We care. We support. We want to raise awareness. 5 facts👇
⏺1 in 8 women get diagnosed with breast cancer.
⏺ breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women
⏺ there are 3.5 million breast cancer survivors currently living In the U.S
⏺ last year over 70,000 men and women were diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 40.
⏺ 80% of women under 35 diagnosed find their breast abnormality themselves
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #breastcancerawareness #october #gopink #themoreyouknow #breastcancer #survivor #women #men #educateyourself
Hey there! For those of you that are new followers I thought I would introduce ourselves again. 👇
I’m Stacey and this is my husband Aaron. We are the local owners of @merrymaidsofvirginiabeach @merrymaidspeninsula
5 facts you may not know 👇
👉 We are second generation owners as my parents bought their original location 26 years ago and we are all 4 business partners.
👉 We have been married for 12 years and have two sons (7 and 5 years old 😍)
👉We purchased @merrymaidsofvirginiabeach less than two years ago and actually the prior owners have been family friends for over 20 years!
👉 We live local in Poquoson and ❤️ being on the water, spending quality time with our boys and enjoying the occasional date night when we can!
👉 We own all of Hampton Roads and with two offices, we divide and conquer when it comes to our businesses. Aaron makes the commute and is the one that you would mostly see in Virginia Beach(remember he loves the water!!! If he could figure out how to have an office on a boat I’m sure he would!🤪). For me? I am trying to learn the balancing of #momlife and #workingmom (if you know the secret let me know!!!!!!!!).
📷 @saraharrisphotography
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Let’s talk Legos!!!!! As a mom of little ones, I know the feeling all too well of the disorganization of LEGOs and the overwhelming amount of pieces I find in my home. 😫. For my boys, they have LEGO organization in their room but the hard part is when they are working on a “project”. Pieces are everywhere and some projects can take days which means more mess in the home. 🙅🏻♀️
“Moooommm I can’t clean up my LEGOs, I’m making something!!!!” Sound familiar??? 🙋🏻♀️
❇️ TIP: have your LEGO lovers use baking pans or trays while working on a project! This keeps them organized while in the making AND you can easily move their special project out of the way to keep clean without ruining their creation 👏
📷 @tiffanysigmonphotography
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #momlife #legos #tipsandtricks #homecleaning #themoreyouknow #boymom #create #kids #organization #womeninbusiness #localbusiness #hamptonroads #757 #tips
Today we got to celebrate Katie and her one year of service with @merrymaidsofvirginiabeach 🙌
Katie is a veteran from the Navy 🙌🙌 🇺🇸 and a proud mom to her daughter. She loves crafting and is our go to Team member for night and weekend work!!! We are thankful for her work ethic and dedication to @merrymaidsofvirginiabeach 💚
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #teammember #happyanniversary #workfamily #thankyou #weappreciateyou #merrymaids #hamptonroads #757 #familybusiness #veteran #workingmom #crafting #local
Y’all know I love a basket in a home for organization!! I get even more excited when a basket is to organize kids stuff (#momlife )
TIP: keep a basket by your front or back door (better yet both!!!🙌) so you have a space to keep shoes other than the floor!
📷 @tiffanysigmonphotography
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #organization #momlife #kidlife #merrymaids #tips #organizationideas #baskets #foyer #shoestorage #hamptonroads #757 #home #organizedlife #organizedmom #organizingtips #homedecor #home #lessmess #cleanfloors #momsofinstagram #kids #easytips
There are a few ❤️s i have in my life outside of my family...baskets, white vinegar for household cleaning, white towels, white sheets.. i could go on!!!Sooooo no surprise that I also love white cups. But what I don’t love??....the stain that my coffee or tea leaves after multiple uses in my cups! 😩I’m also a fan of @swiglife cups bc sometimes it takes me hours to finish a cup of coffee when working 🤦🏻♀️. Wanna know an easy tip for how I keep my white cups stain free at home?? 👇
❇️ 👉Fill your cup half way with HOT water👉Fill other half with white vinegar 👉 let sit for 10 minutes ⏱👉 pour mixture out and scrub inside👉 rinse with water 👉✅
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #coffeelover #tealover #stainremoval #mugs #tips #clean #stainfree #themoreyouknow #hamptonroads #localbusiness #tipsandtricks #whitevinegar #swig #womeninbusiness #merrymaids #easypeasy #keepitsimple #diy
I don’t know about you but I ❤️❤️❤️ white towels and sheets! Some people are scared of white because they think they will be hard to keep clean. I’m here to tell you it’s actually the opposite!! White is way easier to keep clean and I made the change a few years ago to all white in my home! Here’s my little tip on how I keep them fresh 👇
❇️ Add 1/2 - 1 cup of white vinegar to your fabric softener dispenser when washing your whites. Also, don’t forget to wash on hot!
📷 @tiffanysigmonphotography
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There is nothing better than crawling into a clean freshly made bed after a long day!! Especially, when it’s made with a crisp hospital corner making you feel like you have just entered a hotel bed 😍
Our customers get this feeling every time we take care of their cleaning. It’s an automatic service that gets done because....yes it’s part of the whole “wow” factor when you don’t expect it. ✨
👉wanna see an easy way to do hospital corners?? Check out our stories in DIY
📷 @tiffanysigmonphotography
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #clean #bedroom #makingthebed #merrymaids #cleanhome #bedsheets #hamptonroads #757
#localbusiness #familybusiness #womendoingbusiness #diy #tips
You know when you are at someone’s house and not sure who’s glass is who’s??? 🙄Well...I have the easiest hosting hack/tip that is probably one of my favorites. What’s even better is you probably already have the items that you need!! 👇
❇️TIP:
Using a sharpie marker (any color) write guests names on glasses to distinguish who’s is who’s . To remove just splash some water on a Mr. Clean magic eraser and lightly wipe name away on glass. The eraser instantly takes it off and you can clean as usual!!! 🙌.
Does this leave you mind blown and can’t believe you didn’t learn this sooner?? 🤪
📷 @tiffanysigmonphotography
I don’t know about you but fall weather puts me in the mood for that cozy feel and smell!! 🍁 One of my favorites is making my go to homemade potpourri for my home! It’s so easy and versatile as I swap out items during different seasons 👇
❇️In a pot or crockpot combine:
2-3 cinnamon sticks
1 sliced orange
1 sliced apple
2-3 whole cloves
Add water to fully cover all ingredients and turn on low/simmer.
Tip: when water gets low just add some more to be able to reuse for days!!!
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #diy #potpourri #fallvibes #home #scentoftheday #easypeasy #hamptonroads #757 #womeninbusiness #localbusiness #tips #homescents #cinnamon #fall #smellssogood #homediy #homefragrance #budgetfriendly
Do you love customer service? Do you love making a difference in peoples homes? Merry Maids is a great career that offers part time and full time positions. It’s a fantastic option for someone that needs flexibility due to children or school schedule.
Applicant MUST be able to pass criminal background check and drug test. Have a reliable car, drivers license and car insurance.
We offer paid training for two weeks then starting pay is $11.00 PLUS production. Vacation earned after 1 year and paid holidays after 3 months.
MERRY MAIDS
Cleaning Technician
Have you been wondering how to safely do trick or treating this year? 🎃 As a mom, the pandemic has made my heart hurt for my kids. Keeping everyone healthy is a top priority but still allowing them to be kids is another one. Whether you choose to go out or stay home check out these tips for a heathy and fun night👇
If you are passing out candy or trick or treating 👉 Ditch the candy bowl. A communal bowl will hold germs and make it impossible to be contact free. An alternative? 👉 create a grab-n-go table. Set up a table (even decorate it if you want!) and place the individual candy separately on the table. This will allow the kids to grab their candy of choice while keeping contactless.
Staying home and want to avoid trick or treating all together?👉 Have everyone dress up in their costumes, eat candy and put your favorite Halloween movie in!
Bottom line is doing what’s best for your family. Keeping social distancing in mind, wearing a mask and keeping your hands clean!
Are your kids dressing up? What is their costume of choice this year???? 👇 #tb to 2018 with our boys for Halloween 😍
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #trickortreat #halloweentips #safetyfirst #tipsandtricks #halloweencostume #kids #hamptonroads #local #happyhalloween #momlife
Something that we miss so much right now is being able to show kindness by a bright smile to our customers. Our masks keep us and you safe but we look forward to the day we can freely smile to show our personalities. Sometimes it’s the little things that you didn’t realize you would miss when a mask becomes the new normal. So in the meantime? We smile with our eyes 😍. Looking for a career change that impacts lives while working alongside a friendly team? Contact us and we would love to speak to you!
📷 @tiffanysigmonphotography
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #smile #happiness #lovewhatyoudo #merrymaids #clean #joy #customerservice #team #workfamily #hamptonroads #757 #kindness #smilemore #smilewithyoureyes #localbusiness #familybusiness #itsthelittlethings #showkindness #happy #jobsearch #opportunity #workfamily #cleaningservice #team #womeninbusiness #workingmom
Restore the shine in your favorite rain boot!! I don’t know about you, but it never fails when it’s raining and I’m in need of my rain boots I notice they look dull. 😩 Rubber boots over time tend to loose their shine and need an occasional spruce up. My easy tip to restore the shine in your rain boot?👇
❇️Rubber boot polish tip: using a cotton ball spread olive oil (yes olive oil!!!) on the outside of your boot. It instantly restores the shine and looks brand new! (DO NOT put the oil under the sole as that will make them slippery)
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #raindays #hamptonroads #tips #rainboots #rainraingoaway #norfolkva #virginiabeach #757 #thursdayvibes #rainyday
Thank you to all who serve our country. Past, Present and Future. @flagsofvalor is a personal favorite of mine that I want to showcase on this day. If you have never heard of them you should. I discovered them about 3 years ago from an event we did for and as I learned about the business I was hooked. I purchased a flag and still love it every time I pass it in my home. They are a veteran owned, veteran operated and veteran made company. 🙌🇺🇸
📷 @flagsofvalor
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #veteransday #thankyou #veteranownedbusiness #supportveteranownedbusiness
Ever struggle with build up on your shower head that is hard to clean off with over the counter cleaning products??? 👇
Allow me to show you an EASY way to magically make it sparkle and shine!
Supplies needed👉 Distilled white vinegar, coffee cup, ziplock bag, hair tie/rubber band and toothbrush
❇️
1. Place ziplock bag in coffee cup with edges folded over
2. Pour 1 cup of white vinegar into cup with ziplock bag
3. Remove bag from cup with vinegar and place around shower head
4. Use hair tie or rubber band to secure
5. Set timer for 30 minutes
6. Remove bag from shower head and use tooth brush to clean away dirt and buildup
Ta-da!!!! wanna see tutorial? Check out our stories for a step by step
📷 @davidandtiffanyphotography
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This week our ladies have been hard at work delivering clean homes to busy families!!!
Extra hours, long days, too many specials to count all while wearing a smile (under their mask of course!). We are so thankful to ALL of our staff and their dedication to our customers. We are also thankful today is our Friday 🙌 so our staff gets a much deserved holiday break. If you were one of our lucky customers that got a cleaning this week you especially can breathe a little easier sitting in a clean home 😍
📷 @davidandtiffanyphotography
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #cleanhome #lessstress #relax #merrymaids #staffappreciation #thankful #customerservice #dedication #hamptonroads #757 #localbusiness #smallbusiness
As most will be cooking more than usual this week it’s even more important to have EASY clean up tips!! 👇
❇️No scrub stove top tip:
1. Sprinkle stove top with baking soda
2. Wet some of your favorite microfiber cloths
3. Place the wet cloths on top of the baking soda over stove top (the water creates a paste for the magic of cleaning to start!)
4. This is the easy part...let it sit!! The more build up or burnt food allow longer sit time
5. Wipe clean with your already wet cloths!!! ✨
👉 for a step by step tutorial check out our diy tips on highlights!
So easy yet so affective!!! 🙌. You can also use the baking soda and water to create a paste if you need to clean your grates!!
📷 @davidandtiffanyphotography
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #clean #tips #diy #thanksgivingcooking #stovetop #easytips #themoreyouknow #hamptonroads #womeninbusiness #tipsandtricks #757 #cleaningtips #bakingsoda
Ok, it’s the week of thanksgiving!! Since so many are hosting for the first time don’t let this small detail ruin the main event 🦃 👇
❇️Tip if you are cooking a turkey!!!
Make sure you check the lbs of your turkey!!! The average turkey 🦃 is 10-14 lbs which means you need to start the thawing process today!!!! Most turkeys take 3-4 days so this is VERY important!
Don’t make the mistake of realizing this the day before!!! So many are cooking for the first time this year due to limiting travel and I have to admit I just learned this last year!!!
📷 @tablefor5please
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #turkey #thanksgivingprep #tips #cookingtips #thanksgivingdinner #turkeyday #beprepared #hosting #holidayprep #hamptonroads #757 #womeninbusiness #themoreyouknow
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ok..we all love holiday decor but what we don’t love is the dreadful glitter that gets left behind!! 😫 It can stick just about anywhere and is so hard to clean up using a basic cloth.
Next time you have a glitter explosion try using this inexpensive item that is sure to make clean up easy! 👇
❇️Glitter removal tip👉 Use a ball of play doh (yes, you heard right) and pick up all of the tiny glitter that seems impossible to get!! The play doh instantly traps the glitter and removes the tiniest and most stubborn pieces. ✨
📷 @davidandtiffanyphotography
#merrymaidsofvirginiabeach #cleaningtips #easypeasy #tipsandtricks #diy #holidaydecor #tistheseason #glitter #clean #diytips #momlife #hamptonroads
