7 Cheap Organization Hacks for Parents to Get Organized
Are you a parent struggling to get organized? In this blog, I am sharing 7 helpful and cheap organization hacks you can implement right away to get more organized on a day to day basis. Getting organized doesn’t have to be super expensive. Sometimes it’s all about prepping ahead of time, being resourceful, and using what you already have a little bit better than you were.
Parents often have too much to do and too little time to get things done. If you’re such a harried parent, desperately seeking free time, try to focus your efforts on getting organized. It’ill help you get on top of your chores, get more done faster, and, essentially, free up more time for yourself. You don’t have to spend on fancy resources, gadgets, or services for it either. Today, Kenika shares some economical ways for parents to be more organized with their time – and their lives!
7 cheap organization hacks to help parents get organized.
Use Digital Productivity Tools
Technology can be your best friend in your quest for more organization. The right tools can help you create to-do lists, set goals by priority, be reminded of important chores, share schedules with your partner, find fun activities for the family, assign chores to everyone, manage your kids’ routines, dole out parenting advice, and much more. Newsweek offers a collection of parental tools that’s worth checking out.
I’ve organized my life with Gmail, and it keeps my days straight and helps me stay on track. I will say, almost all the organizers I know utilize some type of digital calendar and it’s really our blueprint for staying organized. If you don’t currently use any type of digital based planner and need help with creating one, there are plenty you can search for on Etsy and Pinterest.
Declutter, Clean, & Reorganize
Everything you own has a maintenance cost associated with it, whether that’s your clothes, your furniture, or your home. As for your kids, keep them involved in the cleaning process – especially when you’re cleaning their rooms – in order to model stress management and good organizational techniques.
Remember, doing away with things you don’t truly need can demonstrate how to free up time, space, and energy. Maintaining a clean space will help you create a more positive, homey environment for your family. Re-organizing your possessions can help you find important things faster, and put away the things that keep getting underfoot.
Create a Healthy Home
Optimizing your home for healthy living involves simple yet impactful changes that can enhance your overall well-being. Start by maximizing natural light throughout your living spaces, as it not only boosts mood but also supports your circadian rhythm. Incorporate houseplants to improve indoor air quality and bring a touch of nature into your home. Create a designated meditation space where you can find tranquility and practice mindfulness, promoting mental and emotional balance. By prioritizing these elements, you’ll transform your home into a sanctuary that promotes physical, mental, and emotional health.
Plan Out Your Meals to Save Money
Meal planning is an incredible time and money saver. Also, it can help you prepare well-balanced, nutritious meals for your family. With meal planning, you set meals for the whole week (or month). You can cook some meals ahead of time or multiple meals at once if you put them in the fridge. Meal prepping can help you save on grocery bills – you buy only what you need and you can buy in bulk for more savings.
Work From Home More Often
Getting ready for work, commuting to your office, and interacting with coworkers are all time-consuming activities. Working in a busy office can also bring with it many distractions. Working from home a few times every week, when it’s possible, can free up many hours. Also, working from a distraction-free space at home can amp up your productivity.
As a professional organizer, I love setting up home offices for clients to increase their productivity, and again an organized home offices helps helps parents be even more organized than they anticipate. In the few home offices we’ve set up below, I’m sharing a few of the cheap organization hacks I’ve use.
Find Free or More Affordable Help
Not all parents can afford nannies, babysitters, cleaners, and paid services in general – at least not all the time. Fortunately, there are ways you can get affordable help with childcare. Our Neighborhood Child Development Center lists a few options: nanny sharing, babysitter sharing, and home-based care programs. You can also always trade favors with friends and family.
Get Organized and Stay That Way
Being organized is all about using your time, money, and energy wisely, so you can see to all your obligations and still have time left over for yourself. Once you feel like you’re organized enough, focus on getting a good routine going. This should help you stay the course with your organizational efforts long-term.
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