How to: Cleaning 1 Hour Before Company Arrives

My home is my office, my sanctuary, and the place where I nurture and teach my children.  Hence, when it is in shambles, my brain is often in shambles and the Babes let the chaos penetrate their little souls.  It is good for no one.  I actively embrace company visiting, although if said mess has reared its ugly head, I start to get really anxious from the embarrassment.  So I have devised this little list of to-dos in an hour to get ready for company.

Start with this Simple Recipe to whip up and cook while doing the rest.  Everyone loves the smell of baking bread in the oven, so why not distract them with this banana bread recipe that is sure to please.  It literally takes 5 minutes to prep.

One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

3 Mega Ripe Bananas

1/2 cup sugar

4 tbsp of flax meal and 2 tbsp milk

1/3 cup light tasting olive oil

1tsp vanilla 

2 cups flour

1tsp bkg soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup of chocolate chips

1.  Preheat the oven to 350.

2.  In a large bowl, blend the bananas, sugar, flax, milk and oil with a hand blender.

3.  All dry ingredients then the chocolate chips.

4.  Pour the batter in a buttered / oiled loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.

YUMMY!

Clean only those things that will be visible and that company will congregate in and Prioritize those cleaning spots.  

The Bathroom:

Simply clean the mirror, close the shower curtain, scrub the toilet, make sure the potty is clean in case younger friends are coming over, and the sink.

The living room: 

Just make it cozy.  Lightly dust surfaces, vaccuum.  Easy way to get rid of laundry is to throw it in the dryer.

The Kitchen:

Run some dishes.  Clear the counters.  Wipe down.  Spot clean the floor.

The Kids Room:

They are supposed to be messy so carry on.  Just pick up their clothes and throw it in a pile.

Your Bedroom:

Just make the bed and throw your clothes in the closet.  

Done and Done and Remember:

YOU ARE ACTUALLY THE ONLY ONE WHO PROBABLY CARES ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT YOUR HOME IS A MESS.  YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY LOVE YOU AND HAVING AN IMMACULATE HOME DOESN'T MATTER.  SO EMBRACE THE MESS!

xoxox

The Mama

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