“How I make school mornings a little simpler”
In partnership with Quaker Chewy
Let?s face it: parents are so busy lately that they need some life hacks to keep their cool and continue to ensure that the household runs smoothly. Over the last few months, being a mom of three?two in school and one newborn?I learned that you need a routine. And, it all starts in the morning.
To help make your morning routine a little simpler, I?m sharing a few of my go-to tips to get your kids ready and out the door with less stress. I hope my list inspires you to find out what works best for your family, so that you can conquer your day.
1. Wake up before the kids
This may be hard if you have early risers (hello, newborn with no sense of time!), but just 15 minutes of alone time before everyone wakes up can help your day run smoother. Not only do I get the bathroom to myself?and uninterrupted?but I also use this time to make myself a coffee.
2. Create an organization system
Sit down and create a weekly organization system. On Saturdays, planning for the week ahead, I write out a to-do list, check the fridge and pantry to see what groceries we?ll need, and make sure lunch boxes and food containers are cleaned and ready to use. Prepare what you can in the evenings and weekends, so that you?re prepared to tackle the day as soon as you wake up.
3. Meal plan what you canÂ
Packing lunch the night before will save a ton of time in your morning routine. Consider meal planning the week?s lunches so that y...
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