Lisa Ciao knows what it feels like to need a lift. As the founder of Warminster-based Maid For You, Inc., and mother to Anthony, an adult with Kleefstra Syndrome, a chromosomal syndrome, she’s no stranger to sleepless nights and overwhelming to-do lists. But it was during one particularly exhausting 24-hour stretch that inspiration struck.

“I got to thinking that if I’m feeling this way, there’s got to be a lot of other people that can use this,” Lisa recalls. That middle-of-the-night realization led her to create something unexpected from a cleaning service owner: affirmation cards designed to uplift anyone juggling too much—especially during the holidays.

More Than Clean Homes: Creating Space for What Matters

For over 25 years, Maid For You has been helping Bucks County and Montgomery County families tackle what often comes last on their to-do lists: cleaning. As a locally owned and operated professional cleaning service, they understand that when you’re juggling a career, children, and everything else life throws at you, maintaining a spotless home feels impossible.

“We know how important it is to have a clean and safe home for you and your loved ones,” Lisa explains. And during the holidays, that challenge multiplies.

“The biggest challenge is how to juggle it all,” she says. “How to get your home holiday ready, how to get your kids prepared for Santa if they’re littles, how to do all the shopping and hide the presents. We help just by coming in and alleviating the stress off of the home itself.”

Maid For You’s holiday preparation services include deep cleaning, refrigerator and oven cleaning before the big meals, and their VIP Founders Reserve program—a plan that guarantees your holiday cleaning slots. “It’s the week before, the week after, that kind of thing.”

A R.I.C.H. Life Philosophy

Lisa’s vision for her clients goes beyond surface-level cleanliness. She wants families to have what she calls a “R.I.C.H. life”—where their home becomes a dwelling that is Relaxing, Inviting, Cozy, so they can feel Happy.

“Holidays are the most meaningful moments for families to spend together,” she emphasizes. “If we’re able to take some things off of families’ plates so they can do that, it’s all about creating memories because you can never get that time back ever.”

This philosophy—that time is the most precious gift—runs through everything Maid For You does. Their fully trained, bonded, and insured team members are known for being friendly, reliable, thorough, and dependable, developing long-term relationships with clients rather than just providing a one-time service.

“We are about more than just cleaning,” Lisa notes. “We are about developing relationships and partnerships with our clients and working with them to find reliable solutions to their cleaning problems.”

When Inspiration Strikes at 4 AM

While Maid For You’s professional house cleaning services handle the physical work of creating peaceful homes, Lisa’s latest venture addresses the mental and emotional toll of holiday stress. Her digital affirmation cards came from lived experience, not business strategy—born from her own practice of positive self-talk during difficult moments.

What started as 27 cards evolved into a 49-card deck, available in both biblical and universal versions through her “Lisa Ciao in partnership with Maid For You” brand.

“Everything starts first thing in the morning,” Lisa explains. “Creating that ritual, that morning routine, that five minutes of self time. Instead of picking up your phone and scrolling on Facebook or Instagram, grab a card, grab a couple, grab a whole deck, shuffle them, and see how that helps your day, how that helps your mindset.”

One card reads: “Today, I open my mind and heart to wisdom, clarity, and guidance. May every decision I make be rooted in sound judgment, integrity, and foresight… I bless this business with stability, prosperity, and resilience.”

For the founder, who starts each day with prayer and affirmations, these cards represent “that warm fuzzy blanket” of self-care. They make perfect small gifts for assistants, colleagues, or anyone who needs encouragement during the demanding holiday season.

Holiday Survival Strategy from Someone Who Gets It

When asked for her top advice for Bucks County families trying to balance holiday hosting, shopping, decorating, and daily life, Lisa’s answer is refreshingly practical: “Make a list and make sure to follow the list. I am very well known to deviate from the list, and that can get you in a lot of trouble.” She also recommends strategically delegating and outsourcing. “My lane is the cleaning part. And this time of year, that’s really where I would want to focus our energies.”

Beyond convenience, hiring a bonded, licensed, and insured team protects families from the risks of using independent cleaners. And most importantly, outsourcing frees up precious time—always in short supply during the school year.

Giving Back When It Matters Most

For more than two decades, Maid For You has demonstrated that success isn’t measured only in clean homes—it’s about the impact on families and the community. The company has participated in Cleaning For A Reason (earning recognition as one of the Top 100 Cleaning Services nationwide for serving the most cancer patients), The Breathing Room Foundation, the Cancer Support Community of Greater Philadelphia, Kin Wellness & Support, and The Next Step Program.

This holiday season, their community commitment continues. Maid For You is currently partnering with the Warminster Food Bank for a November food drive. “Families need it more now than ever.”

Looking ahead to December, the Maid for You plans to support Gloria’s Goodness Hospice Care Bags, a nonprofit created by a friend whose mother passed away. “Come the end of November, we’ll email blast to all of our customers. We’ll put it on social media.”

Why Local Families Trust Maid For You

As a member of ISSA Residential and The Network of Professional Women’s Association, Maid For You brings professional standards to their personal approach. Every team member undergoes thorough screening and training across every aspect of their home cleaning services, ensuring high-quality service every time.

Their satisfaction guarantee is simple: if you’re not completely satisfied, let them know within 24 hours so they can resolve the issue. It’s this commitment to excellence—combined with flexible scheduling and services ranging from regular maintenance cleaning to deep cleaning and move-out cleaning—that has built their reputation across Bucks, Montgomery counties.

“We are confident that given the opportunity, you will find a valuable cleaning service and, more importantly, a valuable partner.”

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

As the holiday season approaches, Lisa’s affirmation cards—along with specially designed mugs, gratitude journals, and planners—offer something different: gifts that acknowledge the recipient’s challenges while offering daily encouragement. They represent her broader mission of supporting overwhelmed parents and business owners.

“Everything begins with authenticity. You can copy somebody else, but if you use your own wisdom, your own words, your own beliefs, that is most important.”

This holiday season, Bucks County families have a choice: spend precious hours scrubbing and stressing, or invest that time in what really matters—making memories with the people they love. For Lisa Ciao and her team at Maid For You, the answer has always been clear.

After all, the greatest gift we can give our families is time—time to connect, time to create memories, and time to simply be together.

---

Maid For You, Inc. supports the Bucks County Parent Community and our Holiday Guide.

For professional cleaning services in Bucks and Montgomery counties, call them today or visit their website. Learn more about Lisa’s affirmation cards and other products at her online store.