January 2015

(BPT) - The holidays are a happy time of year where you shop till you drop and whip up delicious meals to enjoy with family and friends. But sometimes hosting guests can make it challenging to maintain a clean home. There’s so much to do, yet you still want to enjoy time with your loved ones and be a gracious host. Don’t let unexpected holiday cleaning challenges keep you from relaxing and enjoying the holiday cheer.

Merry Maids offers 12 handy tips so you can prepare in advance, remain stress-free and wholeheartedly enjoy the festivities:

(NAPSI)—When getting together with family and friends, consider these four ideas for adding a bit of zest to any party:

(<a href="http://www.familyfeatures.com">Family Features</a>) Natural disasters – hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and earthquakes – can be unpredictable. That’s why organizations like the American Red Cross urge people to prepare ahead of time. You may have an emergency plan in place, so everyone in your family knows what to do and where to go if a disaster strikes. What you may not have is a disaster preparedness kit.