What Are You Doing (Or Not Doing) To Make Life Easier?

Murrmurr said:
Regular size portable washers (like the one I have) take about 1/3 of a regular load of clothes or one bedsheet plus 1 or 2 pillow cases, depending on the size of the sheet. And Outlander's right, you can't wash blankets in them, and only a couple of jumbo sized bath towels at a time.

They all have a spin cycle, as far as I know. They don't spin as fast as regular washers, so you still have to wring some water out. Mine wobbles while it spins...they're just not built to take the centrifugal force. But it's not a big deal.
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I can always look at one that might be a little larger and still be able to put it in the bathtub.
 

What Are You Doing (Or Not Doing) To Make Life Easier?​

Ive accepted the fact that Im no longer a Spring Chicken. Ive decided to pay to have stuff done that I used to do myself.
For example this summer I plan on paying some young gigolo cut my grass instead of doing it myself like always.
I paid a plumber to redo my sink drains and I no longer clean out the garage gutters. Ive gotten so used to being independent that I forgot I dont have to be. I dont have any heirs so what am I saving money for.

I no longer sort clothing. I use the washer as a laundry hamper. When its full I wash that load. Im making a lot more use of my crock pot.
I use paper plates whenever I can. I buy meat BOGO. I cook it right away and freeze it. Cooked meat takes up less space and takes less time to meal prep later.

Ive been ordering more groceries online. I hate going to the grocery store. I still do buy my meat and veggies at the store.
Online is fine for can stuff and cat litter etc. I dont need to squeeze the cat litter to see if its fresh.

Ive cut back on selling on Ebay and have been sending loads to auction. Im a maximalist but there too much stuff in this house even for me. A lot of it is due to the husband and his love for online auctions. Auctions work for me. I get rid of lots at one time and people dont come to my house. You couldnt pay me to have a yard sale.
 
Veronica said:

What Are You Doing (Or Not Doing) To Make Life Easier?​

Ive accepted the fact that Im no longer a Spring Chicken. Ive decided to pay to have stuff done that I used to do myself.
For example this summer I plan on paying some young gigolo cut my grass instead of doing it myself like always.
I paid a plumber to redo my sink drains and I no longer clean out the garage gutters. Ive gotten so used to being independent that I forgot I dont have to be. I dont have any heirs so what am I saving money for.

I no longer sort clothing. I use the washer as a laundry hamper. When its full I wash that load. Im making a lot more use of my crock pot.
I use paper plates whenever I can. I buy meat BOGO. I cook it right away and freeze it. Cooked meat takes up less space and takes less time to meal prep later.

Ive been ordering more groceries online. I hate going to the grocery store. I still do buy my meat and veggies at the store.
Online is fine for can stuff and cat litter etc. I dont need to squeeze the cat litter to see if its fresh.

Ive cut back on selling on Ebay and have been sending loads to auction. Im a maximalist but there too much stuff in this house even for me. A lot of it is due to the husband and his love for online auctions. Auctions work for me. I get rid of lots at one time and people dont come to my house. You couldnt pay me to have a yard sale.
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Gigalo 🤣
 
OneEyedDiva said:
Thank you for your concern my friend. I've been dealing with those steps for 55 years. Yeah...I know I'm older now, but I'm careful. I take my time and hold on to the railing while going down and back up. I am able to do it while carrying the clothes bags.

$89 is not bad. Your mini washer is made like mine. I've had it for years. Once it seemed like it wouldn't start when I turned the knob. I just fiddled with it and haven't had a problem since. I only use the machines when the weather is too bad to go downstairs or if I've gotten backed up and want to do colored, light linens and whites (all washed separately) within a couple of days. Here's mine with the spinner that's does a better job of extracting the water than industrial machines. @MarciKS

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If you don't mind me asking, what brand is that, @OneEyedDiva? It sounds like a good one.
 
officerripley said:
I've been thinking about getting an air fryer, I've heard this one is good and it flips up and out of the way when not in use:

https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Functionality-Capability-Removable-SP151/dp/B0D1CXL52G/ref=sr_1_5?crid=13K6TZW0UE1KA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.L5AXc7_pa769S_cV4EyjElYauINBKrnyE_zGHy2KLazzgv-r0D5r1xqQg9xw2NbITY1f3lqZ87nH-tnLoeKjU9Z463Ogk7c52Nk2cWML8LwilHJiql7l5p-j8D5UXfkHULSzvX8sEo7Z4Lpvc78IEz5EEpdUF-VRxT_GCjyghByY5Y8z5Irh3xEs8d1jIdd2JjRrVm3zFTFAm2L1njRiPTNVatxLpyZvVSbzhcrfeYg.vMQa0x8FssdmWRAkYa4EJO076SVA02btAdfidNEhu30&dib_tag=se&keywords=ninja+air+fryer&qid=1773435658&sprefix=ninja+a,aps,201&sr=8-5&th=1
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We have this model, and although it is more limited in its capacity I can still cook 2 full salmon filets, a bag of frozen brussels sprouts or a couple of slices of pizza in it. Casserole-type dishes still go in the oven or microwave. It fits nicely under the upper cabinets and doesn't take up much counter space. We've also found washable rubber inserts that fit perfectly in the tray. We love it!

https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-AF101-Fryer-Black-gray/dp/B07FDJMC9Q/ref=sr_1_4_mod_primary_new?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YfOV5RkvfBUmGUaLXVtF6jl0thHQ_9zSvb8Kf__GuWITzADNPnYB-f6znBkL8T92oMNWwM2pdxLULZY6e_X2uiMV89mAzwUGkBmAunew3RCzW5OKeJSWusd2StadPz9WtFn3EXxj2v7RcnKfJXa5YnglwQkR2mJOVJ2YnIf36Dl8zqT6gdBbrdEtZ44B8QcC11H1PXVsQMRMnJij2SZ_5vEm-2Y2DfFaY1kEtXWfQ9w.YW4SxHtYPlRZq1zAcCpdH8biAa0C5Sk0YJGGMPfUxB8&dib_tag=se&keywords=ninja+air+fryer&qid=1773447509&sbo=RZvfv//HxDF+O5021pAnSA==&sr=8-4&th=1

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officerripley said:
I've been thinking about getting an air fryer, I've heard this one is good and it flips up and out of the way when not in use:

https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Functionality-Capability-Removable-SP151/dp/B0D1CXL52G/ref=sr_1_5?crid=13K6TZW0UE1KA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.L5AXc7_pa769S_cV4EyjElYauINBKrnyE_zGHy2KLazzgv-r0D5r1xqQg9xw2NbITY1f3lqZ87nH-tnLoeKjU9Z463Ogk7c52Nk2cWML8LwilHJiql7l5p-j8D5UXfkHULSzvX8sEo7Z4Lpvc78IEz5EEpdUF-VRxT_GCjyghByY5Y8z5Irh3xEs8d1jIdd2JjRrVm3zFTFAm2L1njRiPTNVatxLpyZvVSbzhcrfeYg.vMQa0x8FssdmWRAkYa4EJO076SVA02btAdfidNEhu30&dib_tag=se&keywords=ninja+air+fryer&qid=1773435658&sprefix=ninja+a,aps,201&sr=8-5&th=1
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I have that. It’s a toaster oven, which I needed, with convection. With limited space, it works for me. I never flip it. The one thing it doesn’t do is bake on the Bake setting. I’ve done a small pan of cornbread on Air Roast; never attempted a cake. That’s the main setting I use. I should try the basket with a parchment liner on Air Fry.
 
MarciKS said:
It looks like it would only fit a tshirt in it.

I appreciate the link. I will keep looking at things as I go. Maybe I can find something a bit larger that I can set in the tub.
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It looks like @outlander's is a little smaller than the ones @Murrmurr and I have. I can fit a dress, one or two T shirts, and a skirt (or one T shirt and two skirts) as well as underwear in one load. Keep in mind that my dresses and skirts are ankle length and my clothes are not medium sized. :) These machines are semi automatic, which means you can fill them with buckets or basins, which is what I do. It would be the same as draining water out of your sink or tub. Just hoping you can find a better option than hand washing!
 
seadoug said:
Those stairs have made you stronger over the years. I will keep going to my second-story home office until I can no longer move my knees. Keep climbing them!

From AI:

Stair climbing builds strength by forcing the body to lift its own weight against gravity, activating major lower-body muscles like the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves. It acts as a form of high-intensity interval training, improving cardiovascular health, increasing bone density, and enhancing balance, which can reduce injury risks.
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It's funny you should post about that Doug. My Honorary Son #3 who lives on the 3rd floor in another building in our complex, has been telling me I should take advantage of the stairs in our buildings to get my exercise in. I can tell how out of shape I am when I visit him. :rolleyes:
 
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