Being a mum of two boys close in age requires the planning of a navy-seal. There are lists, notes, charts, reminders, labels, rules, regulations, steps, procedures…
Then, there are the items that make it all work.
This comprehensive list of 11 things the organised mother always has at home will change your life. I am not even exaggerating. Haven’t you figured out yet that when things usually go wrong, the shops are closed? Or you are in your night clothes? Or it’s dark? Or it’s raining.
Just as an FYI, you should know that this post is sponsored by Combantrin®. But all opinions expressed by the author are 100 per cent authentic and written in their own words.
Get organised with these essentials and your parenting experience will be a joy to behold, well, as much as parenting can be:
1. First aid kit
Buy a good first aid kit and constantly restock it. When kids cut their fingers or fall on their knees it’s never in a straight line or a perfect circle. What about the cuts at the top of their fingers? How do you get a sticking plaster around that?
Well you can if you have an amazing first aid kit with every single shaped band-aid known to man, non-stick pads, gauze, antiseptic fluid and cream. You will run to it a million times before your children turn 15 and then start running to it themselves. And you’ll be thankful every day that you have it and it is properly stocked.
2. A family calendar
Make sure you write everything down every week, month and year. There are so many activities, so many places to be. By plotting it out and hanging it somewhere you can all view it, you will always know where you have to be and what you need to bring.
Top Comments
Gee I'm an organised Mum too - I have all of these! (must restock First Aid Kit though - thanks for reminder) I also use little coloured plastic baskets for storage in the kids rooms; also the fabric bags suggested by Katydid (my friend makes them) - I hate clutter. Great useful post..
Boxes and bags are great. But empty bean bags filled with stuffed toys - really useful, keeps them tidy as well as dust free and you can still sit on them.