Tag: cleaning

You're busily vacuuming the house, determined to get your chores done this morning so you can enjoy a restful Sunday afternoon. You smile as you hear the sound of water running in the kitchen: your husband doing his end of the chores, kitchen clean-up. You work your way down the stairs into the front hall—and frown.

Why is the TV on? The kids are at soccer practice—one of them must have left it on this morning.

Controversy arose earlier this year when Stanford University published a study that suggested organic fruits and vegetables may not be as healthful as touted by the pro-organic community. Unfortunately this received quite a bit of superficial publicity from mainstream press.

However, this is an extremely important topic and is worth taking a deeper look into the reasons we need to go organic: for our families, our communities and our global environment. Here are six big reasons to go organic:

The following is a round-up of news items compiled by the Hitched editors during the week of June 27, 2014.

Little Has Changed In Household Chores

Women have leaned in at the office and the men have stepped in and picked up the slack at home, right? Well, the data seems to have stayed about the same for the past 10 years according to the latest American Time Use Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Back in their 2004 release 84% of women spent some of their time doing household activities, such as housework, cooking, lawn care, or financial and

Exhale! We’ve sprung forward and are now embracing the glorious wonders of spring. Our gardens are blooming and love is truly in the air. There is nothing like the feeling of rebirth that springtime brings; and with its advent we typically think of 'house' or 'spring-cleaning.' Let’s transcend the norm and extend those lofty goals to our love life. Let’s eliminate the cobwebs, dust bunnies, mold and mildew that may exist, not only beneath our beds, but in our relationships. It’s time to plant a different kind of seed; a seed that will bloom into a vibrant bond for you and your spouse.

My dishwasher came to a grinding halt and so, I am now washing the dishes by hand. Don’t feel sorry for me. Washing the dishes reminds me of my connection to my mother, grandmother and great grandmother—their wisdom, laughter and stories. The warm soapy water cleans a plate, one at a time, to its outer edges and so, cleans out my chaotic or negative thoughts. I use this time as an opportunity to think of nothing special at all, simply reflecting on what’s in the sink—a cleansing meditation. (If you are wondering what my husband was doing, we have a deal: he cooks and I clean, each to his or her skill-set).

Whenever we entertain, I end up doing a lot of the work to get the house ready. My husband says he'll help, but I have to tell him everything that has to be done and then, when I come and check it out, he never gets it right. So, I end up feeling disrespected and like a maid—not to mention, tired!

No doubt there are lots of women readers cheering you on for bringing up this subject. I am sorry that you end up with feelings like this, but am glad you’ve brought it up because it raises so many different points.