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Between work, school, cooking, homework, laundry and virtual birthday parties, there?s so much to get done these days?and so little time to do it. But there?s no shame in taking a few shortcuts here and there. Use these six clever hacks to save yourself precious time, money and energy while making life a little easier for the whole family.
Prepare breakfast the night before
Whip up an easy yet nutritious recipe, like overnight oats or make-ahead smoothies, then portion and store them in the fridge in mason jars. The kids can grab them in the morning when they wake up. Something like a large bag of oats is only $2.97 at Walmart and can feed the whole family! Bonus tip for caffeine lovers: Prep your coffee maker the night before and set out your favourite mug so that all you have to do in the AM is press a button for a fresh brew. Share an up-to-date family calendar
Sharing a calendar with your partner and older kids ensures everyone is on the same page (and that no one will double-book the car). Download a calendar app that the family can share across devices. Ask everyone to make sure they keep track of important dates, like school events and deadlines, appointments and even laundry days. You can use colour coding to make it easier to see what?s what at a glance (yellow for dentist visits, purple for birthdays, and so on).
Order your groceries online
With Walmart Online Grocery Pickup, you can get everything you need?from freshly baked goods and quality cuts o...