Today: 5 things that make chores feel less, well, chore-like. Plus …
A word of advice to make seemingly endless chores better? It’s worth investing in well-made and nice-looking products that have the power to imbue these unskippable tasks with, dare we say it, a bit of joy. Take, for example, editor Hannah Morrill’s handsome laundry basket, which she calls a “humble and exceptional companion” to laundry day. Not only is it sturdy and roomy, it also collapses down nearly flat when empty, making it easy to stow away between loads. “Laundry is a Sisyphean task,” she writes. “But for a few moments a week, the laundry basket, pressed flat atop my dryer, concealed behind those rickety folding doors, allows for a brief and potent illusion: My work is done.” A pretty and practical laundry basket→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more ›
One of our favorite gifts for moms, this bougie, gentle shower gel makes skin feel silky-smooth and hydrated. And it comes in an extremely chic bottle that looks great on display. On-sale body wash — plus, more great Mother’s Day gifts→
Once you start doing laundry correctly, you’ll likely have to do a lot less of it. For example, it might sound contradictory, but washing smaller loads is more efficient. Overstuffing can make it harder for the machine to clean your clothes thoroughly, forcing you to do another cycle. A few simple laundry tweaks we swear by→
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