exfoliation

I never have time after showering to pumice my feet properly.

house plants

I have to water my house plants almost every day in this dry climate.

toothbrush

Now that I'm used to using an electronic toothbrush, I don't feel like my teeth are properly clean when I have to use a manual brush.

49th Parallel

I have to make sure I eat my picnic lunch on the Canadian side of the border so that the U.S. border officials don't confiscate my fruit and dairy.

packing

Packing for a weekend away is as big a hassle as packing for a two-week vacation.

garbage day

I hate taking the garbage out.

toner cartridge

My printer is running low on toner, and everything I print looks streaky and muddy.

baby Tylenol

My baby has a cold, and I can't decide whether I should give him Tylenol or not.

cheap chocolate

I don't even enjoy the taste of cheap chocolate Easter eggs, but I can't resist eating them.

kitchen efficiency

My kitchen is so small that I have to move my coffee maker and compost bin to fit the cutting board on the counter top.

wool rash

The wool rug in my front room gives me a rash if I touch it with bare arms or legs.

dust buster

My dust buster just sprays dust and allergens around the house, so that I always end up having to haul out the HEPA vacuum anyway.

seasonal wardrobe

I'm so sick and tired of all my cold weather clothing.

dishwasher detergent

My eco-friendly dishwasher detergent leaves a powdery residue on my drinking glasses.

entertaining

I have a long, narrow dining table, and when my extended family comes for a meal, the people seated at opposite ends can't talk to each other.

first birthday party

I can't help wondering if I should be throwing a more elaborate first birthday party for my son.

wrapping paper

I always regret buying cheap wrapping paper when it shreds on the corners of the gift box.

dining terminology

I don't fully understand what a gastropub is, let alone a restolounge.

audio books

I can't find any interesting audio books at the library.

hot coffee

I don't drink my morning coffee fast enough, so I always end up having to microwave it.

running shoes

High-performance running shoes are almost always ugly.

haircut

I started getting my hair cut at Aveda Academy to save money, and even though I'm not happy with my current cut, I feel shy and guilty about returning to my regular stylist.

chicken quality

Sometimes free-range chicken tastes no better than grocery store chicken.

south-facing room

My south-facing living room gets too hot unless I keep the blinds shut, and then it feels gloomy.

futon

I'm much to old to still be sleeping on a futon.

free cocktails

Free cocktails at work events are either watered down, or contain blue curacao.

Costco toilet paper

The giant package of toilet paper rolls I bought at Costco takes up way too much space in my house.

carrot cake

I was too embarrassed to ask the barista at the coffee shop to serve me the slice of carrot cake with the most cream cheese icing.

washing machine

I wish my washing machine was on the main floor so I would have to carry clothing up and down two flights of stairs.

cuticles

I've lost my cuticle butter.

jogging stroller

My jogging stroller is a second-hand, 1998 version with awkward fasteners and no drink holder.