Sunday Prep Checklist with Toni-Ann
As a mom, you have a never-ending to-do list, and staying on top of everything can be tough. From meal planning to keeping up with your kids' schedules, there's always something that needs to be done. That's I want to share with you Toni-Ann's, Sunday Prep Checklist - to help you stay organized and prepared for the week ahead.
As a mom, you have a never-ending to-do list, and staying on top of everything can be tough. From meal planning to keeping up with your kids' schedules, there's always something that needs to be done. That's I want to share with you Toni-Ann's, Sunday Prep Checklist - to help you stay organized and prepared for the week ahead.
With the Sunday Prep Checklist, you'll feel more organized, less stressed, and better prepared to tackle whatever the week throws at you.
This easy-to-use checklist covers everything you need to do to get ready for the week, including:
12 things to do on Sunday to reduce the stress during the week
Provides critical areas to focus on for the working mom
A meal plan worksheet so you know what's for dinner every night.
The Sunday Prep Checklist is perfect for all moms, whether you work outside the home or stay-at-home. It's also great for busy families with multiple kids and hectic schedules.
With the Sunday Prep Checklist, you'll feel more organized, less stressed, and better prepared to tackle whatever the week throws at you. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to a more organized and productive week.
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Holiday Tips for Stocking the Bar
When I saw that it’s National “Tie one on day, “ I giggled. It could mean a lot of things, but here in the South with football, family and friends for the holidays, my mind instantly went to cocktails. So y’all, we are organizing the bar!
- By M.C. Stewart with assistance from Dana Schlotterer.
The family is coming! Stock the bar!
When I saw that it’s National “Tie one on day, “ I giggled. It could mean a lot of things, but here in the South with football, family and friends for the holidays, my mind instantly went to cocktails. So y’all, we are organizing the bar!
The Basic Bar:
As one who hosts lots of large family holidays, I advise keeping it simple. Your basic liquors to have on hand are bourbon, gin, light rum, vodka, and tequila. Wine, red and white, and craft beers are a good staple as well. Our family has their ”go to” brands like Tito’s Vodka, Bayou Rum, Tanqueray or Bombay Gin and a variety of Bourbon because, well, we like our bourbon! 1792, Buffalo Trace and Jim Beam (with Coke) are the top three choices.
Basic Mixers: Club soda, tonic water, Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite (Fresca)
Basic Garnish Set Up : Lemons, limes, and olives.
STEP-IT-UP
If you want to step it up a notch, here is a better-than–basic bar set up. Adding a few more variety of liquors is key to this bar. Elderflower liquor, Grand Marnier, Irish Whiskey, Scotch Whiskey, Kahlua, Prosecco or Champagne and Brandy are a few things that help you step up your bartender game.
Mixers for this set up would be: ginger beer, flavored sparkling waters, simple syrup, bitters
Garnish: Stuffed olives, candied dried oranges, berries and mint.
Now that your bar is set, here are some great drink recipes to try! Cheers!
Karen’s Poinsettia:
Champagne with a splash of cranberry juice!
Sent in by Valerie:
KQED Cranberry and Rosemary White Sangria:
2 apples, granny smith and braeburn
1 heaping cup of fresh cranberries
1 large sprig of rosemary, extra for garnish
1 bottle of Pinot Grigio
½ cup of white grape juice
¼ cup of sugar, more for garnish
1 can of club soda
To make Sangria: chop, pour, stir, get drunk. (That’s what it says!)
Mookies Whiskey Sour:
1 shot of Whiskey
1 shot of lemon juice
½ shot of simple syrup
½ shot of egg white. (Which he doesn’t really like so we have ours without this ingredient.)
Sarah’s Milk Punch(Originally from Taste Fare Cookbook):
1 ½ oz each Vodka, Rum, Bourbon and Cream sherry
2 Tbsp Sugar
2-3 drops vanilla
2 C vanilla ice cream or ice milk
¼ C whipping cream
Add all the ingredients in blender and finish filling blender with milk (About 1 ½ C) The punch may be frozen.
To sere: remove from freezer and soften slightly. Chop/stir until it is slushy.
To make a gallon: Place in a large bowl and mix with a hand mixer.
Keeping the Holidays Happy, Organized, and Chaos Free
As the holidays approach, the stress slowly creeps in and eventually, we are in the midst of complete holiday chaos! We are going to help you get through the holidays with our little secrets to a chaos free holiday!
As the holidays approach, the stress slowly creeps in and eventually, we are in the midst of complete holiday chaos! We are going to help you get through the holidays with our little secrets to a chaos free holiday!
Today’s secret: Decorating
Decorating Zones
The key to less stress decorating is to zone your decor. Here are the zones I use in my house:
Outdoor
Foyer or entry
Mantle
Tree
Etc. -living room throw pillows, bedroom decor, bourbon bar (Or is this just me?), or any other areas needed.
Instead of bringing all the decor down at one time, bring down what’s needed for 1 zone only. The key to making this easy is....properly labeled storage bins.
Storage Bins and Labels
It is essential to your organizing that you have plastic bins that are properly labeled in your attic. Each holiday should have a designated spot for all of the bins needed so there is no confusion. Not only should the labels have your decorating zones on them, but they should be labeled with every single thing inside. Removable labels are best because sharpie is permanent, and your items may not be.
Here’s an example of how we label our bins.
These are the label maker and storage bins we use, but there are many great options out there whatever your budget may be!
Side Note: We typically prefer clear storage bins, but we make an exception for these as long as they’re properly labeled.
Simple and easy tips!
Zone your decorating
Contain your zones
Label, label, label
Utilizing Hanging Racks to Store Holiday Decor
It is finally that time of year… Fall! The weather is cooling down, leaves are falling, and football season is in full swing. Around the beginning of October is when many of us will begin to decorate for Fall and Halloween and we have a great tip on how to store all of your holiday decor…
It is finally that time of year… Fall! The weather is cooling down, leaves are falling, and football season is in full swing. Around the beginning of October is when many of us will begin to decorate for Fall and Halloween and we have a great tip on how to store all of your holiday decor…
Ever thought about putting a hanging rack in your attic?
Whhhhaaaattttt?
Yes! These racks are for much more than hanging extra clothes; they are great for storing your holiday décor as well!
· Wreaths
· Christmas garland
· Costumes (in garment bags)
· Skeletons, ghosts or other long decor
· Holiday lights (wrapped around hangers)
· Out of season clothing
What other ideas can you come up with? We’d love to hear from you!
There are many different types of hanging racks to choose from in all price ranges. Here are a few of our favorites.
Need help getting your attic organized for this holiday season? Give us a call!
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How to Establish and Maintain Routines
A routine is a sequence of events that are repeated over and over again. Simple as that. Yet they are an incredibly powerful tool that can quite honestly change your life. Routines are necessary if we want to get through life without constantly being in a rush. They keep life simple, manageable, and enjoyable. Here are three ways to establish and maintain routines.
A routine is a sequence of events that are repeated over and over again. Simple as that. Yet they are an incredibly powerful tool that can quite honestly change your life. Routines are necessary if we want to get through life without constantly being in a rush. They keep life simple, manageable, and enjoyable. So, how do we establish and maintain routines?
The first step is to make a list of your routines and put it somewhere easily visible in your home until they are committed to memory.
You should create 3 routines.
Morning Routine
Keep your morning routine as minimal as possible to get you out the door.
After School/Work Routine
Do what is necessary to start tomorrow strong. If you have kids, this is a good time for them to do homework, repack their backpack, and pack their lunch for the next day.
Evening Routine
Reset your home, check for last minute to-dos, and put things in place.
Next, you’ll want to eliminate time wasters. Before you get on social media in the evenings, make sure your evening reset routine is done. You’ll thank yourself in the morning when you’re already set up for a successful day.
Lastly, get organized! When everything in your house has a designated home, it becomes much easier to keep up with chores and routines become much simpler.
Having a routine makes a huge difference in your day-to-day life, but routines and organization go hand-in-hand. If you're unorganized, routines are a lot more challenging to establish and maintain. We can get you organized so you can live more simply and less chaotically!
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