Another meme? Yes, another meme. This one was stolen from Jen E at Momma Blogs a Lot.
Aprons – Y/N? If Y, what does your favorite look like?
Always. My favorite is the one I found while ordering dog-themed stuff for Jack’s first birthday party.
Baking – Favorite thing to bake:
I don’t really love baking. It’s alright. I always get tired of baking cookies before the dough is gone. Cakes are easy but kind of a yawner. I guess I’d have to say muffins are my favorite thing to bake and then eat.
Clothesline – Y/N?
No.
Donuts – Have you ever made them?
I don’t dare.
Every day – One homemaking thing you do every day:
Dirty up lots of dishes so the husband has something to do when he gets home.
Freezer – Do you have a separate deep freezer?
Yes, we have a big freezer in the garage. My mother-in-law uses it more than we do. Whenever she asks if she can put something in it, she always gets an extra [whatever] so we can have one too. And people wonder why we love her so…
Garbage Disposal – Y/N?
Yep.
Handbook – What is your favorite homemaking resource?
Some of my favorite cookbooks are from Williams-Sonoma. I love the good photos. I also have the decluttering books by that one guy. They’re good.
Ironing – Love it or hate it?
Hate it. Avoid wearing things that need ironing.
Junk drawer – Y/N? Where is it?
Yes, one at the kitchen desk.
Kitchen – Color and decorating scheme:
Walls are green on one side and creamy coffee colored on the other. White cabinets, white tile countertops. No color scheme, but coffee décor throughout. I used to have tons of knick knacks on top of the cupboards but took them down when I repainted and now I love how clean and uncluttered it looks.
Love – What is your favorite part of homemaking?
Decorating.
Mop – Y/N?
When it has to be done, this is one of my most satisfying tasks.
Nylons – Wash by hand or in the wash in the dryer?
Can’t remember the last time I wore them, but they’d go through the washer.
Oven – Do you use the window or open the oven to check?
Open it.
Pizza – What do you put on yours?
Love Alfredo sauce with veggies, but my favorite basic pizza is olives and mushrooms. California Pizza Kitchen? Definitely pear and gorgonzola.
Quiet – What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment?
Read or blog.
Recipe card box – Y/N? What does it look like?
I have a cookbook cabinet, and it’s mostly books. Cards are in a binder.
Style of house – What style is your house?
Built in 1997, it’s whatever style they were building that year (not Craftsman… Erin, help me…). All the houses in our neighborhood have white porch rails and paned windows. We took down our porch rail but our house is still as boring as all the others.
Tablecloths and napkins – Y/N?
Yes for both, though no tablecloth for everyday dining. I don’t like cloth napkins because WHERE DO I PUT MY GUM?
Under the kitchen sink – Organized or toxic wasteland?
A little of both.
Vacuum – How many times per week?
Only when it needs it. Sometimes not even that often.
Wash – How many loads of laundry do you do per week?
I hear Victor doing a lot, maybe 5-8 loads a week. I sometimes do one.
X’s – Do you keep a daily list of things to do that you cross off?
I love lists.
Yard – Y/N? Who does what?
I hate all yardwork. I want to hire a dude. Vic doesn’t like it much either, so our yards look like you-know-what. Neighbors across the street make ours look good so I hope they never move.
Zzz’s – What is your last homemaking task for the day before going to bed?
That makes it sound like I won’t go to bed unless the house is spotless. I’m falling over laughing RIGHT NOW.
As always: Now it’s your turn.
lmao it's good that I'm not the only completely un-housewifely housewife out there. I do my bit, but damn do I feel less than motivational after filling that out!
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ReplyDeleteHave never worn one. Don't own any.
Baking – Favorite thing to bake:
Lasagne
Clothesline – Y/N?
No.
Donuts – Have you ever made them?
No. You can make them?
Every day – One homemaking thing you do every day:
Make my bed.
Freezer – Do you have a separate deep freezer?
No.
Garbage Disposal – Y/N?
Yes.
Handbook – What is your favorite homemaking resource?
Are there resources? Where?
Ironing – Love it or hate it?
Indifferent. Rarely iron.
Junk drawer – Y/N? Where is it?
No.
Kitchen – Color and decorating scheme:
Greenish walls. Dark chery cabinets. Burgundy-ish granite. Stainless appliances. Wood floor.
Love – What is your favorite part of homemaking?
I'll let you know when I find it.
Mop – Y/N?
Yes. Travertine floors in master bath.
Nylons – Wash by hand or in the wash in the dryer?
Throw away and buy new.
Oven – Do you use the window or open the oven to check?
Open it.
Pizza – What do you put on yours?
Never make it but when I order it - it's pepperoni or just pineapple.
Quiet – What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment?
Watch DVR'd programs. Or sometimes just sit and stare like David Puddy.
Recipe card box – Y/N? What does it look like?
I have a recipe book that I have written my favorite recipes.
Style of house – What style is your house?
Hmmm? Suburban basic?
Tablecloths and napkins – Y/N?
Usually paper towels. Only cloth tablecloth and napkins on special occasions.
Under the kitchen sink – Organized or toxic wasteland?
If you've met my husband you wouldn't have to ask this. Completely organized.
Vacuum – How many times per week?
Every week? Really? Probably twice a month if that.
Wash – How many loads of laundry do you do per week?
I do 1-2. John does 5-6.
X’s – Do you keep a daily list of things to do that you cross off?
Not for my housestuff.
Yard – Y/N? Who does what?
We have gotten rid of grass and have an easy landscape now. John monitors it - I think?
Zzz’s – What is your last homemaking task for the day before going to bed?
Turning off all the lights my kids left on and setting the timers on their tv's.
Oh boy, you're on a roll!
ReplyDeleteAprons – Y/N? If Y, what does your favorite look like?
Sometimes--especially if I want to protect work clothes. A green one that Corinne got me in Paris.
Baking – Favorite thing to bake:
It's a pretty long list. But there's nothing quite so pretty as a beautiful pie. Or cake. Or pastry. Or custard.
Clothesline – Y/N?
No.
Donuts – Have you ever made them?
A couple of times. Pretty yummy.
Every day – One homemaking thing you do every day:
Make the bed. Love that habit.
Freezer – Do you have a separate deep freezer?
Yes, we have a big freezer in the garage. It needs a good clean out, reorg.
Garbage Disposal – Y/N?
Yes.
Handbook – What is your favorite homemaking resource?
My dear friend the internet.
Ironing – Love it or hate it?
Avoid it generally. But if I have a pile to do and a bunch of things saved up on the dvr, I can make do. The trashier the TV, the better.
Junk drawer – Y/N? Where is it?
Yes, one at the kitchen desk.
Kitchen – Color and decorating scheme:
Wood cabinets, speckledy corian counters, taupe walls, taupe and blue tile. It was that way when I got here, and other than pull down the wallpaper (horrors) and paint, I haven't done much.
Love – What is your favorite part of homemaking?
Anything relating to food.
Mop – Y/N?
Swiffer, baby.
Nylons – Wash by hand or in the washer and dryer?
Washer. If they make it that long...
Oven – Do you use the window or open the oven to check?
Depends on what's in there. You lose about 5-10 minutes on some things when you open the door, so I have one of those remote thermomator things for meaty goodness.
Pizza – What do you put on yours?
Veggies, and always add artichoke hearts and green olives. I'm with Jen on the CPK--definitely pear and gorgonzola.
Quiet – What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment?
Browse internet.
Recipe card box – Y/N? What does it look like?
I still have a wooden box that a boyfriend bought me more than 20 years ago. I don't really use it, it just sits there with really old recipes in it.
Style of house – What style is your house?
Built in 1992. Brick front, siding on the rest, steep roof... Not my favorite style ever (that would be Frank Lloyd Wright) but it'll do. It's pretty from the road.
Tablecloths and napkins – Y/N?
Placemats for everyday. And napkins yes; paper everyday, linen for nice.
Under the kitchen sink – Organized or toxic wasteland?
Fairly organized. Not scary.
Vacuum – How many times per week?
Once a week. Who vacuums more than once a week?
Wash – How many loads of laundry do you do per week?
Probably 3 (when it's just two of us) to 5 (when Seth and his smelly basketball gear arrive).
X’s – Do you keep a daily list of things to do that you cross off?
Not for house stuff. For groceries and for work.
Yard – Y/N? Who does what?
I love to mow. I've been told to slow down (riding mower)! I also like all manner of outdoor activity in the yard, but by August I'm done. Actually, by July. So I'm an April-May-June kind of gal, maybe pick it back up Sept-October... Husband is more occasional, and gardening. And fertilizing/spraying/mulching. Anything he can have a "machine" to do...
Zzz’s – What is your last homemaking task for the day before going to bed?
I'm the one who makes sure all the lights are out, the dogs are up/in and have been properly medicated (!), and household temperature is appropriate for sleeping. I feel like a prison warden doing the rounds...
lmao it's good that I'm not the only completely un-housewifely housewife out there. I do my bit, but damn do I feel less than motivational after filling that out!
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