shower curtains
Straighten cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean caddy next to sink
Wash the trash can
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Wipe flat surfaces
Disinfect door knob & light switch
Detailed sweep & mop
Clean fan extractor
Wash brush & comb
Fill shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, etc

Office:
Clear off desk 
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tuesday to do's




Change sheets
Clean mirrors glass & tv screens
Exfoliate skin
Do sheets laundry

This week:
Zone 3:
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs &  shower curtains
Straighten cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean caddy next to sink
Wash the trash can
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Wipe flat surfaces
Disinfect door knob & light switch
Detailed sweep & mop
Clean fan extractor
Wash brush & comb

Office:
Clear off desk 
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Monday, November 13, 2023

Monday to do's




Change bathroom towels
Sweep & mop bathroom
Empty trash cans
Vacuum
Do delicate laundry

This week:
Zone 3:
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs &  shower curtains
Straighten cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean caddy next to sink
Wash the trash can
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Wipe flat surfaces
Disinfect door knob & light switch
Detailed sweep & mop
Clean fan extractor
Wash brush & comb

Office:
Clear off desk 
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Sunday to do's




Stock tp in bathroom
Fill k-cup holder
Do sheet mask
Mani/pedi

This week:
Zone 3:
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs &  shower curtains
Straighten cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Thoroughly clean toilet
Clean caddy next to sink
Wash the trash can
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Wipe flat surfaces
Disinfect door knob & light switch
Detailed sweep & mop
Clean fan extractor
Wash brush & comb

Office:
Clear off desk 
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Menu Plan for the Week of November 12th




Last week I spent $70.29 on groceries.
This week I did get some items at BJ's so I spent a little more, $117.80.
That leaves me $111.91 to stay within my budget for November.

They had whole chickens on sale for .99/lb so I bought the biggest one they had at almost 8 lbs. I will cook it tonight and utilize the leftovers during the week and put some in the freezer if necessary. I also have a couple items that need to get used right away so they will be made at the beginning of the week. They had frozen vegetables for .95 a bag, bought 7 bags. I would have bought more but I don't have the room in my freezer. Ok, on to the menu.

Sunday:
Brunch: Protein pumpkin pancakes, eggs and fruit
Dinner: Beer can chicken, mashed sweet potatoes and peas

Monday:
Breakfast: Apple cinnamon zucchini muffins and cottage cheese
Lunch: Leftover chicken, potatoes and peas
Dinner: Sausage & Zucchini cauliflower gnocchi skillet

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Chocolate zucchini bread and greek yogurt
Lunch: Leftover sausage skillet
Dinner: Buffalo chicken alfredo and salad

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin coffeecake and cottage cheese
Lunch: Leftover alfredo and salad 
Dinner: Pork tenderloin with apple chutney and Brussel sprouts

Thursday:
Breakfast: Apple pie greek yogurt 
Lunch: Leftover pork and Brussel sprouts
Dinner: Ritzy chicken casserole

Friday:
Breakfast: Overnight oats and cottage cheese
Lunch: Leftover casserole
Dinner: 7-up Pork chops, brown rice and green beans

Saturday:
This is basically an on your own day. Use/cook up leftovers. Dinner is take out or eat out.

Snacks for the week:
Hard boiled eggs
Fresh fruits
Baby carrots
Greek yogurt
Microwave popcorn
Protein bar
Ninja creami protein ice cream
Protein smoothie
Popcorners
Pumpkin goldfish
Cheese & crackers

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Saturday to do's




Clean out car
Do detoxifying mask

This week:
Zone 2 Kitchen
Empty fridge & wipe down
Clean behind & under fridge
Clean oven drawer
Descale & clean coffee maker
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wipe cabinet/drawer fronts
Clean toaster/crumb tray
Clear cobwebs
Wipe down large appliances
Detailed sweep & mop
Wash cutlery holder
Wipe down work bag

Friday, November 10, 2023

Friday to do's




Do towel laundry
Change bathroom towels
Make next week's menu & grocery list
Order groceries, if doing
Clear dining room table

This week:
Zone 2 Kitchen
Empty fridge & wipe down
Clean behind & under fridge
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Descale & clean coffee maker
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wipe cabinet/drawer fronts
Clean under sink
Clean toaster/crumb tray
Clear cobwebs
Clear off counters & wipe down
Wipe down large appliances
Detailed sweep & mop
Wash cutlery holder
Tidy cabinets & drawers
Wipe down work bag
Purchase some Christmas gifts

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Thursday to do's




Dust
Vacuum
Finish color laundry

This week:
Zone 2 Kitchen
Empty fridge & wipe down
Clean behind & under fridge
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Descale & clean coffee maker
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wipe cabinet/drawer fronts
Clean under sink
Clean toaster/crumb tray
Clear cobwebs
Clear off counters & wipe down
Wipe down large appliances
Clean dishwasher - out
Detailed sweep & mop
Wash cutlery holder
Tidy cabinets & drawers
Wipe down work bag
Purchase some Christmas gifts

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Wednesday to do's




Change bathroom towels
Do 2 loads color laundry
Do overnight moisturizing mask

This week:
Zone 2 Kitchen
Empty fridge & wipe down
Clean behind & under fridge
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Descale & clean coffee maker
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wipe cabinet/drawer fronts
Clean under sink
Clean toaster/crumb tray
Clear cobwebs
Clear off counters & wipe down
Wipe down large appliances
Clean dishwasher in & out
Detailed sweep & mop
Wash cutlery holder
Tidy cabinets & drawers
Wipe down work bag
Purchase some Christmas gifts

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Tuesday to do's




Change sheets
Clean mirrors glass & tv screens
Exfoliate skin

This week:
Zone 2 Kitchen
Empty fridge & wipe down
Clean behind & under fridge
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Descale & clean coffee maker
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wipe cabinet/drawer fronts
Clean under sink
Clean toaster/crumb tray
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & wipe down
Wipe down large appliances
Clean dishwasher in & out
Detailed sweep & mop
Wash cutlery holder
Tidy cabinets & drawers
Wipe down work bag
Put sponge in dishwasher
Purchase some Christmas gifts

Monday, November 6, 2023

Monday to do's




Change bathroom towels
Sweep & mop bathroom
Empty trash cans
Vacuum
Do delicates laundry

This week:
Zone 2 Kitchen
Empty fridge & wipe down
Clean behind & under fridge
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Descale & clean coffee maker
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wipe cabinet/drawer fronts
Clean under sink
Clean toaster/crumb tray
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & wipe down
Wipe down large appliances
Clean dishwasher in & out
Detailed sweep & mop
Wash cutlery holder
Tidy cabinets & drawers

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Sunday to do's




Stock tp in bathroom
Fill kcup holder

This week:
Zone 2 Kitchen
Empty fridge & wipe down
Clean behind & under fridge
Clean top of fridge
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove, oven, knobs & door
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Descale & clean coffee maker
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean stove vent
Wipe cabinet/drawer fronts
Clean under sink
Wash pot holders
Clean out freezer
Clean toaster/crumb tray
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & wipe down
Wash trash can
Disinfect light switches
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean dishwasher in & out
Detailed sweep & mop
Wash cutlery holder
Tidy cabinets & drawers
Refill & wipe salt & pepper

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Menu Plan for the Week of November 6th





I'm doing two things....

1. I've set a grocery budget for myself. I will do my best to not spend more than $300 per month. That averages out to about $75 per week. 

2. This week I'm going to work on using up what we have in the freezer, fridge and cabinets. I have more food than needed. 

Ok, with that said, here's this week's menu:
Lunches will be leftovers. There are also a couple of Lean Cuisine's in the freezer bought on clearance. 

Monday:
Breakfast: Blueberry overnight oats with cottage cheese
Dinner: Crockpot turkey chili, salad and yogurt biscuits

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Breakfast burrito with fruit
Dinner: Taco salad and bacon cornbread muffins

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich and fruit
Dinner: Sheet pan buffalo chicken and broccoli

Thursday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin cinnamon rolls and cottage cheese
Dinner: Turkey mac and cheese skillet and biscuits

Friday:
Breakfast: Blueberry muffins and cottage cheese
Dinner: Crockpot cheeseburger soup and cornbread muffins or biscuits

Saturday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin swirl toast with cream cheese and protein shake
Dinner: Eat out or do take out

Sunday:
Breakfast: Honey cooks eggs, bacon or sausages and english muffins or toast
Dinner: He chooses the meal

Snacks for the week:
Hard boiled eggs
Fresh fruit
Greek yogurt
Microwave popcorn
Protein bars
Ninja protein ice cream
Protein shake

There you have it. I have my grocery order place awaiting pickup. The total is $70.29
Leaving me $229.71 for November


Saturday to do's




Order groceries
After Halloween pare down to autumn decor
Put away Halloween decor
Clean vacuum
Clean front door
Spot clean entry walls
Polish entry furniture
Sweep & mop entry floor

Friday, November 3, 2023

Friday to do's




Make next week's menu & grocery list
Order groceries
Change bathroom towels
Do towels laundry

This week:
After Halloween pare down to autumn decor
Put away Halloween decor
Dust shelves
Clean vacuum
Clean garbage disposal
Clean everything in the kitchen cabinets & island
Bake mini pumpkin cakes with cream cheese frosting
Plan holiday baking

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Thursday to do's




Wipe surfaces
Clean tub, shower & toilet

This week:
After Halloween pare down to autumn decor
Put away Halloween decor
Dust shelves
Clean vacuum
Clean garbage disposal
Clean everything in the kitchen cabinets & island
Bake mini pumpkin cakes with cream cheese frosting
Plan holiday baking
Update screensaver on Echo

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Wednesday to do's




Clean stove top & oven
Clean microwave
Change bathroom towels 

This week:
After Halloween pare down to autumn decor
Put away Halloween decor
Dust shelves
Clean vacuum
Clean garbage disposal
Clean everything in the kitchen cabinets & island
Bake mini pumpkin cakes with cream cheese frosting
Change calendar
Plan holiday baking
Update screensaver on Echo

Wednesday to do's

  Make pumpkin brownies Change bathroom towels Do overnight moisturizing mask Clean out fridge Zone 2 Kitchen Declutter & organize coffe...