Comments on: Making Life a Little Easier

By: Deanna

Deanna — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:30:55 +0000

LOVE the Once a Month Cooking… I’m thinking about trying it – it sounds right up my alley!

For cleaning, I’ve been following the Fly Lady technique for a couple of years and it has changed the way I look at cleaning and de-cluttering. The site is a bit hard to get used to, and makes my eyes hurt a little (LOL), but I seriously couldn’t live without my FlyLady cleaning plan!

Great post, thanks!

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:32:49 +0000

I just bought that Motivated moms calendar, I’ve always wanted to be organized enough to do a little bit every day but it never ends up going that way. Laundry is my enemy, I swear my kids clothing is multiplying in their closet as I type. So thanks for the great tip. I also wanted to let you know I did a layout using the digifiles #8, you can see it here if you like:
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=790320&cat=500

By: Hyla

Hyla — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:36:18 +0000

When my children bring me a book, instead of telling them I am playing a game or in the middle of a blog post, which leads to whining and crying and trying to climb on my keyboard…..I set my laptop aside and read the book! It has made life much less stressful

By: A Canuck

A Canuck — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:37:27 +0000

Kelleigh: I got the two-days-on-one page – I’m always concerned about my paper output – trying to recycle and all that good stuff.

Janey: I would have loved the SAHM life too, but it never happened for me. I could work 16 hour days too, but I’m lucky enough to be able to choose not to, in my workplace. Don’t get me wrong – I work evenings and weekends as necessary to meet deadlines. But I don’t work 70 and 80 hour weeks regularly, like many others do. There are trade-offs – I don’t get the same raises every year that some others do. But I bet I’m happier than many of them, because I have time for hobbies and family. And I plan to retire in 5 or so more years, if my portfolio will allow. I’m envious of your full-time household help. Unfortunately, it would be far too expensive here in Canada. About 10 years ago, I did have someone come in twice a month to do housework, but let her go eventually. She never put in the full time she was supposed to be, and didn’t do tasks she didn’t like (e.g., scrubbing the shower; moving furniture to vacuum underneath it). Might as well do it myself, I thought. Of course, that assumes it will get done

By: Janey

Janey — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:08:03 +0000

I read this post and almost cried! I am American, but living in an Asian city in a stressful job that requires me to be at work around 16 hours a day. I have a full time, live-in maid who does all of what’s on the daily list for me.

But you have no idea what I would give to be able to do all of that and not have to work! I made the decision to not have children and focus on my career. Well, in my late 30s, I now have been promoted as far as I can go, but would love to quit work, have kids and do housework (or keep working an easier job and have kids and do housework). Never thought I would miss it – but I do!

Grass is always greener in someone else’s yard, but I know that if I could, I would change things!

Anyway, it’s 2am on Sunday and I’m still working and thought I would share to maybe encourage everyone that, in a small way, you are blessed to be able to do housework =) I’m jealous!

Take care everyone! And have a great week!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:23:56 +0000

I’ve been doing OANC for several years. And it really simplifies life. BTW, if someone is unable to do it on a monthly basis, weekly works incredibly well. Over the years I have created my own cookbook of favorite recipes with shopping lists and full meal plans. Those full meals plans can be a life saver when the week/month is going to be hectic.

Here’s my tip for meal prep between Thanksgiving & New Year’s: In November we prepare & freeze full meals, except for perishables, to take us through mid-November through New Year’s. Yes guessed it, the year before we started this we were stressed in getting dinner on the table during the holidays. We drcided things HAD to change. It takes a lot of stress out of the holiday season.

By: Arianna

Arianna — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:16:41 +0000

Sometimes I think that the American passion for “labels” it’s a little strange. I didn’t know that a OnceAMonth category existed, ready to be applied to several things.
I do a semi OnceAMonths, or better OnceAWeek cooking: when I bring home a fair amount of veggies or meat I cook them all in the same day. Besides I don’t like out of seasons stuff (like fresh tomatoes in january), so I freeze the last tomatoes sauce for the winter in september (I’m Italian so pasta sauce is a must…), or the pumpkin for risotto in november.
Ciao, Ari

By: photojenic

photojenic — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:55:38 +0000

I recently found (and signed up for) SavingDinner.com . I like the fact that they give you the menu and shopping list. This past week has been great!

By: AngieS

AngieS — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:47:47 +0000

We literally purchased a crockpot yesterday, with no real idea about what to cook with it. Your post couldn’t have been timed better!! So once I have checked out SlowCooker365, I will have a look at the other websites. Thank you.

By: Brooke - in Oregon

Brooke - in Oregon — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:59:41 +0000

Lots of great info! Thanks Steph, have a fabulous Sunday!!