I outsource as much we can. Husband still helps especially with yard/physical work around house, but we always still have that imbalance due to mental load of remembering & scheduling the annual physicals, debtal, allergist, & derm appointments and of course sick appts. My answer was I still handle that but wanted to outsource everything else since I took on a full time paid position 18 months ago, and have gotten promoted with a pay raise.
We get weekly landscaper to cut the grass, handle fallen trees branches from storms, spring & fall clean up, mulching & planting. We also use same guy for our snow/winter needs with snow plowing/shoveling work.
We used to have bi weekly house cleaner but she comes weekly now and makes all the bedding once a week. I outsource dry cleaning that is picked up and dropped off at my house bi weekly.
Groceries is always either deliveries or curbside that husband goes to pick up. I used to have different meal kit services like blue apron etc, while it’s ok for the summer since we often at at the pool or eat out. Im looking to hire a personal chef to cook us 4-5 meals a week for this fall as life will be insanely busy with our return to office on hybrid schedule, sports, no virtual school options.
Maybe ask around in your local FB group for a house keeper? Someone who will do the food shopping, prep your groceries, clean your house, make appointments for all of you? Pay 20 hours a week so a college student who is virtual or a young retiree may fit the bill. Or SAHM mom in your neighborhood who’s looking for flexible hours like school hours with money to earn.
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