Spring 2010

Nesting: Domestic Bliss List

Need a little nudge for completing those household chores? We polled dozens of Moms and asked which tasks soar to the top of weekly to-do list—their answers put a fresh spin on the same-old tasks

Your Top Rated Tasks!
1. Laundry & folding clothes
2. Gardening
3. Decorating & various projects

Domestic Bliss List
Here’s what you said:

“I enjoy folding and putting away my kids’ clothes. Little outfits and little socks make me so thankful to be a mom.” —Julie Wood, West Ashley

“I love to do laundry. I almost hyperventilated when my dryer was broken one day a few years ago. Take my wine, take my chocolate... don’t take my laundry.” —Paige Filartiga, via e-mail

“I love paring down—getting rid of clutter.” —Rosemary Nickles, via e-mail

“Ironing is a great way to clear your mind.” —Holly Chadick Bryan, via Facebook

“Making the beds everyday. To me, it says we're up and outta here and ready to start a great day. Plus, it makes the rest of the room look neat.” —Nichole Cassells, James Island

“I love going through my magazines every night. I count that as a household chore because I read them so I can throw them out when I’m done. Lessens clutter—that’s a chore, right?” —Donelle Held, Solana Beach, California

“Watering the plants. It’s a good chance to get outside and listen to the birds whistle while I work.” —Lisa Thomas, Mount Pleasant

“The last chore of the day always brings me peace. That’s usually vacuuming, and has to include Arm & Hammer carpet freshener so that the whole house smells good (and less like dog).” —Myndi Giebels, Tampa, Florida

“I love organizing my kid's closets for a new season. Putting away winter clothes and getting out shorts and tee-shirts is the best.” —Sarah Turner, via e-mail

“In the evening, I love sweeping the kitchen floor, cleaning the remnants of the day's adventures. Plus, the rhythmic motion is a centering time for me as I give the day a literal clean sweep and prepare for the next.” —Renee Dickinson, Mount Pleasant

“I enjoy doing the grocery shopping. I feel like I've accomplished something when I'm done, the groceries are all put away and I actually managed to get everything on the list.” —Anna Stockton, Macclenny, Florida

“The only chores I really enjoy are re-decorating or craft projects. Recently, my daughter and I glued polka dot trim to lamp shades in her room, and hot glued giant pink silk flowers to her curtains. I love things like that.” —Melinda Monk, James Island

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