I would love to be a great housekeeper. I am not. Never have been. Several years ago, my husband was bit by a brown recluse spider. It was a wild adventure that propelled us into a new business helping others get started with essential oils.  Along the way, we learned brown recluse spiders like quiet areas. All you have to do is dust regularly.  I vowed I would be a better housekeeper to keep these evil foes away. 

Unfortunately, this horrible creature was found in my home today. 
  

I suppose I could kick myself in the rear and raise the standards in our home. On the other hand, the kids need someone to read them books and taken them to the park. So for now I think we will settle with mad dash cleaning on occasion and just use plenty of oils to keep the spiders at bay.