One of the easiest ways I’ve found to relieve my mind of the “mental load” is to put the most routine tasks (as outlined below) on my calendar. Some things stay on my weekly list (lawn work, for example) but are tended to only as needed. Regardless, I always know that I have time allocated for the essentials; when I notice a plant needs watering, I no longer feel the need to address it immediately (or keep it on my mental list) because I know it is already on the calendar for Friday. Additionally, when larger tasks (laundry, for example) are broken up into smaller ones, they don’t feel so daunting.

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Monday

Launder adult clothing. Start the week with your clothes washed, dried, folded, and put away. Run the week’s errands. Fuel and wash the car, make returns, and drop off donations. Schedule appointments. Make calls required for upcoming appointments.

Tuesday

Launder children’s clothing. Gather trash and recycling. Take bins to the curb the night before your scheduled pickup.

Wednesday

Iron and press. Tend to anything set aside for ironing or steaming. Look ahead to birthdays and occasions. Check upcoming birthdays, parties, and celebrations; send cards, order gifts, and make any necessary plans.

Thursday

Launder household linens. Launder sheets, towels, kitchen linens, and other household items. Make the housekeeping list. Note any special projects or areas that need attention. As applicable, share the list with housekeepers. Review next week’s calendar. Look ahead to appointments, sports, school events, playdates, birthdays, and other commitments. Review household finances. Check recent activity, upcoming bills, and anything that needs attention.

Friday

Water houseplants. Look ahead to upcoming travel. Review reservations, transportation, packing needs, and other loose ends.

Saturday

Tend to the yard and garden. Handle seasonal garden work and the small outdoor jobs that accumulate during the week. Sweep the porches and garage. A quick weekly sweep keeps these hardworking spaces tidy (and reduces dirt inside the home). Walk through the house. Complete small tasks and take note of larger maintenance needs for scheduling on Monday. Hold a quick family meeting. Review the coming week together so everyone is on the same page.

Sunday

Inventory groceries and set the week's menu. Starting with the master grocery list, take inventory of the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Adjust the list and quantities based on the seasonal menu and the week’s schedule. Inventory household supplies. Check frequently used essentials and add anything running low to your master supplies list. Restock. Order or pick up groceries and household supplies, then put everything away. Check the week’s weather. A quick look at the forecast helps with clothing, activities, meals, and plans for the days ahead.

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