I Want a Housekeeper. Bad.
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I work from home, and I can be a bit of a workaholic (in phases). Sometimes it makes the housework suffer. Now, it’s not that my house is a complete sty or anything, but it would be nice to have some help so I could concentrate on other things. Like taking a bike ride with my son or writing the best book ever written on home office organization.
I want a housekeeper.
I don’t mean a full-time housekeeper; just someone part-time to come and clean the bathrooms and handle the detail cleaning (like the blinds, windows, etc.). I don’t mind sweeping or doing the dishes or the laundry (ah the smell of freshly washed linens!).
Said housekeeper would do those little things I just don’t want (or have enough time in the day) to do. It will free up my time and brain to focus on the other things in life. Did you know that many wives “of old” had household help, and the didn’t run a business? But, I digress…
What I’m doing to get there.
That’s all well and good, but what will I do about it? I’m working toward an income goal where I can justify a housekeeper. It will free up my time and let me breathe a little. It will also help me know that things are ship-shape around here. Lastly, it allows me to employ a local service provider and give back to our local economy.
Clean windows, bathrooms, a little free time and piece of mind. Now, that’s something to feel good about.
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Do it, Brandie! I tested a cleaning company so I’d know whether or not I could recommend them to others. Couldn’t go back after that! They only come once every few weeks (no kids or dogs here), but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE cleaning day! And also LOVE not having to clean (much) in between.
That’s a great goal and it sounds like you are well on track for reaching it. I want a more simplified life. I’m working on that by finishing up old home renovation projects and not planning to take on any new ones for awhile.
I am with you on this one, Brandie! Although I can’t decide if I’d rather have a housekeeper or a cook. I’m leaning towards cook. Either way, I want some help around the house!
I thought I had found someone to clean my apartment regularly but she didn’t come back after the first time
(I promise we’re not that scary)
I just posted a craigslist ad today looking for someone again. Hopefully find someone who sticks!
Hi Brandie,
For what it’s worth… We had a cleaning service for years and stopped using them recently.
It was just too stressful… The problem was that we would wait to pick up and put everything away until the night before they were scheduled to come – it made everyone crazy running around, cleaning up the house so the cleaners could clean. I know that sounds crazy, but moms know what I mean.
Anyway, I think the trick is finding a housekeeper who is willing to learn where everything goes and do the picking up too.
Or maybe invest the time in getting your kids to pick up after themselves. That’s what we’re trying now…