My favorite "tools"
A few favorite "tools" that help me thrive:::Water - Seriously, when I am adequately hydrated, I feel so much better and have much more energy. I try to keep a big thermos by my home management center at all times to remind me to drink often.
::Supermom vitamins - When I forget to take these for a few days, I can tell it as my body starts feeling drowsy and "blah". I have a note in my daily schedule reminding me to take these because it's just that important. Read more of my thoughts on these vitamins here.
::Shoes - Thanks to FlyLady's encouragement, I try to always get "dressed to my shoes" everyday. Something about wearing shoes makes me so much more productive!
::Sleep - I know this is a no-brainer, but we moms can often forget, can't we? Making an extra effort to go to bed before 10 p.m. on weeknights can make all the difference in the world in our home. Jessica has a great post here on the subject.
::Timer - This is one of my most-used tools and often accompanies me wherever I go throughout the house during the day. It keeps me on track, it keeps me focused, and it motivates me to work fast. I wrote more about how I use my timer here.
Those are a few of my favorite tools. See more tools that moms love here.
What about you? What helps you to not just survive but thrive as a wife, mom, or homemaker?
Labels: Home Management and Organization
posted by Crystal Paine at 12:00 PM
6 Comments:
My FlyLady calendar! I love it, and the spaces really are big enough to write in. I can write what's for dinner at bottom of each day and still have room for appointments, field trips, etc. I highly recommend it!!
My iPod. I know this isn't a frugal item, but I have a really hard time motivating myself to tackle housework during my daughter's nap. Lately, I've been listening to podcasts during my cleaning time, and it really helps me get the job done!
My apron. I always pull it on over my head when I hit the kitchen. And I often forget to take it off as I leave the kitchen, but that's ok, because I like wearing it as I putter around the house.
I began to wear an apron regularly after I spilled/splattered on good clothes once too many times. I really hate it when I ruin perfectly good clothes with a food or grease stain that doesn't come out.
My purse calander. It helps know what I have to do for the day.
A good broom and dust mop. It helps me keep the floors tidy! I think I end up sweeping all day it seems!
Definitely the timer and sleep. I get my day started early and get to bed early.
I liked seeing your list. I'm trying to come up with my own tools.
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