Comments on: I Want a Housekeeper. Bad.

By: Judy Schramm

Judy Schramm — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:53:45 +0000

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…

By: Kelly McCausey

Kelly McCausey — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:48:45 +0000

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!

By: Dani Liu

Dani Liu — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:40:26 +0000

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!

By: Joan Kosmachuk

Joan Kosmachuk — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:08:12 +0000

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.

By: Hazel Thornton

Hazel Thornton — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:45:13 +0000

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.