It's not a "lifesaver" in that it doesn't save me time, but I wanted to say that I still just LOVE the "my day snapshot" here on WIM. It's such a great way to stay motivated, and then go back later and see little snippets of my life as a working mom. LOVE IT.”
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I kick back with a good book and a nice cup of tea when I can.
Have you ever felt like someone just pressed the Fast-forward button on your day and before you know it its ten o'clock and time for bed, yet I feel like I accomplished nothing. I love to organize and with working Part Time outside of the home and FULL-TIME at home with my business, 2 children and my wonderful Husband, I really rely on a schedule and many time management tips to keep my sanity (ok, so some of you think I am already insane, I won’t argue with that) but at least I am organized. I found online scheduling software that i can sync with my husband, all of my employees across the country all on one calendar. It’s called CalendarCruncher.com, and I don’t know what I did before this online scheduler. This has worked for me to keep my chaos organized. What do you busy moms use or what other insights do you have?
I'm a single mom of 1, I find the quickest and easiest way to destress for me in on the drive home from work. I put the most relaxing music that calms me down on, and pump it up so I can't hear anything else and just focus on what the important things are like my daughter and how she'll give me kisses and play with me when I get home!
I love to save money whenever I can. I'm kind of like a shopaholic, but I'm a saveaholic. Don't get me wrong, I love to shop, but it's the saving part that gets me excited.
My newest lifesaver is planning out my dinner menus. People kept telling me it would save time and money, but I just wasn't sure I'd be in the mood to cook whatever it was. Am I glad I finally broke down and started doing this! I'm combining it with the once a month cooking I was already doing and am saving so much time and energy.
I am trying to make a better effort to get my "me time" in. I usually let this go first when I am too busy to think, but then the my stress level increases dramatically! I have been turning weekend naptime into mommy funtime! Sking is my sport and getting outside for some fresh air does the trick. I got out three times Christmas weeknd and I am on top of the world this week feeling like I can tackle anything! I can be a better mom, wife, and friend when I get to do what I love.
my "me time" is limited... however i make it a point to fill the tub up with bubbles, light some candles & relax once the baby is asleep... i call it "pamper mommy time"! i also agree w/jessicaXs, sometimes having a drink is nice to
my favorite stress reducer is either cooking or working out... depending on the day ive had! on the HORRIBLE days, i can turn on my ipod & hit the gym to "run away" and on the less stressful days, getting in my kitchen & cooking is a place i can go & no one bothers me
My biggest daily lifesaver is making the school lunches at night. As big a pain as it is to make myself do it, I'm always so grateful that it's already done while I'm getting four kids ready for school in the morning.
