Time Saver Tuesday

I'm a little late in posting today, been super busy preparing for our kids combined birthday party this weekend. Our time saver tip for today is menu planning. I plan out dinner menu for a month at a time. At the beginning of each month I sit down with my calendar and menu planner to write out a daily menu for the entire month.

I use a weekly menu planner and keep it posted under my calendar on the fridge. I write down a daily dinner with any special details included. If I plan to have "leftovers" I write, "Choice Night" on that day. Also my husband likes to cook and has offered to cook 1 meal a week, so on Thursdays I write, "Daddy's choice."

You may think its crazy to do a month at a time, but it is such a TIME SAVER! I don't have to think about what I'm going to fix for dinner each day. Not only does this help me prepare my shopping list, but it also gives me a great overview of our months schedule. Instead of figuring out what we our going to eat for dinner each day I can get some of the items prepped are ready the night before or the morning of. I've found this to be a HUGE TIME SAVER for our family.

Time Saver Tip: Plan a written menu weekly or monthly!

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Thanks A Thrifty Mom

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Free Fries Friday at McDonalds

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Coupon valid every Friday in April - 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30

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Time Saver Tuesday

Mornings can be a stressful start to a new day. Maybe the alarm didn't go off, or the kids are sick, or something goes wrong with the house, or you are just running late. By planning ahead you can minimize the stress and chaos when something goes awry.

Working full time, getting myself ready and getting 2 kids dressed and fed by 7:30 each day can be challenging. In order to ensure we all make it in time I start the night before. Every evening I start by picking and laying out the kids clothes for the next day, which includes socks, shoes, underwear, pants and a shirt and if needed a jacket. I don't want to leave anything out, or it could be an issue in the morning. I also plan out my wardrobe and lay it out in my closet. I hang my towel on the shower wall so I don't have to think about getting that out in the morning when I am half asleep. All of the lunches are made and ready to go. Breakfast is also planned out by putting out the necessary plate/bowl and utensils needed and all sippy cups are prepared and ready in the fridge.

Sometimes it gets old to get all of this ready the night before, but the morning always seems to be CRAZY and by planning the night before some of the drama and chaos can be averted simply because I had it done already. If you feel like your mornings are out of control, try planning the night before by making lunches and laying out your clothes so that your mornings can be less stressful.

Leave a comment and tell me about your mornings:

Are they hectic?

Stress-free?

Any other time saver tips for the morning?

Happy Easter!

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Free Pancake Puppies Sundae at Denny’s

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