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January 8, 2015 By Jackie 6 Comments

Free Printables to Get Your Life & Home Organized

It’s a new year and that means many people are looking for ways to get their lives and homes more organized. If you are like me you have probably been setting goals, printing checklists, and making plans for the year ahead.

I have scraps of paper filled with goals and things that I need to do. There is just something about crossing items off of a list that makes me feel like I have accomplished something.

Sure, I have tried using organizational apps on my phone, but they just don’t work for me. I like to be able to have a reminder on my kitchen counter that I can quickly look at without any additional steps.

Are you someone who likes to make checklists, too? If so, then I think you are going to like what I have to share with you today.

Free Printable Weekly Goals & Cleaning Schedule

The first checklist I have to share with you was something I created for myself to go along with my 11 Weeks to a More Organized Life & Home series.

Weekly Checklist

I filled in the tasks that I wanted to accomplish and then I laminated it so I could reuse it. If I decide to add more goals or change some I can do that.

And you can, too. Do you want to know how?

I made this checklist into an editable PDF. That means that you can fill it in with the goals you choose and then print it out. How cool is that? Simply click on the link below to get your copy.

Weekly Goals Checklist (Editable PDF)

If you want to see the checklist that I made for myself that isn’t editable you can find it here.

I will note that you can simply print out the checklist and fill in all of the blanks by hand if you prefer that method.

I have also designed a weekly cleaning schedule that I shared during week 11.

Weekly Cleaning

I have laminated it and taped it to one of my kitchen cabinets so I can quickly see what I need to clean each day.

If you would like to type in your cleaning schedule for each day and print out a checklist like I did just click the link below.

Weekly Cleaning Schedule (Editable PDF) 

If you like the schedule I have you can print out one just like it here.

If you are curious to know more about the 11 Weeks to a More Organized Life and Home series I have been talking about please keep reading.

11 weeks button

Last January I went on an 11 week Quest for Organization, and I didn’t even have to leave my home to go on this journey. 🙂

You see, I didn’t try to attempt all of my goals at once at the beginning of the year. Instead, I spread them out over the course of 11 weeks.

While the slower pace meant that it took me longer to accomplish my goals, it also meant that I wasn’t overwhelmed with trying to make a bunch of changes at the same time.

I would love to say that I am now completely organized and nothing is ever out of place, but that just isn’t true. Quite frankly, I am not sure that we would enjoy our house if it were perfect all of the time because I want it to be a home and not a museum.

What I do know is that living like a slob with piles of clutter everywhere is no fun and isn’t enjoyable at all. This is one of the reasons I started the series 11 Weeks to a More Organzied Life and Home.

I lived out my journey towards organization and shared it with you right here on this blog. I didn’t have everything all planned out and completed when I started that series of posts. I wanted it to be authentic.

While I chose to make a new goal for each week, you could make a new goal each month for the rest of the year if my pace seems too fast. It really doesn’t matter. The point is to take your time and work to meet your goals at a pace that will allow you to succeed.

If you want to know what goals I chose last year, here are the links to all of the posts I wrote.

  • Week 1: Read from the Bible Each Day
  • Week 1 in Review
  • Week 2: Get 8 Hours of Sleep Each Night
  •  Week 2 in Review
  • Week 3: Get “Dressed for Success”
  •  Week 3 in Review
  • Week 4: Exercise & Drink More Water
  •  Week 4 in Review
  • Week 5: Keep Bathrooms “Company Ready”
  • Week 5 in Review
  • Week 6: Do 1 Load of Laundry
  • Week 6 in Review
  • Week 7: Keep the Kitchen Clean 
  • Week 7 in Review
  • Week 8: Plan the Menu
  • Week 8 in Review
  • Week 9: Make the Bed
  • Week 9 in Review
  • Week 10: Spend 10 Minutes Decluttering
  • Week 10 in Review
  • Week 11: Create a Weekly Cleaning Schedule
  •  Week 11 in Review

If you have a minute to spare, I would love to hear your best organizational tips.
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I have mixed emotions when I reflect on all that h I have mixed emotions when I reflect on all that has happened in 2020. There have been so many negatives for so many people. I can’t say it has all been positive for me either. However, there are some things that have happened in 2020 for which I am so grateful. 
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The main thing I am grateful for is the extra time I was able to spend with my kids. We had so much fun during quarantine and this summer. I know this wasn’t the case for everyone, but I do not regret the days when we had nothing planned and could just have fun together. Whether it was walking in the woods, playing games, watching a movie together, or even doing chores, I never once heard an “I’m bored.” 🙂 
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In addition to the gift of more time together, I am also grateful for all of the milestones we have celebrated this year. In June, my parents celebrated their 50th anniversary, and then we had four milestone birthdays. Julia turned 21, James turned 18, Joshua turned 16, and Joseph turned 13. (Janna felt left out, so we told her that her birthday was special because it was her last birthday in single digits.) Also, today marks 25 years that JT and I have been married. 
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While I won’t be sorry to see 2020 go, and I hope
and pray 2021 is better for so many people who are hurting right now, I don’t ever want to forget the good times we had this year. 
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P.S. I took all of these pictures over fall break.
The girls and I recorded our parts for our virtual The girls and I recorded our parts for our virtual church service yesterday, and I couldn’t resist getting a picture with them in front of this beautiful Christmas tree. ❤️
James has been playing school basketball since he James has been playing school basketball since he was in the fourth grade. Tonight he and his fellow Seniors  were recognized at their game, and I just can’t believe James is this old. 
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Normally, Senior Night is the last game of the season. However,  because everything in the world seems so uncertain right now, we wanted to make sure the boys got a chance to be recognized. We wanted something “normal” for them. I am thankful James and his teammates not only got recognized but also won their game. 
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P.S. We had our masks on at all times other than when we took pictures.
We have another teenager in the house! Joseph is t We have another teenager in the house! Joseph is turning 13 today, and it just doesn’t seem possible. The beautiful baby boy who was placed in my arms on a cold and foggy day in December is still my “little” guy. However, after looking at this picture of the two of us, I don’t think he will be shorter than me for long. Joseph is still my shy guy, but he is also sweet, loving, kind, and just an all around good kid. We also lovingly refer to him as the cat whisperer because the kittens and cats follow him around like puppies. 🙂 It has been so much fun to have Joseph at school with me this year now that he is in junior high, and I am so thankful that I get to be his mama. Happy birthday, Joseph! ❤️
2020 has been challenging in so many ways. One of 2020 has been challenging in so many ways. One of those challenges was self-inflicted. 🙂 I just finished my fourth master’s level course of 2020 through Ball State, and I passed the high ability licensure exam last Thursday. This means that I will soon have high ability added to my teaching license. 
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When I signed up to take my first class in January, I had no idea what 2020 was going to entail. Teaching in a pandemic isn’t for the faint of heart. Taking classes and caring for five kids while teaching in a pandemic has allowed me to see what I am really made of. I don’t mean to brag, but I am pretty happy that I received straight A’s. Beyond that, I learned so much, and I am grateful for this opportunity even though I felt stretched to my limits some days. 
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Yes, 2020 has been challenging, but I have been blessed with more time with my family, knowledge gained, and challenges met and overcome.
I almost forgot to post this here. 🎂 Joshua is I almost forgot to post this here. 
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Joshua is 16 years old today. It doesn’t seem possible that my little pip squeak of a baby boy is now about 6’4”. Joshua is now the tallest of the family, and I’m not sure he is done growing. There hasn’t been a dull moment since Joshua arrived, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. He is a fun-loving, hard-working, kind-hearted, and intelligent young man. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him. I am so thankful God thought I was up to the task of being Joshua’s mama. ❤️
My little 7 pound 20 inch baby boy, who didn’t c My little 7 pound 20 inch baby boy, who didn’t cry as soon as he was born but first looked around to see what was going on in the world, is now a 6’2” handsome man. I truly never thought the years would go by so quickly, but here we are. James is 18 today. 

There are so many words I could use to describe James: hardworking, dedicated, persevering, intelligent, funny, curious, kindhearted, dependable, respectful, and helpful. I could also expound upon his accomplishments, and I could tell you how great he is. However, I don’t love James for what he has accomplished but simply because he is my son.

I have been so blessed to be James’s mom, and I thank God every day for entrusting him into my care. I don’t know what the future will hold for him, but I know he will do great things. 

For anyone reading this who is struggling with a tantrum throwing toddler, a strong-willed child, and/or a child who questions everything, I would like to encourage you. Look for the positive qualities your child possesses such as perseverance, dedication, and curiosity and build upon that. I will never regret the hard days of parenting because my prayers and hard work have paid off. Helping James reach his full potential and keep those qualities without breaking his spirit has been worth the effort.

Happy Birthday, James!
I’m not going to sugar coat it. Today seemed sur I’m not going to sugar coat it. Today seemed surreal. It felt chaotic. Nothing was normal. We are all exhausted. However, it was wonderful to be with my students again after five months, and my own kids enjoyed seeing their friends. I don’t know how this school year will play out, but I am ready to go back tomorrow and try to make teaching virtually and in person work to the best of my ability. My students are worth the effort. 
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James is a senior, and this was his last first day of school. Joshua is a sophomore, and Joseph is in 7th grade which means I have all three of my boys in the same building with me. Janna is in fourth grade, and she was very excited to be back at school. Julia will be a senior in college when she starts back next week. 
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I am praying we all have a safe and healthy school year. I plan to try not to think about the unknowns and what-ifs and take it one day at a time.
This morning I told four of my kids we were going This morning I told four of my kids we were going to go on an adventure. (No, I didn’t leave one out of the fun. James played in a golf tournament with his dad. 🙂) Anyway, it was quite an adventure. It started with my vehicle telling me one of the tires needed air, but it must be a bad sensor because it was fine. Then I almost ran out of gas. I drove us on all sorts of country roads we had never been on, and I even thought I was going south when I was actually going north for like 10 miles. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It was very obvious I have not been many places since March. 
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Anyway, Julia, Joshua, Joseph, Janna, and I went to @maxandhoneys where we took some pictures and picked a beautiful bouquet. It was really fun. After that, we went to Greencastle and then to Lieber State Recreation Area. We finished by stopping to do a few things in my classroom, and we made it home before it started raining.
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I am so thankful for a day of doing something fun and “normal” but out of the ordinary. I don’t know if that makes sense, but that’s the best way to describe it. Yes, we had to wear masks sometimes and practice social distancing, but it was still a good day. 
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Here are some pictures from our day. The last picture is of James before he went to play golf. How is he old enough to be a senior? 😢 I am so thankful for my family. 💕 Also, kudos to Joshua and Joseph for being good sports about picking flowers. Their future wives will thank me. 😀

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