[Tirned Tinnu]

I see your point about Elves and the lack of explanation of daily tasks. Surely, though, you might think a bit on it. It doesn't take long to realize that they have no washing-machines or electric power, so this brings with it a host of tasks that must be performed by hand. Namely? Nearly everything. From weaving their own cloth (as were the cloaks given to the Fellowship) to making their own rope, (as was found by Sam)and baking Lembas, the Elves content themselves in honing the art of making everything. I think of Elves as natural craftspersons, each with their own particular specialty, and always willing to teach their craft to others of their own kin.
If you consider a typical day in the life of an American settler, you might have part of it.
Early morning - Heat water, wash, cook morning meal. Feed animals, milking.
Later: Wash dishes, wash clothes, wring out, hang to dry.
Crafts during the day: soap making, candle making, dress making, wool gathering and spinning, copying (books), learning the languages and writings, cattle care, repairs on fortifications,weapons repair and making, jewelry making, plant gathering, crop tending, soil maintenance,
horse training, riding, hunting, fishing, sport.
Evening: Meal prep, cooking, feasting.
Night: Cleaning all, fire tending, embroidery, knitting, crochetting, tale telling, bardic tradition, music, and late night snack making.
Frankly when I see it laid out, I know it was a hard life for the Elves. A rewarding one, surely, but tough when considering our easy-going lifestyles.