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These days, no matter how well we plan our time, there never seems to be enough hours in the day, am I right? You can have every good intention in the world and plan every detail down to the minute, but still find yourself saying "I wish there was a service for that." Luckily, in today's day and age, there is a service for just about everything. From helpful apps that help you track your fitness progress and plan your meals, to clothing subscription boxes and meal kits, knowing which services will actually make your life easier can be tricky!

Sometimes you just need a little help to get things in order. Here are the 3 services you need to try immediately to help get your life together.

Instacart

Why spend your evenings and weekends lining up at the grocery store, lugging bags and spending too much money on snacks because you went to the store hungry? Shop for all of your groceries online with Instacart and save yourself the hassle. From the comfort of your couch, you can buy groceries from your favorite stores in your local area, and one of Instacart's delivery people will go and shop for you! You'll get all of the same brands and products you know and love, and your delivery person will message you directly if they happen to have run out of your beloved barbecue chips

Handy

Another one of life's necessary tasks, spending what little free time you have cleaning is no fun. Think a cleaning service is a hassle to book and out of your budget? Think again! Handy'seasy-to-use app matches you with experienced and vetted cleaning Pros in your area. Handy's convenient cleaning plans are super flexible and can be tweaked at any time. Pros can come and save the day if there's a cleaning emergency, or arrive on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. Appointments can be available as soon as the next day! You can also specify the exact type of cleaning you want before your Pro arrives and can add on additional services like deep fridge cleans or doing a load of laundry. Having a cleaning professional come on a regular basis makes it so much easier to keep your home in order. Plus, let's be real, everyone hates cleaning, so do yourself a favor and take your weekends back.

Sleep Cycle

What's more important than a good night's sleep? Nothing! Apps like Sleep Cycle are making it a lot easier to make sure that you're getting the right amount of quality rest. It gives you insight into key factors like how many hours of REM sleep you're getting, how much you move throughout the night, and your fluctuating heart rate, making it easier to understand why you still feel tired, even after 8 hours of sleep. The best part? You can set an alarm like you usually would, and based on your movements, it will detect when you are drifting into lighter stages of sleep and will wake you up at your lightest sleep point of sleep closest to your alarm. This makes waking up and getting out of bed so much more bearable (we wouldn't say easier!).

Not all services are a luxury. Cut yourself some slack and use an app like Handy to take some of the work off your plate.

Update: The folks at Handy are extending a Special offer to our readers.For a limited time follow this link to get a special offer on a cleaning plan!

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At the risk of being judged, I'll admit that I just can't stand cleaning. Getting on the floor to scrub the toilet just isn't for me. Besides, I don't have the time to clean during the work week, and on weekends I'd rather be at brunch than in my apartment with a broom in hand.

That's why I was excited when I discovered Handy, which is kind of like the Uber of home cleaning. Handy connects you to top-rated, vetted professionals that will tackle the mess in your home so you don't have to. Whether you need a sauce-stained refrigerator cleaned out or a thorough bathroom deep-clean, they'll come over at a time that's convenient for you.

I always thought working with a cleaner would be complicated and expensive until I used Handy. Everything I needed to book a cleaner was literally one click away. Since the site was so easy to use, I scheduled my cleaning in less than 5 minutes. At first, the site asked me the basic questions, like how many bedrooms my place has, the time and date I'd like the cleaning pro to come over, and whether I wanted to include some cleaning add-ons, like laundry. You can schedule weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleanings, which I think would be a great future option so my home will never get to disaster-level again. Right away, I was given an upfront price that was more affordable than I was expecting, without having to call a bunch of companies asking for quotes and a reliable person. The convenience sold me.

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For each booking, Handy lets you see what cleaning professionals are available, including their reviews and ratings, but you can also build out a pro team. The pro team is like a roster of your preferred professionals you've already worked with and liked, so those pros can claim your cleaning jobs first. The app also lets you message them directly, which is super helpful for someone forgetful like me. If I forget to tell my cleaner I won't be home one day, I can message him from the app. Since Handy guides you through the entire process of booking a home cleaning, scheduling and payment were a total breeze. You don't have to worry about awkwardly dealing in cash or negotiating, you just pay with your card through the app.

My first Handy experience exceeded my expectations. Getting a cleaner through Handy was one of the best decisions I've made this year. I received a free cleaning from Handy in exchange for giving an honest review, but I loved the service so much I'm telling all my friends about it. Now I'm looking into signing up for cleanings every other week, so I won't have to make excuses about why I haven't had time to clean the microwave every time a friend comes over. The cleaning pro left my place sparkling clean, and I want to have that refreshed-home feeling every week so I can spend more time doing the things I love.


* Valid only for new customers and expires 12/31/2019. Customers must sign up for a minimum term cleaning plan that will be charged on a recurring basis. Early plan cancellation will result in a $99 fee. Bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours in advance. Price excludes Handy's Trust & Support fee and is only valid for the first 3 hours booked; additional services and time are extra. Offer cannot be applied retroactively or combined with other offer(s). Visit handy.com/terms for full terms.