Working Mom’s Time Management Tips

Working away from home for some moms can be very difficult.  Caring for work responsibilities, family and a home can all be very time consuming.

If you find yourself working long hours in order to complete the amount of work on your desk, talk to your manager about distributing the work among the people in your department.

When possible, collaborate with a team of co-workers.  By sharing the work load, you’ll be able to free up some time.

Use your time wisely and efficiently.  Find ways to use your commute productively, or at least enjoy it. Listen to books on tape, play your favorite music, or use a digital voice recorder to record an audible to-do list, an email or report to be typed up once you get to the office.

All moms need some “me time”.  Why not take your lunch hour and use it as your “me time” and read a novel, paint your nails or meditate, anything that relaxes you.

Likewise, try to use your lunch hour in a productive manner. Consider this your “me time” and read a novel, paint your nails, or mediate.

Moms that work outside the home can use these time management techniques to blend a better harmony between their working life and personal life.

Time Saving Cooking Tips

Cooking may not be your favorite chore, but it is something that needs to be done every day.  Thankfully, there are many time management techniques that you can use to make cooking a faster and easier part of your day.

One of the easiest ways to save time throughout the week is to plan your meals ahead of time.  This will free up the time you spend each night trying to decide what to make for dinner, racing to the grocery store, standing in line to pay for your purchases, and then driving back home to cook your meal.

Instead, you’ll sit down, write out the meals you’ll have during the week, and make one trip to the grocery store.  You can plan your meals according to what is on sale that week, which will also help you save money.

The following are some more tips to help you save time, but still provide tasty and healthy meals for your family:
* Start using your crockpot! This is a great time saving tool when it comes to cooking.  When you get up in the morning, you can throw your meal in and let it simmer all day.  When you are ready to eat, your dinner will be hot and ready to eat.

* You may want to consider freezer cooking.  With this method of cooking, you’ll spend one weekend preparing a month’s worth of dinners and then you’ll store them in the freezer.  At night, you’ll take out the next day’s dinner and let it thaw in the fridge.  When your family is ready to eat, just pop that night’s dinner into the oven.

* The casserole was very popular in the 1970’s, but it fell out of fashion during the 80’s and 90’s.  They’re making a come back among busy families and for good reason.  This is a one pot dinner that is quick and easy to make (and easy to clean, since there is only the one pot plus plates and silverware). You can find some cookbooks on Amazon.com or eBay to give you some inspiration.

* If you don’t have time to cook a whole meal, you can opt to have a soup and sandwiches night. You can find some great soup starter mixes in the soup aisle. You simply open the mix, add water, and any fresh ingredients you choose and let it simmer.  While that’s cooking, you can make up some turkey and cheese sandwiches and cut up some raw veggies and serve those with a side dip.  You’ll have a very filling and nutritious dinner.

* Short cut cooking is the process of mixing prepared food with fresh ingredients to create a quick meal with homemade taste.  For instance, you can purchase a rotisserie chicken from the deli and serve it with some pasta and a side salad that you made at home.

* You can also plan your leftovers in order to create quick and easy meals throughout the week.  For instance, using the chicken from the above example, you can take the leftover chicken meat and use it to make a stir fry or chicken salad sandwiches for the next day’s meal.

Time Management Tips For Moms That Work Outside The Home

Moms that work outside the home can use many time management techniques to blend a better harmony between their working life and personal life.

* If you find yourself working long hours in order to complete the amount of work that is piled up on your desk, talk to your manager about distributing the work between the people in your department.

* Another option is to hire an intern, such as a local high school or college student to help out with the easier work while you concentrate on the more technical parts.  In many cases, interns work for free, so your manager won’t have to worry about additional salary expenses.

* When possible, collaborate with a team of co-workers.  By sharing the responsibility and work load, you will free up some time for yourself.

* Try to think of your commute as more than “a hassle.” Find some ways to use your commute productively, or at least enjoy it. Listen to books on tape, play your favorite music, or use a digital voice recorder to record an audible to-do list.

* Likewise, try to use your lunch hour in a productive manner. Consider this your “me time” and read a novel, paint your nails, or mediate.

* In many cases, a working mom’s biggest cause of stress is child care issues.  If your hours conflict with your daycare provider’s and you have a hard time getting to the daycare at pick-up time, ask your spouse or another family member to pick your child up.

Working Mom’s Time Management Tips

Working away from home for some moms can be very difficult. Caring for work responsibilities, family and a home can all be very time consuming.

If you find yourself working long hours in order to complete the amount of work on your desk, talk to your manager about distributing the work among the people in your department.

When possible, collaborate with a team of co-workers. By sharing the work load, you’ll be able to free up some time.

Use your time wisely and efficiently. Find ways to use your commute productively, or at least enjoy it. Listen to books on tape, play your favorite music, or use a digital voice recorder to record an audible to-do list, an email or report to be typed up once you get to the office.

All moms need some “me time”. Why not take your lunch hour and use it as your “me time” and read a novel, paint your nails or meditate, anything that relaxes you.

Likewise, try to use your lunch hour in a productive manner. Consider this your “me time” and read a novel, paint your nails, or mediate.

Moms that work outside the home can use these time management techniques to blend a better harmony between their working life and personal life.

Time Saving Cooking Tips

Cooking may not be your favorite chore, but it is something that needs to be done every day. Thankfully, there are many time management techniques that you can use to make cooking a faster and easier part of your day.

One of the easiest ways to save time throughout the week is to plan your meals ahead of time. This will free up the time you spend each night trying to decide what to make for dinner, racing to the grocery store, standing in line to pay for your purchases, and then driving back home to cook your meal.

Instead, you’ll sit down, write out the meals you’ll have during the week, and make one trip to the grocery store. You can plan your meals according to what is on sale that week, which will also help you save money.

The following are some more tips to help you save time, but still provide tasty and healthy meals for your family:
* Start using your crockpot! This is a great time saving tool when it comes to cooking. When you get up in the morning, you can throw your meal in and let it simmer all day. When you are ready to eat, your dinner will be hot and ready to eat.

* You may want to consider freezer cooking. With this method of cooking, you’ll spend one weekend preparing a month’s worth of dinners and then you’ll store them in the freezer. At night, you’ll take out the next day’s dinner and let it thaw in the fridge. When your family is ready to eat, just pop that night’s dinner into the oven.

* The casserole was very popular in the 1970’s, but it fell out of fashion during the 80’s and 90’s. They’re making a come back among busy families and for good reason. This is a one pot dinner that is quick and easy to make (and easy to clean, since there is only the one pot plus plates and silverware). You can find some cookbooks on Amazon.com or eBay to give you some inspiration.

* If you don’t have time to cook a whole meal, you can opt to have a soup and sandwiches night. You can find some great soup starter mixes in the soup aisle. You simply open the mix, add water, and any fresh ingredients you choose and let it simmer. While that’s cooking, you can make up some turkey and cheese sandwiches and cut up some raw veggies and serve those with a side dip. You’ll have a very filling and nutritious dinner.

* Short cut cooking is the process of mixing prepared food with fresh ingredients to create a quick meal with homemade taste. For instance, you can purchase a rotisserie chicken from the deli and serve it with some pasta and a side salad that you made at home.

* You can also plan your leftovers in order to create quick and easy meals throughout the week. For instance, using the chicken from the above example, you can take the leftover chicken meat and use it to make a stir fry or chicken salad sandwiches for the next day’s meal.

For more help with your meal planning, check out my e-book: Meal Planning for Busy Moms. I also have a slow cooker recipe book in my shop. Both are available for immediate download and reasonably priced.