shortcuts, organisational hints pls to make life easier. thanks

[sue1386]

please could i have some shortcuts, organisational hints you find makes your life easier with a couple of young kids to make life easier

eg precooking and freezing meals in bulk
shopping in bulk or online
trying to get kids and baby to sleep at same time

what else do you do to make life and all the work with
bottles, sterilising,
cooking shopping
housework
occupying kids
easier.

thanks.

[AliBaby]

*Get bottles sterilised and made the night before. Have all in the fridge made up ready to go for the next day.

*Online grocery shopping is muxh easier and will stop you spending money on things you dont need.

*I cook on a Mon (2 different meals) and Thurs (2 different meals). This gets us through the week and also allows for leftovers and if we have a night out or take away.

*housework, I do as I see stuff. Dont let it build up and become overwhelming.

*Occupying children- try to have at least one activity outside the house (even if its in the backyard). It breaks up the day. Put all toys away and only get a select few out each day ad then every day they will have something different and wont get bored with their toys.

[sue1386]

thanks for that.

[Roryrory]

I will come back when I have time - I am an organisation freak!

[Roryrory]

OK, now I have some time

I think the key is to make organisation something you enjoy doing.

Many people swear by Flylady but I prefer organizedhome.com/

Here is a thread on "once a month cooking"

Here is one of my favourite kid-related websites : planningwithkids.com/

[MamaPan]

Loving planning with kids - great site! i need to get more organised!