Online shopping is growing at an astounding rate. United States online retail sales were $175 billion in 2007 and are projected to be $335 billion in 2012 according to a US eCommerce Forecast!

The time-saving convenience, the ability to evaluate your purchase without pressure, the ease of comparison shopping, these are all important factors in our decision to shop online. Retail may be the leader in online sales, but Service is on its way up as well. I was amazed at how easy it was to schedule a service call for an appliance repair the other day, without even picking up the phone!

The holidays are upon us, with all the extra to-do lists. Many on your gift list are also feeling the pressure. What could be better for them than receiving a gift certificate for free housecleaning from you? Think of all the people on your Christmas list, your Hanukkah list, your Birthday list, your Anniversary list. How many of them would appreciate receiving 3, 4, 5, or 6 hours of housecleaning? If they live in the HomeLife Housekeeping service area (check their zip code against our drop-down list), you have it made. Follow this link for some easy online shopping. With the time you saved shopping, curl up with a good book and your favorite hot beverage for some valuable "me" time.