3. Set out everything for breakfast that is non refrigerated, right down to the spoons. Obviously, this means knowing what’s for breakfast the night before. No stops at Krispy Kreme, ok? And make all kids school lunches the night before, always! Or better yet, listen to ‘The Seasoned Mom‘ and make school lunches on Sunday that will last all week! These kinds of home organization ideas save money too!
4. Write up a daily to do list for the next morning on your smart phone and put priority items first. Move items from today that didn’t get done into tomorrows list. Update your calendar. We like an app called “Cozi“. It has the capability to handle your whole families’ activities, and you can even keep your grocery list there. Cozi lets each family member share with one, two or all other members what their schedule is. It can also send you email reminders, like for trash day. Oh, and it’s free. Or if you prefer a more traditional home organization idea, you can set up a family message station with a dry erase calendar that family members can share. We like this DIY family command center by ‘House of Wood‘.
5. Evening organization tip – Go get gas, pick up the first graders cupcakes, or get that pencil sharpener that your high schooler can never seem to find. Don’t put off errands ’till morning when everything is busy.
