Chore Jar

As a follow-up to our Prize Drawer it has been suggested by my darling husband that we also have a Chore Jar.  He has suggested it many times, but I never get around to doing it.  Well, I finally sat down and made the list.

Each chore is written on a popsicle stick and kept in a jar.  When I feel the boys need something "extra" to do they select something out of the chore jar.  They might select something a bit fun (we clean our baseboards with socks on our hands) or select one of their brother's chores giving their brother a "free day".

I especially like the idea of having a go-to-list when they start telling me how boring their lives are with all their toys, friends, board games, video games, books and mountains.  I'm sure you have heard the same thing from your kids ...

So, here is our working list.  I'm sure I'll add a few things when I think of them.  Those items that are seasonal are only added when needed.

Scrub the Toilets

Sweep/Mop the Floors

Clean Bathroom Sinks

Take-out Recycling

Wipe Car Dashboard

Vacuum Car

Pick-up Yard Trash

Refill Firewood

Shovel Snow

Sweep Patios

Dust Upstairs

Dust Baseboards

Dust Downstairs

Organize Movies/Games

Wipe-down Breakfast Table

Set Table

Empty Dishwasher

Feed Dogs

Take Out Trash

Empty Dishwasher

Help Do Today’s Laundry

Wipe Down All Window Sills

Pick-up Dog Poo

Brush Dogs