To create a relaxing ambience in the bathroom, Dad and a helper should sneak off to run the tub, play classical music on a cassette player, and light beeswax or scented candles on a small table near the tub.

Leave out clean towels and a washcloth, back scrubber, glass of juice and a few magazines. When everything is set, Mom can start on her hunt, following the four clues listed here, or those your family has made up:

•First Clue: Search all the shelves for that one type of food that always puts you in a very fine mood.

•Second Clue: Look behind a speaker that booms every time you want to hear tunes.

•Third Clue: Lift up the dust ruffle and take a peek under the comfortable place where you sleep.

•Fourth Clue: Go into the bathroom and point your toes, dip into the water and forget your woes.

While Mom relaxes, it's time for her subjects to clean the kitchen and start working on the promised chores.