Only my husband and I at home now and he cleans really well, took a while to train him but worth the time invested. I make myself do things like study, write sermons, etc. before I quilt. Maybe some day I'll retire and be able to spend lots an lots of time quilting, if I'm not to old to enjoy it.

That is a good routine. Interesting that you have different electricity rates on Saturday.

Before I had my son my husband worked a job where he travelled Monday through Friday. He was home Friday night, Saturday and then would leave on Sunday. My house was never so clean! It is nicer having him home (and of course I just adore my little one) but I sure do miss those days of minimal cleaning and maximum crafting! :)

I don't mind if my house is not spotlessly clean. I gave up on that years ago. I try to keep my home neat and clean and healthy but that is as far as it goes. I don't like a lot of clutter around me and I don't care for nick-nacks, so that helps with the dusting. We only have hardwood floors, so no vacuuming, just a sweep or swiffer and weekly mopping.

Someday when there are no more little feet making lots of mess, then I may try to keep my home spotless. But I will probably be to old to care by that time. LOL!!!

oooh, I w wish I was as motivated to clean as to quilt

have is one. for you told myself that I had to clean the school bus before I quilted today so I set to work in the bus at 9:00 I stop at 3;45 becasue I had to get two package to the post office by 4:00 But the bus is not done so I will have go back to it in the morning, I still have to wax it { inside & out} and wash the windows just think of those windows { I don't like doneing windows}so they will be NO quilting for me today or tom row.

Here's a different, but related issue. I had my piano lesson today. My teacher said "less quilting and more practicing!", Although she did admire my latest creation!

I've actually been using Home Routines, an Iphone App to get me through my cleaning. It uses a 5 week rotation. So on my daily list is the stuff that has to get done, and then the rest just comes once month or sew. Helps me get it done, without letting it slide 'too' long.

:P First I have to make sure that the bed is made. To me for some reason the apartment always looks cleaner when the bed is made. I have to make sure that all my chores are done before I can take enjoyment from my sewing. I also need to make time for a vaccumn before DH gets home. For some reason there is always a mess on my floor when I quilt. If I really get carried away and he arrives home before I am finished, sometimes he will cook dinner and I can continue with what I am doing. To each his own. We all have our different ways. That's what makes life sweeter. BrendaK

One more reason I can't wait for my iPhone! (I can upgrade in Nov)....

I have tried to make myself do things for the length of a CD, then I can do what I want for the length of another CD, and then I have to clean again for another CD....

But generally, I am not worried about the house, DH didn't marry me because of my housework standards!!!

I sometimes sit in horrified wonder, reading what others standards of cleanliness is. Two quick examples; one woman said on a message board she bathes her cats every two weeks, it's right there on her house cleaning schedule.
Another said she steam cleans her couch every two weeks.
I don't think I have EVER steam cleaned my couch!!! :oops:

tomorrow I have to mop my kitchen I cut watermellon and when I tried to close the bowl (3times) the bowl slid out fan dumped its content on the counter and floor oh it is sticky my shoes want to stay when I walk on it