Make life a little less hectic by following these time-saving tips:
1 - Lists. I can't emphasize lists enough. To-do lists, checklists, goals lists, birthdays lists, grocery lists, "songs I heard and want to buy lists..." You can even make a list of the lists. If you want to remember something, put it on a list and look at it frequently.
2 - Only buy what's on your shopping list. This will make the trip shorter and probably reduce how much you spend. It will also improve your list-making.
3 - Keep a key bowl near the front door. Think of the times you've been in a hurry and can't find your keys... this can help.4 - Cook large quantities, then pre-portion and freeze. Now you have appropriately portioned meals that can be heated in the microwave quickly.
5 - Listen to audiobooks. You can learn a lot while you drive, clean, or workout.
I don't think there's been a time when my husband and I didn't have a key bowl. It really is helpful.
ReplyDeleteI like all your time saver tips so far. I think I'm going to implement some of them into my life.
Great tips! Here in the UK, you have to use a key to unlock the door from the inside, so I've started using a "key bowl" and it's saved me so much hassle (and worry about what I would do in a fire haha). Now I just need to convince my husband to do the same so he won't lose his keys! ;) Really though, it's a great idea for anything of value - wallet, etc - to have a set place to put them.
ReplyDeleteI've lost my keys more than once. Learned some of these things the hard way.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with number 1, I am a HUGE list-maker and always have several lists going at a time. The key bowl is another good one, except ours are hooks by the door and that works just as well.
ReplyDeleteI need to work more on the "only buy what's on your shopping list" one. :) I make shopping lists, but I usually add things when I see them.