Jan. 17, 2008 - Homemaker-In-Training Thursday #1

Well, today, for the first real Homemaker-in-Training, I thought I would post (1) some things that I need to learn how to do, and (2) a way that I get things done in a day.

So here are some things that I consider to be something I should at least know how to do, even if I don't have to do them.

1. How to unclog the toilet.
2. How to bake a decent loaf of bread.
3. How to do the entire household's laundry.

These are some less materialistic things that I need to learn.

1. How to control my temper.
2. How to be a willing servant.
3. How to do menial tasks with a cheerful heart.
4. How to not procrastinate!

My second thing to tell you is a way that I get a lot of things done in a day.  The silly thing is, is that this is so orginal!  I write a list.  That's all, but it really helps me.  Most of the time, I never finish the list, but that kind of serves as a challenge for me to try and finish it the next time.

I put the simplest things on my list, especially if I am liable to forget them.  Anything that I need to remember to do, or need to make myself do, I put on the list.  It really does help me.

So, if you posted, sign the linky!

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Jan. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by sweetpotato

Good advice about lists. I'm very list oriented too, and that usually works pretty well for me. I've been slacking off on that idea--I should start doing it again.

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Jan. 17, 2008 - H-I-T-T

Posted by bigsister

That was so much fun! I wrote about writing thank you cards. Come see!

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Jan. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Lyric

Hey, in the future I'll try to post something for you. Didn't know about it until just now. :-)

Wonderful goals you've set! I should try the list idea again...

Have a wonderful day, dear Eyebright!
Jen

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Jan. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by fiddlesticks

I could almost repost your whole list of things to learn... especially about doing jobs cheerfully. I really need to work more on that.

Lists are really helpful! I have lists for lots of things, and they do help me to focus.

~Hadley

Edited by fiddlesticks on Jan. 17, 2008 at 9:51 PM

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Jan. 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Jocelyndixon

Those are excellent, Eyebright. I know how to do all the house work ones, but I could definitely work on. ; )

Love
Jocelyn

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Jan. 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Jocelyndixon

Oh I so second your comment.... don't worry about ranting! lol I am so excited about it... and I wish we did live closer too!

Love
Jocelyn

ps. I just realized that I need to help with your bloglog.

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Jan. 18, 2008 - Yay!

Posted by vintagegirl

This is so fun! I entered Mr. Linky, my post is on preparing for company. :)

Thank you so much for starting this!

I have to agree with you that lists are VERY important . . . it makes me feel like I've accomplished something when I strike something off my list. :)

May God Bless,
Emily Rose

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Jan. 18, 2008 - Calling Cards?

Posted by Sisterlisa

How cute! I love that your comments link says 'Calling Cards' Love it so much! Great tasks to accomplish. Especially a household of laundry.

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