Mom Time in '09: Time Saving Tips...Let's Hear It! (5 extra entries)
Thursday, January 22, 2009 Posted by Jolly Mom
It’s time for the second question of the blog party and we want to hear from YOU again: What are some of your time saving tips?We could all use a little extra mom time, so share with us please! The tips can be anything from simple recipes for busy moms or advice on how to get out the door quicker every morning. Anything that you feel will help another mom out!
Each question that you blog about with an answer AND link to Jolly Mom and Go Graham Go will earn you 5 EXTRA ENTRIES any way you want to use them (5 on one giveaway or 1 on five separate giveaways). Because there will be four, you have the opportunity to earn up to 20 extra entries! Just enter: "Save Time" in your comments! Make sure that you leave the URL to your blog post here!
We can't wait to see what you do to save time!
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I try to save time by doing things at night right before bed because I hate hectic, chaotic mornings! I am so NOT a morning person so the last thing that I need is everything being out of order in the morning. The night before we always try to:
1. Set the coffee pot.
2. Check my weekly menu and take out whatever needs to be defrosted for dinner the next night.
3. We make sure there aren't any dirty dishes in the sink. Load and start the dishwasher.
4. Throw a load of laundry in the washer before Lucas gets his bath. Throw the load into the dryer after he goes to bed. Fold while watching our shows.
Other Tips:
1. We keep a bag of Lucas' stuff in the car. It has the grocery cart cover, extra clothes, wipes, diapers, some toys, books, etc. This way we don't have to load a bunch of stuff if we're going to someone elses house. We don't have to worry about taking toys or any extra stuff. It's as easy as grabbing my diaper bag and walking out the door. Well...not really...I mean I still have a stubborn toddler, but I don't have any tips for that-LOL.
2. CROCK POT!! If you don't have one, you should get one. They are really awesome. Just throw a bunch of stuff in there in the morning and dinner is waiting for you in the evening!
3. Organize! I admit I am not the best at this, but the hubby is so I benefit from it-LOL.
Here's a Crock Pot recipe that is a favorite at my home!
Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings
Ingredients:
1 tray boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 small onion coarsely grated
1-2 cups peas or broccoli
1 can biscuits
salt and pepper to taste
Directions: 1. Pour soup into crockpot and using can from soup, add 2 cans of water to pot and stir soup and water. 2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken into crock pot and add onions. Flip chicken in crockpot to coat with soup mixture. 3. Set crock pot to low and cook for 5 hours. 4. When done, remove chicken from crockpot and shred. Put back into crockpot and add vegetables. Stir. 5. Place biscuits over chicken mixture. 6. Turn crockpot to high and cook 30 more minutes.
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I try to save time by doing things at night right before bed because I hate hectic, chaotic mornings! I am so NOT a morning person so the last thing that I need is everything being out of order in the morning. The night before we always try to:1. Set the coffee pot.
2. Check my weekly menu and take out whatever needs to be defrosted for dinner the next night.
3. We make sure there aren't any dirty dishes in the sink. Load and start the dishwasher.
4. Throw a load of laundry in the washer before Lucas gets his bath. Throw the load into the dryer after he goes to bed. Fold while watching our shows.
Other Tips:
1. We keep a bag of Lucas' stuff in the car. It has the grocery cart cover, extra clothes, wipes, diapers, some toys, books, etc. This way we don't have to load a bunch of stuff if we're going to someone elses house. We don't have to worry about taking toys or any extra stuff. It's as easy as grabbing my diaper bag and walking out the door. Well...not really...I mean I still have a stubborn toddler, but I don't have any tips for that-LOL.
2. CROCK POT!! If you don't have one, you should get one. They are really awesome. Just throw a bunch of stuff in there in the morning and dinner is waiting for you in the evening!
3. Organize! I admit I am not the best at this, but the hubby is so I benefit from it-LOL.
Here's a Crock Pot recipe that is a favorite at my home!
Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings
Ingredients:
1 tray boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 small onion coarsely grated
1-2 cups peas or broccoli
1 can biscuits
salt and pepper to taste
Directions: 1. Pour soup into crockpot and using can from soup, add 2 cans of water to pot and stir soup and water. 2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken into crock pot and add onions. Flip chicken in crockpot to coat with soup mixture. 3. Set crock pot to low and cook for 5 hours. 4. When done, remove chicken from crockpot and shred. Put back into crockpot and add vegetables. Stir. 5. Place biscuits over chicken mixture. 6. Turn crockpot to high and cook 30 more minutes.
January 22, 2009 3:25 AM
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January 22, 2009 2:18 PM
"I entered the SS giveaway at Jolly Mom."
January 22, 2009 2:38 PM
http://kennedyandzach.blogspot.com/2009/01/mom-time-in-09-time-saving-tips.html
Here is my post. I kind of have the same attitude as yours...stay prepared ahead of time.
January 22, 2009 6:41 PM
Here is the link to my post and I'm going to check out Go Graham Go.
http://www.multitaskingmama.com/2009/01/time-saving-tips.html
January 23, 2009 12:09 AM
I have a crock pot and I"m just learning how to use it and will try this recipe. I hope my chicken thaw really quick. Thanks.
I like your time tips thing. I also try to stay ahead as much as possible with preparation for the next day.
January 23, 2009 9:08 AM
Cant wait to hear others tips!
Here's my blog post for the extra entries: http://chil-koffs.blogspot.com/2009/01/mom-time-in-09-time-saving-tips.html
January 23, 2009 2:02 PM
Here's my link for saving time
http://blessedwithfullhands.blogspot.com/
January 24, 2009 10:28 PM
I posted about saving time on my blog for the extra entries.
http://justanotherhofeling.blogspot.com/2009/01/saving-time.html
January 26, 2009 1:45 AM
After I take my shower I use my bar soap and I clean and rinse shower comes out clean and one less thing I have to do