Floor Drains, Finger Crinkles, and Other House Management Essentials | Episode 04
“You must learn to love what must be done.” - Goethe
Where are all our housekeeping fans? {crickets, crickets}
Okay, so house cleaning and home management might not top our list of fun pastimes, but they are a necessary part of this overseas life. Whether you keep a sparkling clean house, or you fall into the “God bless this mess” camp, this episode is for you. Our friend, Sharon, joined us to talk all about our home management personalities, household help, and fun tips for keeping up with the demands of life in a busy home. And what house management discussion wouldn't be complete without talking about finger crinkles and floor drains?
Take a break from those dishes. Put your ear buds in and your feet up, ‘cause it’s tea time somewhere!
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Denise
Melissa
Sharon
Alicia
Questions discussed in this episode:
What’s your relationship with housework?
What's something new you've learned about keeping house since moving overseas?
Do you have some fun housekeeping tips to share?
Mentioned in this episode:
The Traveling Academy: An Instagram community all about loving our TCK's well.
Taking Route Podcast Episode 15: Raising a Multiracial Family Abroad with Sharon Rivers
The easier way to measure rice!
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Related articles and podcasts:
Taking Route Podcast Episode 15: “Raising a Multiracial Family Abroad”, with Sharon Rivers
Four Simple Ways to Make Your Home Abroad Cozy and Tidy:
12 Reasons My House Will Never be Featured on HGTV
See other expat homes in our "This Global Home" Series
Check out other expat kitchens in our "This Global Kitchen" Series
Noteworthy Quotes:
“Don’t let anyone make you believe that you should be doing everything alone”
“You must learn to love what must be done.”
"Your home is for opening up to other people."
Show credits:
Hosted by Denise James, Alicia Boyce, and Melissa Faraday // produced and edited by Melissa Faraday // content managed by Kim Johnson.
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