StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
- Location
- Sunny Southern California ♥
This is my mantra for housework, yard work and almost everything else in my life these days:
The pursuit of perfection is the enemy of good enough.
I've reduced clutter some (but not enough). Way too many possessions, but they almost all seem to come in handy from time to time.
Vacuuming: Roomba automatically runs through the whole house 3 times a week and picks up nearly everything. It runs for about an hour on a charge, then roosts for about an hour to fully recharge. It returns to the nest as necessary to empty and refuel, then continues with its chore. It takes most of the day to clean the house, but I'm not paying it by the hour.
(Sometimes DH gripes that it's still running in the late afternoon. I respond by asking if he'd rather take over the vacuuming. Talk about a conversation ender...)
That little robot picks up almost everything — it helps that our dog is a non-shedding breed. Other than that, DH or I may push around a stick vacuum a couple of times a year. Or not. Even the light stick vacuum will make our backs ache, so we put the chore off unless absolutely necessary.
Every autumn we hire professional carpet cleaners to come in. They run their super-duper vacuum, spray spot remover as needed, then steam clean. Everything looks great when they leave.
Shopping: I'm in and out of grocery stores in about 20 minutes - mostly only buy produce. Use Walmart pickup and Amazon for odds and ends. Costco every few weeks for everything else.
Outdoors: Our gardener takes care of the landscaping. Between the cover and another vacuuming robot, the pool stays clean. DH adds chlorine as needed.
Food prep: As the mood strikes I cook ahead and freeze. The pantry and freezer are always loaded with options for meals and snacks.
My life is relatively uncomplicated, free-form, and low maintenance, which is just how I like it.
The pursuit of perfection is the enemy of good enough.
I've reduced clutter some (but not enough). Way too many possessions, but they almost all seem to come in handy from time to time.
Vacuuming: Roomba automatically runs through the whole house 3 times a week and picks up nearly everything. It runs for about an hour on a charge, then roosts for about an hour to fully recharge. It returns to the nest as necessary to empty and refuel, then continues with its chore. It takes most of the day to clean the house, but I'm not paying it by the hour.
(Sometimes DH gripes that it's still running in the late afternoon. I respond by asking if he'd rather take over the vacuuming. Talk about a conversation ender...)That little robot picks up almost everything — it helps that our dog is a non-shedding breed. Other than that, DH or I may push around a stick vacuum a couple of times a year. Or not. Even the light stick vacuum will make our backs ache, so we put the chore off unless absolutely necessary.
Every autumn we hire professional carpet cleaners to come in. They run their super-duper vacuum, spray spot remover as needed, then steam clean. Everything looks great when they leave.
Shopping: I'm in and out of grocery stores in about 20 minutes - mostly only buy produce. Use Walmart pickup and Amazon for odds and ends. Costco every few weeks for everything else.
Outdoors: Our gardener takes care of the landscaping. Between the cover and another vacuuming robot, the pool stays clean. DH adds chlorine as needed.
Food prep: As the mood strikes I cook ahead and freeze. The pantry and freezer are always loaded with options for meals and snacks.
My life is relatively uncomplicated, free-form, and low maintenance, which is just how I like it.
