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And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

I cannot wait for you to read this one and let me know your thoughts. Jasmine and The Robinson Family are back---and this time, it's for keeps!
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Guest Blogger, Kids & Parenting, Parenting, Working Parents · March 28, 2017

Five Working Parent Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Home


Spring’s here, and with it the proverbial Spring cleaning fever! Except when you’re a busy working parent with a schedule filled to the brim, it can be quite challenging to find the energy or motivation to get into spring cleaning mode.

I would know. As a busy working mom, every Spring brings with it the opportunity to clean house. Literally. As in exploring those corners of my home that have been (purposely) left untouched for months. Or organizing others that have been in hidden disarray for even longer. Heck, there are hidden places in my own home I still have to discover. But I’m digressing…

What are we to do as working parents when each and every single one of our free minute is accounted for? When finding a clean cup (or clean underwear) takes precedence over dusting off those areas no one can see anyways? Do we just give up on spring cleaning (or cleaning altogether), and make peace with chaos? Or can we find ways to fit in some efficient spring cleaning that doesn’t require us to sell our busy souls (or give up on sleep altogether)?

Well, after a few embarassingly “dusty” episodes and some serious soul-searching, here are my favorite 5 tips to spring clean your home when you’re a busy working parent:

Start Small!

The mere concept of “spring cleaning” may have you cringing as you think about your never-ending to-do list. Start small by tackling one cleaning task at a time! It may be one room at a time, or one project at a time. Whatever you do, don’t get overwhelmed from the start, take it one day at a time!

Use the  “Keep it Or Toss It” Method

Have you ever looked at all the stuff you’ve accumulated over time and wondered how in the world you even came up with it? Spring’s the perfect time to get rid of all those things you’ve accumulated over time, and which frankly, no longer serve any other purpose than taking space. My favorite technique is the “keep it or toss it” method. If I haven’t used/worn/seen it in the past 6 months, it’s getting tossed, period!

Do Good!

Lacking motivation (or strength) to start your spring cleaning/purging process? Feeling guilty over getting rid of so much stuff? Choose to do good instead, by making donations to associations likes Big Sister for instance. Not only will you feel much better about the whole process, but you’ll also get to make a real difference in other people’s lives—now that’s a win-win!

Make it fun!

Don’t skip all the fun just because you have to clean and purge all around you! Instead, turn the process into an adventure! How about turning on your favorite music and make the whole thing into a dance party? Or inviting some friends over for a Spring Cleaning party? Or even just committing to rewarding yourself after each major Spring Cleaning milestone?

Whatever it is you decide to do, have fun in the process!

Make it a family project!

One way to give up before even starting your spring cleaning process is to try to tackle it all by yourself! Make it a family project instead by enlisting the help of your spouse, kids and any willing family member!

Assign everyone a task and tie a fun reward to it! Use it as a family or bonding time, and before you know it, everyone will be having so much fun it’ll become a family tradition!

Now your turn: What other tips do you have to spring clean your home as a working parent?

To Your Success,


Solange.


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Awesome human. Magna Cum Laude. Editor-in-Chief. Awesome human. 
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Spirit of Excellence  Award 8 yrs. running. 
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Job well done, daughter!
P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Lo Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Louis Family Magazine—page 10 to be exact! I’m honored to be able to share a glimpse into my life as an author, Social Media Manager, and most importantly, a mom! 💕
And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

I cannot wait for you to read this one and let me know your thoughts. Jasmine and The Robinson Family are back---and this time, it's for keeps!
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