Simple Tasks to Hire Out 

Moms would love to be able to handle everything concerning their families.  But, there aren’t enough hours in the day.  Short of cloning herself, mom needs help from other people who can perform some tasks for her. 

It would be nice to complete the “to do” list at the end of every day.  I would run out on the lawn and shout that I was king of the world.  Well maybe not, but I would still feel good inside.  Unfortunately, mom needs to delegate tasks to be sure that everything gets done. 

Enterprising youngsters are always looking to make a buck.  If they want to mow the lawn, give them a chance.  Moms have a way of getting under daddy’s skin when he is supposed to cut the grass and he doesn’t.  It can get ugly.  To keep the peace, hire a neighborhood kid or a lawn service to take care of the grass and the landscaping. I pay $20 every two weeks to a high-school kid, and it’s much more affordable than the marriage counseling we’d need if hubby and I kept fighting over the tall grass! 

Moms know how to clean their homes.  They do it on a daily basis in some form or fashion.  Busy moms don’t always have time to hit more than the high spots.  Hiring a maid once or twice a month to deep clean the house is a good idea.  You can get the rugs deep cleaned, the baseboards cleaned, the windows washed, and things like that. It just gives you a chance to catch up, instead of always feeling behind in your cleaning. 

You may prefer to watch at first to make sure things are done to your specifications.  Spend time with the kids while the cleaning is being done or fix dinner.  Since you don’t have to do the cleaning, do something else or nothing at all for a change. 

Stay at home moms love some time away from the kids every now and then.  Being around children all day makes you hungry for a bit of adult conversation.  It’s either that or reverting back to childhood.  Spending time with friends beyond the four walls of the house requires a babysitter.   

A close friend, a responsible teenager from the neighborhood, or your spouse may do you the honor of watching the young ones while you go out.  Hiring a sitter is a good idea during the summer when the kids are out of school.  It gives you time to work uninterrupted in your home office or go out to meetings with clients. 

On special occasions, you can hire a caterer to do the dinner meal.  For some moms, fixing a big meal can lead to unwanted stress.  A caterer allows you to spend more time with your family than in the kitchen.  This also means no dirty dishes to clean up afterwards.  Start saving your money now, Thanksgiving is coming! 

Moms want to do as much as they can for their families.  This includes being willing to delegate jobs to others who can do it better and in a timelier fashion.  The extra time will be well worth it.