10 Timesaving Mom Hacks
Anyone else feel like…
Mom Hacks are life these days?
If it wasn’t for the quick tips and tricks that I’ve received from my Mom-friends and the moms in my family, I’m not sure that I would be thriving during this interesting time.
One magical mom in my family that’s given me great hacks and advice is my cousin, Krishtine Marie. Now that her two daughters (19 & 22) have left the nest, the former SAHM focuses on her passion. As a boutique owner she enjoys creating peaceful spaces for women at home. Although she no longer spends her mornings putting inspirational notes in her girls' school lunches, she’s still got Mom Hacks for days!
Krishtine Marie
Owner, ComfyCozy Boutique
When her kids were young, one of her hacks included making dinner during breakfast time.
It allowed her to have dinner warmed up and on the table by 5pm, her girls in the bath by 7pm, and in bed by 8pm. Her reason was simple. She wanted to have more of herself to give to her children during the day. ”I needed time to spend with myself… Some nights I’d soak in the bath with a candle. Some nights I’d rub my feet, wash my hair, journal and read. Some nights I’d devote to my husband. Some nights I’d lay in bed and read my Bible. It’s most important to shut your mind down,” Krish says.
“Love yourself the best and instill that in your children.”
~Krishtine Marie
Here are 9 more life-giving Mom Hacks that Krishtine swears by:
Only wash the amount of laundry that you’re going to fold.
Set certain days that you’ll do certain tasks in the house. Use a timer and stick to it. Try not to commit to more than 20 minutes per task.
Create a “kids shelf” or bin in the refrigerator. Keep all of your children’s quick go-to snacks there, and reachable.
If you have to think too hard about a decision, don’t do it. Good things come easy.
When children are reluctant to doing what you’ve asked them to do, try changing your verbiage. Find a way that works for them without being an authoritative parent. They are people with feelings and opinions.
Allow your children to help you plan for the week ahead by choosing what they’ll wear. Give them 2 options to choose from and encourage them to lay out their clothes in advance.
If you have young children, stick to a schedule. Don’t let them sleep in past 9am. Give them full days, which will set the course for an early bedtime.
Cook meals for the week on Sunday. Offer your children a choice between 2 meals. It teaches them to be assertive and to make decisions.
Don’t push yourself until you’re worn out! Tell yourself that you’re not worn out. Parenting isn’t difficult, because children conform to you. I started saying that I was tired, and my kids started mimicking that too. They were very young at the time. Instead I changed my language. I started saying “I have so much energy, I feel good,” until it became true.
Krish and her girls