by Rita McQuillan

Created on: July 21, 2011

Whether you have one child or more the daily tasks of making meals, washing clothes, making boo boos better, and making time for yourself can be just a wee bit overwhelming.  Here are ten time-saving tips for moms:

Shopping List

Have you scrambled to find something to put on the table?  Plan all of your meals for the week and get all your shopping done once a week with a complete list.  Having meals planned out eases the mind with regards to what meal will have to be put on the table and what goes in the lunch kits. I have spent so much time looking in the fridge wondering what to put on the table before I planned meals in advance

Be prepared for viruses

Always have Tylenol and Gravol on hand.  To have a child at home sick with a fever and then having to drag the poor child(ren) to a store is so distressing on all the people involved.  Having these will save time and so much more.

Daily Schedule

Have a schedule for all to see in the kitchen.  I chose the kitchen because everyone goes there everyday.  With this you can get prepared for the next day by having the necessary things ready.  For example, the hockey gear can be checked to see if it all there or the ballet outfits can be put together the day before so you are not scrambling to find things at the last minute.

Designate age appropriate chores

After supper if the kids are old enough to carry their plates to the sink get them to do so along with putting the ketchup in the fridge etc.  It can be a fun time and the child(ren) gain a sense of belonging and fulfillment even.  Starting this can be daunting, but once the routine is established it saves time.  If they are too young for this they will be old enough soon.  Tummy time turns into chore time soon..  This can be a good time to have them sort out their outfits for the next school day too.

Have a homework caddy

Having all the necessary supplies makes homework so much easier.  Have pencils, sharpener, scissors, erasers crayons, markers, and glue in a container.  Then when it is time to do the homework you won’t spend time looking for things, put who knows where yesterday.

Checklists

Some child(ren) are daydreamers, I have one.  He sometimes remembers to comb his hair, but forgets to brush his teeth.  A checklist by the light switch helps him remember to do both.  Younger kids could have picture checklists if they are unable to read yet.

Take Naps

When your

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