life maintenance
The basic things one needs to do to keep life flowing smoothly along. May include, but not limited to: laundry, grocery shopping, cleaning (of refrigerator, bathroom, kitchen), paying bills.
"What'cha doin' Saturday?"
"Gotta do some life maintenance. Fridge is empty and laundry basket is full."
"Gotta do some life maintenance. Fridge is empty and laundry basket is full."