Living on the internet has never been as easy as it is today.  From socializing to growing and building stuff, you never have to leave your computer to do your chores.

While you’re on Facebook socializing and sending status updates, you can head over to Social City, a game where you build a small city with factories, homes, hotels, and community centers.  Similar to SimCity, you build and run a city with a growing population.

Once you have your residence, you should probably think about the food supply.  A grocery store?  Nah.  Build and maintain a farm in Farmville.  From strawberries to cows, most items can be added to your farm and harvested within minutes or hours.  Don’t forget to harvest, as there’s only a limited amount of time after the crop is ready for picking before it wilts and you must start over.

When you have a comfortable home, consider a friend or two to keep you company.  A dog, a cat, or a fish will keep you busy in Petville and Fishville.  After feeding your pet, there is always the chore of cleaning up.  From algae on a fish tank to stinky socks from your dog, you can count on something that needs to be done.

But beware, you should look outside for criminals.  With all the residents of the city focused on their screen, crime is very likely.  Get your friends to help you fight the bad guys in Mafia Wars.  Stealing cars and shooting the bad guys will reward you for your risk taking and fill up your bank account with gold.

If you do venture out to the new world, you can always start a cafe in Cafe World.  There are always an endless number of patrons ready to eat your delicious food.  Do remember food spoils quickly, and feeding your guests old food will only make things worse.

Since you won’t see your friends very much, send them gifts to remind them of your friendship.  A lid for a spice rack or a cow for their farm will surely keep them happy and they may return the favor.