I spent a ton of time outdoors today, mowing, weed whacking, pulling weeds, hedge trimming, washing the outside of our RV, leaf blowing the driveway and patio, filling bird feeders, etc. I was probably outside for at least six hours working on things. I love being outside!
Here's what I have to work on this week. I still have some things from week 1 and week 2 to wrap up, but they're mostly fun things like cooking and decorating.
Week 1
[ ] Wash the outside of foyer windows. **I'm going to do this this evening. Just taking a break...
[X] Trim hedges, weed garden, etc. (near porch)
[X] Put away porch and patio items no longer needed for fall.
[X] Clean and organize barn for fall/winter. This is partially done, but I want to get metal trash cans to store the chicken food in as we had a mouse issue last winter out in the barn.
[X] Trim bushes and trees. This took about 2 hours today from start to finish.
[/] Feed pine trees. I didn't have enough fertilizer, so I need to get more and finish the last two trees.
[X] Begin fall garden cleanup.
[X] Put away pool.
[ ] Decorate porch for fall (mums, cornstalks, autumn wreath). **This will likely happen next weekend.
[ ] Tidy freezer to make room for freezer meals.
Week 2
[ ] Wash the outside of living room windows. **I thought I might get to this today, but yard work took up too much time.
[ ] Update seasonal decor in the living room.
[X] Dust.
[X] Vacuum.
[X] Steam clean the carpet.
[X] Remove clutter.
[ ] Make one extra meal for the freezer labeled Holiday Meal.
[X] Order Christmas cards and address labels. **I'm buying Christmas stamps on my way home from work tomorrow.
Week 3 -- To do this week!
[X] Check and update supply of seasonal candles, room spray, etc. **I bought way too much of this stuff last year and I have PLENTY for this year. I am on a personal "no buy" ban on fall candles.
[ ] Clean foyer area and decorate for fall. Dust foyer table, etc.
[ ] Vacuum entry rug.
[ ] Clean sidelights. **Going to do this this evening.
[ ] Wash front door (inside and out).
[ ] Polish glass on storm door.
[ ] Vacuum stairs.
[ ] Polish handrail with orange oil.
[ ] Make one batch of holiday goodies. It's
Pumpkin Bread time!
[ ] Make one extra meal for the freezer labeled Holiday Meal.
[ ] Buy two canned food items from menu.
[ ] Designate an area in the pantry for holiday food items.