Keep Your Busy Family Organised

Planned Meal Prep.

Pick one day a week to plan meals and snacks for the days ahead. Prep items that you can in advance. Chop veggies, pack school lunches, assemble the lasagna. This will make the rest of the week a breeze. Family members can easily grab pre-prepared lunches and snack items before school and work, to take away the stress of busy mornings and getting out the door ontime. Plus, evenings won’t need to feel so rushed.

Label It.

From the spice rack to the medicine cabinet to the filing cabinet and the garage, clearly labelling containers saves time and energy, ensuring you can quickly and easily find needed items. Seek out tools to make the job of labelling speedy and tidy, such as label printers.

Leverage Storage.

Do you take full advantage of storage nooks and crannies in your home? Use bed risers to create more space under the bed. Well-designed furniture can pull double-duty. Seek out specialised sofas and ottomans that lift up to reveal extra storage.

Tidy Up.

Items tend to move around the house, often ending up where they don’t belong. Soccer gear in the living room, toys in the bathroom and items of clothing left on the couch. Dedicate 15 to 30 minutes a week for the family to organise items and put things back where they belong. Having a standing appointment to do so will ensure everyone pitches in to help.