Morning prep is one of the most stressful parts of my day. There is a finite window in which to get everything done. Sure, I could get up earlier, but that does not always happen...it is so nice and cozy in bed after the alarm goes off.
So I have built some preparation into my night time routine, to add shortcuts to my morning.
1. I pick out the clothes my son will wear and set them out near the changing table. This way, I do not have to fumble in his drawers while he whines about breakfast in the morning and just in case daddy gets up first, he will know what to dress him in. I have also seen kids closet organizers with spots for clothes for each day of the week. As he gets older and capable of dressing himself, I will probably start something like that.
2. I pick out my clothes for the next day. I actually I select all my work outfits for the week on Sunday. When I get dressed, it is usually in the semi-dark and I do not want to worry about decisions before I have breakfast.
3. For Christmas, I got my husband a programmable coffee maker, so we can set it up the night before. Definitely worth it.
4. Before I get ready for bed, I pick up the clutter in the living room and kitchen, so everything will be in its place in the morning. It is a lot nicer to come downstairs and see an uncluttered room. Plus, I like not being afraid I am going to step on a toy car.
5. I prep lunches and the dinner for the next night. I get out the crockpot or grill and any canned ingredients and put them on the counter. It helps me remember what I planned to cook.
Any other ideas for prepping the night before?
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