Organized Mornings: Papers, Pennies, Permission Slips

Posted on February 23, 2007 by Sherry Holetzky

Do you run around looking for a pen to sign those permission slips and progress reports or looking for pages from the report you were supposed to turn in at work? There’s a better way… Set up a station for papers needed for work, permission slips and school notes, and other important items. Include a supply of envelopes to place milk money for kids or daily cash for others. Mark each person’s name on his or her envelope and put the allotted amount into each envelope the night before. Aside from saving time, this will help ensure that you don’t … Continue reading →

Organize Your Mornings: Get in Gear

Posted on February 23, 2007 by Sherry Holetzky

Backpack, backpack! No, I’m not singing along with Dora the Explorer. I’m mimicking early morning cries of children who can’t find their belongings. You may also hear similar sentiments coming from adults, such as, “Keys! Where are my keys?” Every household has gear that its members need to be able to find as they begin a new day, from purses and jackets to sporting uniforms and science projects. Getting gear organized is a good way to make mornings more peaceful. No one has to run around searching for things at the last minute, if these items have a place and … Continue reading →

Organize Your Mornings: Get Clever with Clothing

Posted on February 23, 2007 by Sherry Holetzky

Continuing the series, In Pursuit of More Organized Mornings… Well, we have to get dressed each and every morning, but does it really have to be an exercise in frustration? No, it doesn’t, and there are some ways to make it a much more organized process. Preparing clothes the night before, or getting the entire week’s worth of clothing ready over the weekend, will give you a great head start. Organized Outfits Instead of placing clothes in dresser drawers according to the type of clothing, you may want to try a different idea, especially for children. Match pants and shirts, … Continue reading →

Organize Your Mornings: Build up to Breakfast

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Sherry Holetzky

This article isn’t about breakfast foods but about tips for getting organized so breakfast doesn’t have to be rushed or skipped (if you’d like ideas for breakfast foods or recipes, please visit the Food Blog). The main idea is to have things prepared in advance so even the morning meal is part of the routine and can be enjoyed stress free. One of the best ways to pull this off is of course to plan ahead of time. If you are going to serve cereal, for example, set the boxes on the table and set each place with a bowl, … Continue reading →

Organize Your Mornings: Stick to the System

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Sherry Holetzky

Okay, it’s time. The whole “make it up as we go” system of getting everyone ready and out the door in the morning just isn’t working. It’s definitely time to create a more organized system that will make mornings less chaotic. Gather your kids and your spouse or your roommates and work together to come up with a system that everyone can accept. When getting started, you might want to post a schedule. You can draw up a simple timeline on a dry erase board or a piece of poster board, or you can simply type it up on the … Continue reading →

In Pursuit of More Organized Mornings

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Sherry Holetzky

We know that getting organized makes each day less stressful, and that includes the morning rush. When everyone is rushing around getting ready to begin a new day, the home environment can get a little crazy. Organization makes a big difference. If everyone can follow a system for getting ready, and no one is running around looking for his or her belongings, mornings will be much more pleasant. Everyone will also have a better chance of getting where he or she needs to be, on time. Stick to the System Sit down with family members or roommates and devise a … Continue reading →