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suzidfloosey
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Re: I wanna be a good wife...
I know people do struggle. We made a choice on having kids one of us would be at home and now with 4 it's worked out well. I was at home for the first 5-6yrs and then when I got the better job (we moved home from the UK) I worked and hubby at home. We do have less of a lifestyle then friends/family where both work but we chose that and to us having less cash but being home for the kids was more important. It suits us, neither of us spend a whole lot on stuff - I guess if we had it we would LOL! Whatever suits is my motto all families are unique.
Yes - our house isn't sterile either and v.much lived in. I kinda like that - when we do a bit clear out for visitors (it's more messy than anything) and everything is in its place it feels a bit wierd :ROFL
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GuessMyName
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is maid a derogatory term? she likes being called the maid lol...and she's a lot more than a cleaner, she's our friend :)
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I wish you luck. It's hard, but the benefits of a long lasting loving relationship is worth it. you have to work on it everyday. never take each other for granted. life happens. never keep secrets. they always come back and bite you in the a$$. don't let friends or family come between you. no matter how much you best friend or your mom doesn't like him/her, you are the one that is with them. always talk. no matter how long you have been together, neither one of you are mind readers. if you have a disagreement, it's ok to fight. just don't let it go on too long. my dh and i will have an argument. we will say what we have to say and that is the end of it. we used to have these fights that went on for days and days. Now, we don't waste all of that time being mad at each other.
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thanks for the advice kismet! great advice!
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Simple Cleaning Chart ~ From Freebie Friends
Guessy I found this at Freebie Friends and thought you might like it & maybe it would be helpful as a guideline for you until you get a schedule figured.
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hey that's useful! thanks :)
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Welcome Back Guessy ~ a few months ago I know you wanted to be a good wife ~ so how's it going? You guys adjusting and having fun? I take it you both are alive so that's a good sign.
The Wedding Pix we gorgeous.
Anything you feel like sharing we would love to hear. 
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Re: I wanna be a good wife...
Okay Guess, I only read the first couple of posts...so if I repeat everyone else's suggestion ....
The Kitchen and Bathrooms in my opinion are the two most important rooms to keep clean on a daily basis....Especially the Kitchen...make sure all spills and crumbs are picked up immediately..don't leave dirty dishes in the sink (or dishwasher)...they'll end up getting crusty and make it harder to clean plus they'll draw in the roaches (and in some cases the mice/rats)..
Pick up after each other daily then that way when you do the dusting/sweeping and mopping once a week you won't have that much to do...Pick a day of the week to do laundry and stick to it...I came from a large family and mom would have a basket for each type of clothes (ie whites, Jeans, lights and colors she would also have two baskets for bedding and towels)...but set up a system that works best for you.
Planning meals...like Lost said there are a lot of great recipes for crockpots and that little machine is a life saver...especially if you both work..one I recently found an absolutely delicious recipe and you'd end up with lunch fixins for a couple of days...
Take note I'll include this recipe here ...
One roast about 3-5 pounds trimmed of all excess fat
1 can Campbell's Beef Broth
1 can Campbell's Beef Consomme
1 can Campbell's French Onion Soup
2 cubes (crushed) Beef Bouilion
Cut the Roast in half and place in CrockPot
In Bowl blend all the soups together (including the Bouilion)...Pour over Roast, cover and turn on HIGH...once it gets hot (starts steaming) turn on LOW and let it stew for 6 to 8 hours....
Once done place roast on plate and with 2 forks Shred the roast. STrain the Broth and pour into a bowl (or individual custard cups)....8 to 12 Hoagie or Sub Rolls split in half....
You just made French Dip Sandwiches...with AuJu Sauce.
Timing is everything when preparing meals...you want everything to be hot and ideally going to the table at the same time....Learn how long it takes to make the side dishes and if your main course takes 20 minutes prep time and 1 hour to cook but all your side dishes only require opening a can of vegetables etc...that usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes...
There's a lot of little tricks for the kitchen and you're mom can teach these to you...
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GuessMyName
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I wanna be a good wife...
thanks! those are some great tips! i wish i had a slow cooker though, but i do for sure use lots of campbell's soup in my recipes...they're awesome
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