Do you find that you never seem to have enough time? You’re not alone – many busy families face the same problem. If you want to find a better balance between activities and free time to spend with your family, these 5 time-saving tips can help you to get it all done.
Get Kids to Help
Enlist kids to help with tasks like meal preparation, cleaning the house, and getting themselves ready for school or sports. You’ll have extra helping hands, and your kids will learn important lessons about responsibility.
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Share Transportation Duties
Kids’ schedules can get complex, and it can start to feel like a juggling act as you figure out how to get them where they need to be. For busy families, carpooling is a practical solution, and that’s why we created GoKid. With GoKid, you can easily schedule carpools for your kids, so you share the transportation duties with other parents. It’s convenient and simple to use, and your kids can even log in to see who’s picking them up each day.
Prepare Meals Ahead of Time
Whenever possible, prepare meals ahead of time so things are less chaotic when you’re getting out of the door in the morning or when sitting down for dinner. Crock Pots are great for this, and if you can cook large dinners, you can freeze portions to use during particularly busy nights.
Making parts of your kids’ school lunches ahead of time can help to minimize the morning rush. Are you struggling to come up with easy ideas for school lunches? The LaLa Lunchbox app helps you to come up with great ideas, and your kids can even get involved in the process. It can be a big help when you have a picky eater in the house and makes planning – and tracking – meals easier.
Automate Tasks
Whenever possible, automate repetitive tasks like monthly bill paying to ensure that nothing goes forgotten or gets paid late. Most banks have apps that make for more convenient management, and you can set almost any bill to auto-pay.
Set Boundaries
If you keep taking on extra activities, you’ll continue to feel like you’re always running behind. Learn to set some boundaries and say no to extra activities. This simple decision to turn some things down can make your life more enjoyable for your whole family.
By putting these tips into place, you can make your busy life a little less hectic. This means less stress for you and more time to spend with your family.
