Tag Archives: chores
Install an outdoor clothesline
Celebrate spring by getting set up to enjoy the scent and texture of air-dried sheets and towels — and the satisfaction of taking a small step toward using less energy. If you have a tiny outdoor space, or if you live … Continue reading
Fix and clean screens
Before you open your house up for fresh air, wash and patch window screens. Remove the screens and clean them in a bathtub or on a lawn. Use a soft brush or a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse with clean … Continue reading
Pair chores with pleasures.
Pair chores with pleasures. Need to see a certain difficult relative more often? Commit to going to that pricey restaurant only with that person. “I’ve done research showing that if you combine something you find tempting with something that feels like … Continue reading
Acts of Kindness
RAVE to the gentleman who waited on me the other morning at the West Seattle post office. I used my own box and he said I could fit my box in the USPS box and save $10! Then he waited patiently … Continue reading
How to Begin Mindful Housekeeping
Set a compassionate intention for doing your chore well — for example, creating a nice, clean space for you and your family to sit and sip a hot drink. Take a moment to consciously relax any tension in your body. … Continue reading
