Don’t you just love mornings? Spending the first few minutes of the day with your happy family, everyone well rested, smiling, agreeing on their outfits, and eating a healthy breakfast. Just kidding! We know as well as you do that mornings can be the worst, but how do we make sure our 5-9 doesn't ruin our 9-5? It's all in the prep work. Read on for easy systems to help you seize the day. 

Tip #1: Rise and Shine

Nothing makes us want to pull the covers over our heads and cancel the day quite like waking up to the screeching sound of our phone alarm. You know the one. That's why the Hatch Restore 2 is such a game-changer. It gradually fills the room with light and spa-like sounds so you can ease into the day rather than feeling forced into it.

Tip #2: Make Room For Me Time

Oh, speaking of alarms, we know how tempting hitting the snooze button can be, but getting those precious moments of peace and quiet in the morning before the kids wake up is well worth it — especially when coffee is involved! To make every moment count, create a caffeination station you can navigate with ease. Designate a drawer or cabinet near your coffee machine and use canisters, bins, and coffee pod storage to contain by category.

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Another very important me-time moment? Your wellness routine. If you store your supplements where you make your coffee or lemon water every single morning, you can tackle two things at once!

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Tip #3: Cozy Up Your Cardio

Not every workout requires a cute fit. Sometimes, a 10 minute stretch in our pajamas is all we can squeeze in, and that’s okay! 

Tip #4: Designate a Daily Drawer

Getting ready is hard enough. Don’t add insult to injury by sifting through a messy drawer to find your mascara every single morning. Instead, grab a set of inserts and contain all your categories, preferably in the order that you use them. 

Tip #5: Perfect Your Pet Duties

Pets have their own set of morning priorities. From walks around the block to filling their food bowls, it helps to create a station for all their essentials. It doesn’t have to be major – just a simple drawer with contained categories will do.

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Tip #6: Streamline in Style

Ever wished you had more hands when getting dressed in the morning? Something as simple as a valet rod to hang your outfit, and some bins and hooks on the door for your daily accessories will do the trick.  Oh, and did we mention that the bins and hooks you see here are adhesive, removable, and extremely affordable? It’s a great vertical solution in any space but especially a closet where you may need to test out different variations or adjust the positioning as time goes on.

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Tip #7: Organize Your OOTD

On that same note, do yourself a favor and set aside time on Sundays to choose your kids' outfits for the entire week. The benefit? One less decision and disagreement you’ll have to deal with in the morning. Whether you use a cart with drawers or separate bins, all that matters is that you separate by day. Include everything they’ll wear from head to toe so it’s as easy as grab-and-go.

Tip #8: Master Your Meal Prep

Will you really feel like making lunch when you are already running late? Absolutely not. Plan for the worst by prepping your meals the night before. We love using Bento Boxes so we can separate the foods within the same container. It’s a system, y’all!

Tip #9: Elevate Your Entryway

WHERE IS THAT PERMISSION SLIP?! PUT YOUR SHOES ON!! YOU DIDN’T BRUSH YOUR TEETH?! If any of these sound familiar, you need a new system for your sanity. Thankfully, you don’t need a mudroom the size of Grand Central Station to keep things running smoothly. Just take inventory of what enters and exits your home on a daily basis, designate a bin and hook per family member, and a spot for storing any papers and devices you grab on your way out.

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