Happy Tuesday, friends!
We were laughing the other day about me being lazy about something (you’ll see below) because I’m typically not really a “lazy” person, but there are some things that I am SO LAZY about and thus…the conversation turned into today’s blog post. Let’s be real, since today is AMAZON PRIME DAY (another way I’m super lazy), the timing was perfect. : ).
This list is random and certainly not complete (there are probably SO many other ways I’m lazy), but I thought it would be funny to share and then you can share your lazy ways in the comment section too. Clearly these are all lighthearted and fun and nothing we should take “too seriously”.
Ready, set, here we go:
#1: I DON’T PUT NEW BATTERIES IN MY HEATED EYELASH CURLER
You know how much I love my HEATED EYELASH CURLER (I LOVE IT!!), but this is what prompted the entire conversation…my batteries have been dead in mine for about two weeks, and every single time I pull it out to use it, I am too lazy to walk downstairs and get new batteries. Why? It makes no sense but legit, I was laughing because HOW LAZY AM I and yet, it’s still sitting up there in the bathroom sans working batteries.
#2: GOING TO THE CAR WASH
I would rather drive around in a filthy dirty car than take my car to the car wash. There is nothing more boring to me than waiting in line to drive my car through the wash or heaven forbid, get out of the car while they wash it. Andrew is constantly asking me why I drive around in such a dirty car, and the honest answer is…I’m too lazy to go.
#3: I DON’T HANDWASH ANYTHING
Yeah, I don’t care about the “fragile” sticker on that glassware or the big pots and pans that take up too much room/aren’t “dishwasher” appropriate…I love the dishwasher and do not love handwashing anything.
#4: SEPARATE MY LAUNDRY
This one drives Andrew crazy, but I don’t love separating my laundry. I don’t care if the load is a mix of whites and darks and my stuff and Ashby’s stuff and bath towels and Smith’s stuff and…who cares, I toss it all in and hope for the best.
#5: GETTING THE MAIL
I blame my mom for this one, but I do not collect my mail every day from the mailbox that sits approximately 15 feet from my front door. Growing up, my mom would check the mail only when she thought a new magazine might be in there…and that’s me. I promise you, my in-laws basically meet the postal worker at the box, so this is not the way Andrew grew up. Me? I hate to admit this, but I let it sit there several days and/or get excited when Andrew goes out there to get it instead 😉 .
#6: PUT SHOES ON FOR SELFIES
Yeah, so you girls already know that in about 99% of my outfit selfies, I’m wearing my slippers or barefoot because…I’m too lazy to walk downstairs and get shoes for the picture. Apologies.
#7: BLOW DRY MY HAIR
In a given year, I bet I blow dry my hair from beginning to end maybe four times. I find blow drying my hair sooooooo boring. You can’t watch a show or listen to a podcast while doing it (too loud), you can’t sip coffee while doing it or talk to your mom on the phone. It’s just loooooong and hoooooot and boringgggg, so I let it air dry almost every.single.time.
#8: DRIVE TO POST OFFICE/UPS
I don’t care what you just shipped me and how phenomenal the contents of said box are…but for the love, if it requires a signature, there is a 99% chance I won’t be there to sign for it, and I detest having to get in my car, drive to the post office, park, get out, wait in the long line, and collect that package. I’d rather not receive anything than have to go collect it should I miss signing for it.
#9: TAKE MY CLOTHES OFF IN A DRESSING ROOM
I would rather make a second trip to the store to return an item than try something on in the store. The thought of taking off my shoes, my jeans and my sweater in the dressing room to try on other clothes just exhausts me. I’d rather make a second trip back than try on things mid-day.
#10: IRONING
Nope. I am 42 years old and proud to say no matter how “domestic” I am (and I certainly enjoy being “domestic”!), I do not iron. That’s why God invented a damp towel and the dryer. I spray it with a wrinkle releaser or toss it in to tumble a few minutes and bam, my “ironing” is done.
#11: BREAK DOWN BOXES
I could probably fit three times as many boxes in my recycle bin if I would just break one down…but I’m too lazy to break them down, so I just accidentally “fill” my bin too quickly with full sized boxes.
#12: USE AN UMBRELLA
I’m almost always too lazy to use an umbrella. I’m a “I’ll run for it” kind of girl instead.
Just 12 little ways I’m lazy 🙂 .
Okay, I want to hear your ways too!! Please comment and share in the comment section. I’m sure some of “your ways” will remind me of more ways that I can be lazy.
Happy Tuesday! I’ll see you guys back here tomorrow! Don’t forget, I’m sharing my AMAZON PRIME FINDS too! xx
Elspeth says
I relate to so many of these! I don’t like ironing or separating laundry-haha! This was such a fun post!
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Emilee says
Oh what a fun post! I’ve decided that this is the summer of paper plates at my house. Who has time for dishes? Not me! 😂
Kara says
I am lazy at putting my tupperware away?! I unload all other dishes from the dishwasher (I also do not hand wash much) but I leave the tupperware sitting out waiting for my husband to put it away.. haha 🙂
Julie says
Haha!! This is my husband! He leaves it for me.
Sarah Dizard says
Here is my question though, and I mean it without judgment!! With your laundry, are you worried about your nice clothes getting discolored/and or shrinking? Or do you dry clean nicer clothing? (I sometimes overly stress about that w my clothes which is silly bc they’re just clothes!) ha! This was fun and I’d say I will add something to my Kroger delivery order without knowing if it’s already in our pantry, if I’m not in the kitchen when placing the order because I don’t feel like going to check!
Mix and Match Mama says
Anything nice (blouses or dresses, skirts), I take to the dry cleaners. Most of what I wear is Vuori, Athleta, shorts, jeans and tees…so all of that just gets mixed in. For sweaters, I will wash them and then let them air dry (not tumble dry).
Janet Teeter says
I too am lazy about separating colors. I discovered “color catchers” which are these small sheets you put in the washer with your laundry. They absorb any fabric dye so they don’t affect other clothes!
Emma B says
When my bathroom handsoap is empty, I don’t like to refill it… I just use the soap at my husbands sink instead. 🫣
Mix and Match Mama says
I don’t judge 😉 .
Marissa says
I have been grabbing the soap from the shower every day this week because I’m too lazy to fill my handsoap haha!
Lisa N says
#5, #8 #9 and #1 unless it’s for a remote control lol Also, I order Walmart pickup (too rural for delivery) my husband picks up on his way in from work, hauls it all inside and I dread having to put it all up lol
Such a fun and funny post😊
Jennifer says
This was just what I needed today. You never cease to make me laugh and also make me feel normal. I admit I try to seperate my laundry but most days I’m like ‘I just don’t care enough’. lol. I’m amazed at the blow dry one tho. I’m a frizzy mess if i don’t blow dry my hair. In fact I was lazy last night (flight nightmare coming home from our trip to Louisville) and i let it air dry. Girl – remember when Monica went on that trip and the frizz took over – that’s me at this moment. Lol
Jess Wade says
My hair does not air dry pretty, so I dry it almost every day. I pop my airpods in, turn on a podcast or a show on my phone and multi-task! Probably not good for my hearing as I do have to turn the sound up louder but it makes the time go by faster. And I hate ironing. I might iron 3 times a year and it’s when I’ve piled up enough items to do it all at once. My least favorite chore ever.
Mix and Match Mama says
I had to blow dry my hair just a bit yesterday after it didn’t air dry all the way and was SO BORED. I’m going to try this next time!
Kasey Powers says
It takes about 45 minutes for me to fully dry my hair – I don’t do it often.
I tend to watch a comfort show with closed captions. If it’s something I know I’m ok without hearing it.
I have a friend who props up her kindle and reads while drying her hair.
Meg says
My blow dry boredom trick is to watch something on my iPad with subtitles on and AirPods in 😂 the combo of the AirPods and subtitles means I can usually get the gist of what’s going on!
Mix and Match Mama says
Subtitles! That would help!! Great tip!!
Amy says
I prop my Kindle up in a cookbook stand and read while I blow dry. It’s one of my favorite times.
Mix and Match Mama says
My mind is blown.
Kourtney says
These are great and validating! If Shay Shull doesn’t iron, why should I?? haha
Mix and Match Mama says
NEVER.
Katie Stewart says
This post! 😂
Here’s something I’m lazy about that I’ve never admitted out loud.
I drive up to the mail box, check the contents, and if there’s nothing appealing, I leave it all there. 😂
Mix and Match Mama says
I respect this so much. 😉
Ashley S. says
Oh, so true. So true! 😂
Erin H says
I never separate my laundry and just wash it all on cold. But now my daughter has uniforms with bright red, white, and navy polos and I’m afraid i might have to start. I just don’t have all that many whites so it’s seems like such a pain. And I never break down boxes either! It’s the worst.
Kristen says
I don’t buy anything I have to iron, I don’t think I’ve touched an iron in 20 yrs! I wash everything together too, no separation! I HATE stopping for gas.. I drive on empty all the time – I kind of like the danger of it all, lol!!!
Laura says
Yes to so many of these!! USPS Informed Delivery is the best – I get an email every day of what’s (supposed to be) in my mailbox. So I know exactly when it might be important to get the mail and when I can let it sit.
My aunt is still appalled that I don’t dry my hair every day but totally agree it’s not fun so I don’t!
I will spend way more time and energy finding someone who does business electronically rather than make a phone call. Sitting on hold, talking to a stranger, back-and-forth, nope. Give me someone I can text and I’m so much happier! Not sure if this is lazy or avoidant behavior.
Sarah Henning says
I came here to say the same thing about signing up for I formed delivery. It’s almost always junk mail so I just ignore it!
Karyn B says
I read my Kindle while I dry my hair…and then usually make myself late because I HAVE to finish the chapter I’m on. 🙂
sandi says
My laundry is ALWAYS separated… the kids toss theirs in without a thought that something could go wrong. Bras unhooked, sheets, jeans, towels all together getting tangled is not pleasant to me. Ugh, ironing is not fun, but my husband wears professional dress and I refuse to pay for something I can do, so every Sunday I iron and starch five shirts for his week. For myself, I try not to buy things that need to be dry cleaned or ironed.
A few other things: I wait for someone else to realize batteries need to be changed and pretend I did not know said item was dead. Other than a ski jacket, I do not own a coat because when I take it off in church or at the store, I don’t want to carry it.
PS: I bet if you were in the car by yourself with a mini Dairy Queen blizzard and all was quiet you would enjoy the car wash.
Missy says
Ugh, I can’t remember the last time I ironed anything the normal way. My sister & I call the dryer “the iron”, using the same method you use. Others may laugh, but it works!!
Unloading the dishwasher! I’ll load the heck out of it, but unloading is not my fave.
Kelly F says
When I lived alone I would let the mail sit for so long I once got a note from the mailman saying he’d leave it all at the post office if I didn’t get it out of the mailbox 🤦♀️. My husband now gets the mail everyday.
Erin says
I detest folding sheets. I will wash them, dry them and leave them for my husband to fold. It’s a deal we have. Lol
I don’t iron. I use a spray.
I have a sore throat, but I won’t gargle even though I know it helps.
Blow drying my hair isn’t optional. I look scary if I don’t.
Alison says
Love this post! I relate to the laundry and ironing, for sure.
I am pretty type A, especially when it comes to maintaining order and cleanliness in my home, but there’s this one cabinet in my dining room that I shove things into with reckless abandon. Someone could disappear into that thing. I saw another reader reference Monica in Friends, and this is like the secret closet that Chandler tries to access in their apartment. 😂
Jenina says
This might be my favorite post ever!
Kacey says
#3, 4, 5, 9 & 10 – I’m right there with you!! And to make #5 even worse, I have a wall mounted mail box, right outside my door, BUT I know it’s a bunch of trash mail anyway so what’s the point, LOL!
Angela says
This is an awesome post!!! 😂
I am the proud owner of a not-working eyelash curler, too! Batteries aren’t in the bathroom so no changing the dead ones until I get up some motivation to go get the new batteries. 🤣
Other ways I am lazy:
•Returning items that didn’t work for me. I will sit on my Nordstrom purchases that didn’t work for up to a year, until I go back to Chicago to return them in person. (If they ever change their return window to under 3 months, I’m in trouble!) We always go on a girls shopping trip in November to Chicago and that’s when I “make money”/ a.k.a return unused items I didn’t want.
•Washing my hair… the blow drying, styling, curling. It’s so much! I will go 4-5 days without washing and just keep throwing a few curls into my hair each day to freshen it up.
Thanks for making us laugh today, Shay!!! 😘
Jennibell says
So….they built a car wash right next to my office and I bought a pass. Now I get in trouble for going “too much” – ha! – and now notice all the “dirty” cars out there (of which mine was until 6 months ago 😉
Gina Holmes says
I’m with you on the ironing and blow drying my hair. I probably only blow dry twice a year! It honestly never even crosses my mind to check the mail because my husband does it. I truly don’t even think about it; plus, nothing good is ever addressed to me anyway! One way I’m lazy is washing my water bottle. I don’t know why I hate it so much. If it needs washing, I’ll just put it on the counter and grab a sparkling water from the fridge until the water bottle fairy (my husband) washes it and refills it for me!
Kandi Barber says
I can totally relate to so many of theses, especially breaking down boxes, I throw them in the garage and they magically get broken down!
K.K. says
Ah ha ha… Back from vacation and loving this post today!! I’m feeling really lazy about unloading my suitcase!! 🙂
Kelly says
I relate to all of these but also getting gas. I hate to stop and get gas! I’m going to wait until my car is screaming at me every single time!!
Katie Compton says
Oh yes! How liberating it is to admit our laziness, ha! I’m the same on #2, 9, and 10. True story- when my daughter was about 5 we were visiting my parents and my mom got out an iron and my daughter asked with big eyes “Nanny! What is that thing??” The best part was that my mom was NOT ironing her own clothes… she was ironing doll clothes! She does doll restoration, ha!
Amy Branderhorst says
I love posts like this! I also feel this deep in my soul. I am the laziest not lazy person ever. I literally run marathons, but the thought of going to get groceries makes me cringe. I will also do anything to avoid vacuuming stairs. I would rather clean toilets all day long. I also am a hairstylist but never want to do my own hair and a ponytail does the trick…
Ashley S. says
If you need to make toast at my home, you’ll likely find the bread bag all twisted and tucked rather than closed with the tie. I’m almost always too lazy to relocate said bread tie once I’m finished with the pack. I just twist, tuck, and shove it back into the pantry!
Also, I work hard to keep my home clean & tidy. Just don’t look in my “cleaning closet”! It really is like Monica’s secret closet on Friends. I shove all kinds of things in there and avalanches aren’t unheard of. Why haven’t I cleaned it out..? Lazy. 😉
Faith Kapp says
Wow, I am surprised by several of these! One being that you don’t sort the laundry. 🙂
Amen to NO IRONING! Nope I don’t do it either!
My laziness is not putting the laundry away right after I fold it. Like why is it so hard to do one more step!?!?
Kelly T says
I don’t like to take the time to replace the toilet paper roll but if it’s put on the wrong way, I will always turn it around.
Lynn Bass says
My raycon earbuds have changed my life! I pop them in to get ready in the morning and listen to a book or podcast. Makes drying hair & getting ready so much more pleasant. I don’t feel like I’m wasting time anymore.
Marianne says
I hate doing laundry. I wait until I’ve used every washcloth, worn every pair of panties, etc. before I’ll do a load of laundry.
I deplore unpacking. When I return from a trip, my suitcase sits unpacked for months, and sometimes, it stays packed until I need to unpack it and pack for a new trip.
Paperwork is the bane of my existence. I let it pile up for months and when I grow weary of looking at it or I can no longer see the kitchen counter or top of my desk, I sweep it all into a cardboard box to sort through at a later time. Unfortunately, later has yet to arrive. My garage is now home to many cardboard boxes full of paperwork, some of which is now approaching 15 years old. I would trash it all but I know there are important documents in some of those boxes that need to be retrieved and put in a safe place. Shame on me.
Karen in Virginia says
I am dying laughing over here…I did that for years and when I had to move, wound up with 18 years of paperwork that was in garbage bags. It took so long to sort out that I wound up taking one of the bags with me to the next place and to the next place.. of course now I toss everything out immediately. But, who knows what is in those bags? My fiancee says to just toss the whole thing, but what if there is something important in there? Lol
Rachel says
I think a better way to frame it is these things are not a “priority” for you. There is so much pressure to do and be everything- especially for women in our culture…when I hear the word lazy I just think yes! Be lazy! Rest! Lean into simplicity.
Most people can’t be “lazy” well because it’s not encouraged by our hyper consumerism/productivity culture. It’s definitely Biblical though!
Mix and Match Mama says
I love this!!! This is a wonderful way to frame it!!
Addy J Robinson says
Yes!! Love this comment. It resonates a lot with ‘the nap bishop’, Tricia Hersey. She has a book, Rest Is Resistance, A Manifesto, and has been a guest on several podcasts like ‘We Can Do Hard Things’. Really thought provoking.
Shana Gardner says
Such a fun post! I love reading all the ways that I’m so different and yet so alike for other lazy ways as you and others in the comments.
Laundry is the ONLY chore I take pride in and I most definitely separate. I often wash a single item because it’s different than every things else. I also HATE to have dirty clothes and towels in my hamper. So my washer is always running!
However, I do not even own an iron so same there!
You will gasp aloud, but my biggest lazy thing is I never make my bed! But, yet I visit a UPS store or USPS and car wash almost daily. 😂
Rachel says
I can relate to all of these except for the eyelash curler because I don’t own one.
Cris says
Amazon does everything else…why can’t they deliver the batteries to the upstairs bathroom??😉
Mix and Match Mama says
I just lol! I legit LAUGHED OUT LOUD!
Jennifer flock says
I can relate to so many of these. Almost all. I do however separate my laundry.
Debbie Hibbert says
Great post, Shay … and I can relate to most of yours!! I can’t stand unloading the dishwasher, putting away groceries, or unpacking my suitcase. I’m actually embarrassed at how long I, sometimes, avoid doing those three things!
Amy says
I agree with everyone of these! To solve the laundry separation issue ( because no one has time for that!) I have at least two basket in everyone’s closet for lights and darks. They separate as they put their dirty clothes in the baskets! Problem solved and I’m still lazy! 👍
Debbie says
What a fun post, I love this randomness totally makes me feel very normal. I do not like unloading the dishwasher. I don’t mind loading it but will put off unloading it …. only thing that makes me is I detest dishes in the sink. However, my utmost laziness comes from sorting mail after bringing it in and then it piles up to a point I have to hide it. out of sight, out of mind 😉
AngieN says
I iron weekly, usually on Sunday morning before church. I do not use my dishwasher because I am too lazy to unload it. I also don’t enjoy putting gas in my car so will ride on fumes until my husband borrows it and he will fill it up!
Love reading everyone’s responses!
Suzanne says
Stopping for petrol. That little fuel light stays on for a good number of trips. I also relate to pretty much all of yours Shay.
Kacy M says
I don’t separate my laundry for the wash either. I will separate afterwards what goes in the dryer and what hang dries though.
Lisa D says
Summer days are lazy days at my house and I love it! Thanks for the fun post!
Debbie says
Curious, do you see the kids picking up any of yours or Andrew’s ways of doing things/being lazy… like one of them leans more like Andrew?!? You?!! Or their grandparents?!? Great post, probably one of my favorites!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh that’s a good question! I need to really think about that one. I would say 3 out of 4 are lazy about making their beds. I would say 2 out of 4 are lazy about putting away laundry and 1 out of 4 does not return any cups from said bedroom back to the kitchen.
Debbie says
Love it!!
Josie Grahl says
I hate getting gas for my car.
Mix and Match Mama says
YES!!!!!
Heather S says
I literallly bought a Tesla for this reason! Charhe at home. We have 2 now🤣
Marcie E Hardage says
I am lazy about washing water bottles and other items that do not go in the dishwasher. Also I’m lazy about going upstairs to take my sons’ clean laundry to their rooms. I just put the clothes on the dining chairs.
Roya Bushong says
I refuse to fold sheets. I take them off the bed, wash and dry them, and then they go right back on. Folding them seems like such a waste of time and energy. 🫣
Mix and Match Mama says
I’ve never really thought about this before, but you’re right!
Addy J Robinson says
Shay, these things are game changers I swear!! I use them in every load of laundry now
Shout Color Catcher Sheets for Laundry, Allow Mixed Washes, Prevent Color Runs, and Maintain Original Color of Clothing, 72 Count https://a.co/d/h9mNmjr
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you!!!
Eliza says
What a fun post! In our home taking the truck to the car wash is the lazy way. My husband is so good to drag out all the bottles, hoses, attachments, etc(!) while I’d prefer to sit on the side, sip my water, & wait for them to holler my make/model…
Aaand we used to be this way on the mailbox but my parents had checks stolen out of their mailbox before they could get out to the street which created all kinds of headaches for them. So we are now Johnny on the spot with mail pick up & delivery.
Anna says
I dislike hauling the iron and ironing board out for the one or two things that need ironed. My lazy solution has been to use my flat iron for my hair to “iron” collars and flutter sleeves and call it good.
Getting gas would be where I’m the laziest. I just don’t want to make time for it on my way to or from work. Drives my husband crazy but I can tell you how far you can get with a tank on E without breaking a sweat!
Kay says
This is such a great post! Love it. I am with you on ironing. In fact, when my kids were in elementary school, they came across the iron I NEVER used in the basement and asked me what it WAS-lol! It is now gone and I use spray too.
I am lazy about going to the dry cleaner! I HATE IT. Why does it feel like SO much effort?
Heather S says
I think I relate to ever single one of these but the car wash. I HAVE to have a clean car- now do I want to vaccuum it ?? That’s a BIG OL NOPE! 💯 my hubbys job. But the rest of these, I feel in my soul 🤣
Julie says
I hate folding sheets. I wash them and put them right back on the bed. same for my comforters. Wash, dry, put right back on.
Kim says
What pots and pans do you use that you put in the dishwasher. We are looking into new cookware that is okay in the dishwasher.
Mix and Match Mama says
All of them, but please know I’m not saying YOU SHOULD (just that I do). I have been putting my Le Creuset in there for years…
Robin says
I am lazy about putting dishes from the dish drainer away. I don’t mind handwashing at all, but I will just use the same ones over and over cycling from the sink to the drainer. (Easier for me probably because I live alone.)
I don’t iron as much as I used to, but still use it quite often. In college I was known for ironing mine and other friends’ clothes. I am someone who gets the mail daily. When I was a little girl, I would love to run down the long lane from our house to meet our rural mail carrier at the mailbox. He always had Juicy Fruit gum to share once I got there. I think perhaps the laundry sorting thing is generational, I am a stickler for sorting laundry, but a lot of younger people I know don’t sort (I am 60) or MAYBE it is a Missouri thing since your husband is originally from Missouri and I also live there.
Paige M. says
The separating laundry is so funny to me, I didn’t realize it was a hot topic between people until my brother & I were talking about it the other day. Growing up our mother did everyone’s laundry & we were thankful for that. BUT she never separated clothes, whites, darks, his or hers, everything got thrown into the wash together & all of our clothes were just fine. Nothing was ever ruined. Now as adults we don’t separate anything. Last year, my brother went on a 2 week vacation w/ his best friends family & when he went to do laundry they were appalled he didn’t separate anything. He told them he has survived the last 34yrs w/out separating laundry he thinks he will be OK lol.
Angie says
I have a question about the dishwasher. Are your dishes still wet when the dishwasher is finished or does my dishwasher suck? I hate wet dishes which always makes putting them away take longer.
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! We have found that when the dishes are done in the dishwasher, if you crack the door open and allow the steam to release, after about 10 minutes, it’s significantly less wet and more dry.