Anyone that knows me knows that I LIVE for lists. I have, at any given time, at least 3 lists on-going. There is usually my grocery list, to-do list and one other list — be it an extensive cleaning list, or list of clothes that the kids are outgrowing.
My husband, family and friends often tease me about having a list for everything. And they are probably right — I DO!
I find that keeping lists and menu planning helps keep my day balanced and not so hairy.
Glow Baby provides user-friendly tools that help make scheduling and list making for today’s busy lifestyle a breeze!
All of the Glow Baby products are about helping busy parents, like yourself, save time and reduce day-to-day stresses. The Glow Baby products help parents with daily activities like:
- feeding
- sleeping
- diapering
- bathing
- first foods
- meal planning
- family activities
- general to do lists
- groceries
- and more!
I mentioned menu planning helping keep the stress out of the day.
I have been menu planning for almost 2 years now and it has been a life saver!
Every Thursday, I sit down with the flyers that come in the mail, my pad of paper (although now I can use Glow Baby’s shopping list) and my calendar (which will now be replaced by Glow Baby’s Menu Planner). I go through the flyers noting all the items that are on sale that I need to stock up on. Then I take a look at our week and decide what we will have for supper on what days. Menu planning has helped out a lot in our family. Now come 5:00, I no longer stand like a deer in the headlights in the middle of my kitchen and wonder “What’s for dinner? What ingredients do we have?”. By planning out our meals, I know I will have the ingredients on hand and take the guess work out of “What’s for dinner?”.
Products from Glow Baby also make the perfect gift for that new parent.
There are Baby’s First Journals that make documenting all those incredible firsts easy and fun to look through later on.
You can also buy gift baskets for expectant parents, with journals and lists to help get them started at home:
What is the number one way YOU stay organized and keep all your little lists organized?
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I don’t menu plan (my husband’s in charge of all that) but since having our son 7 months ago, I have been crazy about keeping lists!
I don’t menu plan but if I won this I would definitely start to
I don’t menu plan but really should- it is much more cost effective! i do keep a planner otherwise I would forgot what I am supposed to do. I also do have ongoing grocery lists, to do lists and blog post lists.
i would love to meal plan but our life is so fly by the seat of our pants that we cant….so while we try to pick a few meals for the week, its unlikely we will even eat at home every day (mom and dad live next door
Sometimes, I will make a menu plan for mon to fridays and just wing it on sat… and alway s plan sunday
I’ve never menu planned but I want to learn how best to do so!
I don’t yet, but definitely plan to start!
I don’t write a menu plan down, but have a very good idea of what each days meals will be. Our menus are based upon what is on sale in the flyers or what I have in the freezer & pantry.
I haven’t yet, but I plan to start.
I usually menu plan for the week. I look at the flyers and figure out what I need to buy for the week. I always make shopping lists.
I don’t menu plan but lately I have been thinking I really should start to…..
I don’t yet but I will start!
I keep a diet journal but should start menu planning.
I meal plan & grocery shop for 2 weeks at a time. I pull a lot of recipes off of Kraftfoods for my family of 5.
I don’t menu plan but that would help me be more organized.
I try to menu plan for a week at a time.
I usually menu plan for a week at a time.
i like doing it for a week at a time, based on flyer sales
not much menu planning here
I use a day book and record all activities.
I do once in a while but would really like to make a habit of it
I am a list fanatic too!!! I meal plan sometimes, especially when I know I’ll be busy. I usually only plan for a week at a time because any longer and I’ll inevitably re-do it. I find that not only does it help me save money and stay organized, I eat MUCH healthier too because I’ve taken the time to plan what I need and how long it will take… the big benefit though is that on days I have more time, because I know what I’ll be making in the coming days, I can pre-prepare aspects of the meals like baking up some chicken for pitas or salad later in the week, pre washing and chopping veggies for cooking and snacking and finding meals that have common ingredients or can dodouble duty (as meal one day, and part of a different meal later in the week – like grilled or baked chicken).
I love glow baby’s menu planner – I use it every week. I plan out each week and buy groceries based on my menu plan. I started doing this about a year ago and cooking is a breeze now!
A week in advance!
Every time I try and set out a meal plan the hubby eats an ingredient meant for the next nights meal. Example: I take out chicken to make honey glazed chicken thighs in the crockpot, he’ll come home from work see the chicken and cook himself a stir fry LOL. I really plan on focusing on it though. I’m really interested in once a month freezer cooking so perhaps my plans won’t be foiled if I cook and/or prep it all in a day
not well, lol. but i really need to with a new baby and hubs working long rotating shiftwork!
I do but it doesn’t always work.
I try but I am too unorganized to make a menu plan. I would start weekly and see where that leads to.
we dont menu plan yet but we want to
I usually plan a week at the most
I try to plan for a week. It’s hard to stay on track though, which my schedule changing constantly!
I menu plan 2-3 days ahead
could be useful…
I plan menus on a weekly basis. I make a list of items that are needed and shop at the market. I can prepare healthy meals if I plan ahead.
no we are not good planners.
its a daily thing for me
we dont usually plan
I try to meal plan for at least a week since we have a family of 8
nope, but may be i should
Only a week at a time!
Right now I only do about a week at a time, partially because cupboard space is limited (freezer too).
I plan for my week makes everything easier
We try our best to menu plan. A week would be our most.
I used to menu plan but now have fallen out of the habit
Menu planning is beyond me!
Oh dear, I do not menu plan…mostly do it in my head! These lists will surely help me!
I recently started menu planning and so far I’ve only tackled weekly planning.
Yes I definitely meal plan for my family dinners however, I usually only get one week prepped in advance. Thanks!
I also menu plan and try to list two weeks worth at a time. I have been doing this for close to a year and a half.
We plan for the next few days, but nothing in stone. Depends on leftovers and company.
a week
I do not menu plan but I really should and I have been wanting to get around to starting to do so.
i don’t meal plan, but i know that i have to start!
I do meal plan every week.
We do a weekly one
April 2- I plan about two or thre e days in Advance-and for special fimily get-togethers.
I don’t do meal plans, but have wanted to for years. I need to simplify my life, and being organized is a must.
I do weekly menu plans for lunches
I menu plan off and on. Some weeks I get behind on it and then I just make up meals from what’s in the cupboards/fridge/freezer until I can get back on track with meal plans.
haven’t kept a menu plan since first trimester (sadly i still have some third trimester morning sickness too). Before that we tried to keep a week to 10 days
we menu plan for the following week’s menus before we do our grocery shopping
saves money and time each night as well
I usually plan at least one week ahead when planning our family menu.
I’m not a menu planner. I would give this to my friend if I win
I don’t menu plan, but I am going to start. I hear it saves a ton of money!
I usually plan as soon as the flyer comes in. I would benefit from this as i am expecting in September 2013.
I am a list lifer………..menu. cleaning keep them all on the fridg.
I try for 2 weeks at a time
I don’t menu plan but I would love to start soon
We try to menu plan – we’re not consistent enought, though. Two weeks at a time is what we usually do , sometimes just one week if we’ve been AWOL
I keep meaning to start menu planning. Got to start soon and this would help
I’m just starting to get into meal planning- so far one week out but I’m sure as my family grows that I will plan further out!
I plan in the morning for that night.. I am the worst planner when it comes to meals
We used to go day to day. Since I started couponing ,I’ve been able to plan meals a week – two weeks in advance & this make life much easier! Day to day meals can get VERY expensive and confusing after a long day. Thank you again for another fun contest! xx fingers crossed & good luck to everyone.
i do menu plan, all the time, with the busy life style i have it is a must. i plan up to a month
No meal planning here! It might be worth a try if I make it a point to do so.
I meal plan for a week at a time. That way I can adjust for changes in schedule and make sure I’m using fresh ingredients.
I don’t meal plan. It sounds like a good idea, but I don’t really know where to start!
I try to menu plan bi-weekly. The key word is TRY. Last minute changes are always occuring though, no matter how hard I try to plan it!
I menu plan one week at a time because I don’t get my work schedule until Thursday nights for the following Sunday. Keeps me on my toes!
Try to plan for two week.
I don’t meal plan often but when I do it’s usually for 1 week. I need to get back into it though! I actually did it this week and it’s made things a lot easier!