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	from Jen Hubley My sister's baby shower is this weekend, which means that she has about seven of her closest friends camping out on her living room rug. "The thing that really gets me is the cleaning I have to do before and after," she said. "It's not my favorite thing anyway, but now there's this baby in the way whenever I try to do anything."

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How to Fake a Clean House
Which is why I suggested cheating. (Actually, first I suggested she have her guests clean for her. I'm a good big sister.) When you're expecting guests, there's really no need to do the full spring cleaning routine. There are ways to make your house look clean without exhausting yourself.

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