Our guest blogger this month is Karen Kaufman Orloff, children’s book author of If Mom Had Three Arms and, most importantly, mother of two to Max and Emily. 

I love being a mom, and along the way I’ve developed some fun routines to shorten my to-do list. Sometimes it can feel like you need three arms to get things checked off, but you can actually find ways to get things done when you have just three minutes. That’s why Clorox and I are developing a very special e-book — If Mom Had Three Minutes — that will be inspired by tips from moms across the country.

Maybe you know the secret to the three-minute makeup routine, or an awesome speed cleaning regimen. Whatever your tip may be, we want you to share it with us on Clorox's Facebook page. Since every minute counts when you’re a new mom, you quickly learn to become a maven of multitasking—combo moves become part of the everyday routine. Since my kids were little, I’ve always liked to couple up on exercise and cleaning by doing things like long stretches while vacuuming and dusting. I also couple up on daily chores by scrubbing the sink or disinfecting countertops while I catch up with a friend over the phone. These small things make a big difference in the life of a mom, especially a new mom.

I know I’m not the only mom with these multitasking time savers, and Clorox wants to help pull together all those time-saving tips! Some more of my favorites include:

• Clean the shower while you’re in the shower


• Order groceries or other essentials online while the little one is asleep


• Catch up on reading while walking on the treadmill

These tips will help inspire our e-book, which will be available for free download this May. You may even find some new mom friends when you share your tips in our community. So take three minutes (we promise it doesn’t take longer) and start sharing with us today!