Day 1! (and links to Day 2)

I DID IT !!!!! I got EVERYTHING done! I filled in my To-Do list of all the tasks that Kat set, then even added a couple of my own, and got them all done!!! GO MEEEEEEE !!

And a MASSIVE thank you, to Mr Mister, who helped me this afternoon! And to all the people who wished me well on Facebook. I really appreciate all of your support in this xxx

My Day 1 To-Do List

As I don't have overhead cupboards, I dusted off my Rangehood instead. With a wood stove in the kitchen, along with no cornices so insulation falls from the ceiling - it was putrid!!! I also added "Clear off top of fridge" after taking this photo.

I am so nervous about Sharing the "before" photo, but I'm not going to do this by halves! I want to be honest and open and show you all what it was REALLY like! As I said in my first blog post, I am in now way the perfect housewife, but I want to be better. This is my journey to becoming a  'better' housewife, and I could really use your support and encouragement! 

So here goes......................... *cringe*

BEFORE

Before this photo was taken, Mr Mister had already stacked the dishwasher with all last nights dishes, before this, you could not see the bench!!

And now to the nice photo............. *grin*

AFTER

As you could see on my Checklist, we had a Casserole for dinner, hence why the Slow Cooker is on the bench. It doesn't normally live there :)

So there is a big tick in the "Clean Kitchen" box!!

Next was to de-clutter - The Kitchen Bench.... I think I did that well! *Tick*

Then onto Organising - Under the Kitchen Sink.  I have drawers under my sink, and I organised both of them..... Here are my before photo's........ 

Before - Middle Drawer

This is where I keep my Dishwashing Liquid, Dishwasher Tablets, Sponges, my Gloves and a few cleaning products.

Before - Bottom Drawer

In this drawer I have my spare chux cloths, dish rack, empty spray bottles and sink accessories.

I didn't think they were too bad, until I took everything out, wiped out the drawer, and put the stuff back in neatly, only adding the things I would use a lot.

Here are my after photos :)

After - Middle Drawer

After - Bottom Drawer

I think that deserves another big Tick! 

On to the 5 minutes only Task - Tidy one bookshelf.  We only have the one, so that was easy! 

Bookshelf Before

Bookshelf After

TICK!

I also took on the new habit - and cleaned my benches and did my dishes before relaxing. Another Tick!!

So I want to quickly share with you my buffet before and afters.. I could not see the top of it, and it was driving me up the wall. It is in my dining room, which is in the same 'space' as the kitchen, so I figured it would count! I forgot to get a before photo of the top of my fridge {oops} but will share the after photo, AND all the crap that came off it! 

Buffet Before

Buffet After

The 'stuff' that came off the the buffet
and on top of the fridge

The top of my fridge after

The table is now clear, everything has either been thrown out or put away. YAY

I'm a bit happy with my results today.  However I'm scared of tomorrow! The Master Bedroom!!! I've been pretty much living in my room the last month, having been sick and all, and its a tip! The end of my bed is covered with clothes to be put away and there is just crap everywhere! However, I am looking forward to the sense of achievement I will have by the end of the day.... 

Roll on Day 2! Again, another to-do list printable to download to keep you focused.

Good luck people! I'm sure going to need it! 

Talk to you tomorrow,

Meegs xx

Thumbs up to a job well done!