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Organize Your Life While Watching TV!

By Jan Hayner

sewingYou can have all of those small chores that you don't usually have time for finished in no time at all. It will be easy to do - instead of counting days to get a job done, you can count how many TV shows it will take for you to reach your goal!

How many times have you said, "I don't have time to get all of the 'little jobs’ done around the house?"
Just think of all of the things that you can do while watching your favorite TV show! You can have all of the little chores finished in a show or two instead of a week or two.

Sewing hems and small rips in clothing

There are some things that just hold up better when they are sewn by hand, but who has the time? You do! It will only take one-half hour show to get it done!

Clip grocery store coupons and put in your coupon organizer

Now is the time to clip those coupons and get ready for your next trip to the grocery store. Just clip the coupons, add them to your coupon organizer and put your organizer in your purse or glove compartment so it will be handy when you need it.

Clean out and organize all of those dresser drawers (one at a time, of course!)

This is a small chore which only takes a few minutes to do and not a lot of concentration. Throw out what you do not use or is too small, organize what is left and make a note to purchase whatever you may need to add. This way you can wait for the sales and save money at the same time.

Organize your DVDs (this can be done to your CD's too)

It won't take long to organize them alphabetically according to categories (mystery, sci-fi, horror etc), or according to the star of the film.

Dust or clean the room while watching your show

True, you may not want to do this when someone is sitting in the room with you, but you can do this when cleaning alone. Turn on the TV while you are cleaning and it will go much faster. See what you can accomplish in one TV show.

Water the plants and pull off dead leaves etc

It doesn’t take long and absolutely no concentration is involved, and your plants will look healthier. The good things is - it takes less time than the length of one TV show.

Rub oil or lotion on your dry skin

We never seem to have time to add the oil to our bodies that the cold winter winds dry from our skin. The best time is while you are watching TV. Just dab a little on your hand, pick and spot and start gently rubbing it into your skin and pores.

Watching TV can still be relaxing, especially when you see how many things you have checked off your to-do list.

What little chores would you add to this list?

Posted February 14, 2008, filed in Just for Fun, Clutter Control Products, Living Simply, Clutter Hacks

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From Veggiemomof2, February 14 2008

Manicure, pedicure, read magazines or newspapers.

Veggiemomof2's last blog post..Smart Habit Saturday

From Kristy, February 14 2008

I use TV time to get a ton of things done!

I fold laundry. I make my meal plan and grocery list. And I sort paperwork all the time (then I use the commercials as built-in breaks to put everything away)!

Kristy's last blog post..Politics

From Eva Wallace, February 14 2008

Manicures and laundry - absolutely!

Lately, I've been untangling necklaces for my neighbor while I watch TV. Yes, she has that many. :)

From Janet in Toronto, February 15 2008

Fold laundry.
Sort magazines: rip and file pages I want to keep.
Email.
Knitting.
Pay bills.
Meal planning.
Brush the dog.

Janet in Toronto's last blog post..Lenten Cooking

From Tink, February 19 2008

Organize your cd's and dvd's into binders and toss the cases.

Saves a TON of room.

Grab a pile from your favorite hot spot - sort and then put away during commercials.

Declutter any drawers or baskets in the room where you watch tv.

From Eva Wallace, February 19 2008

Great idea, Tink! I have around 100 CDs and I put them all in two large CD cases and it saves so much space. And I can take them in my car and to work so easily!

~Eva

From Jan Hayner, February 19 2008

I love all of your ideas, keep them coming!!

From Ben Durban, March 31 2008

One day a week call in a cleaner at $15 an hour for 5 hours.. job done lol

Ben Durban
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From Greg House, October 29 2008

15$ for 5 hours? give me the number!
they cost alot more this days

anyway good tips, I'll will not use them but maybe it will inspire me to think about it

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