Daily Chores:Spiritual/Emotional10 Min Quiet Time 100pts10 Min Mama Time 100ptsBonding time 100 pts
DishesAny dishes done 20pts Empty sink when you go “off duty” 40pts Each load done by hand 20pts
LaundryEach Step (Wash, Dry, Fold, Away) 5ptsBonus for each completed load 5ptsEach load dried without a dryer 10ptsIroning (each minute spent) 5 pts
BedsEach bed made (or helped to make) 20pts
MiscHot Spots (max of 45pts/day) 5 min=15pts5 Minute Challenge/To Do List Thread 50ptsDeclutter (90pt/30min limit per day) 5 min=15ptsNew Habit #1 20pts New Habit #2 20ptsTable/Counters wiped before bed 25ptsAnimal Care (per type of pet) 25ptsRubbish/Recycling (per bag) 25ptsTidy Time (per 5 minutes, no limit) 20pts
Meal PrepTime spent in meal prep (per 5 min) 20pts
Weekly Chores:Plan Your WeekCalendar Review 25ptsAssign Chores & Challenges 25ptsPlan Menus (each meal) 5ptsgrocery and/or Household List 25ptsMake a To-Do List and check it often 25ptsDesk Time 50pts
Kitchen: Away with Non-Kitchen Clutter! 25ptsWipe Down Appliance Exteriors 25ptsWipe Down Cabinet Doors & Drawers 100ptsQuick clean Fridge 50ptsMicrowave interior cleaned 25ptsSweep the floor (1x/day) 50ptsMop the floor (double points by hand) 75pts
Bathroom:Clean Mirror(s), (each) 5ptsWipe down the sink/surround (daily) 20ptsToilet (no limit) 50ptsBathtub/Shower 50pts (75pts if pregnant)Each switchplate, doorknob, etc wiped 5ptsSweep the floor (1x/day) 25ptsMop the floor (double pts by hand) 50ptsFinished all bathrooms in the house 100pts
Bedding:Sheets changed (per bed) 25ptsWash comforter/quilt/etc (per bed) 30pts
Dusting/Floor Care:Clean Windows (each window) 20ptsDusting (per 5 min) 15ptsEach room vacuumed/swept 50ptsEach room mopped 75pts (double pts by hand)
Your Room on Wheels: Empty the trash 15 ptsWipe out the cup holders 15 ptsVacuum the carpet/upholstery 50 ptsDust the dashboards 15 ptsClean the interior windows 30 pts
Whole Home Blessing Best done on Frigeneral tidy up and vac 50 pts/room
Weekly Chore ChallengePick 5 of the weekly chores. 100pts bonus for having all 5 complete at the end of the week
Weekly Challenge BonusPick 3 things off the challenge list and 1 off the fun challenges. 100pts bonus for having all 4 complete at the end of the week
SHBC Prep -Get ready to go! Inventory your cleaning supplies and pick up anything you think you might need (magic erasers, sponges, vinegar, baking soda, bleach, etc). Write out a list of any special projects or goals you have for the next 3 weeks and share them with the rest of us! 300 pts
Mt Laundry - combine it with switching out summer/winter wardrobes, cleaning carseat covers, or washing bedding - or just get caught up! Take your laundry total for the week, multiply times TWO and put that number here.
Declutter Double - forget that 30min limit! Take points for ALL the time you spend decluttering this week, then take your total and enter it again here. Would be a great one to combine with the car, garage, or entryway challenges.
Dusting Double - take your dusting total for the week and enter it again here. Another good one to combine with the car or garage challenges.
Deep Clean the Kitchen -clean fridge/freezer - 200pts eadefrost deep freezer and reorganize- 500ptsclean cupboards - 100pts eainventory and (re)organize - 100pts eaanything else that needs doing - 25pts/5min
Switch out summer/winter clothes. Don't forget coats, hats, mittens, etc! 100pts/personWhile you're at it, switch the bedding too. 50pts/bedChange smoke alarm batteries- 100pts per alarm
Freshen Up - wash windows & screens, open windows to air out the house, wash walls, do something to make at least one room in your house feel fresh/lively/pretty/springy. 300ptsWash walls, incl baseboards - 75pts/wallWash light switches, lamps, doorknobs - 5pts ea
Clean Car - be through, inside and outcarseats - take out, wash cover and wipe down plastic, check that straps are fitting correctly, make sure reinstalled correctly, double check weight limits and expiration dates. 75pts/carseatvacuum 75ptswash dash, cup holders, etc 75ptsclean out and organize glove comp 50ptsclean out and organize trunk, check contents of safety/preparedness kits 100ptsbonus 100pts if you make a safety kitwash outside 50pts
Storage Area - garage, basement, storage room, etc. Make sure things are stored where they should be, boxes up off the floor, labeled, etc. Use pallets and/or sterilite tubs to protect from flooding. Can you get rid of anything? 500 pts per storage area (closets do not count)Closets- Clean out any clutter, figure out a new system, whatever you need to do to get that closet organized! Make sure you wipe down the shelves and put down contact paper if needed. 200pts per closet
Porch/Deck/Entryway - clean and organized, sweep/mop, dust, etc. Make sure there's a designated spot for coats, shoes, bags, mail, etc. 200ptsif you have outside furniture, clean that now too - wipe down, launder, etc as necessary. 50pts/piecebonus 100pts for creating mail center or other organization to deal with paper or clutter as it enters the house
Outside toys - bikes, scooters, swings, slides, sandbox, etc. Check that nothing is broken or in need of repair/replace. 100ptsCheck fit of safety helmets, 50pts/personBikes - tires inflated, seat/handlebars adjusted, brakes working, etc. 50pts/bike
Easter!Finalize plans and menus - 100ptsPlan/buy dressy Easter outfits - 100pts (feel free to use these points if you have already purchased/planned before the SHBC started!)Plan/buy/make anything needed for baskets or other activities - 50pts/basket
Garden -Plan what to do and what you need 150ptsPrep anything you can do ahead, including getting anything you need but don't yet have 150ptsPlanting - 25pts/5min
Thank you notes, birthday cards etc - anything that needs mailed, get it sent. 250pts
Make it pretty - rearrange furniture if needed, make/hang/etc photos, wall art, etc. Add candles or a new throw pillow. 150pts/room
Declutter the decluttered - all that stuff you cleared out of everywhere else? Get it actually gone! Donate it or list and sell it. 300pts
Create your Challenge - what project has been on your to-do list forever? A small remodeling project? Paint touch ups? Building a bookshelf? Whatever it is, let's move it to the done list. 300pts, and if the project falls into another challenge as well, take both sets of points. You can create one challenge per week for yourself!
Piles of Papers - get those papers under control. Clean out files and sort all the piles. Shred the stuff you don't need, file the stuff you do. Create a filing system that works for you, check Pinterest for some great ideas. Make sure vital docs are in a fire safe or safety deposit box. If you have a household binder, also check that emergency contacts, medical info, etc is up to date for each member of the family. 50pts/5minBonus 300pts for creating and sharing your filing system.
Photos - make sure they are all backed up in at least 2 spots, prints are framed or in albums, scrapbooking done - 250pts
Fun Stuff! 250pts ea, repeat as often as you want! Should (mostly) be done with kids or as a family.Nature walkSpringtime craftGo to the parkGo to the zooGo GeocachingDecorate for EasterHelp kids start seedsHave friends overGo out for coffee by yourself or with a friendGet your nails/hair donePlan a family/friends get togetherGet involved with your community - volunteer, take a class, pick up the park...Set up birdhouse or birdfeederExtra 50pts if you share photos of the birds
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