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12 Hudson Valley Parent n December 2018 Bring in some cleaning reinforcements The kids are home for winter break and it's really hard to find time to get a deep clean in. But you are desperate to find time to get some cleaning in before the holiday parties begin, and your in-laws arrive for their week-long stay. Give yourself a gift early this year. Hire someone to clean your home so you don't have to! There are great, local cleaning services that will help you with everything from laundry to windows and everything in between. Maybe you don't need a whole home overhaul. That's fine! Call in some extra help for the stuff you need a break from. After months of sticky, candy-coated fingers touching everything and an oven full of casseroles that bubbled over, your kitchen could use some love. Let the professionals put in some elbow grease to get your home back to normal. If you aren't in the market for a professional, convince the kids to help. Barter with special holiday treats for some extra help around the house. Divide the chores by what kids are able to do. Let little ones grab a duster and older kids can help with larger tasks. ME TIME ! Just For Women