The Big Efffort of the Day

I have quite the to do list around the house.

Well, it's more like a wish list of chores that I'd LIKE to get done but don't necessary HAVE TO get done. You know we all have these.

I coined the idea 'BIG Effort of the Day' to describe me actually getting some thing off this list.

Here's the list so far

1. Scrub grout joints in kitchen and bathrooms to get cleaner build up out - CHECK
* This is the first thing I did on the list

2. Organize Rich's workspace in the garage - CHECK
* I know it's his space but I fix things and use tools too and it was driving me batty

3. Remove the cushions on all couches and vacuum underneath - not done yet

4. Steam clean all high traffic areas - CHECK

5. Steams clean area rugs - not done yet

6. Repaint master bedroom - not done yet
* Yeah, it's already painted but after 8 yrs of a red bedroom I'm over it.

7. Rake the back hill of all pine straw, pine cones, and leaf debris to prepare for Nora's swing set - not done yet

8. Remove all English Ivy off north side of house - not done yet

9. Shred all the bills from '07 and '08 - not done yet.


I think there should be #10 that state 'update blog more often' based on the fact that it's been 20 days since I last posted!

What's your BIG effort list?

Repurpose

Rich has been keeping a secret from me. One about his unwillingness to IRON.

I walked into the bathroom this weekend to find him turning on my flat iron. "OH! Hi, I thought you were waiting for me downstairs?"

"I forgot lipstick." (We were going out on a date) What are you doing with my flat iron?"

"Well, I've discovered it can be used to flatten my shirt collars and pocket fronts."

"WHAT! Seriously, you've been repurposing my hair appliance because you dont' want to get out the ironing board"

"This thing is genius, why would I use anything else! Been doing it for months"

There ya go ladies, ways an engineer husband discovers a short cut for laziness. (Even though I will say it did do a great job)