Busy Mornings On the mornings that I have to be to work very early, it is a challenge getting all the kids up, dressed, groomed etc. What I have done on those early morning occassions, is bath the kids the night before, and dress them in comfy sweat outfits that double as PJs and an outfit. Then in the morning I roll them out of bed, brush teeth and wash faces and since they are already dressed I am out the door!

Dinner tips for Working Moms Instead of coming home after work and jumping into the kitchen to prepare a meal, why not start a "crock pot" dinner BEFORE you leave for work. It will be done and ready to eat when you come in the door. As far as morning goes, it takes about 5 minutes to put in potatoes, carrots, onions, and chicken pieces - turn the crockpot on LOW and off you go. Worked for me and there are a zillion easy crockpot recipes. Good luck......spend quality time with your kids after working all day......

EASY DISPOSAL When having to clean the whole house quickly, get a small tub from the dollar store and place all your cleaning supplies, a roll of paper towels and a package of small trash bags (a package of large ones is a good idea, too) in the tub. This way while cleaning you have everything in arms reach. While cleaning, place everything that doesn't belong in that room in to the tub and redistribute the items as you go.