Home Blessing Challenge? - Page 3

RealLifeMama · 04-10-2015, 08:53 AM

If you want the car care on there, keep it.

I think I can follow that list and keep track. I might put the sweeping the kitchen on my daily list so that I do not overlook it.
How does the Whole Home blessing vacuuming count with the floor care vacuuming? And I am assuming that the vacuuming/sweeping/mopping is non-kitchen/bathroom, and the whole home blessing is extra is an additional vacuuming time?

MaybeGracie · 04-10-2015, 10:03 AM

I'd keep the car care; I think the last time my car was properly cleaned out was the last time I did a HBC.

Pet care seems like it could go. I have pets but if I don't feed and clean them, they die. That's motivation enough, really.

Unlike the toilets, which can be ignored far more easily...

marbles · 04-10-2015, 10:16 AM

What's new habit #s 1 and 2?

mamamonkey · 04-10-2015, 12:09 PM

I'll join after this baby gets here. But there is likely no way I'll be able to do it until then.

Although, I may clean my tub just to get the extra pg points since I never got to claim those before.

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I use an app on my phone called Home Routines that I put the HBC list in under the different zones. If it's taken off then I take the points.

A flat point for laundry would be great. I couldn't ever really keep track.

I am one who liked the big challenges.

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twoplustwo · 04-10-2015, 12:24 PM

I might do the daily 5 minutes challenges. I have my own system - so usually those big lists seem more work than I personally would benefit.

But with me in school things always start slipping away with house stuff & a nice 5 minute daily challenge would be perfect to help keep it up with stuff!

prov31craftymom · 04-10-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RealLifeMama

If you want the car care on there, keep it.

I think I can follow that list and keep track. I might put the sweeping the kitchen on my daily list so that I do not overlook it.
How does the Whole Home blessing vacuuming count with the floor care vacuuming? And I am assuming that the vacuuming/sweeping/mopping is non-kitchen/bathroom, and the whole home blessing is extra is an additional vacuuming time?

In years past the vacuuming points were for really doing a good job. Edges, moving furniture (if needed, NOT every week!). The whole home one for friday, is just a quick run through each room. Just to spruce up the area real quick. I have to vacuum daily, b/c of the all the grass we track in and the baby will eat it. But its usually just a quick job.

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What's new habit #s 1 and 2?

Make a new habit for yourself. Ex: Drink water/take vitamins/30 mins workout. These habits are supposed to be for the ENTIRE HBC, so that they really stick.

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Originally Posted by mamamonkey

I'll join after this baby gets here. But there is likely no way I'll be able to do it until then.

Although, I may clean my tub just to get the extra pg points since I never got to claim those before.

Do it! I was always bummed that I never could claim them too!

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---------- Post added at 03:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:00 PM ----------

I use an app on my phone called Home Routines that I put the HBC list in under the different zones. If it's taken off then I take the points.

A flat point for laundry would be great. I couldn't ever really keep track.

I am one who liked the big challenges.

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I like the big challenges too. For this one, since I don't want to scare anyone anyway, each person will be able to make a challenge for themselves. For me, its cleaning my basement. I HAVE to do it. I think I will give 1000 pts for each person that completes their challenge, no matter what it is.

RiverRock · 04-10-2015, 07:14 PM

I think the Home Blessing and having the sink clean at the end of the day are nods to Flylady. Her cleaning routines were wildly popular a few years ago.

I really like the simplifying. Thanks for doing this, Prov31.

There was a time that I liked the extra challenges, but I am looking forward to just doing my own thing on top of the dailies and weeklies. I have a room of doom and an attic of horrors so it will be tough to decide between the two spaces if I just need to pick one.

prov31craftymom · 04-10-2015, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RiverRock

I think the Home Blessing and having the sink clean at the end of the day are nods to Flylady. Her cleaning routines were wildly popular a few years ago.

I really like the simplifying. Thanks for doing this, Prov31.

There was a time that I liked the extra challenges, but I am looking forward to just doing my own thing on top of the dailies and weeklies. I have a room of doom and an attic of horrors so it will be tough to decide between the two spaces if I just need to pick one.

You're welcome! I'm happy you're here! I really enjoyed doing this with you before.

You can do both for your challenge. In the first thread, I'll put to pick your challenge, and share what it will be. At the very end, you can claim your points.

For some, it may be a small challenge, for others like me, it will be a pretty big one.

RiverRock · 04-11-2015, 09:52 AM

I am going to make my "room of doom" my challenge, and the "attic of horrors" I will break down into manageable chunks of decluttering for points. The attic space has different types of things stored in different areas. The room is like an overfilled closet with very little sense of order.

prov31craftymom · 04-11-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RiverRock

I am going to make my "room of doom" my challenge, and the "attic of horrors" I will break down into manageable chunks of decluttering for points. The attic space has different types of things stored in different areas. The room is like an overfilled closet with very little sense of order.

Sounds good! Our basement is just a huge catch all. I need to get rid of about 75% of it!

derdsgirl · 04-11-2015, 04:26 PM

I think I'm the only one that likes the separated out laundry parts (it helps me remember to move things from the washer into the dryer; I don't know why), but I'm ok with the new system. I may tally it myself separately.

Even though I'm not normally a "big challenge" kind of gal, I think I may jump on with the "make your own" this round. I just realized that in 2.5 weeks our neighborhood is having their yearly spring cleaning event where they pick up anything to haul away, big broken furniture, electronics, anything. So NOW is the time to do our spring cleaning and get ready for that!

I've done the home routines app with HBC before. It works great. I need to get it up and running again. I'm getting excited! Thanks for starting this up again!

RealLifeMama · 04-12-2015, 05:02 PM

Prov31, can you please post a link to the new thread when the official list is up?My house exploded over the weekend, so I am excited to clean tomorrow!

Virginia · 04-12-2015, 07:02 PM

I tried to do this once before and failed miserably at it, but I'm down with trying again

prov31craftymom · 04-12-2015, 09:51 PM

Yes, I will get a new post up. I'll do it tonight, that way it's ready for EST mamas in the morning.

RealLifeMama · 04-13-2015, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RealLifeMama

Prov31, can you please post a link to the new thread when the official list is up?My house exploded over the weekend, so I am excited to clean tomorrow!

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Originally Posted by prov31craftymom

Yes, I will get a new post up. I'll do it tonight, that way it's ready for EST mamas in the morning.

Thank you. I did not mean to sound pushy, LOL. I was just thinking a link in this post would keep me from checking GCM religiously for a new thread. I found the new thread. Thank you for your time spent on this for us!

04-10-2015, 08:53 AM	#31
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? If you want the car care on there, keep it. I think I can follow that list and keep track. I might put the sweeping the kitchen on my daily list so that I do not overlook it. How does the Whole Home blessing vacuuming count with the floor care vacuuming? And I am assuming that the vacuuming/sweeping/mopping is non-kitchen/bathroom, and the whole home blessing is extra is an additional vacuuming time? __________________ 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, 10:03 AM	#32
MaybeGracie Moderator in A Twinkle in Our Eyes, Cradled in Our Wombs, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Our Children, and Let's Talk Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 9,856	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I'd keep the car care; I think the last time my car was properly cleaned out was the last time I did a HBC. Pet care seems like it could go. I have pets but if I don't feed and clean them, they die. That's motivation enough, really. Unlike the toilets, which can be ignored far more easily... __________________ Cynthia Ezer Kenegdo to Isaac since 2007 Raising Jacob (16), Luke (14), Lily (11), Elizabeth (9), Clara (6), and Emily (3) in the knowledge and love of God Blogging at The Hippie Housewife about attachment parenting, natural living, life as a Jesus-follower, and more, all tied together through our journey towards a more intentional life.

04-10-2015, 10:16 AM	#33
marbles Rose Garden Our Family Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,047	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? What's new habit #s 1 and 2? __________________ 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, 12:09 PM	#34
mamamonkey Rose Garden I Batman! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Almost Heaven Posts: 5,388	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I'll join after this baby gets here. But there is likely no way I'll be able to do it until then. Although, I may clean my tub just to get the extra pg points since I never got to claim those before. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ---------- Post added at 03:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:00 PM ---------- I use an app on my phone called Home Routines that I put the HBC list in under the different zones. If it's taken off then I take the points. A flat point for laundry would be great. I couldn't ever really keep track. I am one who liked the big challenges. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Melissa (ISFJ) wife to E since 2004 mama to the newbie capuchin to the spider monkey (6) to the orangutan (17) and to Piper Bee (the capuchin's twin) 10/14

04-10-2015, 12:24 PM	#35
twoplustwo Moderator Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6,533	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I might do the daily 5 minutes challenges. I have my own system - so usually those big lists seem more work than I personally would benefit. But with me in school things always start slipping away with house stuff & a nice 5 minute daily challenge would be perfect to help keep it up with stuff! __________________ ESFJ DYT 3/2, Enneagram 9w8 married to My Guy (2003) mom to: Cherished (dd, 12/2005) Warrior (ds, 07/2007) saved & baptized (2004) Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16

04-10-2015, 07:14 PM	#37
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,767	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I think the Home Blessing and having the sink clean at the end of the day are nods to Flylady. Her cleaning routines were wildly popular a few years ago. I really like the simplifying. Thanks for doing this, Prov31. There was a time that I liked the extra challenges, but I am looking forward to just doing my own thing on top of the dailies and weeklies. I have a room of doom and an attic of horrors so it will be tough to decide between the two spaces if I just need to pick one. __________________ 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.

04-11-2015, 09:52 AM	#39
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,767	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I am going to make my "room of doom" my challenge, and the "attic of horrors" I will break down into manageable chunks of decluttering for points. The attic space has different types of things stored in different areas. The room is like an overfilled closet with very little sense of order. __________________ 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.

04-11-2015, 04:26 PM	#41
derdsgirl Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,871	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I think I'm the only one that likes the separated out laundry parts (it helps me remember to move things from the washer into the dryer; I don't know why), but I'm ok with the new system. I may tally it myself separately. Even though I'm not normally a "big challenge" kind of gal, I think I may jump on with the "make your own" this round. I just realized that in 2.5 weeks our neighborhood is having their yearly spring cleaning event where they pick up anything to haul away, big broken furniture, electronics, anything. So NOW is the time to do our spring cleaning and get ready for that! I've done the home routines app with HBC before. It works great. I need to get it up and running again. I'm getting excited! Thanks for starting this up again!

04-12-2015, 05:02 PM	#42
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? Prov31, can you please post a link to the new thread when the official list is up?My house exploded over the weekend, so I am excited to clean tomorrow! __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

04-12-2015, 07:02 PM	#43
Virginia Rose Garden Don't mind my faces. They usually don't mean anything. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,644	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? I tried to do this once before and failed miserably at it, but I'm down with trying again __________________ Christine WAHM as writer/editor; part-time high school teacher; wife to pharmacist DH since 7.31.2010 Lila in heaven, 8/2015 DD1 "KO" born 8/2017 DD2 GIRL born 1/2020 My Blog- full of opinions and teacher stories

04-12-2015, 09:51 PM	#44
prov31craftymom Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,767	Re: Home Blessing Challenge? Yes, I will get a new post up. I'll do it tonight, that way it's ready for EST mamas in the morning. __________________ 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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