Hi Reader! Once upon a time, I was a firm believer in deep cleaning my home before entertaining holiday guests. (Or any guests, really.) That was partially because I thought that's what a good host did. But it was also partially because I thought people would think less of me if they spotted any messes. So, I'd scrub, dust, polish, vacuum and mop every surface until my house was immaculate...but I was a wreck. Not surprisingly, I didn't enjoy the holiday season at all. With age comes wisdom...