Chores
Open House: Least Favorite Fall Chores
Once the season turns, it's time to compile, and check off, all of those necessary Fall chores. From sweeping out gutters to raking up leaves, there's no end to the tasks that need attending to. My least favorite Fall chore is actually scheduling appointments with handymen and carpenters.
Did You Do Chores as a Kid?
Growing up, I had to do my share of household chores, as did my siblings, but I definitely have memories of throwing a fit when asked to; I was a spoiled brat at times. We never had an organized system or schedule like a chore chart, and my poor mother did most of the housework. But then again, we did also have a cleaning lady.
What's Your Least Favorite Household Chore?
I used to hate washing dishes more than anything, but lately, I've gotten so I don't mind it at all. Ironing, however, is a chore I consistently loathe. What is your least favorite task around the house?
Relationship Protocol: What Chores Do You Do as a Team?
I hate doing chores — what a way to ruin a good weekend or evening! I always get them done, but I do find myself moping through them most of the time. I can certainly see why it’s so appealing to share the burden with someone else or at least have company while you’re stuck doing it.
Relationship Protocol: Household Chores
No matter where or how you live, chores need to be done in every household, and when you live with your significant other, you're one of the lucky ones that has someone to split the grunt work with! Most couples I know divvy up their chores fairly evenly, albeit in a slightly sexist way: The woman makes the bed, does the laundry, and tidies up the house, while the man takes out the trash, does the dishes, and scrubs the toilets. Sounds like a good deal to me!
You Asked: He Won't Help With the Chores
Dear Sugar--
I've been with my boyfriend for two and a half years now and we've been living together for a year and a half. The things is that we always have those kinds of arguments that people have when they live together - about things he's left around the house, about the bathroom being messy, and about him not helping with the dishes, etc.
Yesterday he told me that he wanted to get his own place for a while since we're always arguing about household stuff.
Mommy's Lil Helper: Magnetic Chore Charts
If your child's room looks like a hurricane whipped through it, it may be time for you to enlist the help of your wee ones to get things done around the house. Chores can help take the burden off of mommy and teach the tots a thing or two about responsibility and pride.
Invest in a Melissa and Doug's Magnetic Responsibility Chart ($16) to help keep track of the youngster's accomplishments.
Do Tell: What Work Chore Would you Never Want to do Again?
We all have things we love and things we hate about our job, but unfortunately, it all has to get done, or does it? What if you could pass off that one annoying daily chore or spreadsheet, even that mandatory meeting to another employee -- would that make all the difference in the world to you? Ladies, do tell, if you could do away with one thing at work, everyday, what would it be?
Is Exercise a Pleasure or Chore?
For some people, exercise is an enjoyable part of the day. It relieves stress, and provides a break from work or much-needed time alone. Others have to drag themselves to the gym, and count the minutes until their workout is over.
What Do You Think Women Do Better Than Men?
In the war between the sexes, women are winning the battle against three-minute tasks. New research has concluded that compared to men, women are better at almost every chore that takes three minutes to complete. Such missions include arranging a doctor appointment, winning an argument, writing a shopping list, and ironing two shirts.
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