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Mornings don’t have to be crazy. You can enjoy the mornings with your children, including a sit-down breakfast without the fuss. Prep work is key to starting your day off right.
Get a coffee maker with a timer. Your coffee can start brewing and be hot and ready before you are.
Have breakfast items ready. Set out the pancake griddle. Even set the table. It makes for less to do in the morning. You can just cook and eat.
Make quick, easy meals. Scrambled eggs are yummy, but if you chop veggies the night before you can throw them in to make an omelet with toast on the side. Place hash browns and breakfast sausages together on a tray and bake. Pancakes, french toast, and waffles are fast, but if you chop fruit the night before, you can add them in for a more interesting and healthy breakfast.
Pack lunches the night before. When I moved to an area in which I had to prepare lunches for the kids everyday, I wasn’t prepared for the extra work, much less with four kids. But I learned very quickly how to get that chore out of the way.
Have the kids pack their lunches for the next day as soon as they get home from school. As soon as they clean out their bags, have them fill them up again and place them in the fridge. You can even dedicate a spot in the refrigerator just for their lunches. In the morning all they have to do is put them in their backpacks.
Set out clothing the night before. This is a must! When the outfits are decided on the night before, there should be no changing them. Just have them get dressed and they’re ready to go.
Less stressful mornings mean a more meaningful start to the day. You and your children will appreciate a fuss-free morning. And you will find that your day will be more positive and productive, which is always good for work and school.
