Pregnancy

Having a maid or a secretary would help

...wouldn't it?

No matter what your budget --

there are ways to outsource those tiresome tasks.

1.  GROCERY SHOPPING:

$:  Send your husband to the store with a detailed list.  You can study the sale ads at home at SundaySaver.com.

$$:  Some chains, like Harris-Teeter, let you pre-order groceries online and drive-thru for pickup--without even leaving the car.

$$$:  Investigate local food delivery companies like PlumGood Foods, which will drive milk, eggs, produce and meat to your front door.

2.  BUYING FOR BABY: 

Limit yourself to 1 mega-store like Babies 'R Us or Target.  You really can do it all at one stop.

Order all basics online with free shipping -- even diapers!  Check out Amazon.com's baby store or online versions of your favorite B & M.

Don't stand in line at Walgreen's!  Announce the birth from home with TinyPrints.com's modern and unique stationery. 

3.  FEEDING THE FAMILY:

$:  See if your church or mom's group has a dinner delivery ministry.  You may be blessed with meals at your doorstep!

$$:  Get together with some girlfriends for a freezer cooking session.  Bonus:  makes a wonderful baby shower occasion!

$$$:  Book a meal prep session at a franchise like Dream Dinners.  Everything's chopped and ready -- you assemble.

4.  NESTING, aka FRANTIC HOUSECLEANING IN A HURRY!

$:  Sign up for FlyLady's free coaching service.  She'll whip your house into shape with 15 minutes a day.

$:  Schedule a pickup by one of your favorite charities. You'll be less cluttered, if not more organized. 

$$:  Splurge on a one-time visit from Merry Maids.  This was the best baby gift I've ever received!

What are you doing to simplify your pregnant life?  I'd love to know!