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Sunday Prep : Simple Things You Can Do to Get Ready for the Week
February 26, 2017
Don’t think that you need to do all of these things, just choose one or two that you think will be benefit your next week self.
Sunday Prep : Simple Things You Can Do to Get Ready for the Week
- Double check the calendar and/or your planner and make sure you have everything accounted for and that you know what’s coming in the upcoming week.
- Empty dishwasher or finish washing dishes – put everything away. I love starting the week with an emptied dishwasher and sink.
- Clear a counter or small space – a mini declutter session sets your home up for more organization.
- Scrub the kitchen sink – I use this recipe and method.
- Wash and cut produce for lunches, snacks, and dinner. This is super helpful for keeping good habits of snacking on fruits and veggies in lieu of other choices and it’s time-saving for the coming week too!
- Catch up on laundry – empty those baskets and make sure everything’s put away. Check out two methods here.
- Set out clothes for Monday or for the whole week.
- Prep a meal or two (or more) for the coming week. Simple steps like cutting up veggies for a salad or crockpot meal or browning turkey for spaghetti can make the week run a little bit smoother. Here’s a post with a free printable checklist perfect for meal prepping.
- Bake something! We make muffins, granola, and energy bites on weekends. They’re great for breakfasts and lunches for the week ahead.
- Finish a project – if there’s something that you need OR want to get done, just finish it up. I find that Sunday evenings I’m rested and ready for the week and a little more ambitious. I might work on going through photos or finish up a good book. It doesn’t have to be housework!
What’s one thing that might help your upcoming week?
I talk a little bit about Sunday prepping in my book, Simply Clean – did you order it yet?
Margaret Owen-Trowbridge Says...
Our quiet day to get ready for the upcoming week is Saturday (of Sabbath). I am following your routines – partially. We are in a 2 bedroom apartment – there are a few less chores (tasks) we have to do. But husband and son are really trying to follow the routines I have given them. It is nice that all the routine is not all just on me. Thank for your printables – with a routine listed, it makes it easy for everyone to check it off and the list lets us know when the day tasks are done!
Heather Says...
This is very helpful! Thank you so much for this great post!
Pamela Says...
I really appreciate your guidance
Nanette Ettinger Says...
I really like what you said here in your blog! Now, I have some activities I could do on the weekend to be ready for the new week ahead!
Cordelia Says...
I appreciate this very much, Becky. Thank You.
Susan Says...
So grateful for your guidance and help.
Susan Says...
Love your ideas! I’m going to try your sink cleaner.
Leslie Says...
Saturday is our “Sunday”. No work or routine cleaning. This is a wonderful post. I’ll just change the dates.
Thanks Becky
MaryJo Says...
Got my book in the mail today!!! I’m excited to start reading it. Thank you!!
Jane Says...
I appreciate find you and your cleaning plans .. I sorta follow your routine with a few changes to work with our schedules.. Laundry which is my most dreaded chore is down to three times a week one day only being bedding ..