I sometimes wish there was a few extra hours in the day so I could get more done. I came across this article on babycenter.com called "Busy mom's guide: How to do everything faster (and better!)" They listed 50 ways to save time and here are a few that I thought might be worth a try. What are some of your time-saving techniques?
*When you see a great toy on sale, buy several and sock them away for your child to give to friends at birthday parties throughout the year.
*Give your grade-schooler a "homework box" with pencils, an eraser, a stapler, a calculator, and a ruler. Ask her to bring it to the table whenever it's time to do homework.
*Stock your produce drawer or a lower shelf in your refrigerator with snacks like carrot sticks and apple slices that your kids can grab without your help. Set up a similar area in your pantry with baggies full of dried fruit or graham crackers.
*Store sets of sheets and pillowcases inside unfolded pillowcases to make bed changes fast and easy and minimize clutter in your linen closet.
*Start a monthly meal exchange program with friends and neighbors. (Mical, you'll have to let us know how this works out for you)
*Chop all your vegetables, fruits, and herbs for the week's meals at one time so everything will be ready for cooking.
*Keep disinfecting and glass wipes in the bathroom for quick cleanups around toilets, sinks, and mirrors. You could even do a speedy wipe-down while you bathe the kids.
*Choose meats or other proteins that can be used for several meals during a week. A store-bought rotisserie chicken can be shredded and used for several dishes, like chicken enchiladas, homemade chicken soup, and chicken salad. Slow-cooked pork tenderloin can double as barbecued pork sandwiches with just a bottle of barbecue sauce. Cooked beans can go in salad, tacos, and vegetable soup.
*Keep an overnight bag in your car with an extra outfit for each child, including diapers or underwear, nonperishable snacks, and toiletries. In the event of an emergency, messy meal, or whirlwind overnight trip, you're set!
*Keep a pack of thank-you cards in the glove box of your car or in your daily planner so you can write notes while sitting in the car or waiting for a doctor to see you.
There are some other articles that might be useful http://www.babycenter.com/parents-managing-time-housework
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Those are all really helpful. Can I just add that bringing your hobbies/projects along with you to the doctor's office or while you are waiting around at Brownies or soccer is sometimes the only way you can fit them in? I knitted almost half of a shrug for Emma during the half hour ride to church during a month of Sundays. I also sometimes sort pictures, read scriptures, etc., while waiting in the car or at the doctor's office.
Does it cost anything for Brownies?
It costs $10 a year. Pretty cheap if you ask me. I think Sevrie can start Girl Scouts as a Daisy at 5 years old. Look into it, it is so fun and they make friends and do crafts, etc., Plus there are those yummy cookies. We ordered 9 boxes and ate them all in 3 days.
Great ideas. Now any tips for remembering to do them all? :) haha
That's awesome it's so cheap. I def. plan on having the girls do that. How fun!!!! And Girl Scout cookies are the best.
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