If I could be invisible, I think I’d sneak into other moms’ homes and just wonder about, watching their day-to-day routines.
I’m fascinated by how other moms “do” motherhood. Not because I want to judge them, but because I want to learn from them and because I am – plain and simple – intrigued. Motherhood is a tough business and I’m curious how other moms manage the intricacies of day-to-day living.
For example, I would watch to see:
- Does she let her child watch TV when she needs to get things done? Or does she set up a craft station? Or does she involve the child in making dinner and vacuuming and writing thank you notes?
- Does she pick up toys as her kids finish playing with them or just at nap time or does she have a chore chart for her kids…or are toys just all over the place?
- Does she pre-plan dinners for the week or scramble at 5 o’clock? Or does her husband make dinner?
- Does she have a “schedule” (play time, rest time, craft time, snack, etc.) or does she fly by the seat of her pants?
Oh, and how does she do her laundry?…
How do YOU do your laundry?
- Do you have a Laundry Day…or do you do laundry all stinkin’ week long (like I do)?
- Do you separate the darks, whites, and colors…or just toss everything in together (like I do)?
- Do you buy the cheapest detergent…or do you have a “favorite” (like I do)?
- Do you wash your clothes in cold or hot…or warm/cold (like I do)?
These things are small things, but somehow I am totally interested in them.
And since we’re on the topic of laundry, here are a few products that I have recently tried/discovered, that I use regularly, and/or that I like a lot:
Tide (Original Scent) : Our favorite detergent. Unscented stuff isn’t our thing. I like that strong original tide scent. I realize it may not be all pure and non-chemical-y and such…but that smell is the “smell of clean” to me.
Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets (enter to win below): Have you seen these? They’re downright cool. And so easy to use. You just toss a sheet in with your wash and then throw it in to the dryer too. No need to measure, pour, or buy dryer sheets! I have to say I’m sold on the convenience factor and it smells pretty good too.
Tide High Performance Wash Bag (approximately $5.99) : I bought this little bag for cheap at Walmart and think it’s great. I wash all my bras and delicate clothing items in there. How do you was your “intimates”?
HamperTote by ORE Originals ($40.00, enter to win below) : Great design, don’t you think? It’s modern, cheerful, bold, and fun. The canvas is sturdy and the “dividers” are handy if you’re the kind of person who sorts clothes into categories. It’s a little smaller than I would have expected from looking at the pictures online, but it comes with a useful handle so that you can tote it from room to room with ease. I actually prefer just one big cylinder tote, but this would be great for someone who “separates” their laundry.
lovely artwork for my laundry room : I want this gorgeous “Laundry Day” framed piece by Sascalia {$35, found on etsy}. It’s so whimsical and sweet and I love the addition of the baby buggy. You have to click on the link to see all the details. This mini square isn’t doing the piece justice.
vinyl wall decals : My laundry room walls really need a little cuteness, a little inspiration. Maybe a fun quote. This one would explain my “relationship” with laundry quite well: “Laundry. the never ending story…” {found on etsy, $15, by Leen the Graphics Queen}. But I also like the optimism of this phrase: “Laundry Room. Loads of Fun.” {found on etsy, $17, by Janey Mac}.
WIN IT! One winner will receive a Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets Starter Kit (1 dispenser + 20 sheets) and Refill Pouch (24 sheets), plus a HamperTote by Ore Originals ($40, pictured above). To enter, leave any topic-related comment on this post prior to Monday, July 20 at midnight (Don’t forget to follow the rules…all generic comments like “Enter me!,” “Love it,” and “Cool stuff!” will be disqualified.).
*UPDATE* The winner is #165 xenia. Congratulations!
