A New Housekeeping Strategy: Cocktails + Cleaning

Could you and your spouse use a little quality time together? Could your house be a bit more spic and span?Then we've got a winning housekeeping strategy for you. It's called cocktails and cleaning.Here’s what you do. Put the kids to bed. Turn on some funky music (keep it low—don’t want to wake the kids) and get a duster, some Pledge and a cocktail.You get your housework done, connect with your partner and have a few giggles. The best part? You'll have a freshly cleaned living room the next morning instead of a hangover!Here are some terrific cleaning tips to get you started. And since you absolutely must have a cocktail while you + your honey are cleaning, here are our favorite recipes:The Mogul Mom's Jam Jargarita:Fill an empty Bonne Maman jam jar halfway with ice and add:Juice of one lime1 oz simple syrup1 oz white agave tequila1/2 oz Grand MarnierPut the lid on, shake like crazy. Take the lid off and DRINK.

The Grand Marnier Grand Cosmopolitan

¾ oz Grand Marnier® liqueur1 oz vodka1½ oz cranberry juice1 dash lemon juiceShake with ice and strain.Need a festive glass? Look no further than mom entrepreneur Lolita Healy's fab martini glasses!Looking for a tipsy-free beverage? Check out our delicious green smoothie recipes.Cheers!

Are you going to give cocktails and cleaning a try?