Between the house, the kids and both Michael and Iโs busy schedules, itโs an understatement to say our weekly schedules fill up fast. Iโve found over the years that the best way to balance out how hectic things can get during the week is to make sure our weekends are very productive. Donโt get me wrong, weโll spend time snuggling on the couch watching a movie or doing a fun activity (as youโll see below), but Iโm telling you, if you feel like youโre running around like a crazy person throughout the week (kids or not), these weekend productivity tips will change your life! Or at the very least make you feel just a bit more organized and ready for the week ahead.
Grocery shop and meal prep
This is probably my number one weekend productivity tip for a good week. Whenever I fall behind and donโt have time to grocery shop and meal prep I always feel like Iโm scrambling to figure out every meal. This adds stress and sometimes leads to ordering food, which is something we like to reserve for the weekends. If you donโt have time to shop, have your groceries delivered! So many stores will deliver now or thereโs always Instacart. Whatever helps you get it done, do it!
Tidy the house
Tidying the house doesnโt mean doing a deep clean, but more so just making sure you start the week with the house looking a little more organized. That way as toys get brought out and laundry builds throughout the week, it doesnโt look like complete chaos. I like to at least make sure any clean laundry is put away and the dishes are caught up.
Plan a fun activity for the kids
If we donโt already have a playdate or an activity happening for the kids, weโve learned itโs still important to get them out of the house to burn some energy. Itโs key so theyโll want to take a nap later in the day so I can get the other things on this list done! Weโll go to a park near our house or go on a walk as a family.
This is where our love for Finish Line comes in. Between me and the kids, our house is filled with Adidas Superstar Sneakers from Finish Line. We have them in multiple colors because theyโre the perfect sneaker for fun weekend activities. And so cute, right? Iโm not gonna lie, I like to have a little twinning moment with the kids whenever I can. I have to do it while they still let me, ha! This is the pair Greyson and I are wearing โ one of my faves!
Family meeting
This doesnโt have to be a big formal thing, but touch base with your partner about what each of you has going on that week. Michael and I have found this little meeting to be especially important as the kids have gotten older and have more of their own activities going on. It will help you both feel more mentally prepared to tackle the week if youโre on the same page with each other.
Make time to relax
If you donโt get any downtime during the weekend, it wonโt feel like a break, which is what weekends are for. In our house, we love our lazy Sunday mornings. Staying in pajamas until noon and making pancakes with the kids โ itโs basically a weekly tradition. Be sure to carve out some time for things like this whether you have kids or not. Everyone needs a break. Plus, I guarantee youโll feel more motivated and ready to work come Monday if you get some rest.
Get to bed early on Sunday
A good nightโs sleep to start the week off is one of the simplest and best things you can do for yourself. It took me a while to learn that sleeping (instead of staying up late working or doing house stuff) is actually one of the most productive things I can do for myself. Give it a try! I think youโll love feeling more rested coming Monday morning.
What productive things do you do over the weekend to get the week started off right?
Becky xx
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Hi Becky! Love your posts so much. Definitely love starting the week with a clean home. What cleaning products do you recommend, in particular laundry detergent?
I LOVE this detergent for sheets & my activewear.
Where is the Taupe tote from love
I also love that tote. Where is it from?
Thank you! I love it too โ itโs the belmont that you can personalize!