Category Archives: Chores

The Cinderella Complex

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Real Women

As a general rule, we Real Women are carrying far more on our plates at any one time than we should. I imagine all of us walking around like some kind of octopus waitress, balancing dozens of plates heaped with … Continue reading →

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Blame the Babylonians

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Real Women

According to many sources, the origin of making New Year’s resolutions dates back to the Babylonians, who reportedly made promises to the gods in hopes they’d earn good favor in the coming year. Many of these promises involved paying off … Continue reading →

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Real and Extraordinary

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Real Women

I first posted this three years ago….in honor of this important day, I thought it appropriate to re-post.  Today is one of those days when we are reminded to do something we should be doing every day.  Honoring and thanking past … Continue reading →

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Craving Normalcy

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Real Women

We all experience moments when our normal, real lives are interrupted. When common, mundane, every day activities and tasks must be put on hold to divert our attention and energies elsewhere. Due to a medical issue with a family member, … Continue reading →

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Report From the Bridge

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Real Women

Air-traffic Controllers.  Ship’s Captains. Lieutenant Uhura. The Army. Real Women. We all have them. Some are more high-tech than others. Some are in place to do such high-level activities as guiding astronauts or military maneuvers. Ours, as Real Women, exist … Continue reading →

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Irrational Inventory

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Real Women

We Real Women are generally responsible for maintaining appropriate household inventory levels of grocery items and commonly used home goods. Sure, our husbands or partners may occasionally venture out to the store, but they are either going with a list … Continue reading →

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Ninja Skills

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Real Women

Last night my family and I happened to tune in to watch a bit of American Ninja Warrior.   We aren’t die-hard fans of the show, but it seems to be on almost every night at this point, and it is oddly … Continue reading →

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A Place for Everything

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Real Women

A place for everything, everything in its place. – Benjamin Franklin Some of us are more organized than others. Some alphabetize and color-code everything in their lives, while others live a bit more haphazardly. Those who like to keep their … Continue reading →

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Good Morning, Routine

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Real Women

In our roles as Home & Family Maintenance Managers, we Real Women know how vital our morning routines are for keeping everything running like clockwork. Rise and shine to all family members by a certain time, take care of the … Continue reading →

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When Convenience Leads to Ridiculousness

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Real Women

Our microwave oven at work died the other day. Before you get out your miniature violins to play me an appropriately melancholy melody, I will say that we are not completely at a loss. There is a working microwave in … Continue reading →

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