I have this habit of doing things a lot differently than most people I know. As we all know, not everything works for everyone. So, this weekly post is about what works for me. Take it or leave it. :)
Grocery Shopping: I shop for groceries and most household items twice a month - 1st and 15th. I have written out a calendar through December with dinner for at least all week nights. I also try to account for parties, pot lucks, etc. A day or two before, I write out a large list after consulting the calendar and thinking about the following two weeks. Then on the day of I make a long trek to Sam's (only the first of the month), Natural Grocer's, Wal-Mart and Braums.
The reason I even started this was because of Mr. Butler wanting a budget and everything planned. I hated it at first, but after the 2nd or 3rd time, it was pretty easy. And we didn't have to run to the store every other day. We buy the same stuff anyway. The down side only came after J was born. But then again, everything is harder with a little one. :)
Laundry - Before J was born I only did laundry once a week. Thankfully, Mr. Butler and I have enough clothes and what not to last at least that long so there was no down side. With J's addition of clothes and complicating schedule, I don't always get it done in one day. But it sure does simplify things when I do.
This is another one I developed at the request of Mr. Butler. Are you detecting a pattern? The Butlers don't love laundry (even the little one!)...
Grocery Shopping: I shop for groceries and most household items twice a month - 1st and 15th. I have written out a calendar through December with dinner for at least all week nights. I also try to account for parties, pot lucks, etc. A day or two before, I write out a large list after consulting the calendar and thinking about the following two weeks. Then on the day of I make a long trek to Sam's (only the first of the month), Natural Grocer's, Wal-Mart and Braums.
The reason I even started this was because of Mr. Butler wanting a budget and everything planned. I hated it at first, but after the 2nd or 3rd time, it was pretty easy. And we didn't have to run to the store every other day. We buy the same stuff anyway. The down side only came after J was born. But then again, everything is harder with a little one. :)
Laundry - Before J was born I only did laundry once a week. Thankfully, Mr. Butler and I have enough clothes and what not to last at least that long so there was no down side. With J's addition of clothes and complicating schedule, I don't always get it done in one day. But it sure does simplify things when I do.
This is another one I developed at the request of Mr. Butler. Are you detecting a pattern? The Butlers don't love laundry (even the little one!)...
but I love not having to think about it most of the week! And that works for me! Do you have any planning tips that work for you? I'd love to hear them!
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