Tag: chores

Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids

Children may complain about chores, but studies show that helping around the house benefits kids into adulthood. Kids are less likely to resist doing chores if you start early, but what chores can you assign to a toddler? Surprisingly, our children can handle more tasks than we think they can. Here’s a guide to age-appropriate… Read more »

July To-Do List – Summer Fun and Chores to Keep You Busy

Summer is in full swing, and the heat is on. Keep your cool by tackling this set of (mostly) indoor chores to keep your home in shape and your family life running smoothly. Then, reward yourself with an outdoor barbecue with neighbors. If you haven’t already, now is the time to schedule an annual maintenance… Read more »

June To-Do List – Summer Home and Garden Tasks

It’s June, which means it’s time to relax and enjoy the kick-off of summer, but before the fun can begin, be sure to tackle this handy home and garden to-do list. Change the filters in your air conditioning vents to help your unit operate at optimum capacity. If you haven’t already, schedule an annual maintenance… Read more »

May To-Do List – 10 Chores to Gear-up for Summer

Before shifting gears into summer, here’s a handy list of chores for the busy homeowner. See if you can beat that Memorial Day deadline. Before the heat becomes unbearable, tackle all that clutter hiding in the attic. Pass along unused items to family and friends or donate to a worthy charity in your area. Recycle… Read more »