Moms around the country are being pulled in every direction. During the week, almost every hour is filled with work, carpool, homework help and feeding the family, leaving them with little time to do anything else, much less attend to their homes.
"Weekends are the only time that women have to take care of their homes," said Katie Brown, lifestyle expert and author of the new book "Katie Brown's Weekends." "Women today are experts at multi-tasking. They are busy all week and they know that the weekends are the only time to get their projects and chores done."
Various studies by Procter & Gamble, maker of the Mr. Clean brand, also found that Saturday is the day women do the majority of their cleaning and household tasks.
In her book, Brown gives women creative advice on getting household chores done more quickly and efficiently so they can take back their weekends.
One way to save time, she says, is to get the kids involved as much as possible.
"Kids have so much extra energy; they are perfect helpers for weekend projects around the house," Brown said. "Depending on their ages, your kids can help with and enjoy almost any project."
If you are preparing for a party, for example, let your kids help you pre-mix recipes and set the table.
Teenagers are more likely to enjoy tasks such as cleaning the bathroom when there is a gadget involved, such as the Mr. Clean Magic Reach, an all-in-one bathroom cleaning tool that is designed to make bathroom cleaning a snap.
For more tips from Katie Brown and Mr. Clean, log on to www.mrclean.com. - NU |
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