{"id":762,"date":"2013-05-20T11:35:44","date_gmt":"2013-05-20T15:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=762"},"modified":"2013-05-20T11:31:59","modified_gmt":"2013-05-20T15:31:59","slug":"time-management-improve-your-evening-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=762","title":{"rendered":"Time Management: Improve Your Evening Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With only so many hours in the day, it\u2019s important to have a good\u00a0schedule to keep your house in order.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look at your evening routine to see if there\u2019s any room for improvement.<\/p>\n<p>First, jot down the things you do late in the afternoon and early evening.\u00a0 You can use our weekly schedule below, which charts time out in 15 minute increments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Schedule-Weekday.pdf\">Schedule &#8211; Weekday<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, assess your routine.\u00a0 Do you feel good about the use of this time?\u00a0 Is there anything you can add to make your evening routine more productive?\u00a0 Would it help to eliminate any items to make your life less stressful during this time?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sample Evening Routine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at a sample evening schedule with chores:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">5:00 \u2013 6:00\u00a0 Make and Eat supper<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">6:00 \u2013 6:30\u00a0 Clean up dishes and kitchen (take out trash)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">6:30 \u2013 7:30\u00a0 Evening Chore Time (vacuum, mop, laundry)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">7:30 \u2013 8:00\u00a0 Bedtime routine for kids: pajamas, brush teeth, read books<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">8:00 \u2013 11:00 Relax, read, watch tv<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Or quiet chores: dust, pay bills, make grocery list, fold laundry<\/p>\n<p>The key is to have a routine for every weekday.<\/p>\n<p>A friend of mine always did her cleaning on Thursday nights, and grocery shopping on Friday nights.\u00a0 That way, her house was in good order for the weekend, when she hosted family dinners.\u00a0 Her Thursday night cleaning routine included: vacuuming rugs, dusting furniture, mopping floors, and cleaning the bathroom.<\/p>\n<p>Laundry is still one of those flexible chores.\u00a0 You can do one load per day, or as needed.\u00a0 Alternatively, all of the laundry can be done on the same day.\u00a0 Do whatever works best for you.<\/p>\n<p>A good schedule will help you to run your household.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Need help setting up your routine?\u00a0 Read our article called <a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=57\" target=\"_blank\">Household Chores \u2013 Weekly Checklist.<\/a> You&#8217;ll find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a list of daily and weekly chores<\/li>\n<li>steps on setting up your week and<\/li>\n<li>printables to set up your schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With only so many hours in the day, it\u2019s important to have a good\u00a0schedule to keep your house in order.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look at your evening routine to see if there\u2019s any room for improvement. 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