I’m an inherent organizer. Unfortunately, time has not been on my side lately as my days have been busier than ever. In an effort to keep my home as clean, tidy, and Happy as I usually keep it, I came up with a small to-do list that included things that could be done in 90 seconds or less. Here are some of those tasks:
- Wipe up a spill/brush off crumbs from a counter
- Put the dishes in the dishwasher
- Wipe spots off of a mirror
- Put shoes away
- Pick up stray articles of clothing
- Put stray articles of clothing in/on their respective drawers/hooks/spots
- Empty a trash can
- Water a plant
- Organize/stack magazines/books
- File away mail that’s already been sorted
- Shred sensitive documents
- Clean fingerprints from: refrigerator, switch plates, microwave, etc.
- Light a candle
- Turn on music!
- Re-fold hand towels hung in bathrooms
- Make the bed
- Move empty water glasses from bathroom/bedroom to dishwasher
- Sweep entryway
- Organize counter tops (I really don’t keep anything on mine though as I’m a fan of un-cluttered spaces)
- Toss out spoiled produce/expired food (hopefully there’s not too much!)
- Pull up/put down the blinds
- Get the mail
- Sort mail
- Shake out a welcome mat
- Put dirty clothes in hamper
- Re-stock tissues, paper towels, or toilet paper
- Dust one room
- Wipe off windows in one room
- Straighten pillows/blankets on couch/arm chairs
- Clean toilet bowl
- Wipe down sinks in bathrooms or kitchen
- Rinse out bathtub
- Re-organize one pantry/cupboard shelf
- Sort coupons
- Empty receipts from wallet
- Pack lunch in bag for next day (food already previously prepared)
- Select & set out outfit for next day
- Put jewelry away
- Clear off nightstands
- Sweep floor in one room
- Empty washer or dryer
- Replace old sponges
- Hang up jackets/bags
- Empty recycling bin
- Take out trash
- Have a 90-second “pick-up:” everything you see out of place goes back where it belongs
- Organize DVDs
- Plug in cell phone, iPod, laptop, etc. to charge
- Share a smile
I love your list – though of course I do it all and then there's 1hr and 15 minutes gone… sigh… so many little things add up to a chunk of time :p
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