Trash talk: from a mother of seven, nine rules for throwing out the garbage.(BLOGGER)

From: Good Housekeeping | Date: June 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Why can't anyone else in this family see that the garbage can is full? My rant for the day:

1 If you try to put some garbage into the garbage can and it falls right out because trash is already piled up to the rim, do not ignore your garbage that is now lying on the floor.

2 Similarly, if you try to "make a basket" with some garbage and miss, there is no other person who is going after your missed shot.

3 If the garbage can is filled all the way to the top, you may not throw your garbage on the counter, floor, or sink instead.

4 DO NOT under any circumstances say ...

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