Comments on: Handle Chores, House Cleaning and Errands with Simple Systems http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/ Simple Productivity Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:14:22 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Sally http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-76841 Sally Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:27:27 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-76841 I have a checklist that I use every week that seems to help a lot. I use to get overwhelmed and wouldn't know where to start. Great post. I have a checklist that I use every week that seems to help a lot. I use to get overwhelmed and wouldn’t know where to start. Great post.

]]> By: My Get Things Done List » Blog Archive » 9 Tips to Throw Off the Chains of Consumerism [zen habits] http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-68809 My Get Things Done List » Blog Archive » 9 Tips to Throw Off the Chains of Consumerism [zen habits] Sun, 03 May 2009 04:31:33 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-68809 [...] Simple Systems Part 3: Chores, House Cleaning and Errands [...] [...] Simple Systems Part 3: Chores, House Cleaning and Errands [...]

]]> By: My Get Things Done List » Blog Archive » Ask the readers: Best tips for decluttering? [zen habits] http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-68772 My Get Things Done List » Blog Archive » Ask the readers: Best tips for decluttering? [zen habits] Sun, 03 May 2009 04:12:41 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-68772 [...] Simple Systems Part 3: Chores, House Cleaning and Errands [...] [...] Simple Systems Part 3: Chores, House Cleaning and Errands [...]

]]> By: My Get Things Done List » Blog Archive » Simple Living Simplified: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Simplify Your Life [zen habits] http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-67443 My Get Things Done List » Blog Archive » Simple Living Simplified: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Simplify Your Life [zen habits] Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:03:49 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-67443 [...] Simple Systems Part 3: Chores, House Cleaning and Errands [...] [...] Simple Systems Part 3: Chores, House Cleaning and Errands [...]

]]> By: Behavior, Exercise, and HouseWork Tips | SISTERWISDOM: blog http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-46988 Behavior, Exercise, and HouseWork Tips | SISTERWISDOM: blog Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:06:13 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-46988 [...] And Zen Habits offers a somewhat broader article on how to Handle Chores, House Cleaning, and Errands with Simple Systems. [...] [...] And Zen Habits offers a somewhat broader article on how to Handle Chores, House Cleaning, and Errands with Simple Systems. [...]

]]> By: GuerrillaPop » Blog Archive » Hacia un Sistema de Organización Personal http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-25393 GuerrillaPop » Blog Archive » Hacia un Sistema de Organización Personal Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:23:49 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-25393 [...] Sistemas simples: partes 1, 2 y 3 [...] [...] Sistemas simples: partes 1, 2 y 3 [...]

]]> By: John http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-17708 John Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:05:48 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-17708 I have a system for reducing the number of trips I have to make to the grocery store. I have two of almost everything. When the first container of laundry detergent goes empty, I add 'laundry detergent' to the grocery list on the fridge and just open the second container. This saves me from making those stressful 'emergency' trips to the grocery store. I have a system for reducing the number of trips I have to make to the grocery store. I have two of almost everything. When the first container of laundry detergent goes empty, I add ‘laundry detergent’ to the grocery list on the fridge and just open the second container. This saves me from making those stressful ‘emergency’ trips to the grocery store.

]]> By: Kolz Blog » Blog Archive » Simple Living Simplified: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Simplify Your Life http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-16799 Kolz Blog » Blog Archive » Simple Living Simplified: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Simplify Your Life Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:07:58 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-16799 [...] Simple Systems Part 3: Chores, House Cleaning and Errands [...] [...] Simple Systems Part 3: Chores, House Cleaning and Errands [...]

]]> By: Kris http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-16351 Kris Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:59:59 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-16351 I like the tips. I was fortunate that my awesome grandmother taught me the value of the "clean as you go method" when I was younger. I have since passed this on to my loving husband. I am surprised by how many people see some things as chores. I am the first to admit that I don't ALWAYS want to clean the house; but my husband and I make it fun. We turn on our favorite music, tell jokes to each other, and marvel at how fertile our dust bunnies must be. :) It is a wonderful way to spend time together and feel that we have accomplished something together every single week. Once you have a system down, you can do a decent clean on the house in short order and have a good time doing it. A second note on the decluttering system is to have a rule like the "one in, two out". For every piece of clothing that I bring in, one piece must go in "the box"- a small canvas basket that gets taken to the closest charity once it is full. That has really helped around our house and it helps prevent you from making any impulse purchases. Bright Belssings! I like the tips. I was fortunate that my awesome grandmother taught me the value of the “clean as you go method” when I was younger. I have since passed this on to my loving husband. I am surprised by how many people see some things as chores. I am the first to admit that I don’t ALWAYS want to clean the house; but my husband and I make it fun. We turn on our favorite music, tell jokes to each other, and marvel at how fertile our dust bunnies must be. :) It is a wonderful way to spend time together and feel that we have accomplished something together every single week. Once you have a system down, you can do a decent clean on the house in short order and have a good time doing it.

A second note on the decluttering system is to have a rule like the “one in, two out”. For every piece of clothing that I bring in, one piece must go in “the box”- a small canvas basket that gets taken to the closest charity once it is full. That has really helped around our house and it helps prevent you from making any impulse purchases. Bright Belssings!

]]> By: Jody Sachse - Wandering the Webernet http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-15236 Jody Sachse - Wandering the Webernet Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:09:03 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/handle-chores-house-cleaning-and-errands-with-simple-systems/#comment-15236 [...] Simple Systems Part 3: Chores, House Cleaning and Errands [...] [...] Simple Systems Part 3: Chores, House Cleaning and Errands [...]

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