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A few weeks ago I shared my printable Party Prep Checklist. That printable had spots to fill in all the details for the party. Now onto the not so fun part- the cleaning to get ready for entertaining. How about a few holiday cleaning tips? From the girl who could use a few tips herself…. 
HAVE A PLAN. I don’t know about you but I feel so much better when I have a plan. I made another checklist that coordinates with the party prep checklist and has all of the details for making your space sparkle in preparation for parties and entertaining. There is one printable with some ideas filled in and one blank one. 
GET THE KIDS INVOLVED. I talked about this before but I’m mentioning it again because I think it’s definitely in the top for relieving stress. On the flip side, it can create more stress if your kids are little and still learning. Take the time to teach them how to clean properly so they are then ready to help care. I’d love to hear your ideas on getting kids to be more involved- leave me a comment below! Remember how I mentioned that Julia has taken over vacuuming? I made a little video to demonstrate the BISSELL Power Glide. I might be biased but I think she’s the cutest.You can read more about my thoughts on the BISSELL PowerGlide. We’re still loving all of the features and finding more cool things about it after having it for over a month. The lift off feature is pretty awesome. I sorta feel like a Ghost Buster carrying that thing around. Test out this new BISSELL, using the promo code POWERGLIDE and get $20 off plus free shipping on these products: PowerGlide Pet Vacuum with Lift-Off Technology – 2763, PowerGlide Pet Bagged Rewind Vacuum – 38631, and PowerGlide Pet Vacuum – 1044. It’s valid through 11/30/2013. enter to win
PACE YOURSELF. The checklist I made should help with this. Instead of trying to cram all of the cleaning into one day, spread the cleaning over a week or more. There are some jobs that don’t need to be done often. Like dusting the ceiling fans. That can be done far in advance. If you take the time to write it all down and break it up into small jobs, it won’t seem as overwhelming.
MAKE IT FUN. As fun as it can be anyway. There are some of you that clean and organize to de-stress (WHAT?! Why isn’t that me?), so cleaning is fun for you. For others (ahem, me) it’s on your list of least preferred activities. When it’s time to get busy cleaning, play your favorite movie in the background, blast an awesome playlist, dance around the room, whatever it takes. 
Download the Holiday Entertaining Checklist. Blank version.
For personal use only. Thanks!
What are some of your holiday cleaning tips? I’d love to hear them.
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I love this holiday cleaning tips. It would be so helpful this time of the year. Had I done this earlier I would not be so far behind this holiday season.
I pinned and plan to use your last list, thanks for this holiday version. I know I will need it!
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great list, I need to get more organized thanks!
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You make it all look so easy!! Love your tips!
Ha! NO. I wish cleaning/organizing were easy. It’s the thing I struggle with most.
Great checklist – so handy! I added it to my post on getting ready for the holidays: http://smallhomebigstart.com/2013/10/getting-a-headstart-on-the-holidays.html
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Amanda. I love what you put together. Thanks for adding me in there!
great checklist and loved the video Mique
Thanks Cheryl! We had fun putting the video together.
Awesome ideas! I can always use extra holiday organizing help!! Pinning!!!! ~Christy
Thanks Christy! I can use help organizing too. :)
I’ve gotta have a list when it comes to party planning! Love how cute yours is.
Thank you Maryann! Cute things help me be better organized. :)
this is great! I totally need something like this to keep me organized
Thanks so much Carissa!
Loving that checklist!! Thanks so much for sharing… I’m hosting Christmas this year, so there’s LOTS of cleaning to do. #prayforme
Thanks Kelly! Good luck with hosting. We host Christmas Eve every year and it stresses me out. ;) Hopefully your holidays will be relaxing!
What a great checklist! And I love how you got your daughter involved – so adorable.
Thanks so much Carolyn! She had fun blasting her music while cleaning up.
I love my Bissell and I love your video! Your daughter is a cutie. A good vacuum makes all the difference~
Thanks LA! I think she’s pretty cute. :) And I agree- a good vacuum makes a huge difference.
THis is awesome, love your daughter enjoying her job! THat vacuum is pretty FAB!
Thanks KDuke! 1D helps her do all kinds of jobs. ;)