I have to admit that this week's Ten on Tuesday topic, 10 Favorite Housekeeping Shortcuts, made me laugh (at myself), long and loud. I considered not participating since I don't have much meaningful to contribute, but decided I would make my list anyway:
1. Don't do it until absolutely necessary.
I wish I had shortcuts, but housekeeping comes in very low on my list of things to do. Maybe it's just because there are so many other things that are much higher on my to-do (or want-to-do) list. Housework is certainly a necessity, and it definitely needs to be done, but I tend to resent most of the time I spend doing it. The only way that really works for me is to just do it, usually because I can't stand the mess any longer or I'm having company. I definitely look forward to reading others' lists in hopes of learning some time-saving shortcuts. Perhaps I'd learn better if someone came to my house and demonstrated these shortcuts!
This made me laugh out loud! I didn't participate this week, because I have nothing really to say. My problem is, I like having a clean house. I just don't like to be the one cleaning it ...
ReplyDeleteI am with you on just doing it. I try to keep up with what needs to be done around here. Writing lists helps as well.
ReplyDeleteThis is too funny! When I saw the prompt this week I decided to not participate as I do not have any tricks. Was looking forward to red other people's ideas.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be more like Carole, but your system is definitely my style!
ReplyDeleteI have a few musts, but not many. I leave the dusting, vacuuming and such until I can stand it no longer. My mom said "A house is meant to be lived in". yes!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this. One, and the one I end up with by default. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteYour housekeeping hints are nearly identical to mine!
ReplyDeleteI could have written this myself! Solidarity!
ReplyDeleteYou know what they say... Only dull women have clean houses! LOL
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