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Fair Division of Household Chores
Asked by T.W. from Denver
on June 30, 2008
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Just wondering what you other SAHM's would consider a fair division of household chores? The only chores that my husband does consistently is mow/water the grass and p...
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- I am not a SAHM but am home full time during the summer. My husband and I keep up the same routine throughout the year and it seems to work well. We alternate nights f...
- I'm a SAHM and my husband's chores include all the household maintanence (mowing the lawn, fixing anything that needs fixed), dishes after dinner (because it's my leas...
- Well it couldn't hurt to mention the fact that you want to hire a maid. Heck if you can afford it you might as well. But if you can't do it financially then he might ...
Need Suggestions for Balancing Work and Home
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on May 29, 2008
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I recently started working full-time again (It had been about 2 years). This is the first time in almost ten years that both my husband and I have worked full-time. ...
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- Have you tried Flylady.net. It is an awesome website!!
- I am a Career mom and my husband is a truck driver so he's never home. I have a 10 and a 4 year old. My solution would be to start training your 8yr old daughter to ...
- HI M., It is difficult being a full time working mom with 2 kids. But, here are some things I've found to help in our house. 1) Find a meal prep service (Dream Din...
Hubby Leaving for Job - Going to Feel like a Single Mom Mon-Fri
Asked by M.R. from Cleveland
on July 30, 2009
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My husband is going to be starting a new job this weekend – we just found out about it – and it is out of state. He will be gone Mon-Fri coming home on the weeken...
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- Everyone has really great advice. I just wanted to say good luck and I know you can get through this! Don't be afraid or feel bad about putting some things off so you ...
- You can do it!! I too am a full-time working mother of two (6 and 2 1/2) and my husband is absent because he works and is in school full-time. My tricks: I cook at l...
- M., And I thought *I* was busy! You have my sincere empathy for all you do. Even if you cannot incorporate all the advice, you might find some helpful things at w...
How Do You Divide Chores at Your House?
Asked by H.K. from Phoenix
on July 27, 2009
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In the past I have done most or all of the housework. I am the best at it and I had the time (being a stay-at-home). However, my free-lance job is now taking me out of...
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- Hey H.! My kids are older now but what I used to do was make a schedule. My kids had to have all their chores done before they left to school, or if in the summer,...
- You obviously have not tried MY chore charts!! ;) While they might be a bit remedial for your older kids, your 5 and 8 year old are our target audience! Visit www.myti...
- I hear you, it's a tough situation, I also have 4 kids and now that they are older, I do expect a bit more. I've explained that we all live in this house, we all make...
Chores
Asked by R.T. from Chicago
on October 5, 2006
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How do you divide chores?
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- Dear Richard, Sounds like you're a wonderful father and your wife and children are very blessed to have you in their lives. One topic you did not mention was if an...
- I agree with everything Tori said, and... I think cheating is the ultimate betrayal of trust and respect. My husband and I have talked about this because his siste...
- Richard, It sounds to me like your wife is doing all that she can. If you need more help hire it. In response to your lack of sex, and mentioning that other me...
I Need Ideas to Keep My 2Yr Old and Me Busy
Asked by T.O. from Stockton
on July 11, 2007
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I have a wonderful smart 22 month old boy who I am currently home with while I job hunt. We are watching WAY too much PBS. I am so blaa right now it seems we have beco...
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- Have you thought about joining a local moms group? I'm not sure where you live, but The Mommies Network (www.themommiesnetwork.org) has groups all over the country. ...
- Dear T., Sounds like fun, but you do need more people involved in your fun, for sure. Look in the Yellow Pages for PreSchools. Here where I live there is a commu...
- Hi T., I'm in the same boat. I have a 2 1/2 yr old and a one year old and they are VERY active. I think of something new and then we do it and it becomes very old. ...
Help Around the Home !!!
Asked by V.G. from Baton Rouge
on September 1, 2006
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I would like some advice from some of you moms out there on how to get my kids involved in house cleaning. I am so exausted lately that I can't even get my house com...
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- Hi V., I can recommend 2 books to give you some help with getting your household running the way you'd like it to--they have worked for me! Miss Manners' Guide t...
- Hi Vicky, My neice came to live with me about 3 years ago and that added alot to my work ____@____.com dishes, more clothes more messes etc. So any way, I started...
- When my kids were younger they were responsible for their rooms- I started this at 3- now keep in mind clean up time was with mom or dad assistences. When they wouldn...
Seeking Housekeeper for Aging Parents
Asked by C.K. from Philadelphia
on January 12, 2009
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Hello All! This may sound a bit strange but do any of you know of a cleaning service for the home? My parents are getting older and certain health problems prevent t...
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- Hi C., My sister cleans for a number of families all around Pittsburgh. If you would like i can pass her number and email address on to you just let me know. T...
- My husband and I clean houses and do cooking. He is also a CNA. If you want to speak further about it let me know. ____@____.com Thanks L.
- When interviewing someone, make sure that they are insured and bonded!
Im a Mess
Asked by J.P. from Waterloo
on February 19, 2007
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I have this terrible problem, I am a horrible housekeeper!
I have lived with my boyfriend for four years and I have yet to keep my house clean. The bad part is, that...
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- The best advice I got on this was to -simplify-. It was hard for me to do but I went through my entire house and got rid of so much. All those hand me down unmatched...
- I'm not any good at keeping the house clean, But my husband and I came to the agrement that since I work less hours I would do the most around the house. I try to keep...
- Please tell me you are kidding when he says that housework is you responsibility because he makes more money and you're the woman. If that is truly his attitude, I wo...
Housekeeping Blues
Asked by M.B. from Denver
on April 22, 2009
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Hi there, I am frustrated with keeping up my house. I do have the Fly Lady book and have implemented some of her ideas, but I still feel overwhelmed much of the time. ...
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- I don't really have any advice for you, but I'm right there with you. I feel like I should be doing a better job, and my husband has serious issues with clutter. He's ...
- Oh, do I feel your pain! I have not gotten completely 'there' yet, but I have gotten some wonderful tools and learned much over the years. (I am a little further down ...
- I have a really hard time, too. One thing that helps is to have a schedule for cleaning. I try to really clean one area a day. Mondays, for example, I clean the master...
