1. STOP COOKING. These days there are so many ways to avoid cooking, yet still put tasty,
nutritious food on the table. First of all, if you don’t mind a little company,
take friends and relatives up on their offers to bring you dinner. You simply
can’t do it all, and you shouldn’t, if loved ones want to make you casseroles,
let ‘em. And they’ll generally be happy to just drop the food and run – they know
you’re exhausted and can barely string your shoe laces together, let alone
string enough words together to make a decent sentence. Or better still, order
dinner from a home delivery service. Munchery is my favorite. Their in-house
chefs create delicious, generously portioned meals at an affordable price, and
they’re delivered to your home at a time that’s convenient for you. You order
online, the food arrives that evening – it could not be more convenient. If you
place your first order using this link: https://munchery.com/invite/FOODWIZARD you’ll save $20 right off the top (that
should cover two entrees), and no minimum purchase is required. Enjoy dinner on
me tonight!
2. ORDER DIAPERS. Your kid is going to go through a lot of diapers, the last thing
you want is to run out at an inconvenient time or find yourself needing to go
to the store week after week to replenish your supply – skip the store, order your
diapers online. My favorite service is Honest Co. The diapers are a little
kinder to the environment and they come in cute prints (diaper changes are not
all that fun, why not make them a bit more exciting with a cute diaper?).
Honest Co. allows you to order a la carte or bundle your order for regular
delivery. Use this link to save $20 off your first order at Honest: http://www.honest.com/refer_to/669516.
3. BUY ORGANIC BABY FOOD PUREES.Unless making your
own baby food sounds like a fun way to burn stress, skip it, your time is
precious. There are several varieties of organic baby food that have simple,
safe, healthy ingredients that you can buy for your little one once she starts
eating solids, and they’re not as expensive as you might think. I prefer the
pureed food that comes in pouches, they cut down on packaging and mess. Try
Plum Organics,
Gerber’s organic line,
or Happy Baby Organic Baby Food.
If you order through AmazonSmile, you can save money and contribute to a favorite charitable cause. Always look for a
coupon code before ordering too. I regularly spend 25% less on these purees
than I would if I bought them at the grocery store.
4. SHOP FOR CASUAL WEAR ONLINE. When home with your little one, your best
friends, clothing wise, will be yoga pants, hoodies, and long tanks. Find a
couple staples that work for you and order from the couch. Old Navy was my
go-to while on maternity leave. And if you sign up for their newsletters, they’ll
mail you coupons. If you have a Gap, Old Navy, or Banana Republic credit card,
you can save even more. I earn $10 rewards through my card regularly, and there’s
no minimum purchase, so I usually just treat myself to one sale item when a
reward coupon shows up. Hoodies and leggings were my favorite things to wear
during the early months of motherhood.
5. SHOP FOR CLOTHING STAPLES FOR YOUR BABY ONLINE. Everyone has their favorite sleeper – my baby is long, so certain
styles and brands fit better than others, and I much prefer zippers to snaps.
Find what you like, and then just order it in the next size up when your baby
outgrows the item. Carter’s has a great selection of baby clothing online and they also have a terrific
coupon program – on top of their already reasonable prices. I’ve purchased this sleeper in three different sizes already.
Whatever you do, do what's right for you! Being a good mom doesn't mean you have to do everything the hard, painstaking way, sometimes taking advantage of convenience services and items can really lighten your load and reduce your stress. Happy mom, happy baby!
Whatever you do, do what's right for you! Being a good mom doesn't mean you have to do everything the hard, painstaking way, sometimes taking advantage of convenience services and items can really lighten your load and reduce your stress. Happy mom, happy baby!
