Comments on: 50 Ways to Streamline Your Life http://lifeasmom.com/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html On the Road to Joyful Motherhood Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:26:53 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: 50 Ways to Streamline Your Life, Part Six — Life As Mom http://lifeasmom.com/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-9499 50 Ways to Streamline Your Life, Part Six — Life As Mom Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:52:01 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html#comment-9499 [...] 44-50. To be continued…. [...] [...] 44-50. To be continued…. [...]

]]> By: Judy @ Frugal at Home http://lifeasmom.com/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-5081 Judy @ Frugal at Home Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:47:38 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html#comment-5081 My kids fold their own laundry, too, for the same reasons you mentioned! I also started washing each child's laundry separately, to avoid having to sort it out (I have 2 sets of kids that are in almost the same sizes, and it used to take forever to check labels for sizes). Oh, and no one is required to fold undies--they just get tossed in a smaller drawer by themselves! My kids fold their own laundry, too, for the same reasons you mentioned! I also started washing each child's laundry separately, to avoid having to sort it out (I have 2 sets of kids that are in almost the same sizes, and it used to take forever to check labels for sizes). Oh, and no one is required to fold undies–they just get tossed in a smaller drawer by themselves!

]]> By: Melinda http://lifeasmom.com/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-5073 Melinda Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:44:54 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html#comment-5073 Planning ahead for each day helps me a lot. If I take a few minutes to write myself a to-do list for the next day (on which I out ONLY essential things I MUST do) it helps me stay on top of things. I also like to keep a running list of less important things that I'd LIKE to get done, and if I get a few extra minutes or we're bored, I pull it our and enlist help to get some of it done. Planning ahead for each day helps me a lot. If I take a few minutes to write myself a to-do list for the next day (on which I out ONLY essential things I MUST do) it helps me stay on top of things. I also like to keep a running list of less important things that I'd LIKE to get done, and if I get a few extra minutes or we're bored, I pull it our and enlist help to get some of it done.

]]> By: Jenn @ youknow... that blog? http://lifeasmom.com/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-5072 Jenn @ youknow... that blog? Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:50:24 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html#comment-5072 Great tips! <br /><br />I am a list-maker. I find if you give a short list to everyone who is able to read, there is no excuse for that list to not be completed. Obviously you have to be realistic and keep age and attention span in mind (my hubby has a very short attention span... haha) The younger set can have their list put on the fridge, and you can read it to them and make a big fuss over things being checked off. <br /><br />I also believe in teaching children young how to do laundry and cook basic meals. In the long run, independence and responsible thinking are the greatest gifts you can give your kids. Great tips!

I am a list-maker. I find if you give a short list to everyone who is able to read, there is no excuse for that list to not be completed. Obviously you have to be realistic and keep age and attention span in mind (my hubby has a very short attention span… haha) The younger set can have their list put on the fridge, and you can read it to them and make a big fuss over things being checked off.

I also believe in teaching children young how to do laundry and cook basic meals. In the long run, independence and responsible thinking are the greatest gifts you can give your kids.

]]> By: thehorizontalyoyo http://lifeasmom.com/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-5071 thehorizontalyoyo Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:07:27 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html#comment-5071 I learned not too long ago, that things go so much simpler when you throw a basket of clean clothes at the kiddos that need to folded and put away. They are responsible for their own clothes and they usually don't want to undo all their hard work by putting the clean laundry on the floor. I learned not too long ago, that things go so much simpler when you throw a basket of clean clothes at the kiddos that need to folded and put away. They are responsible for their own clothes and they usually don't want to undo all their hard work by putting the clean laundry on the floor.

]]> By: McClure Family http://lifeasmom.com/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-5067 McClure Family Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:24:17 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html#comment-5067 i keep diaper bags packed and make sure i am completely ready for the next day's activities before i go to bed!!<br /><br />thanks for all the great tips! i am your newest follower! i keep diaper bags packed and make sure i am completely ready for the next day's activities before i go to bed!!

thanks for all the great tips! i am your newest follower!

]]> By: Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend http://lifeasmom.com/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-5066 Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:40:44 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html#comment-5066 I enjoyed reading your blog today. <br />I am still finding my way around blogland....<br />I always love making new friends..<br /> <br />I am posting about Disney so hope you will stop by. <br />Each comment enters you for the June giveaway. I enjoyed reading your blog today.
I am still finding my way around blogland….
I always love making new friends..

I am posting about Disney so hope you will stop by.
Each comment enters you for the June giveaway.

]]> By: Jennifer http://lifeasmom.com/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-5065 Jennifer Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:25:58 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html#comment-5065 I have to get my clothes and my daughter's clothes ready the night before. She helps decide what she's going to wear the next day, so there aren't any battles in the morning. I can't tell you how many times I've had an outfit in mind for myself only to find that one of the key pieces of it is in the laundry hamper! Gathering everything (down to the socks) the night before makes mornings much smoother, and it gets the day started on a positive note. I have to get my clothes and my daughter's clothes ready the night before. She helps decide what she's going to wear the next day, so there aren't any battles in the morning. I can't tell you how many times I've had an outfit in mind for myself only to find that one of the key pieces of it is in the laundry hamper! Gathering everything (down to the socks) the night before makes mornings much smoother, and it gets the day started on a positive note.

]]> By: Anna http://lifeasmom.com/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-5064 Anna Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:12:13 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html#comment-5064 Great tips! <br /><br />One thing that helps me tremendously is thinking ahead. Yeah, I know all you moms do that already, and have it down pat, but for me, only 3 years into the life of a wife and mom, I'm slowly learning. <br /><br />It's so helpful if I have even a general idea of what breakfast is going to be in the morning. And doing a little prep the night before, if I can squeeze it in. (Meal planning is my biggest challenge, so that's where the planning ahead really comes in for me). <br /><br />I'll have to check out your previous installment on this - new tips are always good. Thanks! Great tips!

One thing that helps me tremendously is thinking ahead. Yeah, I know all you moms do that already, and have it down pat, but for me, only 3 years into the life of a wife and mom, I'm slowly learning.

It's so helpful if I have even a general idea of what breakfast is going to be in the morning. And doing a little prep the night before, if I can squeeze it in. (Meal planning is my biggest challenge, so that's where the planning ahead really comes in for me).

I'll have to check out your previous installment on this – new tips are always good. Thanks!

]]> By: Abundant Living http://lifeasmom.com/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-5058 Abundant Living Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:11:33 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/06/50-ways-to-streamline-your-life.html#comment-5058 Get ready after getting up so that you feel ready to conquer the day. I find if I get up and don't shower, get dressed, and paint my face, I am slow-moving. I'm normally an M & M type of person if I get ready right away. What is M & M you ask? Some hate it, others love it: A morning and moving person. As Ben Franklin said, "The early bird gets the worm!" Get ready after getting up so that you feel ready to conquer the day. I find if I get up and don't shower, get dressed, and paint my face, I am slow-moving. I'm normally an M & M type of person if I get ready right away. What is M & M you ask? Some hate it, others love it: A morning and moving person. As Ben Franklin said, "The early bird gets the worm!"

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