Every parent has those days where there is an overwhelming mountain of housework to tackle, and no kid-free time to do it in.
Don't despair. In those few minutes when they are huddled together colouring in, or watching their favourite cartoon, here are 10 tiny tidying tasks you can do to feel like you've made a dent in the housework.
1. Put away the clean dishes.
2. Rinse and stack the dirty dishes neatly. At least they'll be ready to go with no hard, stuck-on leftovers when you get a little more time.
3. Clear the kitchen table and wipe it down.
4. Clean out the vegetable drawers in the fridge, and throw away whatever's gone off.
5. Wipe down the exterior of the refrigerator.
6. Start a shopping list for your next grocery run, so you're prepared when it's time to go.
7.Change the water in any vases of flowers around the house.
8. Sort through your mail, and throw out anything you don't need.
9. Give the floor a quick sweep, leaving the corners to later in the day when you have more time.
10. Give the coffee tables a quick dust.
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