Whether you are trying to get a family out the door to school or yourself to work it can be a challenge with all there is to do. Sometimes one of our biggest challenges is just that we have loaded too much into our schedule that we aren't able to be successful. All in Order Challenge of the Week: Make Your Mornings Easy 1. Write down what must be done for everyone to get out the door for school or work (think about everything: lunches, dressed, bags packed, breakfast, etc.)

Another possible morning stressor for families is choosing outfits each day. This week's challenge is another that can easily be helped by planning ahead. Depending on the age of your children you can have them choose their outfits on Saturday or Sunday for the week. Make sure they include: top, bottom, and socks + shoes. This works well for adults too. Selecting the shirt and tie or dress and necklace for each day can gain you 5-10 minutes every morning! Here are a few ways

Our time is precious and we always want to maximize it. And mornings can sometimes be the most stressful with being on a schedule. Planning lunches ahead in a short amount of time on the front end gives you extra time during the week. Also packing lunch for adults and kids is not only a money saver, but helps give healthier food options. Here are some strategies to help you prepare your family's lunches more efficiently: 1. Plan your "courses" for the lunch. (Examples: sandw