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Never seem to be enough time in the day? Find yourself skipping meals? Why is it that everyone else always comes first? If this sounds familiar then our time saving tips for mums will help you focus on your health, energy and well-being without becoming a slave to rigorous routines. So start investing in yourself now.

Catch some zzzzz’s

If you’re always tired and craving a decent night’s sleep then it’s time to establish a bedtime routine for your little one. Once you’ve got this in place you’ll stand a better chance of having a relaxing evening and getting a decent night’s sleep yourself. Click here for more

Better boobs in minutes

If your breasts have taken a bit of a battering, with pregnancy, birth and perhaps breastfeeding there’s still hope. Check out the link below to find quick and easy suggestions for restoring them to their former glory (well, almost) without surgery. DIY Breast improvements

When toddlers won’t eat

Mealtime battles may be fun for toddlers, but it can be distressing and frustrating for you and the rest of your family, especially when you think they’re not getting the right nutrients. You can find that you spend lots of time trying strategies that don’t work. Save time by looking at these top tips that will get your toddler eating without the stress.

Plan it

I used to faff about on the domestic front but since having my baby time is so precious that I’ve had to become more of a planner. Now instead of making several visits to the shop I plan all my meals for a week and do one food shopping trip instead of several.

Fast Glamour

When it comes to the school run it can take me forever to get out of the house. Lately I’ve discovered a trick that makes me feel great in the mornings and saves so much time. I simply cheat my way to yummy mummy status by slinging on a colourful mac, some chunky jewellery and a dab of cologne. No matter what I’m wearing underneath – (often just my scruffs) – I feel so glam.

Quick fix for tired feet

At the end of a busy day spent running around after my family I give myself an aromatherapy treat by soaking my aching feet in a bowl of warm water containing: 2 drops of geranium essential oil; 2 drops of lavender essential oil and 1 drop of peppermint essential oil. A quick and effective solution that really does the trick.

Fab Fast Food

Just because it comes in a packet or jar doesn’t always make it the quickest option and it’s not normally the healthiest as they contain more salt and sugar than necessary. You can provide some quick and easy, as well as nutritious meals for your family – click here for links to some fantastic pasta sauces. You can also save even more time by making too much and freezing for later.

Use your head to save your legs!

Always use your head to save your legs, I am always putting awayclothes, toys ,endless things that make my house look untidy. If, every time you go upstairs always carry something with you, and the same when coming down, it sounds obvious but can save endless running up and down.

Get HIM to iron

Tell my other half that doing the ironing kills my passion, then he does it!

Match 'n' match

I have 3 sons to save wshing i dress them in identical colours so its only 1 wash load at night! also makes them easier to recognise in a crowd

Freeze your food!

I find the best time saving tip is to make extra portions of your main meals, chilli con carne, spaghetti bolognaise etc… and freeze them. You then have a meal for nearly every day of the week and you have that extra time with your little one.

Sad I know but ....

Sad I know but eating last nights dinner for lunch at work. That's my tip and more healthy than the packet of crisps which sometimes call me.

Pre-make all your packed lunches!

Once your little ones have started school, you'll find that luchboxes are a night mare in the morning. So I make up 10-12 sandwiches and pop them in the freezer, in the morning just grab and go, they'll have defrosted by lunch and my kids have never noticed the difference!

compare your prices

use a price comparison website and buy online, saves time & money

sky plus it!

sky plus all your favourite programmes so you can skip the ads when you watch them. An hour episode will only take 45 mins!

forget housework!

forget housework and live life

Dish wash toys!

Wash plastic toys in the dish washer. They come out really clean and ready for the next play time.

be prepared!

it may be common sense, but get everything ready the night before-you'll be amazed how quickly you get up & out

To cool!

To cool down formula milk quickly and without wasting a lot of water, keep a bowl of chilled water in the fridge to put the bottle into.

I prioritize

I prioritize tasks and leave unimportant ones for tomorrow, we have to live today!

don't iron

fold items immediately when they are warm from the tumble drier saves on a lot of iroing

put it on ice

My best time saving tip is to freeze some of those ice cube bags you can buy then when baby is ready for her bottle just wrap the frozen bag around the bottle to cool it down quickly ready for drinking. I found this tip out after my midwife said the risk of e-coli can be cut by making the bottles up on demand, not in bulk. I kept getting caught out when Hollie wanted a bottle and the water in the kettle was too hot. It works a treat.

always carry snacks

always carry snacks in your change bag. saves numerous trips to the shops when out & acts as a great distraction

car parks

When you are using a car park, get all the things ready (child included) before you go for your ticket. Saves a bit more money, and also saves running about worrying about the time a little too.

wash and go

If I am washing my hair as well as shaving my legs, I shampoo my hair and rinse then, while the conditioner does its job, i do my legs...saves time, and my hair is all soft and fragrant, when I am done!!! makes me feel so sexy esp after a long hard day being mummy to my almost 3yr old toddler!!!

sunday roast

if you like your sunday roast cut down on cooking time by cooking chicken portions or chops and do use frozen roast potatoes, veg and yorkshires. your roast is ready in under an hour .now get hubby and kids on the dishes. relax!!

Soda crystals

Soda crystals in shoes to take out the bad odours.

When cooking...

When cooking a family Sunday dinner I always cook loads of extra veg and 2 or 3 types of meat, put them into lots of little bowls and freeze them. It makes great meals for my 2 little ones!

use extra bibs!

When I feed Oliver (7mths) I put 2 bibs on him. The top 1 takes the battering from pureed food, I then take it off and the 2nd bib is ready to catch any delayed sickness. This way there is no need to change his messy clothes!

Wash your hair the night before

Wash your hair the night before and leave the conditioner in with your hair wrapped in a towel then you only need rinse your hair in the morning saving time & giving you a cheap hair treatment at the same time

look at ebay

look at ebay or local bargain adds for childrens garden toys ... You can get bargains like little tikes houses ect at a fraction of shop prices and all they'll need is a good clean with fairy liquid etc ...

plan ahead

if you plan to go out the next day, pack the changing bag for your little one the night before to save time rushing around for everything on the actual day, when nothing seems to be going to plan and you're already running late!

on the boil

I put cooled boiled water into my baby's bottles ready for the next day, last thing before I go to bed. You can do it while waiting for your bedtime hot drink to cool, and then all your bottles are ready, saving you those precious seconds at meal times!