10 ways to lighten the load without leaving the house

Can't face the outside world today but don't want to get stalled on the to-do list? We all have those days when the mere thought of showering and putting clothes on is... Just. Too. Much. Monday through Friday basically. Luckily there're lots of ways to get organised and maximise productivity from the comfort of your home. 1. Outsource the outsourcing Using a laundry service seemed like the ultimate lazy indulgence until all that picking up and dropping off became more of a logistical nightmare than just washing and drying our own clothes. Enter Laundrie, Ireland's first dry cleaning and laundry delivery app. 2. Do your gift shopping online Birthdays, christenings and anniversaries always creep up and leave us floundering last minute for the perfect gift. Make a list of the birthdays and occasions coming up and do a batch gift shop. You're likely to find cheaper alternatives to the high street and no need to navigate the shops with a cantankerous toddler. 3. Make a family calendar This is future-proofing essentially. A bit of effort today will dodge potential disorganisation and familial double booking at some point down the line. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0-N_mV5sd4 4. Chop veg in bulk and freeze portions Chop onions, carrots and celery and place in freezer bags for use in soups and stews during the week ahead. 5. Make double dinners Curries and hot pots are all great for making in large batches and freezing or trotting out again later in the week. If there's any moans from certain corners along the lines of "but we had *insert meal here* for dinner last night", just add some stock and rebrand it as a chunky soup. 6. Sunday Roast Making a delicious Sunday roast is not only a time-honoured tradition, the leftovers will keep you in sandwiches for the rest of the week. Roast lamb is particularly good for great leftover ideas. 7. Swipe a wipe Cleaning with baby wipes is effective and lazy, our fave combo. 8. Do your banking online Seems obvious but a trip to the virtual bank is so quick and requires no contact with pesky humans. Perfect. 9. Microwave your lemons Popping lemons in the microwave for a few minutes makes them easier to juice. 10. Walk your dog without leaving the house Or have we taken this not leaving the house thing a shade too far?   This article is brought to you by Londis. Londis is taking a load off this summer with a whole host of great competitions. For more information click here.