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Jo's avatar

I think that unpleasant task swapping tends to happen naturally when extended families live close or within tight knit neighborhoods. I recently moved across the country back to my hometown, and the constant exchange of power tools, Tupperware, and other chores can get comical at times-but it definitely one the brighter spots of being near family again.

I’ve heard of some start up companies that claim to operate as “executive assistants” for moms-the idea is to help automate or outsource tasks and product research. This is laudable in theory, but without even trying it I can tell that it’s not an effective solution to most common household management challenges, because it’s whole model is based on referrals to commercial services for laundry, groceries, kids clothes, etc.

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Christy Isinger's avatar

Haha, it can be comical at times the constant swapping, I agree. Yes, I don't want commercial, I more want another stay at home mom who loves organizing to organize my kids clothes. Not for free! But if I did her bathroom cleaning or something would that be comparable? But yes, only practical if we all lived on the same cul-de-sac for sure.

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Mrs. Guardino's avatar

Very good links!

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Christy Isinger's avatar

Thank you!

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Katie Marquette's avatar

Loving the seasonal drinking changes, excellent choices 👌🥂

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Christy Isinger's avatar

I am a VERY seasonal eater and drinker. To a shocking degree. Probably need some therapy over it...

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Hannah Gokie's avatar

You know I love HCCC! Just you mentioning it made me wanna rewatch it immediately

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Christy Isinger's avatar

Hahaha, HCCC! Because it does have the same status of GoT to us. We're acronym-ing these Korean bad boys!

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