Category Archives: Chores

Inconvenient Conveniences

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Real Women

We are fortunate to live in a progressive world filled with talented, intelligent individuals focused on developing new systems and products to make our lives easier.  New technologies pop up with mind-boggling speed to help make us all quicker, stronger, … Continue reading →

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Not Something to Brag About

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Real Women

Busy-Bragging.  Have you heard about this? It is a trend, or perhaps I should call it a phenomena, which is getting some attention lately in the media.  We all know R.W.’s who do it. We have each likely been guilty … Continue reading →

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Almost Done

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Real Women

At the risk of sounding like I’m setting us back after several decades of struggling  for equality, I’m going to point out that even after all this time the management of the home is still largely the Real Woman’s realm.  … Continue reading →

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Wedging It All In

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Real Women

My BFF gave me this great little plaque that pretty much summarizes my life: Is running late considered cardio?   Ahhh, if only that was the case.  If I could either make money or lose weight by running late, then I’d … Continue reading →

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Cutting Corners

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Real Women

We Real Women are busy creatures. Each day we seem to attempt to fit more and more into the same number of hours. We are the Queens of to-do lists, beating deadlines and multi-tasking.  If there is a way to … Continue reading →

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Just Pile It On

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Real Women

There are plenty of feel-good quotes out there that speak to the strength of women… that we were created as strong beings so we could endure child birth…that we have emotional strength for our children and spouses…that we can be … Continue reading →

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Don’t Pick What’s Behind Door #3

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Real Women

I love my house.  It is roomy enough to be comfortable for the 3 humans and one large dog that inhabit it, with enough space for occasional guests…yet it is small enough to keep clean.  We have a great yard … Continue reading →

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Worthy Adversaries

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Real Women

One of the many summertime outdoor chores we Real Women tackle is weeding.  We put on our oldest, lightest-weight clothes, attach our ever-so-ugly gardening hats to our heads, strap on our dirt-encrusted gloves and we launch our assault on yard … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Super Powers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Real Women

My husband has to occasionally go out of town for business.  Not often, but every few months or so.  And no matter how many times it happens, I still for some reason lull myself into the false belief that while … Continue reading →

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Bonus Points

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Real Women

Ahhhh… The weekend.  A blissful respite from the work week, a time to relax, sleep in, and recharge.  Unless, of course you are a Real Women. In which case the weekend can be translated into “Two Days to Get Everything … Continue reading →

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