9 Things Smart Moms Do on Sunday That Make School Nights Easier
These five-minute tasks can completely transform the rest of your week.
Whether you stay at home with the kids or head to a desk job every day, the "Sunday Scaries" can be oh-so-real. These easy-to-follow tips will help make the week a little smoother and a lot less stressful so you dread Monday morning just a little less.
They plan a week's worth of outfits (for you and your kids).
When it's 6 a.m. and your kindergartener refuses to wear anything but her Halloween costume, the last thing you want to do is iron. Planning out your outfits on Sunday eve by using a hanging organizer to keep clothes in an easy-to-see spot will give you time back in the mornings.
They post a menu.
“Macaroni... again?!” Even if you can't make everyone happy, posting your weekly menu on a chalkboard will help you plan better and (hopefully) deter complaining. To make things even easier, stock up on pre-cooked crowd-pleasers like Tyson’s Buffalo Style Chicken Strips or Tyson’s Crispy Chicken Strips. They take zero effort and can stand alone as dinner or be easily turned into sandwiches or salad toppers.
They empty out backpacks.
Daycare forms? Permission slips? Anything that needs attention should be addressed now, not at 6:59 a.m. on Monday morning.
They write a to-do list.
Map out your top five priorities for the week, then delegate anything that someone else in the family can take care of (hello, laundry).
They clean out their purses.
When your bag turns into a bottomless pit, you’ll waste time you don't have searching for that lip gloss. Stay ahead of the mess by taking a weekly inventory and tossing anything you don’t need —pens that don't work, crumpled up receipts — because you can move a lot faster when you can find your car keys.
They finish annoying tasks.
No need to waste your Sunday cleaning the house from top to bottom (unless of course you find it soothing). Instead, pick a few manageable messes — empty the dishwasher, or wipe down the countertops — to tackle. Cleaning the areas that stress you out the most will make a big difference. Plus, you’ll feel more refreshed if you start the week without thinking about the clutter.
They reply to emails. Well, as many as they can.
Find a few minutes on Sunday night to respond to any unanswered emails (or at least delete the junk) and return any missed calls to, say, your mother-in-law.
They set their alarms.
Yes, the one you wake up to is important, but don't forget your other devices. For example, fill the coffee maker and set it to go off before your bedroom alarm or ask Alexa to remind you to bring an umbrella to work as you're running out the door.
And finally, they relax.
Go for a run, read a chapter in a book, or spend some time in your garden. Find even just five minutes to unwind before you have to repeat the grind all over again. And, no, scrolling through Instagram at 10 p.m. doesn’t count.
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