We chose local daycare as we liked the environment, plus local children in our community for was our son growing up and kinder / school important.
Slow cookers, meal planning as the earlier ladies stated. Cooking double on alternating nights worked for me, and freezing leftovers. My meal plan also included what I was preparing for lunch / thawing for the next day.
Housework - with both of us working, a cleaning lady was a must. Take time for yourself - 10 minutes a day, half an hour, whatever. Take that time for you, and additional time with your partner. Find a local friend or neighbour who can assist with pickups if bub is ill at childcare.
If you're living in a bushfire-prone area, discuss *now* what your plans are for high fire danger days (yes, i know it's the end of the fire season, but never too early) and if you can work from home, or a local office. Develop a local network.
How old is your LO? Time together on the train could be very difficult and more stressful than quality, if you get what I mean.
I also commute one hour each way. I bring a laptop with wireless internet. I get all my work emails answered, do a bit of shopping, browse some blogs, BB, etc etc, and generally relax and get all that stuff done on the train in either direction. It's a great "me" time even though I'm trapped on the train. I also buy a coffee at the train station cafe before I get on, and bring my sandwich breakfast, and it is soooo nice to eat and drink in peace . You can do your online grocery shopping during this time too, and do some meal planning if required. Pay bills, etc etc etc.
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. You can do your online grocery shopping during this time too, and do some meal planning if required. Pay bills, etc etc etc.
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