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Home » Family » Life Hacks for Parents (Because A Stitch In Time Saves Nine)

Life Hacks for Parents (Because A Stitch In Time Saves Nine)

By: Liz  /  Published: February 2, 2015  /  Updated: February 2, 2015  /   Leave a comment

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned from being a parent, it’s “prepare now to avoid catastrophe later”. Catastrophe comes in all shapes and sizes: getting out the door late, meltdowns, whining, panic or even sarcastic eye rolls and flippant comments from the teenagers amongst us.

There’s no joy in Catastrophe-ville.

So, when Honey Maid asked me to share a few life hacks that have helped avoid thunder storms in my house, I was happy to do it.

Life Hacks for Parents

Serenity Now

I hate waking up, HATE it, but getting up an hour before everyone else makes the day go smoother. The moments of peace and silence as I sip my tea and get my game day face on makes all the difference in the world.

It’s so much better than waking up to:

“Mooooooooooooom, I can’t find my cheerleading skirt” or

“I forgot to tell you that I need to have my athletic physical by today.”

Granted, I’m still gonna hear that stuff, but I’m ready for it when I’ve already had an hour to myself.

morning tea

 Sort Laundry as it Comes Off

Use laundry hampers with multiple compartments and teach kids at a young age to separate whites, darks and brights at the time they’re removing their clothes for the day. It’s easier to tell when it’s time to do a load of laundry, and it saves you time overall!

 Put an End to Lost and Loose Buttons

Apply a light coat of clear nail polish to the threads in the center of coat and shirt buttons. It prevents them from loosening and popping off later, saving you loads of aggravation.

clear nail polish on button threads - lifehack

Keep Sheet Sets Together

My kids have always been good about changing their sheets on “sheet day”, but the linen closet looks like an explosion inside when they’re done. If I store both the fitted and flat sheets inside the pillowcase, they grab the whole package and the mess never happens.

store fitted and flat sheets inside pillowcase

Be Ready with Grab-and-Go Wholesome Snacks 

Fill small, resealable containers with on-the-go snacks for everyone in the family to grab as needed. Kids will make wholesome snack choices if you have them available.

Honey Maid Go Bites make a great wholesome choice with 5 grams of protein and 7 grams of whole grains. The little puffs have centers filled with either chocolate or vanilla – yum!

It’s a taste the whole family will love, and I’m especially fond of what Honey Maid stands for:  No matter how things change, what makes us wholesome never will.

Honeymaid Go Bites - snacks for kids

No matter how things change, what makes us wholesome never will.
Honey Maid: everyday wholesome snacks for every wholesome family.
This is Wholesome.
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Honey Maid Go Bites

What life hacks help your days run smoother?

 

Compensation was provided by Mondelez via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Mondelez.

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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Hil says

    September 22, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    I do that with my sheets too and it is so much easier!

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  2. Heaven says

    September 22, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    All these are great! I especially like the sheet and button ideas! Pinning and stumbling. Stopping by from Dream Create Inspire.

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  3. Nikita Goyal says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Hey Liz! I like this trick of covering buttons with nail polish. Smart idea! And I always mess up with bed sheets and their pillow covers, But from now onward I will try to keep them the way you suggested.

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  4. Melissa says

    February 9, 2015 at 10:04 am

    These are all great ideas. Plus, I love snack sized treats and honey maid makes some of my favorite.

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  5. Raijean says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:29 am

    I love the idea of quick and easy. I swear, there is never enough time in the day.

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  6. Colleen says

    February 8, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    I love the sheet and button tips I’ve never heard of them but they are perfect.

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  7. Katie says

    February 8, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    I prepare lunches for the next day as I’m making dinner/getting in and out of the fridge. I love the button trick – I’ve never thought of doing something like that!

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  8. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    February 8, 2015 at 1:55 am

    Putting clear nail polish on buttons is a great idea! I will do that. Thanks for sharing your life hacks.

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  9. HilLesha says

    February 8, 2015 at 12:54 am

    I find these life hacks extremely useful, especially the loose buttons!

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  10. Donna says

    February 7, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    I like the keeping sheets sets together in their pillow cases hack! We love the new Honey Maid Bites, too!

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  11. Tammy Litke says

    February 6, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    When our daughter was younger we always had the backpack ready to go by the door the night before. No more of that I forgot or can’t find or where’s that paper…with that method in the mornings either 😉

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  12. TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says

    February 6, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    Love the idea to put all the sheets in the pillow case. I hate how the two sheets and pillow cases are all different sizes and never fold nicely together.

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  13. Kait says

    February 6, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Omg I totally need to put all of my sheets in the pillow cases like that! Genius!!

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  14. Crystal says

    February 6, 2015 at 1:34 am

    Having things ready to grab & go saves me so time, especially when I’m rushing getting the kids to all of their activities.

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  15. Erica says

    February 5, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    I love all life hacks and all of these are great. I will have to keep them in mind especially the button one.

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  16. Racquel says

    February 5, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    Good ideas for trying to stay a little ahead of the curve. With three little ones and two medium bigs, it’s pretty crazy around our house most days and little things help keep us sane.

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  17. Jaime says

    February 5, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    I can cosign on each and every one of these hacks. I always get up long before my daughter so i can get everything ready to rock and roll. She’s not able to get herself dressed due to her disabilities but I try to get everything ready for her and have the things she can do without assistance ready, her meds already dosed out and backpack by the door. Smooth sailing!

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  18. Amy Desrosiers says

    February 5, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    I love the clear nail polish hack! My kids love to pick their buttons off at school!

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  19. Chrissy Mazzocchi says

    February 5, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Oh wow I haven’t seen these yet, they look so yummy! I know my kids would love them.

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  20. Tiffany Cruz says

    February 5, 2015 at 8:26 am

    I love all of these hacks. And I’ll start using some of them soon!

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  21. April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says

    February 5, 2015 at 5:52 am

    I am all about having healthy snacks available. My kids are grown now but I still love my morning quiet time to be able to ease into the day.

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  22. Naomi says

    February 4, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    First time parent here and I find these hacks great as neither of them I haven’t tried but would like to do it.

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  23. Elizabeth @ Food Ramblings says

    February 4, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    I love putting clear nail polish on buttons! Great idea 🙂

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  24. The Pinterested Parent says

    February 4, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    Great tips & I am also going to try the polish on buttons. I have never heard of that. I have to try it out.

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  25. Geanine says

    February 4, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    Love these hacks!! I use the trick with the healthy snacks but I use snack size baggies and Honey Maid Go bites are the perfect size!

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  26. Penny Struebig says

    February 4, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    Love the one about putting clear nail polish on the buttons. I had never heard of doing that before and it makes perfect sense.

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  27. Sarah @ Must Have Mom says

    February 4, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Awesome tips! I had no idea about the buttons. That’s super useful.

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  28. Colette @JamericanSpice says

    February 4, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    I do try to do that laundry one. It’s best than to be overwhelmed.
    Thanks for the tips.

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    • Sarah @ Must Have Mom says

      February 4, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      That’s been one that I’ve found quite helpful also! It takes a bit to get everyone in the hang of it, but once they are it becomes second nature. SOOOO helpful!

      Reply
  29. Colette @JamericanSpice says

    February 4, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    I do try to do that laundry one. It’s best than to be overwhelmed.
    Thanks for the tips

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  30. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    February 4, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    I am so going to go paint all my buttons!! lol That’s a great tip.

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  31. Penelope says

    February 4, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    I love the idea of nail polish on threads on a button! I’m going to try it! I wonder if it washes off in the laundry (I’ll know soon enough!)…HATE losing buttons!

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  32. Mistee Dawn says

    February 4, 2015 at 9:20 am

    These are some absolutely great tips. I will have to keep these in mind. And I want NEED some of those HoneyMaid snacks. Looks delish!

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  33. Stefani Tolson says

    February 4, 2015 at 8:58 am

    Thanks for the great tips. I like the idea of using the nail polish on buttons. Those snacks sound yummy too!

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  34. Alice Chase says

    February 4, 2015 at 1:50 am

    Yes, yes, yes, and oh my goodness yes! Keeping the natives fed is the key to happiness at our house.

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  35. Caitlin says

    February 4, 2015 at 12:13 am

    These are great tips for helping your family! Ps those Honey Made snacks look amazing!!

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  36. Gabriel Bregg says

    February 4, 2015 at 12:01 am

    Teach your kids self reliance. I want them to enjoy childhood and be kids, but at the same time, if they learn to do things for themselves rather than coming to me or their mom whenver they need something, that helps us now and them in the future.

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  37. Myrabev says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    I do not have kids yet but these are awesome tips which I hope to remember when I do but saying that I love waking up an hour before everyone else but that’s because insomnia wakes me up by force lol

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  38. Kristin says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    Confession…I ate almost the whole box myself. Haha!

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  39. Donna Ward says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    I never thought of a few of these – my fav is the button one! I am always loosing one – and my favorite that I use is to prepare the night before, for the morning rush. Great, fun post 🙂

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    • Donna Ward says

      February 3, 2015 at 11:33 pm

      I also shared this one 🙂

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  40. Cara (@StylishGeek) says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    Parental hacks for those daily innuendos we have to deal with is so helpful! I use that nailpolish trick too. And it makes a perfect glue for stocking runs! Thanks for sharing. Fun read!

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  41. Felicia says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    These are all such great tips, Liz. Those bites just make life so much easier!

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  42. Tonya C says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    Such great ideas. I relish that extra hour of peace and quiet before the kids get up and the ready to go snacks is brilliant! I will definitely be doing that from now on!

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  43. Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    Our mornings are ROUGH! But I do everything I can to make them go smoothly by doing as much as possible the night before.

    I love the idea of painting buttons to keep them in place!

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  44. Censie says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    We love having snacks available for the kids. That way packing up everyday is easy.

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  45. Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    Great idea for the buttons! I’m totally going to do this!!!

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  46. Yona Williams says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    OMGoodness…this is the first time that I’ve heard of the clear nail polish button hack. I am soooo using this one.

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  47. Heather says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    Lots of good tips – I like the idea for the sheets!

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  48. Kristen says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    I have seen some commercials for those, and they look really yummy

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  49. Angela says

    February 3, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    How did I not know about that nail polish on the button threads trick? That is so dang clever!

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  50. Star Traci says

    February 3, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    I love all of them but the sheets inside the pillow case is brilliant. How did I not think of that? Super smart!
    <3
    Traci

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  51. Local Adventurer (Las Vegas Blog) says

    February 3, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    i love the idea where you put the sheets in the pillowcases. we don’ t have kids so we only have two sets for us.. but if we do i’ll definitely need to be doing this.

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  52. Echo says

    February 3, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    Absolutely FANTASTIC! I would have never thought about clear nail polish on button threads! GENIUS! I am so using that trick.

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  53. Rachee says

    February 3, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    That sheets one is ridiculously genius.
    We usually use old containers to for snacks. That way if they get loss it’s not so big a deal.

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  54. Debbie says

    February 3, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    Awesome advice. Great to have good snacks handy.

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  55. COASAHM (@COASAHM12) says

    February 3, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    I love these tips and the go bites a new one to me. We will definitely give them a try!

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  56. XmasDolly says

    February 3, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Could have sworn I left a message, but oh well there’s some great tips here especially about the buttons, but I didn’t know honeymaid made these yummy sounding snacks that’s for sharing.

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  57. Katarina K says

    February 3, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    I love this post! It has such amazing advices and it will definitely help a lot of parents!

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  58. Lynndee says

    February 3, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    I love the tip about the loose button. I don’t know how to sew so that is the perfect one for me to do. 🙂

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  59. Cherri Megasko says

    February 3, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    I love the button hack! I have rogue buttons stashed everywhere in my house. Sometimes I find what they came off of … sometimes I don’t.

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  60. Lisa Rios says

    February 3, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    These are awesome life hacks for every parents. I do take a lot of care in putting an end to those lost & loose buttons most times & also keeping the sheet sets organized together.

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    • Chrystal @ YUM eating says

      February 3, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      This is a great tip for buttons! I used to do this to my work clothes when I worked outside the home. Then I never had to look around for the lost button.

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  61. Chrystal @ YUM eating says

    February 3, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    When I actually had a linen closet I stored the sets inside the pillow cases too. My ex husband used to laugh at me and tell me I was way too OCD about things. LOL Now that I don’t have one, I have to store my bed linens in storage tubs with locking handles down in the basement. It’s not ideal, but these old farm houses just don’t have closet space.

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  62. Krista says

    February 3, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    That’s a GENIUS tip about the sheets – I always feel like our linens end up a massive mess, keeping them all together in the pillowcase has got to be the best tip I’ve heard in a while!

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  63. Marya says

    February 3, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    Those look delicious!! My kids would love them! And I have to try the nail polish thing!!

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  64. Coralie says

    February 3, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    These are great tips! Being a parent is rough and anything to help make it easier is worth trying! thanks for sharing. My kids love those snacks too!

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  65. [email protected] says

    February 3, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    I never knew about putting nail polish on button threads. Such a great tip.

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  66. My Inner Chick says

    February 3, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    OOO, I love your new name!!

    I didn’t know who you were at first, Liz.

    Great Post. xx

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  67. cat says

    February 3, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Great hacks! Im happy to save time anyway I can. Moms are busy. Thanks for sharing!

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  68. XmasDolly says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:44 am

    Oh, Honeymaid to go bites? Never heard of them, but they sound delicious! Well, that’s two things I have to go get at the store. The last blog gave me a tip too and I have to buy that… hahaha Go blog hopping, but make sure you have a pen and paper next to you for your store list. LOL

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  69. Jillian Fisher says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:38 am

    I love the button hack! That is the best thing ever! Also I saw those Honey maid snacks in our paper this Sunday and I planned on using the coupon and picking some up! I think my toddler will love these!

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  70. sojourner says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Great post. There is definitely no joy in catastropheville. I’m going to use some of those tips.

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    • Debbie L. says

      February 3, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      Me too the nail polish to hold on buttons is such a great idea!

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  71. Krystal says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:33 am

    Those Honey Maid snacks look so good! I need to try them out!

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  72. Lesley says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:14 am

    I like the nail polish on the moving button idea. I could definitely use that.

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  73. Julie Green and Keen says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:10 am

    Amazing tips, many thanks for this post 🙂

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  74. Kori says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:55 am

    I had no idea about the button thing. That is a really great tip

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  75. Debbie L. says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:50 am

    I had never heard of the nail polish on the buttons – I will be giving that a try!

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  76. Erin Paine says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Love these! Thanks for the extra tip. Love the button saver!

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  77. Franc Ramon says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:31 am

    I think starting an hour before everybody is up gives you a headstart to prepare things up. It also helps that you have ready to eat snacks like Honey Maid Go Bites.

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  78. Carla says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:02 am

    It’s great how moms understand each others morning ordeal and these life hacks are so helpful. Thanks for sharing

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  79. Hollie says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Okay my linen closet is a mess, I have to try that hack. Who Knew!

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  80. Ellen C says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:10 am

    I am definitely trying the clear polish on the buttons. Nothing is more embarrassing then having a button pop in the middle of the day.

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    • Mama to 5 BLessings says

      February 3, 2015 at 8:38 am

      I agree – what a brilliant idea and so easy too! I am so doing this!

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  81. noelle d says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:09 am

    Seriously?
    I have never seen / heard about the nail polish on a button…
    That is AMAZING!!!!
    I want to get these bites to let Broxton try for lunch

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  82. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    February 3, 2015 at 7:52 am

    What a great idea with the clear polish over the buttons! I so am going to have to try this – I am not good at sewing buttons back on – it usually never gets done!

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  83. Crystal says

    February 3, 2015 at 7:47 am

    I hate it when they come home and say “mom my project is due tomorrow.” Never mind they’ve known about it for two weeks, lol.

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  84. nazma says

    February 3, 2015 at 7:13 am

    I M SINGLE FOR NOW.BUT READING U POSTS IS GOING TO BE REALLY HELPFULL.THNX FOR AMAZING TIPS.

    Reply
  85. Shaney Vijendranath says

    February 3, 2015 at 6:17 am

    Wow, these are some great hacks! I don’t really have one for daily use but I know that my life would be empty without baby wipes! I use them for everything!!!

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  86. rochkirstin says

    February 3, 2015 at 5:56 am

    At a young age, our parents required us to help doing the laundry and also the ironing of clothes. Taking them back to respective closets is also a simple chore that kids can do.

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  87. Rena McDaniel says

    February 3, 2015 at 5:34 am

    I absolutely love the fingernail polish and the sheet ideas! I ever would have thought about it but that would make it so much easier. Thanks for sharing this!

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  88. Jennifer B says

    February 3, 2015 at 5:15 am

    These are wonderful tips! I agree on how the linen closet looks like an explosion haha! Mine does too!

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  89. Michelle F. says

    February 3, 2015 at 3:56 am

    Those are some great ideas. I always pre portion snacks for my daughter like that too.

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  90. Pam says

    February 3, 2015 at 3:12 am

    I don’t know why I never knew about putting fingernail polish on buttons. What a great idea and one that I will be using from now on.

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  91. Elizabeth O. says

    February 3, 2015 at 2:53 am

    I’m all up for some nifty hacks! I find these really helpful for everyday problems…

    Reply
  92. heather meads says

    February 3, 2015 at 2:08 am

    Great hacks and I never knew about the button one – thanks!!

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  93. Christine says

    February 3, 2015 at 1:17 am

    The nail polish thing is genius! I love the internet, we always learn such cool things! Thanks for the tips!

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  94. Theresa says

    February 3, 2015 at 1:13 am

    That nail polish on the button trick is genius! I am off to do that to my coat right now!

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  95. Carly says

    February 3, 2015 at 12:31 am

    Such great advice!!!

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  96. Yonca says

    February 3, 2015 at 12:20 am

    I love the way you used the clear nail polish! Honey Maid Go Bites sounds realy good! Especially, chocolate one!

    Reply
  97. Rosey says

    February 3, 2015 at 12:18 am

    These are all good tips. I didn’t know about the polish, and I never thought to do the pillow cases (but I love that idea!). The only thing baffling to me in this post, is eye-rolling teens. I’ve never seen such a thing, hahahhahaaha (except for nine million times a day!! 😉 🙂 ). We like Honey Maid. Little man has to take a snack to school every day. I’ll check these out.

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  98. Debra says

    February 3, 2015 at 12:11 am

    That nail polish trick is AMAZING! So cool!

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  99. Maggie says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:53 pm

    These are all great tips! I am going to start using the sheet one! Genius!

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  100. Meagan says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:53 pm

    Love the idea of getting up before the kids. This is something I need to work on! I think I could achieve so much more if I had that time in the morning!

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  101. Mom @ FamiGami says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    those snacks look really good! I love all the suggestions too – I must try that laundry sorting trick!

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  102. chelley @ aisforadelaide says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    Easy snacks are a must for us! Without them, I think my whole world would collapse!

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  103. Stacey- Travel Blogger says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Being a parent can be tough at times! Any life hack is a life hack a parent is grateful for! LOL!

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  104. April G says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    Clean as you go. I really find that if I clean as I’m doing something, it’s WAY more likely to get done than when I dread it on Saturday. I love these hacks. I do most of them, especially the sorter.

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  105. Debi says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    I am awful at folding wash. I tend to bring it up from the dryer and forget about it.

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  106. Amber Edwards says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    I actually do that laundry hack! It is such a life saver! We have laundry bins, 3 different spot per laundry bin. So His, mine and then whites. (Cause husband likes his laundry washed differently than mine so he gets to do it himself) lol. But it is such a help to have it all sorted come laundry day.

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  107. Ann Bacciaglia says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    These are great life hacks. I have not heard of the nail polish on the buttons before. I will have to try it.

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  108. Christie says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    I love the nail polish idea! And definitely have a stash of yummy snacks for the kids at all times!

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  109. Catherine S says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    These are all great ideas. I love to get up early and drink my coffee in peace and quite.

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  110. Christi says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    LOVE these tips – I had never heard of the one for the buttons before but you better believe I’ll be trying it soon!

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  111. Kiwi says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    I love HoneyMaid graham crackers!! It so cool to see the brand expand to mini bites I am intereste (no kids I am a big kid)!

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  112. brian miller says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    that is a neat trick with the nail polish on buttons…i had not heard that one…
    hmm…may need to raid my wifes fingernail pin…
    we are lucky the kids use the laundry basket…lol

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  113. Scott says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    We bought laundry sorters for both of our kids. It has made a HUGE difference!

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  114. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    My little one would love those snacks for on the go – they are just her size! I am so going to try the sheets tip!

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  115. Danette Lykins says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    Some really great tips here- thanks for sharing!

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  116. Shell says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    I need to try that with the buttons. I have a 5 compartment closet hanger for each of my kids and we figure out their outfits for the week. That saves a lot of time in the mornings.

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  117. Kungphoo says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    Those grab n go snacks would definitely come in handy around here.. We are always grabbing and going after the kids get their homework done.

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  118. Sarah B says

    February 2, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    Such great tips! I also HATE getting up in the morning, so I try to have everything ready and laid out the night before. I saw these Go Bites at the store this weekend and wondered how they were! They look really good!

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  119. [email protected] says

    February 2, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    I’m all over the polish on the button thing. THANK YOU! Important for me is having sliced apples in a bag everywhere we go. And, bottled water.

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  120. maria @ close to home says

    February 2, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Love the idea of putting the sheets in the pillow case. I hope my kids learn this when in college!!

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  121. Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says

    February 2, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    I love that button trick! I’ve never heard of that before!

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  122. Jess Weaver says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    These hacks are genius! The button trick will come in handy!

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  123. Brittany says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Pinning this because these are excellent little tips that I know I’ll be needing to use down the line.

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    • Pam says

      February 2, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      They are definitely great tips. So simple too! How have I never thought of some of these?

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  124. Jenn says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    How have I never heard of the nail polish trick!? I need to do that!

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  125. Pam says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    I love the idea of keeping all the bedding inside the pillowcase. I will definitely be using that.

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  126. Lois Alter Mark says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    These are awesome! I’m definitely going to nail polish my buttons. What a great idea!

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  127. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    I’ve never heard of that nail polish trick before but it’s genius! I’m going to do this!

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  128. Maureen @ A Debt Free Stress Free Life says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    I like the hack of sorting the laundry as it comes off. I love it…such a good idea.

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  129. becca says

    February 2, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    Everything is done the night before for whatever the next day brings. Whether its school, band or a day out we get out stuff ready the night before.

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  130. Terry says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    I have used the nail polish trick many times and it works like a charm.

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  131. Nina Say says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    I’m not sure parents can survive WITHOUT life hacks. It is one of life’s many difficulties.

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  132. Heather says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    Oh I wake up an hour before everyone else does too! I’ll never get all my office work done if I don’t. I love some of your ideas here using a sortable laundry basket and putting bedding sets in a pillow case! Genius!

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  133. Tammy @ creativekkids says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Love the nail polish hack! Our washer and dryer are downstairs and the kids change upstairs. Right now they throw all the clothes in a hamper in the hallway_- I don’t know if i can have 3 in the hallway, but it’s worth a thought! Ready to go snacks are great!

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  134. Andrea Kruse says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    I am a planner and since I have young children, I set out clothing the night before, I plan meals ahead of time and organize the kids’ snacks for lunches in tubs for quick grab and go. Being organized always helps.

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  135. Sara says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    I love these hacks – the only one I can’t get is the get up earlier – for some reason my boys are all programmed to hear me even breathe differently in the morning. They are ready as soon as I open my eyes!

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  136. aimee fauci says

    February 2, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    When I lived in a one story house, as clothes were taken off they’d immediately go in the washer. I stopped sorting clothes a long time ago.

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  137. Jenna Wood says

    February 2, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    I really like the nail polish and buttons tip- I’ve always thought there must be a way to prevent all those loose buttons! Those Honey Maid bites look delicious too!

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  138. lisa @bitesforbabies says

    February 2, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    I’m pretty confident that i have a few parent hacks up my sleeve…but these are great! Always good to get ideas from others!

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  139. Ourfamilyworld (@OurFamilyWorld) says

    February 2, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    I have hard time keeping sheets together. This is something I need to work on but I agree on folding laundry as soon as possible

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  140. Michele says

    February 2, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    I do love Graham Crackers and almost picked up a box of those bites the other day–but didn’t. I will be sure to pick them up next time! As for putting clear nail polish on buttons–I am definitely going to start doing that! Kids aren’t the only ones to lose buttons!!

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  141. Susan says

    February 2, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    I’m always excited to pick up new time saving mom tips. My family has 2 boxes of the Honey Maid Go Bites in our pantry right now They’re a great afternoon snack.

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  142. TJ @ Any Given Moment says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    ha! My hack is to not even sort the laundry before washing it! No seriously, this was a great list. Thanks 🙂

    PS- have I been gone that long? Liking the new look around here!!!

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  143. Lorane says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    I’m not a parent but these are great tips , especially the one about loose Buttons & the Clear Polish. I’ll be trying that for myself

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  144. Jeanine says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    Clear coat of Nail Polish on the button! What! Wow I never would have guessed. So many lost buttons will now be saved I love it!

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  145. Jennifer says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    Thanks so much for this post. I don’t have kids, but I do have three dogs, so saving 9 with a stitch is always good for me!

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  146. lisa says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    I love the loose button tip! I never remember buttons are loose til they are gone!

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  147. tammileetips says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    I had never heard about the clear nail polish trick on buttons!! It always seems like a button is being snagged off our shirts

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  148. Michelle F. says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    Those are some great ideas. I have two separate hampers for darks and whites and it works like a charm. I think my daughter would love those honey maid snacks too.

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  149. Athena says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    I love the sheet tip. Sheets are such a hassle. Thanks

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  150. Megan Elford says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    I definitely do the snack hack — I divy up several of our store-bought snacks into reusable containers (or non-reusable if there’s a day trip coming). And laundry — we don’t sort by colours, we sort by person. Everyone has their own laundry basket. One full basket equals one full load. No need to sort afterwards. The kids that are old enough do their own, which saves me even more time 😉

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  151. Karen says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    I had two girls 15 months apart. I bought a different kind of socks for each one, so I could tell at a glance which girl they belonged to. Made life a lot easier.

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  152. Jeannette says

    February 2, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    I love the loose buttons hack! I would never have thought of that but it’s such a great idea!

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  153. Elizabeth @ Being MVP says

    February 2, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    I love the button and nail polish hack! I need to get better at sorting laundry – I just put it all in one load 🙁

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  154. Jen says

    February 2, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Sorting laundry. . .yes, I need to practice that one a little better! 🙂

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  155. Amanda Love says

    February 2, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    I am so going to use that hack with the nail polish. I had no idea that would work. I’m tired of having to resew buttons especially on the kids coats/jackets.

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  156. Krystal says

    February 2, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Thank you SO much! A stitch in time saves me 18!

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  157. Susan Williams says

    February 2, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    The sheets inside the pillowcase! Brilliance!

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  158. Kelsey Apley says

    February 2, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    I am always losing buttons what a great tip!!!!! I saw those go bites and I totally need to get them cause they look so tasty!!!

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  159. Heather says

    February 2, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    I love life hacks 🙂 I do the sheets thing!

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  160. Nikki @ Tikkido says

    February 2, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    The nail polish on button threads tip is genius! I’ve never heard of that, but it makes so much sense.

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  161. Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says

    February 2, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    Wow, all great tips. I never knew about the nail polish on the buttons! I also love the sheet inside the pillow case idea. I’ll have to start doing this at my house too.

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  162. Amy Desrosiers says

    February 2, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I think matching socks when they are both clean and dirty helps keep them together. My kids need all of the above tips!

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  163. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    February 2, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    I love that one about the clear coat on buttons. I am totally trying that.

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  164. Travel Blogger says

    February 2, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    I also need that bit of time in the morning to myself. It’s a struggle for me to get up that early but the day goes more smoothly.

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    • Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

      February 2, 2015 at 2:21 pm

      I always get up before everyone else, too! It’s totally worth it to have that quiet time in the mornings.

      Reply

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