Simple Tips for Keeping Your Family Organized
After a long day of work, I want my evenings with my son to be quality time—not hours spent trying to find things, remember things and manage the chaos. I’ve always found that a little bit of organization goes a long way, and that, with the right tools, our family time runs a lot more smoothly. Now, busy parents don’t always have the time to seek out great organizational products, but luckily, that’s my job! Here are some of the great items I’ve found that will help you get organized, enjoy together time, and maybe even save your sanity in the process.
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Itzbeen Baby Timer Take your parenting high-tech with this handy device that keeps track of basic baby activities so you can see how long ago your baby ate, slept, had a diaper change and more. Just press the button to reset and the timer starts counting up. You can also set a reminder alarm if you're trying to stick to a schedule. A great solution for frazzled and sleep-deprived parents. |
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Mom Agenda Desktop Planner It's easy to be SuperMom with this stylish desktop calendar. It not only helps you take charge of your busy schedule, but it lets you keep track of all the other schedules you're in charge of, too. Each spread shows a week at a time, with rows for mom and up to four children. |
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Family Journals Set by Loralin The perfect set for the conscientious parent who doesn’t want to forget a thing. The "Feed Me" journal is a great, low-tech way to keep track of nursing and feeding. "Look What I Got" is a handy gift log and a great way to remember all the oh-so-important thank-you notes, and "Special Moments" is a place to record extra-special baby memories. |
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Frog Pod Bath Toy Holder Here's a great way to keep those tub toys from taking over the bathroom. The Frog Pod conveniently scoops up and stores squirters, floaties and more, and even lets them drain and dry. The innovative design also includes froggy fingers that double as hooks and a hidden shelf for shampoo and more. Cute and practical, all in one. |
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Medicube Essentials Kit |
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Fresh Food Trays If you love the idea of pureeing fresh fruits and vegetables for your child, this is a great way to save a lot of effort. Use these simple, innovative trays to store and freeze pureed produce and you'll have a stash of ready-to-serve meals that would make your mother proud. One ice cube-sized serving is just right for most little ones, and with a quick warm-up, you're set. |
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Chow Baby Food Organizer It's easy to pick out a meal in a hurry when you keep your baby food jars organized and accessible. Each shelf spins independently, and its space-saving design even allows you to see the jar labels. It's ideal for the pantry, but contemporary enough for the counter. |
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Baby On The Go Feeding Set This feeding set is packaged in a cute zippered case that goes wherever you go! A must for active families, it includes a divided plate, 4 sippy cups and 3 snack cups -- all with tight-sealing lids to keep snacks contained -- plus a plastic spoon and fork. The perfect starter set for feeding organization on the go! |
*Lucky for Modern Mom readers, Ali’s made finding the above products easy: they’re all available at giggle.com, or at better baby boutiques near you.
Ali Wing, is the CEO and founder of giggle, the children’s lifestyle stores whose motto is happy. healthy. baby. A regular speaker on lifestyle topics for parents, Ali co-authored the lilaguide baby gear buyer's guide. Her new book, “The giggle Guide to Gear” (Chronicle Publishing) hits shelves in 2008. For more from Ali’s world, check out giggle.com
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