Present Professor, Meet Mr. Clean

Today I bought myself a little early Chanukah gift: I hired a housekeeping service to clean my apartment. See, I’ve been busier than I usually am. And I am not, by nature, a cleaner. And since I’m really too old to have my mother clean for me anymore, I decided to spring for a service. If all goes well, they’ll leave my apartment shiny and pretty for the holidays. Clean home, clean head.

This is definitely something other people you know can use. Whether for one clean sweep or 6 months of weekly service (and anything in between), giving the gift of housekeeping is sure to be appreciated by busy mothers, stressed-out couples, and all-around slobs. Contact local cleaners beforehand to get an idea of what it will cost–many even offer gift certificates. Then, write a card informing the recipient of their gift. Their eyes will be as sparkling as their hardwood floors.