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[quote=Anonymous]It sounds really great but it doesn't sound like a longterm expense you can afford (based on your own feelings, not my perception of what you can afford).

I would instead invest in:

- Hiring an organizer to come and organize your kitchen and closets and set you up for some systems for easier cleaning and straightening. A few thousand as a one time cost.
- Hire a weekly or twice-monthly cleaner.
- Look into other ways to help you keep yourself sane while solo parenting, like meal kits.

I think in the long run these are better investments because they are aimed at just helping your life run more smoothly in general, instead of paying someone to come every day and essentially do triage. And the organizing is a one time cost and the benefits can be really long lasting, while the cleaning is an investment in your home as well as a time-saver -- a good way to keep your home in good condition. The meal kits are more of a splurge, but also temporary -- you can stop them whenever you don't need them and they are for less of a commitment (and cost) than hiring a daily nanny/housekeeper.[/quote]

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