Housework - How to Make it Fast and Keep it Fun
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How to Make Doing Household Chores Faster, Easier, and Much More Fun
Before you get started on your spring (or summer, or fall, or winter) cleaning, take a break, read on, and learn to have fun with your housework!
Picture credit: petroleumjelliffe
Contents at a Glance
- Making it Fun Makes it Go Fast
- Timers to Help You Get the Job Done
- Kitchen Karaoke
- More Favorite Music to Clean By
- A Place for Everything . . .
- A Serious Approach to Decluttering Your...
- Favorite Books to Help Us Cut the Clutte...
- Now That You've Decluttered, Organize Yo...
- Use the Proper Tool in the Proper Place...
Making it Fun Makes it Go Fast
How to turn housework into fun and games.
Kids: "Who's coming over?"
Ever hear that dialogue around your house? I have. Seems the best motivation for cleaning the house is company, especially company who's on their way to visit right now!
How about this dialogue.
Mom: "Come on, kids, it's time to do chores."
Kids: "Oh, boy! We get to use the timer!" "Can I pick the music?"
I can't promise you that using timers and other fun tools will make your family excited to do their chores, but it couldn't hurt. In fact, using music and minutes as motivation is something that is appealing to me as an adult having to do housework on my own, without the company of my now-grown children. Even I like to play games, and games make housework much more fun and make the time go by a lot faster. While the reward is getting to look around and see floors and tables shiny and clean instead of dusty or dingy and kitchen counters clear instead of cluttered with dirty dishes, the fun can be in the getting it done.
Here are a couple of motivation games you can play with yourself or with your family. First, use a timer. Challenge yourself. See just how much you can accomplish in 15 minutes as the timer ticks down the minutes. Chances are the dishwasher will be loaded (or emptied and the dishes put away), the stove and countertops will be wiped clean and shiny, and even the floor will have had a quick damp mop before the buzzer sounds. Don't believe me? Start that timer and get moving. Move like you're in a race with every intention of winning. Plan a reward at the end if you accomplish your goal.
Do the same thing with music. Put on your favorite CD, something with upbeat songs that you can move to, then get moving. Can you finish folding the laundry before the last note? See how many shirts you can iron before you and Carrie finish singing "Before He Cheats" ('cause you get to sing along!). Before you know it, your work will be done and you'll still be smiling and boppin' to the beat. Try it. I think you'll like it!
Timers to Help You Get the Job Done
Wow! These timers have it all!
Learning Resources LER6900 Time Tracker Programmable Electronic Timer
Here's the product description: It's never been easier to keep kids on track! Lighted sections of this unique electronic timer alert kids to time remaining. Program green, yellow and red sections and 6 sound effects easily to indicate that time is running out. Features 180%uFFFD viewing, large, easy-to-read LCD display; volume control and pause feature.
If you'd rather have something made for adults, something a little more sophisticated or subdued, check out this awesome Polder Digital Timer with Vibrating, Audible, and Illuminated Alarm. It'll help you get the job done, along with any other timing chores you can think of.
Kitchen Karaoke
My favorite music to clean by.
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection Vol. 1/The '60s (The Best of the Temptations)
The Temptations didn't sit still and neither do I when I put this CD on while I'm cleaning the house or washing the dishes. I can get a WHOLE lot done during the 2 minutes and 45 seconds of "My Girl," cleanin' to the smooth rhythm, singin' along in my private kitchen karaoke.
This is the CD, but you can make your own mix by downloading each individual selection if you prefer to MP3 it. If you're not familiar with The Temptations, click to listen.
More Favorite Music to Clean By
I'll get the list started with some of my favorites. Then you can add yours!
Rather listen on your ipod? Click here to get MP3 downloads of your favorite music!
The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary
One of the most enduring acts in American music, P more...4 points
Meet Me In Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection
Jimmy Buffett may have made his millions, but that more...3 points
Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition
I grew up with them and know all the words!3 points
ABBA - Gold: Greatest Hits
Deluxe CD/DVD edition of this collection from the more...0 points
A Place for Everything . . .
(all together now) . . and Everything in Its Place
But how about if you have too much stuff and not enough room to put it all away? That's called clutter and what you need is clutter control. I must not be the only one in this world with a packrat problem because multiple bestsellers have been written about how to tame the clutter monster. When it gets down to the bottom line, it's really a matter of three things: Do you use it? Are you going to use it? And if you haven't used it, toss it.
For clutter control you need three boxes. Label them PUT AWAY, THROW AWAY, and GIVE AWAY. For the THROW AWAY box, you might want to try to recycle as much of the contents as possible, but otherwise put it out with the trash.
For the GIVE AWAY box, if you haven't worn that outfit for the last two summers, you probably aren't going to wear it this summer either, so load it up take that box to your area Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other thrift store and bless someone else with it. You might also look online to find a local Freecycle chapter and post there the items that you have to give away. You may not be able to use them, but somebody else probably can.
Now for the PUT AWAY box. Every item in there needs to have a home in your home. Since you've given away or thrown away everything you don't need or use, take some time to organize what's left. Section off your closets and drawers, and your children's, to make putting clean clothes away a quick and easy job. Have a bunch of books that you aren't willing to part with? Buy or build shelves and store the books by subject or fiction books by author. Consolidate those tools in the garage, guys and gals, on a new tool rack or use a sturdy, weighted garbage can to contain them. You'll make it easier to find them next time you need them, and you'll make it simple to put them away next time you use them.
Throw away, give away, and put away. Declutter your life. The peace of mind that will bring is well worth the time and effort to do it in the first place. Need a little more help to get the job done? Take a look at the books below. Choose one, read it, then act.
A Serious Approach to Decluttering Your Life
It's no fun to live a life where the clutter problem begins on the inside.
One Year to an Organized Life: From Your Closets to Your Finances, the Week-by-Week Guide to Getting Completely Organized for Good
Regina reveals her magic formula for organizing anything, plus her method to stop the chronic cycles of clutter, misplaced items, and lateness. Whether you're living in chaos or just looking for new ways to simplify, this essential book will help you get the whole household organized--and stay that way.
Don't let the "one year" part of the title put you off. People who use this book and Regina's method see change right away. If you like step-by-step, week-by-week instructions, or if you just need to get really serious about getting rid of the clutter in your home and in your life, this is the book for you.
Favorite Books to Help Us Cut the Clutter
Here are some great books and resources for learning to organize and declutter our homes.
Strange things about these books. The authors make them so much FUN to read!
See your favorite on the list? Click on the up arrow to give it a vote and move it up the list.
Get Your Act Together: A 7-Day Get-Organized Program For The Overworked, Overbooked, and Overwhelmed by Pam Young, Peggy Jones
The SLOB Sisters are back after the phenomenal success more...6 points
Sink Reflections: Overwhelmed? Disorganized? Living in Chaos? The FlyLady's Simple FLYing Lessons Will Show You How to Get Your Home and Your Life in Order--and It All Starts with Shining Your Sink! by Marla Cilley
Fly Out of CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) more...5 points
Sidetracked Home Executives(TM): From Pigpen to Paradise by Pam Young, Peggy Jones
Peggy and Pam were two desperately disorganized si more...4 points
Clutter's Last Stand: It's Time To De-junk Your Life! by Don Aslett
The book people say belongs on the shelf right bes more...2 points
Organizing Plain and Simple: A Ready Reference Guide with Hundreds of Solutions to Your Everyday Clutter Challenges by Donna Smallin
Desk drowning in papers? No room for the car in th more...2 points
One Thing At a Time: 100 Simple Ways to Live Clutter-Free Every Day by Cindy Glovinsky
Simple, effective ways to put things in their plac more...1 point
Where's My Stuff?: The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide by Samantha Moss, Lesley Schwartz
Everyone's got stuff, but between school, work, sports, more...1 point
Clutter Control: Putting Your Home on a Diet by Jeff Campbell
Learn how to make the most of available space, set more...1 point
Now That You've Decluttered, Organize Your Stuff
Storage and Organizing Items for Your Home and Garage
Pyrex 14-Piece Storage Set with Lids
Eliminate the guesswork about what's lurking in yo more...2 points
Rubbermaid Configurations 4- to 8-Foot Classic Custom Closet Kit, White, #3G59
Configurations 4' To 8', Classic Custom Closet, A more...1 point
Rubbermaid 72-Inch Five-Shelf Shelving Unit #7086RNMICHR
Keep valuables up and off the floor with this Rubb more...1 point
Hanging Jewelry Organizer - 80 Pocket by Whitney Design
Simplify jewelry storage & selection with this more...1 point
NEW Ceiling Mount Bike Hoist - Bicycle Hoists
There?s no such thing as not enough room for anoth more...1 point
4-TIER GAMING TOWER
GAMEKEEPER 45506019 4-TIER WIRE GAMING TOWER ORGAN more...1 point
Typhoon Wood/metal CD/DVD Storage Spinner
Atlantic is the pioneer in the home storage indust more...1 point
3 Bin Recycling Tower
Store your recyclables out of sight with this Thre more...1 point
Casabella The Grook Organizer - 11"
Specially designed rubber pressure clamps and grip more...1 point
Rubbermaid Tool Tower Storage Unit
*(Rubbermaid-7092-04-Utilty Tool Storage Rack)* - more...0 points
Use the Proper Tool in the Proper Place to Get the Job Done Easier AND Faster
Honey, where did you put that extension cord?
That's part of what I mean by using the proper tool. Of course if you have a robotic vacuum cleaner, the cord might not be the issue (I need to get one of those little robots). Another thing that I finally did was buy a handheld vacuum cleaner for the furniture. I have lots of attachments for my upright, but to use them I'd have to get the long hose and add it to the short hose and find the furniture attachment. . . Forget all that. Now I have a wonderful handheld vacuum that I can use for all the furniture without lugging accessories around. I love it. Plus, it works great on the carpeted stairs.
Another excellent tip that I've learned is to have a set of cleaning tools and cleaner in every bathroom and on every floor of the house. There's no reason to run downstairs for the toilet bowl cleaner when I have a second bottle in the upstairs bathroom. A variation on the theme is to use a handy-dandy carrier for all the cleaning products and tote them from room to room as you clean. That works well, too. The cleaning tote is an excellent tool, just as important as the cleaners inside.
I also keep a roll of paper towels in every bathroom, handy for quick wipe-ups when I just want to throw away the towel and not wash and reuse it. I actually like that better than keeping them in the tote since they're always right there when I need them (or when the cat throws up on the bathroom floor). Of course I have plenty of old dishtowels in the "rag" container that can be used and rewashed for other jobs.
One thing I don't have, but I would have if my kids were still young, is dustmop slippers. We have wood floors now and I would dearly love to put those on my youngsters, put on some good music and let them skate through the house and clean the floors at the same time. In fact, I could do that myself, couldn't I? (Note: I'm ordering mine today!)
So, extension cords, cleaning totes, and paper towels and toilet bowl cleaner (and a brush) in every bathroom are just part of the list of convenient cleaning tools. You know what you like and what you use, so keep them handy and see how much time you'll save on your chores.
Making Floor-Cleaning Fun (Yes, you can!)
Dust mop slippers - wish I would have invented these!
Slipper Genie Microfiber Cleaning Slippers, Pink
How fun is this!? Pink is my favorite, but they come in bright lime green, too, and you can get a similar style in blue and another with a great tartan plaid.
You'd better order more than one 'cause everyone in the family is going to want their own! (Click the pic to read more about it.)
Yes, they're available in kid sizes!
Click here for Animal Dust Mop Slippers for Kids.
P.S. I got mine! What fun! I love 'em! (Scroll down to see.)
My legs. My jeans. My feet. My floor. My microfiber dust mop slippers!
The pink ones!
I really did get a pair of these for myself.
Cleaning Tools to Make Your Life Easier
Some of these are even fun!
iRobot 5800 Scooba Floor-Washing Robot
Floor-washing robot that preps, washes, scrubs, an more...4 points
Slipper Genie Microfiber Cleaning Slippers-1 Pair
As seen in "O" Magazine4 points
Evriholder Slipper Genie Microfiber Cleaning Slippers
Just slip on Slipper Genie and they'll do the clea more...2 points
Black & Decker RV500 Zoombot Remote-Control Vacuum
Cleans wood, carpet & tile automatically --- w more...1 point
As Seen On TV Deluxe Blue DUST MOP SLIPPERS,NEW just in!
Dust mop slippers and mitt pick up dirt, and dust more...1 point
Hoover U5172-900 Fold Away Widepath Upright Vacuum
Fully assembled - just lift the fold-down handle a more...1 point
Child's Hoover Upright Vacuum
This Child's Hoover Upright Vacuum looks and acts more...1 point
Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop Deluxe Kit
Kit includes one Bissell 1867-7 Steam Mop Hard Floor more...1 point
Black & Decker CHV1400 14.4-Volt Cyclonic DustBuster
With unsurpassed sucking power and the convenience more...1 point
Roomba Rapid Charger Fits All Roomba - P/N2004
The Roomba Rapid Charger charges a Roomba Battery more...1 point
Euro-Pro Shark 13-Inch cleaning path 3-Speed Cordless Sweeper
Cordless, rechargeable, and light enough your 3 ye more...1 point
Homax #GGSL2 2OZ Sticker Lifter
2 OZ, Sticker Lifter, Quickly Removes Price Tags, more...1 point
A Favorite Cleaning Tool: The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
Have a tough cleaning job?
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Power Cleaning Pads, 4-Count Boxes (Pack of 4)
More powerful to easily cut through even tougher soils - just add water.
Textured cleaning surface and contoured shape for comfort.
Try it out wherever you find tough dirt: ranges, refrigerators, plastic patio furniture, floor tile grout, athletic shoe soles and much more!
Cleans scuff marks and dirt from walls, floors and doors.
Breaks up tough bathroom soap scum.
Clean Green!
How to make housework environmentally friendly.
GREEN CLEAN: The Environmentally Sound Guide to Cleaning Your Home
There is a revolution going on in America-a green revolution. The latest front is the home, as households across the country adopt new ways to keep their homes clean and healthy-and ways to do it that are good for the environment.
Green Clean is the definitive, step-by-step guide to cleaning better while using nontoxic, ecofriendly products. Room by room and stain by stain, Green Clean breaks environmentally conscious cleaning into simple principles and easily mastered techniques that let readers set their own goals and develop their own cleaning plan.
Also included are recipes for safe, simple, and economic cleaning solutions and the lowdown on the best eco-friendly cleaning products on the market today. Green Clean is an indispensable reference for today's home.
Green Cleaning Products
Environmentally Friendly Household Products from Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation offers a complete line of natural household products designed to work as well as their traditional counterparts, but use renewable, non-toxic, phosphate-free, and biodegradable ingredients as often as possible, and are never tested on animals.
Seventh Generation products are healthy and safe for the air, the surfaces, the pets, and the people in your home--and for the environment outside of it. Every time you use Seventh Generation products you make a difference by saving natural resources, keeping toxic chemicals out of the environment, and making the world a safer place for this and the next seven generations.
Save an extra 15% with Subscribe & Save: Subscribe for automatic reorders and get these items delivered every one, two, three, or six months - your choice. What a deal! Saves gasoline, too, by saving trips to the store.
More products available. Click on one to find them all.
It's fun to clean green!
Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent, Free & Clear, Powder, 112-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4)
Pack of four 112-ounce boxes of non-toxic, fragran more...1 point
Seventh Generation Glass & Surface Cleaner, Ruby Grapefruit & Herb Scent, 32-Ounces Bottle (Pack of 8)
Seventh Generation Ruby Grapefruit & Herb Glas more...1 point
Seventh Generation Liquid Dish Detergent, Free & Clear, 48-Ounce Bottles (Case of 6)
Seventh Generation Dish Liquid - Free & Clear, more...1 point
Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue, 2-Ply Sheets, 500-Sheet Rolls (Pack of 48)
Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue is made from 100% more...0 points
Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel, Lemon Scent, 45-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
Gets dishes sparkling clean yet is gentle on the e more...0 points
Seventh Generation Trash Bags, Tall Kitchen, 13-Gallon, 30-Count Boxes (Pack of 12)
100% recycled plastic with 70% post consumer conte more...0 points
Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent, Baby, Ultra-Concentrated Liquid, 50-Ounces Bottles (Pack of 6)
108 Loads Per Case. Non-toxic; Biodegradable; Hypo more...0 points
Seventh Generation All Purpose Cleaner, Green Mandarin & Leaf Scent, 32-Ounces Bottle (Pack of 8)
Seventh Generation Natural All Purpose Cleaner eff more...0 points
Why should you buy household supplies through the mail?
- Saves time.
- Huge selection.
- Many products have an automatic re-order option - with a discount!
Tips & Shortcuts to Make Cleaning Your House Fast & Easy
How do you make cleaning faster or easier? How do you make it fun?
Add your favorite tips and tricks here.
Clean the kitchen as you cook.
Run a sink full of hot, soapy water and wash those more...11 points
Multi-task! Don't do one job when you could be doing two.
When I get a phone call, that's my que to get busy more...8 points
Fold and hang laundry as you take it out of the dryer.
Hang anything that will need to be ironed, and esp more...7 points
Never keep junk mail more than 1 day.
Sort, file important stuff, toss/recycle junk imme more...6 points
Put away the clean dishes while the coffee perks or the tea water boils
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Use a pedometer to kill two birds with one stone.
Work out as you work around the house. Get yoursel more...2 points
Listen to the B-52's as you clean.
Makes you move faster and get the job done quicker more...2 points
To stay de-cluttered, use the "one in, one out" rule.
When you buy something new for yourself or your ho more...2 points
A 5 minute desk rescue every day keeps your desk in shape
Really, every day set your timer for 5 minutes, de more...2 points
Reuse barely used paper towels
Use the foot technique like the pretty pink slippe more...1 point
Easy, fun way to clean glass tabletops.
I've found that the best way to dust and clean my more...0 points
Carpet Cleaning Tips
Use Club Soda to Remove Carpet Stains
The key to cleaning more...0 points
Before you throw the dirty dishcloth in the hamper use it one more time
You're going to wash it anyway! If your kitchen fl more...0 points
Better Than Microfiber? Try Mirafiber - the Ultimate Cloth!
My new favorite cleaning cloth! Works great on mirrors and glass tables.
I love, love, love the Ultimate Cloth for mirrors! Just be sure to wash it out good first to get rid of any lint that might be present as a result of manufacturing. Then barely dampen the cloth and wipe your mirrors or glass tables clean quickly - with no streaking.
Follow the instructions and I'm just sure that you'll love your Mirafiber Ultimate Cloth. It's actually fun to use!
Dusting Stinks!
But who cares when you're using this cute skunk duster.
Boston Warehouse Skunk Duster
Eligible for free super-saver shipping at Amazon.com
So what if dusting stinks. You'll have so much fun with this skunk duster that
you won't even notice! Makes a fun gift for a skunk lover, too.
More Tools to Tame the Chore Monster
Add your favorite fun tools that help make housework fast!
Digital Step Counter - Pedometer
Work out while you work around the house! The Digi more...2 points
Cleaning Set for Kids
3 years & up. Make clean up fun! This 7 piece more...1 point
Hoover Platinum Lightweight Upright Vacuum with Canister, Bagged, UH30010COM
The Hoover Platinum Lightweight Upright removes mo more...1 point
Cinderella & Prince Brush and Small table shovel with magnet for wall attachment
Feel like Cinderalla, having to clean all the tiim more...0 points
Little Helper Duster
Children love to help Mom and Dad. Now they have t more...0 points
Boston Warehouse Octopus Soap and Scrubber - Red
Why not have fun while you scrub?!0 points
Boston Warehouse Toilet Brush, Giraffe
The animal house collection from Boston Warehouse more...0 points
Boston Warehouse Peacock Dustpan and Brush Set
The animal house collection from Boston Warehouse more...0 points
Boston Warehouse Sud Green Dish Brush, Earth-Friendly Kitchen Tool
Sud Green rocks out, but he knows that to be truly more...0 points
POLL: Do You Think Doing Housework Can Be Fun?
We want your opinion.
Veni, Vedi, Vacuum - I Came, I Saw, I Cleaned Things Up
Reward yourself for all your hard work with a cup of coffee - in this awesome mug!
Amazing Microfiber for Cleaning
Gotta love this fabulous fabric!
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bekat
Feb 12, 2012 @ 12:08 pm | delete
- I seriously want some of those mop shoes - them and the B-52s and I'll be getting in shape while I clean. I also grinned when I read your idea of the karaoke with dance moves while doing the dishes. Love love love this lens!
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bloomingrose
Feb 11, 2012 @ 1:29 am | delete
- This is my idea of a great Squidoo lens. Lots of wonderful information, humor, product reviews that are really valuable. Appreciated and Squid Angel Blessed!
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Frischy
Feb 8, 2012 @ 8:44 am | delete
- You have some great suggestions here. I like keeping duplicates of cleaning supplies and tools in the bathrooms and different levels of the house. There is nothing worse than being in the middle of a job and finding out something you need is all the way upstairs. I do the same with office supplies. When I need tape or scissors, I don't want to have to go to another floor to get it.
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Susan52
Feb 8, 2012 @ 8:57 am | delete
- Keeping cleaning supplies (and office supplies) on each level of the house is such a good idea. When I finally actually put cleaning supplies in both bathrooms instead of carrying a tote back and forth, both bathrooms got cleaned a lot more often. Thanks for the tip!
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ldgraham
Feb 6, 2012 @ 11:54 am | delete
- Absolutely loved this one!! And I thought I was the only one who turned up the music when I clean house! Also loved the declutter section. We recently moved and I have been throwing things out as I get it unpacked. I figure if I haven't seen it in three months, I probably won't miss it in another three!
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shauna7084
Dec 30, 2011 @ 9:01 pm | delete
- Love this lens. Wish my mother had instilled some of this in me as a child. Maybe it would make it easier now... Maybe :) That's probably debatable.
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aesta1
Dec 2, 2011 @ 9:06 am | delete
- Suitcases and beds are my usual places for clutter. Love to keep most things instead of throwing them out.
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Srena44 Nov 19, 2011 @ 12:15 am | delete
- great lens
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WordCustard
Nov 10, 2011 @ 2:23 am | delete
- So many great ways to make house cleaning fun! I'm going to have to try some of them. Like you, I'd love one of little robot floor cleaners, but until I get one I'll try having fun with some music and a timer. Thanks for the decluttering tips too. Oh and I get to give this great lens its 300th like, yay! :)
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WriterJanis
Nov 2, 2011 @ 12:35 pm | delete
- You have some really good ideas here. I love using incentives with my kids to get cleaning done around here.
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beckyf Oct 29, 2011 @ 3:50 pm | delete
- Love your lens!
Don Aslett's book, "Clutter's Last Stand", taught me how to declutter many years ago. I highly recommend his books to anyone who wants to declutter their home.
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Susan52
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- Thanks for that personal recommendation, Becky!
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suneclipsea
Oct 28, 2011 @ 11:37 pm | delete
- and one lady tought me a funny song when i was a kid for house chores. it goes:
"Doing the dishes is fun to do, fun to do, fun to do,
Doning the dishes is fun to do to do to do to do"
and then instead of doing the dishes you can put: washing the windows, cleaning the floor, washing the dirty socks and whatever else you are doing.
10 years later still helps me to make fun of house chores :)
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Susan52
Oct 29, 2011 @ 7:54 am | delete
- Love it!! Thanks for sharing it here!
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Rhidawn
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- Great lens....I always turn on the radio to clean. It makes time fly by.
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MiaDawn11
Oct 21, 2011 @ 5:49 pm | delete
- I like this lens a lot! I tell the girls that housekeeping is mere responsibility, we do things we don't like to do things we do like, like living in a clean house. I am always looking for ways to make it fun though, and I will have to try the timer.
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crudeoilsystems
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- Very useful lens, thanks!
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diaperbagdiva
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- The dust mop slippers totally crack me up! Great lens :)
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iQwestArticles
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- It's amazing what we can do when we take a moment or two to look at something from a different, more positive, perspective. It's not always easy to do, but it's a must if we're going to power through those less than desirable tasks such as house cleaning!
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- I'll be dancing my way through my chores after reading this lens. Blessed.
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