Time Savers Tips
Read these 25 Time Savers Tips tips to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Each tip is approved by our Editors and created by expert writers so great we call them Gurus. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Family tips and hundreds of other topics.
In The Morning
Get yourself dressed before everyone else in the
morning so that if things get hectic you are already
ready to leave the house.
Preparing Meals Ahead
Prepare and cook two meals at once. It's just as easy
to make two meat loaves as one. Freeze one loaf for a
meal next week.
Feeding The Family
A great way to feed a busy family is to create large
batches of meals such as spaghetti and lasagna and then
package them and freeze them for use later. This can
be a real time saver for a busy family.
The Night Before
Pack up everything that needs to leave the house in the
morning the night before so things are not forgotten
in the rush to get out of the house.
Buying In Bulk
Buy bulk packages of ground beef and then shape them
into individual quarter pound patties and separate
them with wax paper and freeze them. Then you can defrost
and use only what you need for each meal.
Planning Ahead
Keep a calendar on the bathroom wall to make note of
when to have health exams, refill medications, toss
out makeup and more.
Extracurricular Activities
Cut back on your children's extra curricular activities
to keep your shuttle driving time down. This will
save you time and keep your children from getting
burned out as well.
Preparing Meals Ahead
Do some prep work with food right when you get home
from the grocery store. Cut up vegetables and put
them in storage bags ready to use for meals.
Combining Tasks
When you do return phone calls combine other tasks
with talking on the phone such as going through the
mail or organizing tasks.
Household Clocks
Have clocks in every room of the house so everyone knows
what time it is and how much time they have left to get
ready to leave the house.
Preparing Ahead
While you are preparing dinner pack the kids' lunches
for the next day. Keep all lunch packing items in
one place for easy assembly.
Running Errands
Before you head out to buy something call around and
see which store has the item your are looking for and
what prices are available. This cuts down on running
around time.
TV Time Savers
Don't turn on the TV in the mornings. It is distracting
and slows everyone down.
Favorite Recipes
Highlight favorite and often used recipes in the
cookbook's index so they stand out and are easy
to find when you are in a hurry.
Errand Buddies
Find an errand buddy and trade off various errands when
your day is more busy.
Incoming Mail
A good rule of thumb to follow in knowing what mail to
keep and what to toss is to ask yourself "Did I request
this be sent to me?" If the answer is no chances are
you don't need it.
Running Errands
Try to run errands in bunches. Plan your shopping route
before you leave so you are not driving back and
forth across town.
Family Meals
Use your slowcooker or buy one if you don't have one
already to make one pot meals that cook themselves.
Incoming Mail
Designate one basket or box to hold all incoming mail.
That way when you are ready to go through it the mail
is all in one place.
Coupon File
Keep your coupon file in your car so you can shop on
your way home or on your lunch hour.
Buying In Bulk
To save both time and money, buy large bags of potato chips, popcorn, or other snacks and pack them in individual, sandwich-size, plastic bags so they are ready to pop into lunches or take on trips.
Weekly Meal Planning
Plan your dinner meals once a week. Make your grocery
list and make one trip a week to the grocery store.
TV Time Savers
Turn off the TV for a day. It will amaze you how much
more you get done without distraction.
