VINTAGE

HOMEMAKING
ROUTINE
how to build an old fashioned routine
that works for the modern world
 Build a Simple Morning and Evening Routine
what makes me feel good about my home? waking up to a clean kitchen? being fully dressed with my hair
brainstorm: done? serving homemade food?

morning: what are 5 QUICK things I can do each morning to help me achieve these? no more than 5 minutes per task.

evening: what are 5 QUICK things I can do each evening to help me achieve these? no more than 3 minutes per task.
 Pick Focus Days for Productivity
choose six plus a rest day:

laundry day errand day

sewing day garden day
decluttering day cleaning day
office day planning day
baking day kids day

plan your days and the tasks you can do on each

MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY.

evaluating: does everything feel realistic to you? you need to break a certain task into two days? how much of this can
you delegate? can you spend 30-60 minutes per day on these tasks?
 Fix What’s Bothering You
what’s getting on your nerves about your house? clutter? the messy shower? everyone always asking you
brainstorm: what’s for dinner? pick your top two.

morning: list out two things can you do every morning to help you deal with one trouble spot. it could be finalizing your
meal plan, spraying down the shower, anything.

evening: do the same thing for your second trouble spot in the evening.
 Putting It All Together
take care of self, kids, breakfast
morning: five little tasks
plus your trouble spot

evening: get self and kids ready for bed

five little tasks
plus your trouble spot

your focus days: notes:

MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY