The Homemaking Meme

I visited Barb over at A Chelsea Morning and found this interesting Meme. She did a better job than me, because she is a better housekeeper than me; but then, she is younger than I am. :) Seriously, I thought it would be fun to do this today.

Aprons - Y/N? I used aprons early in my marriage but do not own any now.

Baking – Favorite thing to bake? I love to bake cakes. I love pound cakes, german chocolate and love to make them from scratch.

Clothesline - Y/N? Haven’t had a clothesline in years! But, I can still smell the clean linens when we would bring them in the house.

Donuts - Ever made them? Yes, I’ve made donuts – the french kind that are empty in the middle and you cover with confectioner’s sugar.

Everyday - One homemaking thing you do everyday? Usually wash a small load of clothes (I have the washer that only uses enough water to wash whatever size load you put in there – two items or ten – doesn’t matter. No wasted water!

Freezer - Do you have a separate deep freezer? Had a large one for years, when we had a garden. Only have a small one in the basement that belongs to my son. Use it for extras. I mostly use my side-by-side freezer/refrigerator.

Garbage Disposal - Y/N? No, although my kitchen is wired for one. We just never got around to installing one.

Handbook - Y/N? Handbook? What is that?  I’m from the era where you didn’t even look at the manual to put something together unless you had a problem.

Ironing - Love it or hate it? Neither. I iron, if I have to. I usually put off ironing my husband’s shirts and slacks until he reminds me he needs some. Then, I’ll iron everything in sight.

Junk Drawer - Where is it? Where else – the kithchen. I have a couple – one in a mess, and the other one is organized.

Kitchen - Design and decorating? My kitchen is ready for a makeover. Dark cabinets and gold appliances. Need a new floor. We are going to redo our cabinets light and go with white appliances or polished aluminum.

Love - What is your favorite part of homemaking? Contrary to most people, I do not mind cleaning bathrooms, especially commodes. I hate dirty commodes! Nothing really is my favorite – it’s just a job.

Mop - Y/N? Yes, kitchen and laundry room. I want wood!

Nylons - Wash them by hand or in the washer? I have done both, although I mostly wash them by hand.

Oven - Do you use the window or open it to check? I use the window, but have been known to open the door – against my husband’s objection.

Pizza - What do you put on yours? I go with a super supreme – everything they have at Pizza Hut, but my husband gets the green peppers.

Quiet - What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment? I’m either reading or computing.

Recipe card box - Y/N? I used to use one many moons ago, but no longer. I do keep some favorite recipes filed in a folder.

Style of house – I have no idea what you call my home! It’s just a normal 1 story/full basement/ and double garage, brick.

Tablecloths and napkins - Y/N? I use a tablecloth on the kitchen table. I use cloths in the DR on holidays, sometimes. I love cloth napkins. My husband likes paper, so I use both.

Under the kitchen sink – You name it; it’s there – if it’s cleaning things for the house: carpet cleaner, pledge, windex, and my SOS pads, silver cleaner, powders/liquid for dishwasher, and more!

Vacuum - How many times a week? I don’t. My husband vacuums usually once a week.

Wash - How many loads do you do a week? As I said above, I usually wash at least one small load a day.

X'es - Do you keep a list of things to do and cross them off? Only for my groceries. No way would I keep a list of household things to do! I’d be depressed all the time.

Yard - Who does what? My husband and I usually share the lawnmower duties. He trims with the weed eater, plus blows the leaves most of the time.

ZZZ's - What is your last homemaking task for the day? Pick up any stray cups or glasses and put them in the kitchen.

If you feel like a MEME today, try this one, and let me know. I'll come read yours, too.

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