Time-saving Tips for Busy Moms
Moms are naturally busy people because of there being so many people in their lives that need taking care of. Because of her love for those around her such as her husband, children, family, friends and even co-workers she is constantly giving of herself. Even though busy moms love what they do for others, at times it can all get overwhelming, do not feel bad this is a normal feeling.
Know your agenda
Busy moms do well to organize the time spent helping others just as they would plan their workday. By organizing your time you in a sense stay in control of the situation, it helps to know what you have committed yourself to do so that you can mentally prepare yourself to get it done. Keep a day planner handy, one small enough to take with you where ever you go yet large enough to write out various activities that you need to keep up with and have available at a glance. Having a day planner will also help you not to overbook yourself and cause unnecessary stress trying to get everything done.
Time Saving Tools
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When you have school age kids you are always in need of a permission slip for one thing are another, usually as you are about to walk out the door. Save time by pre-printing permission slips that you only need to fill in the occasion, sign your name and date.
Need to pack lunch for your children and don’t know what to pack to make it both nutritious and fun to eat? Do not spend time trying to figure it out, go on-line and/or network with other parents to come up with balance kid-tested lunches. This will save you both time and money instantly.
Keep track of frequently used addresses, contacts and telephone numbers. If not included in your day planner, get a small address book and write down addresses of establishments and clients even those in your carpool. Include names and telephone numbers, there will inevitably be a time that you need to change plans or are delayed in dropping off or picking up, even times when someone else will need to step in and do it for you. Take the stress out of giving landmark directions and guessing at telephone numbers and contact names, write it down. Sure, you know where the doctor’s office is, but include this in your address book also, even the dentist.
Use technology to save you time
In this world of technology, virtually everything is at your fingertips, even time. Want to take the family out to see a movie, good idea, but first stop at your computer. Save time by searching your local movie guide to pick the appropriate movie for your family and then order tickets on-line and pick up at the theater box office. Other time saver uses on-line can include grocery shopping in some areas, catalog shopping for both personal and home shopping needs the possibilities are endless.
Mealtime
Try preparing meals for the week on one particular day and freezing them in serving size dishes. When it is time to make dinner, just take them out of the freezer and pop them in the microwave.
Restaurants are now aware of how busy moms are, take advantage of their generosity, call in your dinner order before leaving work, and pick up a hot balance meal for your family on your way home.
These are just a few timesaving tips for the busy mom that will help to de-stress your life.
