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Busy mamas need all the help they can get! Here are eight of the best organization tools for busy moms to keep it all running smoothly!
Moms are the ultimate multi-taskers. We are constantly juggling different tasks. Any mom knows it can get pretty stressful to keep everything organized. We have deadlines and to do lists for days and it’s hard to keep everything running seamlessly in our head and our lives without getting stressed out. Finding the right tools to help us organize our tasks is something every mom should do. There are countless tools out there that can help us work smarter not harder, so if you’re looking for the tools to best fit your family’s needs, check out this list of the best organization tools for moms.
The Best Organization Tools for Busy Moms
Keepy
Keepy is the best tools for keeping kids’ art work, school work, and photos organized. Once you download this free app you can create a file for each kid. When using this app you simply snap a picture of their masterpiece and file it under their name. You can add a voice note to any picture or artwork! For the capability to share any items with others you can privately email it to other family members or friends! This app will keep all school work virtually organized while keeping you from having guilt of throwing anything away and keeping your home decluttered!
Google Calendar
Google Calendar is one of many tools that Google offers for organization. Some of the advantages of using Google Calendar are that you can color code each family member or specific events. Share the whole calendar or a specific event with other people! Set reminders so you won’t ever forget anything again! This tool is perfect for organizing your calendar and it easily syncs on your phone, computer, or IPad!
Two Happy Homes
Two Happy Homes is a great tool to use for co-parenting in two separate homes. While realizing the unique challenges of raising kids in two homes, this app will help families stay connected and get organized. Its features allows both homes to file and access all important information and contacts in one place that is easily accessible to both homes. It also has a shared calendar, that each parent can access and update!
Out of Milk
Out of Milk is a family friendly app that helps keep your shopping list in one place so you’ll be sure never to forget anything at the store again! You can share the list with other members of the family which is a MUST if your husband or another family member needs to pick up the items for you. Lastly, it helps you keep a running list of what is in your pantry so you don’t waste time and money buying something you already have. And you can easily access the pantry list when not at home!
Wunderlist
Wunderlist is an app to help keep all your to do lists in one place. This app has gained popularity with families because you can share any to do list with other family members. In addition, you can email or print your to do list! Many find this app convenient for everyday tasks or to help them stay organized for a special event (party, vacation, etc.)
ChoreMonster
ChoreMonster is a chore tool that the whole family can get on board with! Parents can easily create chore lists. Kids enjoy this tool because they can earn points for each chore that they complete after it’s approved! Earning rewards with their earned points after completion of each chore is what keeps things fun!
Cozi
Cozi is a life saver for many fellow moms and their families! Stating it’s the “must have app for families,” it has color coding features to distinguish each family member. It also has a grocery list feature that can be shared with other family members. Lastly, you can keep your chore list and recipes all in one place! If you’re looking for an all in one app that offers several different features this one is a must!
Tiny Scan
Tiny Scan turns your phone or tablet into a “tiny” scanner that allows you to take photos of any type of paperwork and downloads each item and turns it into a PDF. After it’s downloaded, you can save the PDF file in folders or they can be shared via email, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, OneDrive or Box. Take pictures of and scan anything from notes, photos, receipts, or even reports!
With today’s innovation and technology there are countless tools and apps to help families! Having this technology at our fingertips means we can take advantage of these tools to help us organize and simplify our busy lives! Why not save time and energy managing our household so we can do more of the stuff we love to do with our families?!
Do you use any of the family friendly tools above? If not, which one will you start using?
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Gretchen Dauzat is a wife, mom to 4, entrepreneur, and writer. Her passion is to empower moms to realize, cultivate, and pursue their passions beyond motherhood. When not folding loads of laundry, you can find her having a dance party with her family or listening to a great audiobook. Follow her on Instagram at gretchendauzat.
I definitely use several of these on a regular basis especially Wunderlist and google calendar!