5 Tips to Plan a Successful Week: Get More Done By Doing Less

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[lifewithpatti]

I always have a running grocery list going. I need to make myself a goal list for my week to get things done.

[ReneeDavisWOW]

I try to pre-cook some things on the weekend so I can put stuff together during the week. I don't eat big meals much anymore, mostly appetizer type meals, salads, soups, etc. but I precut everything for salads, make soup in batches and freeze, make my granola for the week, make my yogurt, freeze muffins, etc. I keep a planner with me at all times (no cute stickers or stuff lol) I write everything down in it.

[zinaj]

One small stepsaver - instead of copying your list, take a picture of it on your phone. You'll save time and you'll have copies of weeks of lists with you so you can spot trends like using a lot of detergent lately, knowing that you just bought an item you rarely use so it's in the house or you substituted something and don't need to buy it.

[margaretbedwell]

Another great video Dawn. I'm not much of a planner anymore since it is just me, I do write things down that I need from the store whenever I decide to go, I didn't go this week but I will need bread and milk the first of the week. I find if I write it down, even if I forget to take the list with me I can remember it much better. Have a Blessed day.

[marias]

Thank you for this list. Great organizational ideas

[TheFrugalMinimalist]

Great tips, Money Mom! Prepping food and using leftovers helps us the most throughout the week 😃

[NoDebtButLove]

Having a grocery list has saved us so much 😃. We'll usually knockout a Costco run early morning Sunday before church. We also plan our wardrobe for the week, having 2 small kids can be hectic. 😂😂😂

[rochellethundercloud]

Or, like I said before.cook large batches of food.break it down, into Pyrex or Tupperware containers, label, date, dinner is done.pop in the microwave, great when pressed for time, or it's hot.

[zestygirl]

Great tips - I am getting totally addicted to your channel. Yes Meal Plan a must for a great week. Yes I have to many list!

[shelleyandtheother]

I use a happy planner... it's like $20 for 18 months...has a monthly calendar and a daily calendar. It helps me keep organized

[debbiechaney]

Dear Dawn, Just me again checking in on all the videos I have missed. Love from Debbie and Dexter-Dog from S. California. 👩🐾😁👍

[bcful]

Thank you, Dawn!! Great tips. This video came at the right time. Im in the process if organizing my home, my day, my food, etc. Looking at everything! Lots of love and thank you again!!

[loiscampbell]

I have a good sized magnetic dry erase board on the front of my refrigerator for jotting down things I need from the store [or chores I want to get to]. I take a quick photo of the board with my phone before leaving for the store. I also have appointments, etc on my computer based iCalendar with reminders set so I get a reminder a day or two before or day of the appointment. The calendar is cloud based so it syncs with all my devices. And I have all my utilities on auto-pay as they are the same cost each month with my level payment plan. I can't tell you what a time saver that is.

[denisekiser]

I definitely use a planner for our family but I have another one for work. I like to write stuff down vs. put stuff into my phone.

[nicolewilliams]

I utilize the calendar on my phone for all appointments, birthdays, etc. so I get reminders anywhere from 2 weeks to 30 minutes in advance. I also have a magnetic calendar on our fridge my husband & I share so we can keep up w/ both schedules.

As an accountant by trade I use Quicksbooks for my personal finances & update it 1-2/x week. I keep a budget spreadsheet so I’m not surprised by bills & have most of them set up as recurring in QB.

I don’t do much meal planning as I generally do 1-2 protein shakes/day (Isagenix), but do keep lists in the reminders pad on my phone w/ items to get from different stores. I generally batch those trips when needed.

So far these work well for me. 😊

[jumpoffa]

Well Money Mom, that is how I clean house - one or two rooms at a time. I give it a through cleaning, then later I just do a little maintenance as needed since not all rooms are used equally. :-) Planning out your meals really helps when you have to work during the week. You can make your lunches as well as geting a good start on your dinner meals. :-)

[FrugalMommaInTheWoods]

I'm gonna be pre cooking and recording a few things over next few days so following busy days I'll have videos ready to upload and left overs to warm, I need to plan ahead more often I forget to thaw something out sometimes, I don't have to run to store either because I will improvise lol, I tried to tell my dad that about list lol he over writes super long list and does none of it lol I try to focus on the major items I need to do and like you said if you can do more great if not well you finished that shorter list

[jeannebowes]

Planning is a plus. Saves time and money.

[heatherroberson]

My issue with writing a grocery list is that I forget the list when it’s time to go out, or I won’t have it with me if we stop unexpectedly. I’ve learned to add a list on my notes app on my phone. I always have my phone with me.

[RachaelLyn]

In the summer I'm not the best at planning, but during the school year planning is the only way I get things done!