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Mom life: Organizational Must-Haves
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items A curated list of mom-tested products, systems, and strategies to stay on top of it all while reducing my mental load
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Life Binder and Planner Must Haves
Techniques for success
Life Binder and Planner Must Haves
I’m very particular about my life binder- my goals for the year go in the front so it must have a clear front pocket. I need two to four pockets inside, and it has to be heavy duty!
Avery 2" One Touch EZD Rings 540 Sheet Capacity Heavy Duty View Binder - Green: Polypropylene, 4 Pockets, D Rings
I love some college rules loose leaf paper to put in my sections to easily move ideas around
175ct Wide Ruled Loose Leaf Notebook Filler Paper - Dealworthy™
A simple binder pouch is a must have for sticky notes, pens, pencils, and highlighters
Pen + Gear Black Solid Polyester Zipper Binder Pouch
I run my highlighters into the ground. Sharpie are the best, and these clear view don’t smudge
Sharpie Highlighter, Clear View Highlighter with See-Through Chisel Tip, Stick Highlighter, Assorted, 3 Count
Regardless of your size preference, sticky notes are a must. Book mark, quick list, moveable, and jot ideas for future focus. This variety pack lets you have it all
Post-it Combo Pack, Assorted Sizes & Colors, 450 Sheets Total
These pens are my absolute favorite. The fine tip, and comfortable grip make them perfect for journaling. They look so elegant
Taja 6 Pcs Black Gel Pens, 0.5mm Fine Point
I use my notebook for meal planning and off loading recipes from my phone using a thermal
printer, so a wipeable cover is a must. This is also where I do my brain dumps and planning!
Pen+Gear College Ruled Poly 1-Subject Notebook with Inside Pockets, 9" x 11", Teal, 100 Heavyweight Sheets
I love everything about this from the color coded priorities to the notes and plastic cover. The only thing I wish it had was a solid cover for privacy because I carry it everywhere. But for most people, seeing their week at a glance is so helpful
Taja Weekly To Do List Notepad 52 Sheets
Love this for printing screen shots of recipes off my phone and putting them right in my spiral notebook for meal planning
Nelko PM230 Mini Bluetooth Sticker Printer
Techniques for success
I love using the pomodoro technique to squash procrastination and the anxiety that comes with it. It’s a great study strategy but also great for things like tackling purging and cleaning the pantry
Pomodoro Technique
I listened to this podcast years ago and have used this method for my vision boards every year. Making the items actionable really makes a difference
Dr. Tara Swart Bieber on the Healthier Together Podcast
I love following Kelly on Instagram and using her techniques and strategies for reducing mental load. I also really love hearing how others manage time
Free 5-Day Program | Time Management for Women | Kelly Nolan
It’s a classic for a reason- if you read one book to better improve your efficiency and habits, it’s this one
Atomic Habits: The life-changing million copy bestseller by James Clear
We use Google calendar to quickly update our family events
🔎 how to use google calendar for family