Housekeeping Meme

I was tagged by my friend Katherine who is on bed rest in her 8th month of pregnancy.  Please say a prayer for her!!!  I tag Alice and Julie…

Aprons – Y/N?

Yes, when I remember.  I should own stock in Stain stick for all the spots I get on my shirts!!!

Baking – Favorite thing to bake:

My famous chocolate chip cookies

Clothesline – Y/N?

No.  I’d love one but it’s impractical with 5 dogs – No, that’s not a typo!!!

Donuts – Have you ever made them?

No, but my husband has — I’m spoiled…

Every day – One homemaking thing you do every day:

Dishes

Freezer – Do you have a separate deep freeze?

Yes, in the basement.

Garbage Disposal – Y/N?

No and quite frankly they frighten me.  I’m not sure why???

Handbook – What is your favorite homemaking resource?

I don’t have one.  I’ll guess I’ll have to read everyone else’s Memes to get some suggestions.

Ironing – Love it or hate it?

Hate it for clothes.  Love it for quilting.  I know, I’m weird!!!

Junk drawer – Y/N? Where is it?

Yes, in the kitchen.

Kitchen: Design & Decorating?

We have a nice tile back-splash in peach and blue and a nice chair rail around the eating area.  A bit out of style (we did it 15 years ago) but I still like it.

Love: What is your favorite part of homemaking?

Being home with my children. 

Mop – Y/N?

Yes.  Our whole house is wood floors except for the kitchen and bathrooms (all tiled).  With 5 dogs, we mop a lot.

Nylons - Wash by hand or in the washing machine?

In the machine

Oven – Do you use the window, or open the door to check?

Door.  My window is so dirty I’m not even sure I could get it clean anymore!!!

Pizza – What do you put on yours?

Pepperoni, mushrooms

Quiet – What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment?

Check my email, read blogs, Browse the 4RealLearning boards

Recipe card box – Y/N?

No

Style of house -

2-story farm house on a 1/4 acre

Tablecloths and napkins – Y/N?

Only on holidays!!!

Under the kitchen sink – Organized or toxic wasteland?

A little bit of both.

Vacuum – How many times per week?

Every day – dog hair!!!

Wash – How many loads of laundry do you do a week?

At least 2 loads a day.

X’s – Do you keep a daily list of things to do and cross them off?

Sporadically.

Yard – Who does what?

Landscaper for grass.  Hubby does the gardens.  My family always says, "Mommy doesn’t do dirt!!!"

Zzz’s – What is your last homemaking task for the day before going to bed?

Picking up.