Oh right you’re thinking – do housework at the same time as trying to run a business at home. Not! Seriously, you CAN do this with a little pre-planning.

No time to make meals? Easy – make them ahead of time and throw them in the freezer. Do this after the kids are in bed – fewer distractions and less stress. You’ll have time to make that deadline.

Haven’t had time to get near the washer? Grab a basket and go hunting for the heaps in each room. Have a laundry sorter set up – whites in one side, colors the other. Train the kids and husband to pitch the right color into the right side and all you need to do it load the washer, turn it on, and get back to work.

Dust bunnies the size of Jack Russell Terriers under your beds? Focus on ONE room a day. Make a list and when your child is napping or doing something else – dive in. You’re done quickly and can finish your calls or typing.

If your little one is old enough to help you, give them easy chores – dusting or polishing. Too young to dust or polish? Pop them into a back-pack sling and storm your way through the room you want to get done. They’ll be happy to be with you.

About this cleaning thing – as funny as it may sound – do it as you go. Most of us leave things until we absolutely can’t stand it any longer. See it needs doing – do it right away. Better a small thing now, than a monster job later.

Last, but not least – be creative with your time saving cleaning tips. Microwave need cleaning? Stick a bowl of water in it, zap it for five minutes. Voila! Steam cleaned microwave. Put degreaser in mop bucket. Wow - what it does to stains on the floor. Use a sheet of Bounce to collect cat hair. Being sneaky is the cornerstone to cutting corners when you need to tend your home business too.

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