I have been asked, “Do you sleep?” by well meaning friends when they hear about my multiple PA jobs AND my side hustle as a travel advisor for FORA. The thing is, I love sleep. I nap every day when I’m not working (as a PA) and faithfully get 7 hours of sleep a night. So, yes, I sleep.
How do I get my housework done? I have help, from cleaning ladies and an awesome co-parent/husband who understands that my passion for travel necessitates an irregular schedule. The dog goes to daycare once a week so I have time to get the house in order without her underfoot (cute as she is).
One of the pandemic finds I’ve embraced is grocery delivery. I’ve tried most of the services offered in my area, and have settled on Instacart. I’ve found their deliveries to be much quicker (and more available same-day), and I can use a variety of stores, both grocery and otherwise (even Staples). The convenience of having groceries delivered to my door, on my schedule, saves me hours of time per month. It also saves me from making those impulse buys – hello dairy-free ice cream and smartfood popcorn, my latest loves! If you want to save $20 on your instacart order, use my code ABARRACLOUGH1C21BF.
This grocery delivery hack gives me more time to work on my blog and travel advising. Now, I have to place my order so I can make Vegetable Yakisoba from NYT Cooking tonight!
What household hacks have you incorporated to make life easier?
