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octopus
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Fri, Jan 30 2009, 10:28 am
I'm the first to admit- I hate cleaning. Anyway to make it fun and interesting instead of boring, tedious, and monotonous?
and most importantly, why do you enjoy cleaning? (besides the finished product).
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Fabulous
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Fri, Jan 30 2009, 10:49 am
Talk on the phone, works for me
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zaq
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Fri, Jan 30 2009, 10:58 am
Pretend you're the crown pricess of Nepal, kidnapped at birth and forced into slavery, and plot the overthrow of your enslavers. Or you're Martha Stewart making a housecleaning video . Or a rich debutante going undercover as a cleaning lady so you can write a book about how the other half lives.
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gryp
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Fri, Jan 30 2009, 11:00 am
Or invite someone over.
That always gets me cleaning in a jiffy.
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Fabulous
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Fri, Jan 30 2009, 11:01 am
zaq wrote: | Pretend you're the crown pricess of Nepal, kidnapped at birth and forced into slavery, and plot the overthrow of your enslavers. Or you're Martha Stewart making a housecleaning video . Or a rich debutante going undercover as a cleaning lady so you can write a book about how the other half lives. |
Are you a writer? because that was hysterical!
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zaq
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Fri, Jan 30 2009, 11:20 am
Fabulous wrote: | zaq wrote: | Pretend you're the crown pricess of Nepal, kidnapped at birth and forced into slavery, and plot the overthrow of your enslavers. Or you're Martha Stewart making a housecleaning video . Or a rich debutante going undercover as a cleaning lady so you can write a book about how the other half lives. |
Are you a writer? because that was hysterical! |
errr, no...I'm the crown princess of Shmekistan, kidnapped at birth. The wicked agents of CRUM (Committe to Remove Unnecessary Monarchy) forced me into slavery. I escape the misery of scrubbing greasy pots by imagining that I'm a famous entertainer filming a TV commercial for a miracle detergent.
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octopus
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Fri, Jan 30 2009, 1:30 pm
lol, zaq, you're funny.
GR- that's seems to be the only thing that get's me moving- company coming over. Though it does leave me a mess afterwards to clean up, up as well.
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Aidelmom
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Sat, Jan 31 2009, 2:38 pm
zaq wrote: | Pretend you're the crown pricess of Nepal, kidnapped at birth and forced into slavery, and plot the overthrow of your enslavers. Or you're Martha Stewart making a housecleaning video . Or a rich debutante going undercover as a cleaning lady so you can write a book about how the other half lives. |
We actually did somvething simvilar as kids. brings back memories of cleaning up the queens palace.
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pinktichel
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Sat, Jan 31 2009, 3:00 pm
Fabulous wrote: | Talk on the phone, works for me |
I do the same! I get the most done when I'm on the phone. Dh can't understand it but definitely doesn't complain.
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Raisin
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Sat, Jan 31 2009, 3:45 pm
listen to something interesting online.
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Tamiri
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Sat, Jan 31 2009, 3:50 pm
Spice it up? I am sure you can get a "nice" maid's outfit at Fredericks of Hollywood 8)
Sorry, hard to relate cause I really do enjoy cleaning and it's aftermath.
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chocolate moose
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Sat, Jan 31 2009, 6:41 pm
To me, cleaning is squeezed in, not a chunk of time delegated for that. It helps some.
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mimivan
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Sat, Jan 31 2009, 7:11 pm
set a timer and limit the amount you are going to do at any one time (flylady tip)
A neighbor once told me that what she does when she is faced at the end of the day with a sink full of dishes and clothes and toys everywhere is she steps out of the door, and tells herself that she is going to go do some chesed work for a poor woman who is too tired to clean and needs help taking care of her family. Then she walks in the door and gets to work.
I try this sometimes. My dh thinks it is kinda weird, but it works.
p.s zaq...loved your post
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chillax
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Sat, Jan 31 2009, 9:49 pm
Got something like this at Target from the dollar rack tonight, can't wait to use 'em!
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sisterindeed
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Mon, Feb 02 2009, 10:14 am
Has anyone ever heard of Hakol Beseder? There is a number to call where you hear a new nessage every day with a ten-minute task to accomplish that day. I've heard of people who it works wonders for. Her main idea is to do a bit every day so when it comes to Pesach it's not stressful at all. For example one day the task might be to clean the garbabe-bin or to organize one shelf in your bedroom. The number to call is 718.303.4386.
Good luck for whoever tries it.
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octopus
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Mon, Feb 02 2009, 10:16 am
sisterindeed wrote: | Has anyone ever heard of Hakol Beseder? There is a number to call where you hear a new nessage every day with a ten-minute task to accomplish that day. I've heard of people who it works wonders for. Her main idea is to do a bit every day so when it comes to Pesach it's not stressful at all. For example one day the task might be to clean the garbabe-bin or to organize one shelf in your bedroom. The number to call is 718.303.4386.
Good luck for whoever tries it. |
I feel that there is no point to getting to a shelf or a garbage bin if I have more pressing and urgent mess flying around.
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gryp
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Mon, Feb 02 2009, 10:17 am
Octopus, when I'm really not in the mood I tell myself I'm just putting in 20 minutes worth. I'm always surprised by how much I can accomplish in 20 minutes! Try it.
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