A new year means a new chance to get organized! For busy moms, being organized makes a huge difference in how we get things done. It’s time to get organized mom!
Here are 7 Ways to Get Organized in the new year:
- Use an old-fashioned planner. For me, nothing replaces the old-fashioned habit of writing it down, and there are some amazingly beautiful planners to have these days. I like Emily Ley’s because the focus is similar to that of Mom’s Priority. On the pages , she reminds you to keep your priorities, focusing your time and efforts on the things that matter most. Also, these planners are just gorgeous.
Emily Ley Planner
- Use technology to keep organized. Check out Mom’s Priority’s 15 best apps for moms. Included in this list are apps for organizing your money, the kids’ artwork, your exercise and healthy eating habits, the sports schedules, the kids’ chores, and more! Technology is amazing!
- As things come into your house (mail, school paperwork, bills), limit the clutter and mess by throwing out junk right away, and putting the rest where it belongs. Less clutter and less is lost or misplaced!
- Pick out outfits a week at a time. Check the weather for the upcoming week and set out 5 or 6 options for the 5 school days in the front of their closets. It makes mornings much easier.
- Delegate! As the kids get older, everyone has their own responsibilities around the house. This not only teaches the kids how to care for a house and their things, but it helps immensely keeping the house organized and tidy.
- Plan a monthly meal menu and weekly check the stores for sales before you shop either online or in the store. Chop vegetables all at once for a few days worth and prep freezer meals in advance to simplify.
- Pay attention to sales seasons so you can buy kids clothing and home items at the lowest prices of the year. January and July are great times to find clothes marked way down. When you find clothing items, try to anticipate the size they will be that upcoming season. The best place to find deals in one place is Mom’s Priority Deals page. If you find food items on sale, buy two and put one up for a little later. The same goes for gifts and homes supplies. Get organized mom, and watch the savings grow!
There is a peace when things are organized; even if life is roaring fast, having organization keeps everyone focused. It’s when life gets so busy and unorganized, that we lose our priorities. Life is so precious, and we want to make the most of all of our days! It’s never perfect; things come up unplanned and we just roll with it! But, having organization in the first place helps us immensely keep our priorities.
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