Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the house, not a thing was in order—not even the couch.
If you’ve ever tried to get your home ready to host a holiday gathering, you know the chaotic mix of optimism and panic that sets in. Yesterday, I embarked on a cleaning frenzy with the same energy as a contestant on a game show where the grand prize is “Your Guests Don’t Judge You.” Spoiler alert: I didn’t win.
Step 1: The Soundtrack of Cleanliness
Here’s a tip from me to you: when it’s time to clean, crank up the music like your life depends on it. I mean BLAST it. Enter my new favorite cleaning companion: the JBL Party Box speaker. This thing is so powerful I’m pretty sure the neighbors felt my cleaning energy from three doors down. (Not a sponsored post, but seriously, JBL, call me!)
To kick things off, I queued up a mix of feel-good classics, but things quickly took a turn. The kids commandeered the playlist, and suddenly our house sounded like a live rap concert with enough bass to rattle the ornaments off the tree. But hey, if it gets them to clean their rooms, I’ll allow it.
Step 2: Dancing (I Mean “Cleaning”)
My cleaning strategy involves equal parts scrubbing and jamming out. I had a broom in one hand and a makeshift mic (read: the TV remote) in the other. At one point, I’m pretty sure I spent more time perfecting my moves to Uptown Funk than dusting the bookshelves. The Huz walked in, gave me a look that said, “Are you cleaning or auditioning for a music video?” and wisely walked back out.
Step 3: The Kids Get Involved
Here’s the thing about teenagers: they’ll do anything if you make it fun. The JBL Party Box worked its magic, and before I knew it, the boys were competing over who could vacuum with the best rhythm. The bassline was pounding, the lyrics were questionable, but the floors were spotless. Win-win.
Step 4: Reflecting on My Progress
After hours of “cleaning” (read: hosting an impromptu family dance party), the house looked… well, not perfect, but good enough. Let’s be honest, if anyone’s inspecting the grout lines on Christmas Eve, they’re not getting invited back next year.
Final Thoughts
Here’s my motto: cleaning is what happens when music and caffeine collide. Whether you’re blasting rap, rock, or Mariah Carey’s Greatest Hits, just make it fun. You’ll be amazed at how much dust you can dance away.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a tree to redecorate because apparently, JBL bass is strong enough to jingle the ornaments off the branches.
Merry (clean-ish) Christmas!
Hey Dana Jane 