Alarm clock goes off...

each and every morning regardless of how much I wish it didn't!  But with this is a new day, full of challenges, learning and ORGANIZING!!!!  I am a mom (who is anal about being organized), a teacher (who is anal about being organized), a wife (who is anal about being organized), and a student (who... you guessed it!).  Everyday I do simple things that are organized and I didn't even realize it until I stopped and thought about the fact that I haven't posted lately.  Being organized can be easy and simple, and you may not even know you are doing it!

First, I set our clothes out the night before-- yes, all of OUR clothes.  I avoid fights, arguments, and the lengthy decisions.  Hollin is my little fashion diva, and always has an opinion so we have decided to alternate days on who picks what she is going to wear (we need to be realistic sometimes and wear pants-- for PE-- and not just every glittery piece of clothing with tights and cowboy boots each day) bottomline, she's happy, I am happy, and really that is all that matters!  They are out each night, and the rule is stick with it.  You will have a night to pick the outfit you wanted, or would have normally changed your mind on.  So stick with it!

Second, I make lunches for the week on Sunday.  Therefore, all you have to do is grab and go.  Literally.  I grab the coordinating ziploc with the day and name and throw it in the lunch bags.  Done and takes maybe 30 mins on Sunday.  TOTALLY worth it!

Third, I unload the dishwasher each morning while I am also making breakfast for the kids.  Rather than just standing there I unload and talk to them about the upcoming day, and all that it has in store.

Fourth, after feeding the kids breakfast I switch loads on washing machine to dryer.  Then the clothes are almost dry once we are ready to leave each morning, so when I get home...

Fifth, switch loads the second you walk in.  When I watch TV at night I fold, and organize.  Each family member has a coordinating laundry basket that matches with coordinating laundry bag and hamper.  That goes in the washing machine, with the clothes!  Yep that easy!  I love it.  Because I HATE laundry but this has made a WORLD of difference in my life. 

Sixth, CROCKPOT meals!  Let's face it I don't cook often, but I am trying, really trying and the crockpot might just be the BEST invention ever!  Just sayin'

Seventh, timer!  I always set the timer for the kids on dinner completion and bedtime, how long to brush teeth, etc!  I am telling you it is heaven.

Well... I think that is all I have today... but I am sure I will think of more!  Thanks for reading folks-- if you read it let me know because I feel like I am doing this for no one... just sayin'