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CHAUTAUQUA STAR
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014
Top Tips
for Moms to
Stay Better
Organized
New technology can help busy moms wherever they are, keep track of items
like phones and keys.
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For busy moms always on
the go, it’s crucial to find
new ways to save time
and money, while reducing daily hassles. Let
these organizational tips
help you stay on track:
Make Mornings Easier
Mornings are always
hectic when you’re preparing the entire family
for the day. Simplify
those early hours by
prepping certain things
the night before.
For example, pack the
kids’ lunches as you’re
getting dinner ready.
There’s always downtime to put together a
few sandwiches while
something is marinating, chilling or heating.
Spend a few minutes with
your children on Sunday
nights picking out their
clothes for the week.
You’ll thank yourself on
weekday mornings.
Organize your bag the
night before. You’ll be
less likely to leave something behind when you
aren’t in a rush.
keep Track
to using organizational
apps. Unfortunately,
one in eight moms who
use mobile electronic
devices and have an onthe-go lifestyle say they
lose or misplace their
smartphone “very often” or “often,” according to a 2014 Essentials
for Mobile Life Survey.
But replacing a smartphone is expensive, timeconsuming and stressful.
Moreover, mom’s smartphone is often a “keeper”
of a tremendous amount of
personal, confidential and
work-related information.
New technology is making it possible to keep
track of your phone, as
well as other essential
appendages, like backpacks, keys and handbags. For example, a
new Proximo app made
by Kensington includes
a fob for your keys and
up to four tags on other
items to alert you when
you’re leaving behind
something valuable. It
can also help locate the
misplaced item with
the touch of a button,
saving you time and
money. More information can be found at
www.MyProximo.com.
There’s no doubt about
it. Technology is playing
Chore Chart
an increasing role in
parenting, from keeping Why do all the work
yourself? A chore wheel
can help you remember
what tasks need to be
completed weekly. By involving everyone, you can
make each member of the
family feels their contributions are important.
Assign age-appropriate
tasks to each member
of the family and rotate
jobs from week to week.
Even the youngest
children can learn to
pick up their own toys
or help with simple tasks
in the kitchen. Post the
chore wheel in a centralized location, such as
on the refrigerator at a
height everyone can see.
Make Extra
When you get home after a long day, leftovers
can be a blessing if
you’re too tired to cook.
Sure you can order in,
but even that will get
old. Plus, the food you
cook at home is often
healthier and less expensive to prepare. Save
yourself the hassle of
making dinner nightly
by cooking more than
you need and freezing
or storing some for later.
Being a mom means
juggling many different things at once. But
don’t stress. Find ways
to make life easier for
yourself instead.
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