Tag Archives: chores

Disgusted

Posted on February 29, 2024 by msw blog

My husband and I have a bright, high-functioning 16-year-old daughter. I have been teaching her how to perform basic household chores (I do the same with our 12-year-old son), and some basic cooking and cleaning skills in order to have … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Faucets

Posted on February 27, 2024 by msw blog

The inside of your kitchen faucet “is the perfect setup for mold to grow,” said Patricia Jackson, the president of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. “People will probably be surprised — if they take those aerators … Continue reading →

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What the Hell— The Freezer Edition

Posted on February 27, 2024 by msw blog

Question: am I the only person who freezes things and thinks oh yeah, I am going to go back and use that real soon, and then you just forget about it until you’re cleaning out your freezer? Today I was … Continue reading →

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Advice from a (Broken) Fortune Cookie

Posted on February 23, 2024 by msw blog

“Mopping” with Your Foot and a Clorox Wipe You’re a visionary who lives by the maxim “There’s got to be a better way.” And that way is yours. Your unbridled and unfounded confidence helps you discover new paths, even if … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Trash Cans

Posted on February 7, 2024 by msw blog

We constantly dump bacteria-covered trash and food scraps in kitchen garbage cans, and they are usually closed. Without exposure to air, “bacteria is continuing to grow and grow,” Lamphier said. She recommended hauling your trash can outside, if possible, and … Continue reading →

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