If you have a home and you do not yet have Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook, you need to buy it immediately! I bought this book as soon as it came out, even though I did not yet own my own home. It has proven to be indespensable on many occasions.
Incidentally, I cannot find my book right now, which proves I need it even more than I thought I did! Seriously, if I can lose a book this large in a bungalow with only a little over 1,000 sq. ft., maybe I have problems that even Martha will be unable to fix!
The items in the book I found to be most helpful were the cleaning schedules. Fortunately, I typed them into a pretty little Excel sheet a year or so ago, so I still have them handy even though my book is currently MIA (or not in "A" since it's obviously not had action in quite some time). Martha includes daily tasks, weekly and monthly chores, and seasonal cleaning and schedules. I added the "Maid List" tab for our previous housekeeper - previous as I should have gotten clued in when I had to provide the most basic schedule!
My modified version of Martha's schedules can be found here. Please email me if you are unable to view the Google docs and I can send you the Excel version.
Happy homekeeping!
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Chasity: I LOVE your blog! I tried to open your list on Google, but it said I didn't have authorization. Can you authorize me or email me at busybeingafabulousmom@gmail.com? Thanks! Kimberly
Thanks so much for sharing this book! I seriously went online to order it off of amazon. Can't wait to read it!!
Hi!! Thanks so much for dropping me a line!! I love meeting new bloggers - especially when we have stilettos and a hubby in common! :)
You can count me in as a new follower!!
Hey Chas!
Lovely post darling! I'm actually quite terrible at cleaning and all, so I might learn something from this book...lol
Thanks for sharing:)
hi! thanks for the note! maybe we are blogging twins, haha. i definitely enjoy reading your posts, glad i found your site! keep the healthy recipes coming, i'm excited to try the healthy lasagna recipe with ground turkey!!
WOW this is some list! I like it. I just wonder how much earlier I would have to get up. How long does it take you? Great post- thanks. xoxo
My brother got this for me Christmas a year ago... it might have been a hint that my housekeeping skills needed a hand ;) I haven't looked through it in a while though, and your post has motivated me to pull it out!
I've been thinking about getting this, but I hadn't really heard any reviews. Thanks for the post.
I have to add to must have list!
Thanks for the sweet words of encouragement. You're right one pinwheel isn't going to ruin everything.
Ok now I think I really will go do Jillans DVD.
Martha is such a goddess!
oh, i love martha stewart.
I have never heard of this book! I'm going to run to Barnes today and pick one up.
Thanks for checking in on my blog!
That handbook seems so helpful -- I will definitely be getting one for my house with my girl friends next fall!
By the way, thanks for the running encouragement, Chasity!
I just love your blog! And Martha!!~
Found your blog from Mrs Stiletos! I just love Martha! And now your blog! I'm sooo following!
Hi Chasity! I am moving into my first home come May, I will definitely keep this in mind. Thanks for the recommendation.
Mrs. Stilettos sent me over - welcome!
Very cute blog - I too love great stationary!!
I know you posted this forever ago...but I just wanted to tell you "thank you, thank you, thank you". I purchased this book two years ago and absolutely love it (as I do all things "Marthy") and I have been meaning to put together something just like this. And now you've saved me the time. Thanks again!
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