I Love Lists

No, really. I do. 
Have you checked out my Instagram? I post most of my lists on my instagram, along with pictures of food, projects, and occasionally, my kiddos. (Occasionally = literally all the time. I love my kids!) 
I've gotten out of the habit lately, and it puts me into a funk. I'm one of those people that can't just say "Ok, clean the kitchen." I look at the kitchen and see the myriad things that need to be done in there and my brain freezes. My brain says "Ok, but what do I start with?" And, before you know it, everyone's home from school and I've gotten nothing done. 
My solution? Lists. Loooooooooooooooooooots of lists. It doesn't mean I can't get things done, it's just that my brain needs structure. Besides, anyone who will tell you that "real adults" don't need lists is lying to you. Every job you will ever have will have lists. Sometimes you memorize them, sometimes you don't, but everyone uses lists, instructions, and directions. Period. 
This is what I use. I don't have a dishwasher, so I wash multiple loads by hand, and this is a daily list of what *I* feel like needs to happen for me to have a functional home. Most of these things don't happen every day. I don't dust or clear the end table every day, but I clean the rest. I don't scrub my toilet every day, but when I do it, it's while I'm brushing my teeth to save a couple minutes. 
Do you make lists? I post mine under #selfaccountability, holding myself accountable for what I do. Sure, I post publicly, but it's not like any of my followers are going to come into my house and grade the job I did. That would just be weird. 

Available for free download :)

Do you want a custom list made? Email me at frythepickle@gmail.com, and I'll make you a custom list with this template for $5. Email me, and we'll talk about what YOU want on your list :) 

Have a great day!


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