March 27, 2008

Organise your life and the kids too

Life is complicated enough with careers and busy lifestyles, but when you add kids to the equation all you plans and routines need to be totally revised. It’s easy to just sit back and let the whole thing blow over your head, but that is not really the way that it should be going, having a family is one of greatest things that you can do, you just need to be organised.

To you getting on reorganising your life here are a few ideas to get you thinking about how complicated it can get, of course some may not fit your life style at all. It’s a matter of adapting around your life and that of the kids.

Self-sufficiency
One calendar
Toy bins
Regular cleanups
Quiet bedtime routines
Prep the night before
Don’t schedule too much
Have dedicated family times
Simple clothing
Always prep early
Always bring snacks
Baby wipes and emergency kit
Pack spare clothes
Create weekly routines
Communicate as a family
Go on dates
Create alone time for your spouse
Let things go sometimes
Make decluttering a family event
Spend quiet time at home
Create traditions
Make cooking and cleaning a family thing
Reduce commitments
Get active
Focus on doing, not on spending