There are 24 hours in each day. Sometimes that seems like a LOT of time, and other times, like it’s not possibly even close to long enough…but most days, well, they are in between. As a mom, wife, Executive CEO of running this house… there’s a lot that happens every day to keep this place running as smoothly as it does, or should I say, there are a lot of clicks that happen to keep things going! (Please note, in full disclaimer, I am in no way implying that my house runs smooth like butter on a regular basis. We’re normal people and life isn’t always smooth).
Since there are 24 hours in every day, I thought I’d share a list of 24 ways to keep your house running smoothly.
- Get anyone and everyone up at the time they need to be (click!)
- Shower (wipe down shower with cleaner before you get in)
- Prepare coffee, beverages, breakfast for family (coffee first=sane mommy)
- Talk to family about the day’s schedule
- Prep dinner (take meat to thaw, chop veggies, put in crock pot, etc)
- Prep/cook enough dinner for 2 nights’ meals
- Check for any papers that need to be signed, delivered, notes sent to school, etc.
- Pack supplies/clothes/snacks for any after school or work activities
- Pack snacks
- Fill water bottles (double check the lids!!)
- Pack lunches, if applicable
- Shoes/coats/bags on
- Unlock car (this also requires putting keys in the same place each night so you know where to find them)
- Buckle up and go (do a head count and make a note of what needs to be in the car with you as you buckle up)
- Get gas so you can get kids to gymnastics, swim, baseball, soccer, Spanish club
- Empty folders/sort mail
- Make to do list for next day while watching kids’ activities
- Finish dinner prep (or start)
- Turn off devices and spend time with family
- Check that devices are charging
- Check that doors and windows are locked/shut for the night
- Make sure clocks are set to the right time, run dishwasher
- Double check that alarms are set on the devices that need to be set (alarm clock, phone, tablet, etc)
- Lights out (click!)
Lysol knows parents work hard to keep their families and homes running smoothly. But little do you know, “clicks” pretty much power your day – checking that your kids’ water bottles are fully sealed (Click!) to avoid spills or snapping, unlocking the car (Click!) so the kids can pile into for soccer practice and uploading pictures of them in action (Click! Click! Click!).
Now, parents can breathe a sigh of relief and do a not so pleasant household task – keeping the toilet clean and fresh – with one simple click. The new Lysol Click gel™ Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner is discretely applied into the bowl with one simple press & click to continuously clean and freshen with every flush in between weekly deep cleans.
Thanks to Lysol for sharing the Click gel with us and inspiring this post!! It’s nice to remember the ways we get things done!
Tonya C says
Love your tips. Especially the one about coffee = sane Mommy! LOL! A very wise woman!
Ashleigh Walls says
I’ve been talking about how I need to clean our toilet more, I just have so much to do. This would be perfect in between cleanings!
Debi- The Spring Mount 6 Pack says
I am seriously printing this out. My house is a mess right now and I need all the help I can get making it run more smoothly.
Ann Bacciaglia says
These are great tips for keeping your house running smoothly. I hate cleaning toilets. I will have to try the Lysol Click Gel.
Shannon Gurnee says
These are definitely some great tips for a smoothly running home. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa Bristol says
When my kids were younger i used to have to plan my days to make sure everything got done. Now i have an empty nest and i am enjoying not having an intense schedule.
Chanelle says
These are great tips. I think it’s nice to have it printed out as a checklist too. I like to do as much as I can the night before, to avoid mayhem in the morning (and reduce stress levels where possible!) 😉
Kori Tomelden says
Those are great tips. I think it helps to stay on top of things so you’re not letting stuff pile up.
R U S S says
Being a mom may sound easy, but really, it isn’t. You need to super and to be super, those to do lists are always helpful and of course, if you have stuff like Lysol Click Gel that’s gonna make your life easier, then go.
Roselynn says
I need to learn how to prep dinner ahead of time otherwise I’m always rushing and doing a horrible job at multi-tasking. Lysol is definitely our number one cleaner around here, it makes cleaning so much easier.
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
These are all great tips! I would need to move coffee up to #1 though otherwise the rest aren’t going to happen 🙂
Elizabeth O. says
I have lists posted all over our fridge! It keeps everything neat, orderly and organized!
touristmeetstraveler says
I always double check the alarms, it’s one of my nightly rituals!
Chubskulit Rose says
That’s an awesome list. Sometimes I forgot things to do when I don’t jot down what is needed to be done for the day.
Kelly Hutchinson says
Well crap! You got me on the very first one because I cannot get myself up, let alone everyone else up on time! I do like the convenience of the Lysol Gel Click.
Jeanine says
Great tips! All tips I can use to help us run smoother. Lately it’s been a really cluster with everyone home!
We love click gel. Lysol has a really great product there!
Ashley says
These are awesome tips! I definitely double {and triple} check the alarms at night after one unfortunate incident where we all missed wake up and had to go in late lol!
Catherine S says
These are all really great tips. I need to get some of the Lysol Click Gels, I am all for anything that makes cleaning easier.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
We have it down to a science in our house. I love all of your tips – great ideas.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I’m in love with Lysol Click Gel. If there’s one thing I absolutely despise, it’s cleaning the toilet. I’ll still have to do it, but at least it won’t be a horror show.