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Social Moms and Starbucks are teaming up to find out ten time-saving tips to make your life as a busy mom easier! While I can think of 100 off the top of my head, I'll limit it to only ten, lol…
1. Keep a calendar- whether via phone or book, keep track of day-to-day activities and appointments to help keep you on your toes and focused! You'll save a lot of time not having to run around and making calls trying to find out what you have to get done for the day.
2. Create a menu- this can be for a week, 2 weeks or more but creating a menu helps save you time and money! You won't have to scramble and figure out what's for lunch or dinner, it is already planned out!
3. Cook ahead- perfect for those times when you know you'll have busy days that week! Go ahead and cook a few meals, freeze them and they will be ready whenever you need them!
4. Communicate- keep an open dialogue with your family so that they know what is to be expected and what's planned. It saves time and minimizes confusion in the end.
5. Create a grocery list- this saves quite a bit of time (and money) when at the grocery store. You are more focused and save time running back and forth around the store picking up various items.
6. Drop the kids off- this works if you know you have a lot of running to do or important things to handle. Don't drag the kids along, it often saves time and energy to drop them off with family/friends (if possible) and handle your business.
7. Create a family schedule- this keeps everyone on track and knowing what they have to do at all times. I keep ours on the fridge for all to see/check!
8. Try to plan shopping trips in the same area-plan ahead and if you know you need to go to 2 stores in the same area, plan those shopping trips together (saving on time and gas) and kill 2 birds with 1 stone!
9. Keep your cell phone handy- It helps to call ahead to places whether it's calling the babysitter to get the kids ready or calling in a last-minute dinner at your local restaurant, it saves time!
10. Drink coffee!- I don't know about you, but coffee can be a life-saver when you're constantly on the go… no time for naps—maximize your time!
Hope these tips help you save just a little time throughout your busy schedule!!
Disclaimer-“I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Starbucks blogging program, for a gift card worth $30. For more information on how you can participate, click here.”
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