A Few Fast and Easy Preparation Tips for Working Moms

A Few Fast and Easy Preparation Tips for Working Moms

Being a working mom is all about juggling; it’s about achieving that fine balance between your professional and home life- doing it with style, keeping everyone happy and most of all, maintaining your sanity.

Schedules can be unforgiving, but your best weapon is preparation. There will be days when you have to get yourself and kids ready and get out the door at the same time. By getting things ready in advance you might even be able to achieve a fairly relaxed morning. Challenge yourself to prepare absolutely everything- you’ll thank yourself later.

Food Prep

Try making lunches the night before- having them neatly packed away in the fridge means you can just grab and go.

You can also prepare breakfast in advance- try making whole-wheat pancakes on the weekend and freeze them for during the week. Breakfast burritos also freeze well. Natural instant oatmeal makes for a hot, fiber-rich start to the day and you can chop fruit in the afternoons and keep a big tub of it in the fridge.

Program your coffee machine to have the coffee ready at a certain time or have it loaded and ready to go at the click of a button.

Have long-sleeved baby bibs or cover-ups ready for your littlest kids and check out our tip for older kids’ breakfast disasters.

What to Wear

Set a reminder on your cell phone to remind you to check the laundry situation when you get home from work- this will help you avoid any last-minute crises over what’s clean or dirty.

Lay out your own clothes and the kids’ clothes before bed, down to socks, underwear, shoes and even accessories like earrings and scarves. Keep jackets and any outerwear handy, right by the door.

It’s also a good idea to have a back-up shirt ready in case of any spills or stains- this goes for you too!

In the Evenings

Evenings are a good time to go through the house and do a quick check to make sure you’re ready for the next day- toothbrushes and toiletries arranged, car keys should be where you can find them, your purse should have everything you need and you should now be able to enjoy a few minutes of peace and quiet before the busy day tomorrow!