Re: Share Helps with Housework and Meals PLEASE!

[Guest guest]

I got a stainless steel colander so I do not have to lift heavy pots with

boiling water to drain pasta and potatos etc in the sink cuz they became too

heavy for me. I put the colander into the pot and lift only the colander out

when the cooking time is done.

I use a mop to clean the tub.

I replaced my kitchen garbage can with a smaller one so it does not get too

heavy for me to do, and I set it up on a stepstool so it is not so low to the

ground.

I got a huge tv remote, it is almost as big as a spiral notebook, and leave it

sitting on table rather than trying to hold it in sore h ands.

I bought a small size bottle of laundry detergeent and fabric softener and have

someone use the larger bottles to refill the smaller ones for me. I keep a

stool in kitchen for me to sit during certain chores. I replaced my old hand

crank can opener........

I now use a Magic Bullet to chop vegs........

I keep scissors in kitchen to open packages, like envelopes and bags for meal

prep.

- In , " " <AMMACLARKE@...> wrote:

>

> Hi everyone:

> I hope you dont mind me starting this new topic. But I need some

> help and I thought maybe I wasnt the only one.

>

> I am open to any and all ideas on how to make housecleaning easier on

> this fragile Fibro, etc., body. Even though I come up with them

> sometimes, with this fibro fog.....I forget them too and need

> reminding. As hard as it is to do the housework, I HAVE to keep a

> very clean house due to my severe allergies and sensitivities.

>

> Any ideas for easy but very healthy meals? Crockpot meals? Etc.

>

> One of my biggest frustrations is feeling like I can't keep up with

> my daily chores.....and I feel it's the least I can do for my family.

>

> Looking forward to some ideas.

> Thanks,

> /NY

>

> Here's my input for now:

> Black and Decker Scumbuster for heavy scrubbing (tubs, tiles, etc.)

> Kaboom spray cleaner for Tiles and tubs

> Using liquid soap prevents soap scum on tiles

> Scrub brush on broom handle bought from hardware store for scrubbing.

> Lightweight upright vacuum cleaner (under 12 lbs)for quick pick ups

>

> For Easy French dip sandwiches.............

> Frozen sandwich steaks broken up and fried

> Heat beef broth (canned)and add some sauted onions and spices)

> Spoon out onions to serve on sandwich and dip sandwich into broth.

>

> Spinach Tortellini soup............

> Canned Chicken broth, add a good amount of water to lower sodium count

> Saute onions and garlic....add to broth with box of frozen spinach

> and bag of frozen sausage or cheese tortellini. My family loves it.

>

[Guest guest]

Marie Calenders has crock pot meals that are as close to home made as

you can get! My husband really likes them. I put it in the crock pot in

the morning and don't worry about it.

I also plan on spending a weekend with my girls cooking and freezing

meals so I have dinner on hand on my bad days.

Theresa

[Guest guest]

its always a challenge..especially if cooking for one...a lot of times i get

tired of just thinking about it and end up eating pb & j sandwich and a glass of

milk...frank

Theresa <pinnlady@...> wrote: Marie Calenders has crock pot

meals that are as close to home made as

you can get! My husband really likes them. I put it in the crock pot in

the morning and don't worry about it.

I also plan on spending a weekend with my girls cooking and freezing

meals so I have dinner on hand on my bad days.

Theresa

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[Guest guest]

Oh yeah! I almost forgot my favorite new tool. I got a jar opener from

Pampered Chef that you install under a kitchen cabinet. It works great! And, I

have a really wonderful pair of sharp kitchen scissors that I use for

everything, even cutting up meat instead of a knife.

And, thanks to whoever on this list recommended a padded, memory foam steering

wheel cover. I bought one at Kmart last week, and I love it. Especially in

this cold weather, it makes the steering wheel warmer as well.

Meg in PA

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