Time Saving Tips for Moms This Fall
Today I am sharing some time saving tips for moms this fall.
As the days get shorter and the calendar fills up with school schedules, sports practices, and family commitments, fall can feel like a blur.
And for us moms, the mental load only seems to grow with the season. Between keeping everyone fed, dressed, and on time—not to mention trying to take care of yourself—it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time in the day.
If you’re craving a little more breathing room this fall (I am), you’re not alone. These time-saving tips are here to help you simplify the season, make space for what matters, and reclaim your peace.
Let's get started - here are some time-saving tips for the busy fall season.
Simplify your mornings.
Mornings set the tone for the entire day, and so even small changes can make a big difference in how smooth they feel.
- Prep the night before: Lay out clothes, and pack backpacks and lunchboxes if possible.
- Create a morning flow: A visual checklist for kids can take the pressure off constant reminders. Include basics like getting dressed, brushing teeth, and grabbing their backpack.
- Keep breakfast easy: Stock your fridge and/or freezer with quick and easy breakfast items, like muffins, egg bites, yogurt and fruit or overnight oats.
Streamline meal planning and cooking.
Dinner doesn't have to be a daily stressor.
- Use a weekly meal plan template: Repeating family favorite meals each week help to narrow down choices and save mental energy.
- Double up when cooking: Make extra portions of family favorites to use for lunches or freeze for a busy night.
- Lean on time-saving tools: Your Instant Pot, slow cooker, and freezer are your best friends during the school year.
- Keep a shared grocery list: Use a shared note, app or paper list, and let the whole family add items as you run out, so shopping is quicker and more efficient.
- Check out this post to read more about simplifying meal planning!
Rethink household chores.
Share the work, especially as your kids get older, to help keep things running smooth.
- Assign age-appropriate chores: Kids can help more than we think. Create a simple chore chart to keep things consistent and age-appropriate.
- Try a daily 10-minute tidy: Set a timer each evening and do a quick family clean-up. You’ll be amazed at how much gets done in a short burst.
- Batch your tasks: Group errands or housework by type or day—like doing all laundry on Saturdays or handling school paperwork every Thursday evening.
Try digital tools to help you stay organized.
Let tech do the heavy lifting.
- Use a shared digital calendar: Google Calendar can help the whole family stay on the same page with school events, doctor’s appointments, and activities.
- Set weekly reminders: Automate reminders for everything from returning library books to submitting permission slips.
- Record voice memos on the go: When your brain is full and your hands are busy, a quick voice memo can help you remember that to-do later.
Set aside time for yourself.
Don't forget to take care of yourself.
- Protect small pockets of time: Whether it’s a quiet moment in the morning or a walk after dinner, find 10–15 minutes that are just for you.
- Schedule self-care: Add it to your calendar like any other appointment.
- Let go of perfection: Your kids don’t need Pinterest-perfect, they just need you.
This fall, try taking a few things off of your plate, and simplifying the rest.
Start with one or two tips from this list and build from there. Time-saving isn’t just about getting more done. It’s about making room for the things that really matter most to you and your family.
For more, check out these 10 ways to get organized for busy seasons, simple pantry meals for busy weeknights, and how to simplify meal planning.
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