We all know that dreaded word: laundry. Wait! Don't run and hide just yet. I just might have the answer to your problems. I have a two step formula that's changed my life from piles of laundry everywhere to having everything folded AND put away. I know at this point you're skeptical, but bear with me and you'll find your laundry doesn't have to be a burden.
1. Minimize your wardrobes - I know this is a HARD pill to swallow. Trust me, this was the worst part of the whole process, but once you get started... it will become easy, and dare I say, you'll love the results. We are raised in a culture where more is better, yet so many of us are stressed and unhappy with our current lives. For a more in depth look at minimizing your wardrobes, see my post: Creating a Capsule Wardrobe.
2. Do ONE load daily - This not only gets rid of stress, but allows you to be more productive throughout the day (instead of wasting a whole day to "laundry day"). As a mom of two girls, this simple process has changed our lives. On day one, start one load in the washer in the morning when you first get up. Once you hear the little buzzer saying it's done, switch it over immediately to the dryer... and you're DONE for the day. The next day do the same thing, except schedule a time to get the clothes from the dryer from the previous day, fold them, and put them away. Pretty simple concept right? It makes a HUGE difference though. Also, you might not have a load to do everyday if you minimize your wardrobe properly and you stick with daily process. Even with a 2.5 year old (who is constantly getting her clothes messy), we generally only have a load of clothes to do every other day or so. For the days in between, I typically make that a day for sheets, blankets, towels, curtains, etc. I've found that if I break the daily habit, I'm more than likely to put the laundry off another day.. but if you're the type of person that can break routine and hop back into it, then kudos to you and enjoy a day off from laundry!
If you give this two step formula a try for one week, I bet you'll notice a huge difference your laundry situation! I know change is hard, but once you make it part of your daily routine, you'll wonder how you survived without it.
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