My housework and cleaning tip: Marry a great guy who loves to clean, cook, and do laundry! Actually for the first 27 years I did all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and raising the kids while he worked at an office. Once the kids moved out, I worked away from home in an office and he worked from our home... so he began doing the cleaning and cooking and the next thing I knew... when I was actually at home there was no housework needing my attention.... so I could sew and read and do fun things. Believe me, I've been smiling non-stop for the last 20 years!