Feeling Sick, On a Break, or Out on Vacay? Use Excuse to Take It Off Their Plate

Life Happens—Let Chore Management Adapt

We’ve all been there—someone in the family gets sick, needs a break, or heads out on vacation. Should their chore list still loom over them while they recover or relax? Of course not! That’s where S’moresUp’s Excuse feature steps in. Designed for flexibility and fairness, this tool lets you take chores off someone’s plate without penalties, ensuring your family’s chore system stays empathetic and stress-free.

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How to Use the Excuse Feature

Here’s how the Excuse option helps you manage chores effectively while keeping compassion at the forefront:

What Is Excuse?

• Excuse is a feature in S’moresUp that allows you to remove a pending chore from a family member’s list without deducting points or penalizing them.
• It’s perfect for situations where someone can’t complete their tasks due to valid reasons like illness, a break, or vacation.

How to Use Excuse

1. Access the Pending Chores Section:

   • Navigate to the Today’s Progress or Pending Section in the Chores Tab.

2. Find the Relevant Chore:

   • Locate the task assigned to the family member who needs a break.

3. Tap the Three Dots:

   • Next to the chore, tap the three-dot menu to bring up the available options.

4. Select Excuse:

   • Choose Excuse to remove the chore from their list without applying any penalties.

5. Confirm the Action:

   • The task will be marked as excused, reflecting the change in their progress view.

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Why Use Excuse?

1. Promotes Fairness:

   • Recognizes valid reasons for incomplete chores, creating an empathetic and understanding household environment.

2. Maintains Flexibility:

   • Adapts to real-life situations like sickness, vacations, or breaks, keeping your system relevant and practical.

3. Prevents Stress:

   • Removes the pressure of catching up on tasks during recovery or time off, helping family members focus on their well-being.

4. Preserves Morale:

   • Avoids penalizing family members for circumstances beyond their control, fostering trust and positivity.

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Balance Responsibility with Empathy

Using the Excuse feature isn’t just about removing chores—it’s about building a system that understands and respects your family’s unique needs. Here’s how Excuse supports your household:

1. Encourage Open Communication:

   • Family members feel comfortable sharing when they need a break, knowing they won’t be unfairly penalized.

2. Support Well-Being:

   • Prioritizes health and rest, reinforcing that your family values balance over perfection.

3. Strengthen Family Bonds:

   • By showing compassion in chore management, you foster a household dynamic rooted in trust and understanding.

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Ready to Make Chore Management More Flexible?

S’moresUp’s Excuse feature ensures your chore system adapts to life’s unexpected moments with fairness and empathy. Whether someone is feeling under the weather, taking a break, or on vacation, Excuse helps you keep things running smoothly without the added stress.

Log in to S’moresUp today and try out the Excuse feature—because understanding makes for a happier, healthier family. 🐾✨