Do school mornings ever feel stressful and chaotic? As a mom of five, I’ve certainly had my share of rushed mornings, forgotten items, and last-minute scrambling. Over the years, I’ve found a few simple tools and systems that have made a huge difference in our home. These small changes have helped reduce stress, keep everyone organized, and create more peaceful mornings before the kids head off for the day. I hope these ideas are just as helpful for your family as they have been for ours!
1. Days of the Week Hanging Clothes Organizer – This simple organizer has been a game changer for our family! Each shelf is labeled with a day of the week, making it easy for kids to know exactly what to wear each morning without constantly asking for help. Simply fill it up over the weekend with complete outfits, and you’ll eliminate one more thing from your busy weekday routine. It saves time, reduces morning stress, and helps children become more independent—a win for everyone! Here is the blue and grey one too!
2. Large Family Wall Calendar – With a busy family, keeping track of everyone’s schedules can feel like a full-time job! I actually use two calendars: a monthly calendar where I write down school events, sports practices, birthdays, appointments, and important dates, and then a large weekly wall calendar where I transfer everything for the week ahead. I love this oversized weekly calendar because there’s plenty of room to write meals, to-do lists, activities, reminders, and anything else our family needs to remember. Having everything in one place has been a complete game changer—it helps our entire family stay organized and keeps me from forgetting important events and details throughout the week.
3. Bento Lunch Box – This is one of those purchases that has truly stood the test of time! We’ve been using these stainless steel, non-toxic lunch boxes for over eight years, and they still look almost brand new. The quality is incredible, making them a great investment that saves money in the long run. I love that they fit a full sandwich, a cheese stick, and have separate compartments for fruits, veggies, crackers, or other snacks. They make packing healthy lunches simple and organized, and to make busy mornings even easier, you can prepare lunches the night before and have them ready to grab and go.
4. School Paper Organizer – If you’re constantly searching for permission slips, school paperwork, classroom information, or important family documents, this simple organizer can be a lifesaver! Creating a designated place for all those papers helps the entire family know exactly where to find what they need. I especially love using it for school forms, schedules, and even our family emergency information. It takes just a few minutes to set up, but it can save you so much time and stress when you’re trying to find something in a hurry.
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thank you….I’ll be using the school paper organiser. please say a little prayer for our family.