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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When I am completely overwhelmed I close my computer, make some tea and re-write my to-do list on a blank piece of paper.
Make sure you have one visit per month that involves connecting with an artist in any of the fields: music, theatre, painting, photography, fashion, hair styling.
It helps you escape your own world, recharges and lifts your spirit, therefore in return, you become a more inspired person in your own family and business daily routine.
Whenever I recieve mailorder items in a bag, I turn the bag inside out to return it. It is the correct size and it has my address on the inside. No more wrapping and trying to find packaging to return.
Each day when I get home from work, I immediately take care of all the details that need to be dispensed with for the next day. I check my son's homework, make his lunch for the next day and put it in the refrigerator, make sure my daughter's bag is packed for daycare, and make sure my bag is packed for work the next day. Once that's out of the way, I can relax, cook dinner with my son, and enjoy the time with my family without worrying about what needs to be done for the next day.
I hate matching socks. Whites are my least favorite load of laundry so I created a sock matching game. My two sons race to see who can match the most pairs. They have fun and the socks are matched!! Win-win!!
Thanksgiving lifesaver! Prep ingredients in advance, package them in smaller portions, and stash them in the fridge. No cutting onions at the last minute!
I made a 2009 resolution to keep my kitchen island free of clutter. I am not a neat freak by design, so this was a huge challenge. However, 11 months later, I'm happy to report that having this one space free of clutter 99% of the time has helped reduced stress levels. Now onto the next clutter free space for 2010!
Stretch as soon as you wake up. It gets the blood flowing, clears your head, and makes it easier to start functioning first thing in the morning.
Quit planning out menus every week and start a rotating meal schedule: Monday is pasta night, Tuesday is casserole night, Wednesday is on-the-grill night... etc. Make sure you have an "eat out" night or another easy option (like leftovers or sandwiches) at least once a week.
