You can bring home the bacon. You can fry it up in the pan…and scrub the pan, the tub, the fridge, the floor; meet your deadlines, your amigas, your mates’ needs, and meditate on the way to work. Of course you can!

But why would you want to? Allow us to put it this way: Would you spend $100 bucks a month to have more quality play time with your friends and family, or a few more afternoons to be creative, get ahead on a work project, or simply rest?

We’ve taken a poll amongst our busy workin’ women friends, and they all said they held out too long before getting some domestic support. Read: too cheap, too guilty, too practical, too busy to get help at home.

This week, we herald the virtues of getting a Cleaning Person! Even if you’re on a tight budget ($50 will get you a few hours of service,) getting help on the home front is an investment in your sanity, spirit, and self worth.

• www.Craigslist.com is a great source for cleaners. Go to Services / Household. Check references. Expect to pay anywhere from $17 to $25/hour. Always start on a trial basis with someone.
• You can request that your cleaner use eco-friendly products. We love: METHOD (great packaging is a bonus, tho’ the CleaningWipes aren’t exactly eco-cool) and Simple Green is tried ‘n true.

If you’re feeling less-than an over-achiever because you’re hiring a cleaner, just hear us cheering you on: “You’re worth it! The money you spend on cleaning will allow you to be more joyful, and joy attracts more joy!”