When it comes to the kids going back to school, it often becomes a hectic mess of schedule changes and you sit there wondering how you managed to do it the year before. Getting used to the kids going back to school and getting them used to the routine again can be difficult, but hopefully, with this list of mine, it can make it a little bit easier on everyone. (Especially you!)
I’ve devised tips over the past few years to make my life a little less chaotic and a little more organized. I’ve had a few years already to tweak my plans and still have more to do, but this is what works for me so far.
Simplify Housework
It all starts with you. Simplifying our daily housework can make it a lot easier as a whole. Set aside a couple of days during the week to get your laundry done and stick with it. Let your family know the days it will get done. I try to get all of my laundry done by Friday so I have the weekend free and clear. Therefore, I strive to do my laundry on Tuesdays and Fridays. Set aside one day during the week that is most convenient for you to dust and thoroughly clean. Try to stay away from weekends unless you have to. Doing your cleaning in one day will allow more time in the other days…you know, you time! Besides daily sweeping, spot cleaning and bathroom detailing, everything should be done on that chosen day.
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Good tips! I'm a big proponent of to-do lists, pre-planned lunches and regular bedtimes, too. They help make sure we have the same expectations and stay on track for the day. 🙂
Thank you for visiting. They definitely do help! 🙂
Those are great tips! I obviously don't have kids, but a few of my friends have younger school age children so I will definitely share these tips with them! Thank you Kate, and thanks for linking up at the Merry Monday Link Party! See you next week!
Good list! I'm in the same mind-set over here and in the past couple of days have been pulling the kids out of bed earlier so we can get back on schedule and making a list of lunchbox ideas and rethinking the routines a little bit.
I am co-hosting the #HomeMattersParty link party this month and would love to have you stop by for a visit. The door is open for the current party through Monday night. http://alaynascreations.co/2015/08/21/home-matters-liny-party-51/
These are all great tips. We are trying to get back on a sleep schedule since we have been all over the place this summer. I need to start thinking about lunch options and my goal this year is to have lunched packed the night before. I hate running around in the morning trying to throw things together! Thanks for the extra motivation.
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