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items Hi I’m Caitlyn, a full time staff accountant at a busy hospital that just so happens to also go to school full time online, at the doctoral level. I’m a student, employee and most importantly a mom x2. 🫶🏻 This is a list of just some of the essentia...
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Student Life 👩🏼🎓
Mom Life 👩🏼🍼
Working girl 👩🏼💻
Student Life 👩🏼🎓
I’m a full time doctoral student majoring in business. I do all of my schooling online.
Get a fun planner! Planning out my months/weeks and then days keeps me on top of all the assignments, appointments, and work deadlines 💪🏻
The Happy Planner: Customizable Planners & Planner Stickers
A must have! Get a good pair of wireless headphones for zoom meetings and lectures that you can use while cooking or cleaning to maximize your time management to have more time with your babies!
AirPods Pro 3
Find what helps lower your stress level and USE IT. Live is stressful enough, add in a busy life and things get overwhelming fast!
Stress Relief Gifts
Invest in yourself and get a good laptop. I have a MacBook because it links with my phone, headphones, and my desktop Mac at home so that I can work on my assignments on the go and pick right up at home on the desktop.
MacBook Pro
Mom Life 👩🏼🍼
I have a 3 year old boy and a 5 year old girl. Both are in school part time but home with me any time I’m not working.
Find toys and activities that your kids can enjoy while you get some work done! I go for electronics free whenever possible because once they’re overstimulated by it I’m not getting anything done! We love busy boards from Amazon.
Busy Board
Drawing or painting is one of the best activities for younger kids to do on their own with minimal help that they can take frequent breaks from to come show you! Frequent breaks for everyone helps to keep from being burnt out ☺️
Easels and Art Supplies for Kids
Get a nugget! You can do SO many different things with them that will entertain kids for hours! It can also just be a great chair/couch to setup next to you for nap times or reading/quiet time.
Nugget
If you have the space, indoor play that keeps toddlers safe while they get some energy out is a huge plus! We love the indoor trampoline with a net that lets them jump all the energy out especially when it’s cold or rainy outside!
Toddler & Kids' Trampolines With Safe Enclosures
Using a hanging closet organizer allows me to pull outfits for each day out for my kids and myself! This saves me so much time during busy weeknights and mornings when we’re trying to get ready for school/work.
Hanging Storage - Walmart.com
We love the Amazon tablets because of the controls we can set. There’s tons of fun games and books that they can play on it as well!
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet, 8" HD, 32GB, Blue
Working girl 👩🏼💻
If you’re like me, I work full time outside of the home!
Get a high quality laptop bag for bringing school with you! I guarantee you’ll need to use lunch breaks and any chance you can to sneak in some extra school work, and trust me you don’t want to have any more worry about transporting an expensive lapt...
Leather Briefcase | Satchel Laptop Bag
I love visuals! Using a desktop calendar both at work and at home lets me visualize what I have each day/week. This is a must have for not forgetting appointments or important meetings at work.
Desk Calendars in Calendars(1000+)
These are my all time favorite shoes to wear when commuting to work. They save my feet from work day heels and also save my work shoes from the weather! Plus they’re comfy and match with my casual clothes and work clothes.
Tasman II Slipper for Women
Get a good cup! You’re going to be traveling and busy, don’t miss out on hydration!
Insulated, Stainless Steel Tumblers