Home Blessing Challenge? - Page 2

prov31craftymom · 04-08-2015, 04:40 PM

Okay, I went and crossed some stuff off the list. Let me know what else I should cross off. After we get it all figured out, I'll post a new list.

In regards to the tidy time/de clutter/hot spot:

Tidy time was renamed for the 5 min challenge. People were dropping out of those threads, so they just changed it for here.

De clutter is removing things from your house.

Hot spot is a spot in your house that tends to collect things and look messy. For me, its my couch, the main counter in the kitchen and the ledge behind the couch. SO, I would focus on keeping those areas clean each day.

HTH

RealLifeMama · 04-08-2015, 06:04 PM

Thank you!
I was trying to quote the post, but it was not showing up.

Some things might still be able to be shortened.
Could we drop dishes washed by hand? That is so hard to keep track of. I also don't think I would want to count meal prep time, either. But, if everyone else wants points for that, that is fine, I will just try to ignore it.

What is "bonding time?"

I would also cut the "assign chores and challenges" because we won't have challenges.
I also wonder if we need "desk time", since I don't really know what that is, but I don't think I have it.

prov31craftymom · 04-08-2015, 06:54 PM

Yes we can take out those things.

Bonding time is spending intentional time with your children/spouse. In years past, mamas were really into this, and we didn't want our loved ones to get lost in the shuffle. So this helped remind mamas to set aside time with them.

---------- Post added at 06:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:09 PM ----------

Oh, and desk time, is answering emails, paying bills, sending cards/letters. Anything that you need to do at your desk.

RealLifeMama · 04-09-2015, 05:58 AM

Thanks! The list in the spoiler has the stuff in it that was already scratched off in the other list, but I bet once the two are combined, it will feel and look a lot shorter.
I am getting excited here!

RiverRock · 04-09-2015, 07:41 AM

I think laundry points are frustrating to add. I don't have a problem keeping on top of laundry, most of the time.

Garbage collecting points/can is a points gold-mine for me, but they're not necessary if we are trying to simplify our list.

I like the idea of menu planning, but maybe it can be a flat 100 pts. for week overview of meals and snacks. This always helped me consider using food from my pantry and freezer, plan ahead to have company, and help me make my grocery shopping list.

If we are taking out the "assign chores and challenges," do we still take points for things that others (i.e. kids and spouse) do in our house?

I like the idea of our own ongoing challenge. Maybe points for a weekly progress report? If we complete our own project we can come up with another one. No points for completion because the size of projects will vary.

Oh, pet care is another one that is not necessary for me.

RealLifeMama · 04-09-2015, 08:13 AM

That is a good idea for the menu planning.
I thought "assigning chores"want assigning to days. I definitely think we should still get points for things others do.
I like laundry points, but it is a little complicated.
I don't have pets.
Bbl

RiverRock · 04-09-2015, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealLifeMama

I thought "assigning chores"want assigning to days.

Oh, that would make sense...but doesn't seem necessary if you look at it this way. I often feel like I am underutilizing my children, and not teaching them to do tasks that they should know how to do. I probably read that line with my mommy-guilt tainted eyes.

RealLifeMama · 04-09-2015, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealLifeMama

That is a good idea for the menu planning.
I thought "assigning chores"want assigning to days. I definitely think we should still get points for things others do.
I like laundry points, but it is a little complicated.
I don't have pets.
Bbl

Sorry about this terrible post. I was on my phone and in a hurry.

I like the idea for the weekly progress report, also.

What does "no limit" on the toilets mean?

prov31craftymom · 04-09-2015, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealLifeMama

Sorry about this terrible post. I was on my phone and in a hurry.

I like the idea for the weekly progress report, also.

What does "no limit" on the toilets mean?

You can clean the toilets as many times as needed and collect points.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiverRock

I think laundry points are frustrating to add. I don't have a problem keeping on top of laundry, most of the time.

Laundry is hard for me. But all the points are crazy to keep track of. Maybe a flat amount for each load fully complete?

Garbage collecting points/can is a points gold-mine for me, but they're not necessary if we are trying to simplify our list.

I like the idea of menu planning, but maybe it can be a flat 100 pts. for week overview of meals and snacks. This always helped me consider using food from my pantry and freezer, plan ahead to have company, and help me make my grocery shopping list.

Flat 100 points is good

If we are taking out the "assign chores and challenges," do we still take points for things that others (i.e. kids and spouse) do in our house?

YES! If its done, take the points.

I like the idea of our own ongoing challenge. Maybe points for a weekly progress report? If we complete our own project we can come up with another one. No points for completion because the size of projects will vary.

Sure

Oh, pet care is another one that is not necessary for me.

I'll keep pets, bc others have them.

What do you think about the car cleaning?

sunflowermom · 04-09-2015, 09:26 PM

I'm in!

ECingMama · 04-09-2015, 09:38 PM

I'll consider joining.

Earthmummy07 · 04-10-2015, 03:29 AM

This could be a good thing for me. I'm getting overwhelmed trying to maintain a decent standard of tidyness while we have so much going on, so I think this will help me keep on track, and on the days I can't do what I feel needs doing I have a list to refer DH to

marbles · 04-10-2015, 06:07 AM

I'm trying to get back to a regular house cleaning routine, I'd love to join in. I like the shorter list, in the past they were way too long. I felt like the only way to keep track of it was the print it out, and I don't have a printer. With a shorter one I can take a picture of it and set it as my iPad wallpaper or something.

How do you all keep track of points? I was thinking I could maybe put a sheet of paper up on the fridge and write points for each day or something.

And this challenge, will there be a new thread with start/end dates?

RealLifeMama · 04-10-2015, 07:36 AM

When are we starting? Can we start this weekend, or do we need to wait until Monday?

prov31craftymom · 04-10-2015, 08:16 AM

I usually print it off and hang it on the fridge. I put it in a sheet protector and tally points with a dry erase marker. I have also just kept a daily list on a piece of paper. On here, I give each day a different color. You do not need to keep track of your here for us all to see. That got way too confusing for me. I just post my total points earned for each day, and then one final total for the week at the very end.

The challenge will go for 6 weeks. You can start this weekend if you would like, but I will start an official thread on Monday, just to give others a chance to join if they would like. A new thread will be started each week.

A big part of this is conversing with other mamas. Feeling like you are not alone. Please come play in the 5 minute challenge threads which are posted daily. Sometimes its really motivating to see what others are getting done.

I'm really excited to get this going again!

---------- Post added at 08:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:03 AM ----------

New list. Any thoughts on the car care?

04-08-2015, 04:40 PM	#16
prov31craftymom Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,767	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? Okay, I went and crossed some stuff off the list. Let me know what else I should cross off. After we get it all figured out, I'll post a new list. In regards to the tidy time/de clutter/hot spot: Tidy time was renamed for the 5 min challenge. People were dropping out of those threads, so they just changed it for here. De clutter is removing things from your house. Hot spot is a spot in your house that tends to collect things and look messy. For me, its my couch, the main counter in the kitchen and the ledge behind the couch. SO, I would focus on keeping those areas clean each day. HTH Daily Chores: Spiritual/Emotional 10 Min Quiet Time 100pts 10 Min Mama Time 100pts Bonding time 100 pts Dishes Any dishes done 20pts Empty sink when you go “off duty” 40pts Each load done by hand 20pts Laundry Each Step (Wash, Dry, Fold, Away) 5pts Bonus for each completed load 5pts Each load dried without a dryer 10pts ~~Ironing (each minute spent) 5 pts~~ Beds Each bed made (or helped to make) 20pts Misc Hot Spots (max of 45pts/day) 5 min=15pts 5 Minute Challenge/To Do List Thread 50pts ~~Declutter (90pt/30min limit per day) 5 min=15pts~~ New Habit #1 20pts New Habit #2 20pts Table/Counters wiped before bed 25pts Animal Care (per type of pet) 25pts Rubbish/Recycling (per bag) 25pts ~~Tidy Time (per 5 minutes, no limit) 20pts~~ Meal Prep Time spent in meal prep (per 5 min) 20pts Weekly Chores: Plan Your Week Calendar Review 25pts Assign Chores & Challenges 25pts Plan Menus (each meal) 5ptsgrocery and/or Household List 25pts Make a To-Do List and check it often 25pts Desk Time 50pts Kitchen: Away with Non-Kitchen Clutter! 25pts Wipe Down Appliance Exteriors 25pts ~~Wipe Down Cabinet Doors & Drawers 100pts~~ Quick clean Fridge 50pts Microwave interior cleaned 25pts Sweep the floor (1x/day) 50pts Mop the floor (double points by hand) 75pts Bathroom: Clean Mirror(s), (each) 5pts Wipe down the sink/surround (daily) 20pts Toilet (no limit) 50pts Bathtub/Shower 50pts (75pts if pregnant) ~~Each switchplate, doorknob, etc wiped 5pts~~ Sweep the floor (1x/day) 25pts Mop the floor (double pts by hand) 50pts Finished all bathrooms in the house 100pts Bedding: Sheets changed (per bed) 25pts Wash comforter/quilt/etc (per bed) 30pts Dusting/Floor Care: Clean Windows (each window) 20pts Dusting (per 5 min) 15pts Each room vacuumed/swept 50pts Each room mopped 75pts (double pts by hand) Your Room on Wheels: Empty the trash 15 pts Wipe out the cup holders 15 pts Vacuum the carpet/upholstery 50 pts Dust the dashboards 15 pts Clean the interior windows 30 pts Whole Home Blessing Best done on Fri general tidy up and vac 50 pts/room __________________ Military wife (living in Germany!) and homeschooling mama to three children. Echo is 7! Charlie is 5!!!!! Romeo is 2! Save

04-08-2015, 06:04 PM	#17
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? Thank you! I was trying to quote the post, but it was not showing up. Some things might still be able to be shortened. Could we drop dishes washed by hand? That is so hard to keep track of. I also don't think I would want to count meal prep time, either. But, if everyone else wants points for that, that is fine, I will just try to ignore it. What is "bonding time?" I would also cut the "assign chores and challenges" because we won't have challenges. I also wonder if we need "desk time", since I don't really know what that is, but I don't think I have it. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

04-08-2015, 06:54 PM	#18
prov31craftymom Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,767	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? Yes we can take out those things. Bonding time is spending intentional time with your children/spouse. In years past, mamas were really into this, and we didn't want our loved ones to get lost in the shuffle. So this helped remind mamas to set aside time with them. ---------- Post added at 06:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:09 PM ---------- Oh, and desk time, is answering emails, paying bills, sending cards/letters. Anything that you need to do at your desk. Daily Chores: Spiritual/Emotional 10 Min Quiet Time 100pts 10 Min Mama Time 100pts Bonding time 100 pts Dishes Any dishes done 20pts Empty sink when you go “off duty” 40pts ~~Each load done by hand 20pts~~ Laundry Each Step (Wash, Dry, Fold, Away) 5pts Bonus for each completed load 5pts Each load dried without a dryer 10pts Ironing (each minute spent) 5 pts Beds Each bed made (or helped to make) 20pts Misc Hot Spots (max of 45pts/day) 5 min=15pts 5 Minute Challenge/To Do List Thread 50pts Declutter (90pt/30min limit per day) 5 min=15pts New Habit #1 20pts New Habit #2 20pts Table/Counters wiped before bed 25pts Animal Care (per type of pet) 25pts Rubbish/Recycling (per bag) 25pts Tidy Time (per 5 minutes, no limit) 20pts Meal Prep Time spent in meal prep (per 5 min) 20pts Weekly Chores: Plan Your Week Calendar Review 25pts ~~Assign Chores & Challenges 25pts~~ ~~Plan Menus (each meal) 5ptsgrocery and/or Household List 25pts~~ Make a To-Do List and check it often 25pts Desk Time 50pts Kitchen: Away with Non-Kitchen Clutter! 25pts Wipe Down Appliance Exteriors 25pts Wipe Down Cabinet Doors & Drawers 100pts Quick clean Fridge 50pts Microwave interior cleaned 25pts Sweep the floor (1x/day) 50pts Mop the floor (double points by hand) 75pts Bathroom: Clean Mirror(s), (each) 5pts Wipe down the sink/surround (daily) 20pts Toilet (no limit) 50pts Bathtub/Shower 50pts (75pts if pregnant) Each switchplate, doorknob, etc wiped 5pts Sweep the floor (1x/day) 25pts Mop the floor (double pts by hand) 50pts Finished all bathrooms in the house 100pts Bedding: Sheets changed (per bed) 25pts Wash comforter/quilt/etc (per bed) 30pts Dusting/Floor Care: Clean Windows (each window) 20pts Dusting (per 5 min) 15pts Each room vacuumed/swept 50pts Each room mopped 75pts (double pts by hand) Your Room on Wheels: Empty the trash 15 pts Wipe out the cup holders 15 pts Vacuum the carpet/upholstery 50 pts Dust the dashboards 15 pts Clean the interior windows 30 pts Whole Home Blessing Best done on Fri general tidy up and vac 50 pts/room __________________ Military wife (living in Germany!) and homeschooling mama to three children. Echo is 7! Charlie is 5!!!!! Romeo is 2! Save

04-09-2015, 05:58 AM	#19
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? Thanks! The list in the spoiler has the stuff in it that was already scratched off in the other list, but I bet once the two are combined, it will feel and look a lot shorter. I am getting excited here! __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

04-09-2015, 07:41 AM	#20
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I think laundry points are frustrating to add. I don't have a problem keeping on top of laundry, most of the time. Garbage collecting points/can is a points gold-mine for me, but they're not necessary if we are trying to simplify our list. I like the idea of menu planning, but maybe it can be a flat 100 pts. for week overview of meals and snacks. This always helped me consider using food from my pantry and freezer, plan ahead to have company, and help me make my grocery shopping list. If we are taking out the "assign chores and challenges," do we still take points for things that others (i.e. kids and spouse) do in our house? I like the idea of our own ongoing challenge. Maybe points for a weekly progress report? If we complete our own project we can come up with another one. No points for completion because the size of projects will vary. Oh, pet care is another one that is not necessary for me. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

04-09-2015, 08:13 AM	#21
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? That is a good idea for the menu planning. I thought "assigning chores"want assigning to days. I definitely think we should still get points for things others do. I like laundry points, but it is a little complicated. I don't have pets. Bbl __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

04-09-2015, 09:26 PM	#25
sunflowermom Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,579	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I'm in! __________________ Mae Married my DH in 2/2008 Gave birth my DS 3/2012

04-09-2015, 09:38 PM	#26
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,750	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I'll consider joining. __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

04-10-2015, 03:29 AM	#27
Earthmummy07 Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 8,586	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? This could be a good thing for me. I'm getting overwhelmed trying to maintain a decent standard of tidyness while we have so much going on, so I think this will help me keep on track, and on the days I can't do what I feel needs doing I have a list to refer DH to

04-10-2015, 06:07 AM	#28
marbles Rose Garden Our Family Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,047	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I'm trying to get back to a regular house cleaning routine, I'd love to join in. I like the shorter list, in the past they were way too long. I felt like the only way to keep track of it was the print it out, and I don't have a printer. With a shorter one I can take a picture of it and set it as my iPad wallpaper or something. How do you all keep track of points? I was thinking I could maybe put a sheet of paper up on the fridge and write points for each day or something. And this challenge, will there be a new thread with start/end dates? __________________ Mary K wife to Daniel for 16 years mom to 13 year old the Girl and 11 year old the Boy and 8 year old Tiny Almost always posting from my phone.

04-10-2015, 07:36 AM	#29
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? When are we starting? Can we start this weekend, or do we need to wait until Monday? __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

04-10-2015, 08:16 AM	#30
prov31craftymom Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,767	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I usually print it off and hang it on the fridge. I put it in a sheet protector and tally points with a dry erase marker. I have also just kept a daily list on a piece of paper. On here, I give each day a different color. You do not need to keep track of your here for us all to see. That got way too confusing for me. I just post my total points earned for each day, and then one final total for the week at the very end. The challenge will go for 6 weeks. You can start this weekend if you would like, but I will start an official thread on Monday, just to give others a chance to join if they would like. A new thread will be started each week. A big part of this is conversing with other mamas. Feeling like you are not alone. Please come play in the 5 minute challenge threads which are posted daily. Sometimes its really motivating to see what others are getting done. I'm really excited to get this going again! ---------- Post added at 08:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:03 AM ---------- New list. Any thoughts on the car care? Daily Chores: Spiritual/Emotional 10 Min Quiet Time 100pts 10 Min Mama Time 100pts Bonding time 100 pts Dishes Any dishes done 20pts Empty sink when you go “off duty” 40pts Laundry Any load complete- 50 pts Any load part way done- 25 pts Beds Each bed made (or helped to make) 20pts Misc Hot Spots (max of 45pts/day) 5 min=15pts 5 Minute Challenge/To Do List Thread 50pts Declutter (90pt/30min limit per day) 5 min=15pts New Habit #1 20pts New Habit #2 20pts Table/Counters wiped before bed 25pts Animal Care (per type of pet) 25pts Rubbish/Recycling (per bag) 25pts Weekly Chores: Plan Your Week Calendar Review 25pts Plan a weekly menu 100pts Make a To-Do List and check it often 25pts Desk Time 50pts Kitchen: Away with Non-Kitchen Clutter! 25pts Wipe Down Appliance Exteriors 25pts Wipe Down Cabinet Doors & Drawers 100pts Quick clean Fridge 50pts Microwave interior cleaned 25pts Sweep the floor (1x/day) 50pts Mop the floor (double points by hand) 75pts Bathroom: Clean Mirror(s), (each) 5pts Wipe down the sink/surround (daily) 20pts Toilet (no limit) 50pts Bathtub/Shower 50pts (75pts if pregnant) Sweep the floor (1x/day) 25pts Mop the floor (double pts by hand) 50pts Finished all bathrooms in the house 100pts Bedding: Sheets changed (per bed) 25pts Wash comforter/quilt/etc (per bed) 30pts Dusting/Floor Care: Clean Windows (each window) 20pts Dusting (per 5 min) 15pts Each room vacuumed/swept 50pts Each room mopped 75pts (double pts by hand) Your Room on Wheels: Empty the trash 15 pts Wipe out the cup holders 15 pts Vacuum the carpet/upholstery 50 pts Dust the dashboards 15 pts Clean the interior windows 30 pts Whole Home Blessing Best done on Fri general tidy up and vac 50 pts/room __________________ Military wife (living in Germany!) and homeschooling mama to three children. Echo is 7! Charlie is 5!!!!! Romeo is 2! Save

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