The Homekeeping Hour (Free Printable Calendar)

The Homekeeping Hour

The one hour homekeeping calendar will have your home neat & tidy in just 4 easy steps!   

A few years ago, I asked myself, Why was my husband and family so content?  What was I doing differently?  Then it hit me!
(I'll share about this a little later!) 

But, for now, I want to encourage you, because a well-kept home brings a kind of joy and stability to our families that is very much needed in today's world. Recently, I went on vacation and observed a lot of disconnected families.  So sad, but so easy to change!

When mothers make their homes a prioritity, when they care for thier homes, they bring a joy and stability that can not be grasped otherwise. 

We can write books, speak, or do any career, but it's the good, homemade dinners and cozy, well-kept homes that bring out the compliments from our families -that's because it meets the need!
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The good news?  This doesn't have to take all day. Infact, it can be done in one hour -the homekeeping hour!

So, here are the 4-Steps to the homekeeping hour:

Step 1: Make the Bed

When you first get up in the morning, make the bed.  This only takes about 5 minutes!  If you make it before leaving the bedroom, one of the four daily tasks will be done. 

Here's how to do it the vintage way:

1. Pull back the sheets.
2. Open a window and air the room (turn on fan) for 5 minutes.
3. Make the bed and close the window.
4. Tidy the bedroom if time allows (see 5 minute solutions)

Should you air a room?  I can't say enough for it!  It makes the whole house fresh and improves the air quality.  

Step 2: Clean Counters

Cleaning counters is another grand-sweeping task that makes a big difference and takes about 5-15 minutes.  I like to start this task by emptying the dishwasher and refilling if needed.

​Next, I clear all the counters of dirty dishes.  Since my dishwasher is running, I pile them in the sink.  Next, I spray the counters and let them soak for a few minutes.  Finally, I wipe the counters clean.  I love & use this diy all-purpose spray recipe!  

Bonus!  For cleaning the stove-top, I use 3 ingredients:

• diy all-purpose spray
• baking soda
• lemon oil

Step 3: Check Floors

I have dark wood floors, so I have to sweep daily or it shows the dirt.  Sweeping (and dry mopping) take me about 15 minutes a day.  Again, it covers a large surface, so it gets your home neat & tidy quickly.

1. Sweep.  I start by vacuuming (if very dirty) or broom sweeping the floor, getting all the dirt out.
   
2. Dry Mop.  Next, I use my diy all surface floor spray and dry mop as needed. 

If you are overwhelmed with a messy house, and need a
20 day plan to a neat & tidy home,
you might enjoy Our Book and its step-by-step guidance!

Step 4: Tidy & Trash

The last of the four daily tasks is tidy-up and take out trash which takes 15 minutes.  If you ask your children to help with the tidy-up, you will go farther faster!  

1. Timer. Set the timer for 10-15 minutes.
2. Fast Tidy.  Clean up as much as you can.
3. Trash. Take out the trash & reline buckets.

Maximize your efforts and assign zones for each person (living, office, kitchen, etc.).  After you hear the buzz, look at how tidy & neat your home is.  Don't forget to take out the trask and reline the buckets -one person can start with this task.

So, why was my family so content?  I was focusing on caring for my home more.  I had recently read a fun vintage homekeeping book, and was trying out their routines.  What a difference!

All those little tiffs ... had gone away.   ​

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