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I second the double dryers being better than double washers if you are only doing one double… My laundry problem is more about getting the clothes folded and put away fast, rather than getting them washed fast… if you have any suggestions for that one please share!
 
lifeisbeautiful said:
My laundry problem is more about getting the clothes folded and put away fast, rather than getting them washed fast… if you have any suggestions for that one please share!
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Once again, I turn to the Flylady for tips. She said she doesn’t fold underwear, just stacks it in the drawer.
 
martininthefiel said:
When I clicked on this link, I thought it was going to be about foot washing on Holy Thursday. I thought this odd because we are still in the Octave of Christmas, but I suppose one can never make one’s liturgical plans too early.

Have you consulted with your pastor or spiritual director? If not, you should. If you have occasion, call you diocese and see if you can get an audience with an expert in Canon Law, maybe a bishop.

I’m not certain of the implications of this matter under Canon Law, and Church Doctrine. I did an exhaustive search of the CCC, and could find nothing.
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lifeisbeautiful said:
I second the double dryers being better than double washers if you are only doing one double… My laundry problem is more about getting the clothes folded and put away fast, rather than getting them washed fast… if you have any suggestions for that one please share!
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I have often thought it would be easier to just get my kids a few laundry baskets that they can sort into and then let them fish in them for clean clothes. Nothing actually gets put away properly anyway, and a basket would be better than the floor don’t you think? :rolleyes:
 
I know a family with 8 children, 2 parents. They have two washers and dryers. They also have two dishwashers.

Personally, I think every master bathroom should have two “water closets”. So many people want two sinks in a master bathroom. I was two toilets - each in their own little room.
 
ahollars said:
Does anyone have two washer/dryer sets in their home? Assuming you have the space, and I plan on knocking out a wall to create the space, is it economically feasible to have and operate two systems simultaneously without seeing a spike in utility bills?

My wife will appreciate this, but the kids will have to put clothes away twice as fast. :rolleyes:
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that was DH’s idea, one washer for the kids, one for us, so the stuff in the pockets, crayons, small animals and bugs and other stuff that comes with their clothes doesn’t mess up ours. If your hot water heater and drain can handle it, why not. Each dryer would need its own vent.

DH also suggested two dishwashers, move the dishes right to left on M-W-Fri and left to right on Tu-Th-Sat, and run them both on Sunday, the day more eating and snacking is done.
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Personally, I think every master bathroom should have two “water closets”. So many people want two sinks in a master bathroom. I was two toilets - each in their own little room.
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I think the genius is the one who finally moved the toilet separate from the rest of the master bath, so one spouse who likes to read is not going to tie up the shower and sink all morning. May save a marriage.
Mrs_Sally said:
I have often thought it would be easier to just get my kids a few laundry baskets that they can sort into and then let them fish in them for clean clothes. Nothing actually gets put away properly anyway, and a basket would be better than the floor don’t you think? :rolleyes:
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this is what DD does
each kid has a basket or plastic hamper, bring their own clothes down, wash them (she washes the youngest’s or her sister does), the go from the dryer to the basket and back upstairs. during the school year that is mostly underwear, PJs and play clothes and they pretty much live out of the basket, since the school clothes & uniforms are washed once a week and the blouses and shirts hung up.
 
Mrs_Sally said:
I have often thought it would be easier to just get my kids a few laundry baskets that they can sort into and then let them fish in them for clean clothes. Nothing actually gets put away properly anyway, and a basket would be better than the floor don’t you think? :rolleyes:
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this is what DD does
each kid has a basket or plastic hamper, bring their own clothes down, wash them (she washes the youngest’s or her sister does), the go from the dryer to the basket and back upstairs. during the school year that is mostly underwear, PJs and play clothes and they pretty much live out of the basket, since the school clothes & uniforms are washed once a week and the blouses and shirts hung up.
 
Phaedra777 said:
Once again, I turn to the Flylady for tips. She said she doesn’t fold underwear, just stacks it in the drawer.
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Catholic90 said:
Does anybody fold underwear? I never have! Why would anyone do that? 🤷
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I do! Haha, I don’t know if that will solve my problem, but I will try to stop folding them lol. I usually like washing/drying a couple of loads throughout the day, putting them all in one place, folding them all, and putting them all away at once. One problem is my kids are clean clothes magnets (my 3 yr old has gotten into trouble so many times over clean clothes)… I dunno, I might have to keep trying out different ideas ( I tried the not washing a new load until the previous one is folded and put away method… but its not that efficient…)
 
Catholic90 said:
Does anybody fold underwear? I never have! Why would anyone do that? 🤷
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I always fold my underwear. What if I were in an accident, and the doctors and nurses saw my wrinkled jockey shorts? I’d be mortified.
 
martininthefiel said:
I always fold my underwear. What if I were in an accident, and the doctors and nurses saw my wrinkled jockey shorts? I’d be mortified.
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:cool:

To me, it is complete waste of time!

I got to the point years ago that each kid has his own laundry basket. Starting at about 7th grade, each learned how to do his own laundry. Sometimes they folded everything, and sometimes they lived out of the laundry basket. Their choice. I don’t iron, so if their shirt was wrinkled, it was up to them to throw it in the dryer with a damp towel or wear it as is.🤷
 
This is too funny

Underpants = no fold: Same for socks.

All shirts and pants go straight to a hanger.

I fold pjs, towels, and a workout clothes.
 
A little bit of “saving time ironing” for the Catholic school moms whose daughters wear the jumpers with the white blouses. Psssst, just iron the collars and sleeves.
 
faithfully said:
behoove
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Too funny! My sister and I have a sworn pact to say the words, “behooved” and “flummoxed” (or variances of) on a daily basis. 🙂

I was totally flummoxed to see you use the word, “behoove” 🎉
 
Ironing, what’s that. Last time I had my ironing “done” was just before I delivered our second child. It was part of the nesting thing that goes on in late pregnancy. He is now 44 and haven’t really done it since. An occasional touch up is all.

Gosh, I like this thread!!!
 
Ohana said:
Ironing, what’s that. Last time I had my ironing “done” was just before I delivered our second child. It was part of the nesting thing that goes on in late pregnancy. He is now 44 and haven’t really done it since. An occasional touch up is all.

Gosh, I like this thread!!!
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if God had wanted me to iron he would not have invented permanent press
 
Catholic90 said:
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To me, it is complete waste of time!

I got to the point years ago that each kid has his own laundry basket. Starting at about 7th grade, each learned how to do his own laundry. Sometimes they folded everything, and sometimes they lived out of the laundry basket. Their choice. I don’t iron, so if their shirt was wrinkled, it was up to them to throw it in the dryer with a damp towel or wear it as is.🤷
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7th grade??? how about 3rd grade??? By 10 children should be doing their own laundry. Towels were the responsibility of the younger children 4-8. My mom learned this from a farm family with 8 kids.
 
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