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  1. Make dinner easy by preparing kid-friendly meals in advance or opting for something quick and easy
  2. Hire someone to do some of the household chores that take away from your time together as a family. Check this out:http://bit.ly/1RIouv
  3. Turn off the TV and other distractions at the dinner table. Discuss your day during dinner in order to bond!
  4. Moms have enough to worry about with 3 meals in the day. Dont worry about the after school snack also. Check these out: http://bit.ly/3botBU
  5. When on a time schedule, assume and figure in that it will take an extra half hour to actually get out the door!
  6. Try saving money by giving your kids a haircut at home. Use clippers that have a quiet buzz like these: bit.ly/2jifop
  7. Allow your kids to make some decisions regarding food and clothing. It makes them feel empowered and takes the pressure off of you!
  8. Involve your kids in choosing ingredients for your meals. Choose fun and easy items they can cook with.Check this out:bit.ly/2cWJOA
  9. Check your local newspaper for free or inexpensive recreational activities the whole family will enjoy!
  10. Play music while you cook dinner, it’ll energize you and makes for a happy environment.
  11. Remind yourself daily of how much you have accomplished in raising your children and reward yourself with the praise you deserve.
  12. Spend time with friends and family that live close by; those relationships are priceless.
  13. Treat yourself to a "parents only" night and have dinner out for a change!
  14. Give yourself and your kids time to relax and unwind!
  15. Get showered and dressed before your kids wake up. Then you will have more time to get them ready to go!
  16. Keep breakfast simple and portable, this way you make sure to eat even on those busy weekend mornings!
  17. Make a check list on the door. So when you’re ready to leave you can double check to see if you have you wallet, keys, etc.
  18. Keep fruit on the table, that way it makes your house smell good and provides healthy snacks for the whole family.
  19. Rotate chores, that way, no one is stuck on just one job, and the kids learn how to keep the whole house clean.
  20. Have a toy library. That way when your child is done playing with one toy, he/she has to return it in order to get another one