I am slowly getting into a routine to try to keep everything running smoothly here at Lemonrock Farm. I truly was never that wonderful of a housekeeper. However, I am determined to do much better at it, and a routine helps me immensely (when I remember to stick to it).
I am letting the Lord establish my routine for me. Instead of declaring what day I will do what, He is gently guiding me in wisdom to what days are best for what major chores. Additionally, I need to seek Him every day for the incidental tasks that need to be done.
Today is Wednesday and we have established that that is a great time for me to do my coupons and flyers and grocery shopping. I have read in some places that couponing takes a great deal of time. Truthfully I do not find it time consuming. I get a Sunday paper with coupons (and I clip the ones I need), then I go to my store's website. They make it easy to print coupons, have digital coupons, and make a list all online. Truly the time I spend making my list and clicking digital coupons is very small (compared, say, to the time I spend on facebook or pinterest ;) ), and therefore worth the effort. I save my coupons from Sunday, my organizer, and a pair of scissors in a little reading basket in my sunroom and do all clipping and grocery related tasks on Wednesday.
That is my routine chore for Wednesday. My incidental tasks that I would like to accomplish today is to make a few internet inquiries regarding selling some fiestaware, planting my seeds in my trays to eventually transfer to the Walking Garden, finish a painting I was working on, make sweet tea, and perhaps a few other items I have forgotten at the moment :).
What is your plan for today? Do you stick to a routine and do you find it suits you? Do you find it difficult to stick to a routine? Do you have any tips for smoothing the housekeeping road? I would love to hear from you!
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