As a mum, it’s important to make time for your own health and wellbeing—it’s not only good for yourself, but allows you to create the energy and vitality you need to care for your family. With a few everyday essentials, you can help calm the chaos and face the day head-on. Here are a few to always keep close by.
H2: Look great while you hydrate
Our bodies rely on water for so many of its functions, including how our hair, skin and nails look. But when you’re a busy, active mum trying to ensure everyone else is well hydrated, it can be easy to forget about your own H20 needs. Some of those tips you use to get the kids to drink up can also help yourself.
The first trick to ensuring you’re getting enough water is ensuring your drink stays nice and cold (or hot if you prefer), so you’re not always adding more ice cubes or reheating that tea in the microwave. So, an insulated bottle is a must for keeping your drink the perfect temperature for hours at a time. Better still, add some slices of fruit and vegetables, like berries, cucumber and lemon to make your water so delicious you can’t help but sip on it all day long.
H2: Sort your morning routine
The mornings are often one of the busiest times for mums, getting everyone out of bed and ready for the day. It’s also an important time for you, ensuring you feel prepared to take on the day, whether you’re heading into work, out for a day of errands, or meeting friends for lunch. This is where planning ahead the night before and implementing some time-saving tools can help ensure you have time for yourself, and well as everyone else, without feeling run off your feet.
Using a multi-functional planner is a good way to ensure you know exactly what each day has in store. Some planners will include everything you could ever need, including calendars for meetings, appointments and other important dates, to-do lists and even meal planners. Once you know what you need to do the next day, take the time to organise what you need the night before to make the mornings a little easier.
H2: A snack attack solution
Food is fuel, not just for the kids, but for you as an active mum too. Keeping healthy snacks with you is an easy way to top up your energy levels during the day and ensure you’re eating enough, even on those days where you’re just ‘go, go, go’.
For those times you’re out and don’t have time to duck into the shops for a quick snack, a pre-packed insulated food container will save the day. Carry your favourite snacks with you all day, knowing they’ll stay fresh and at the right temperature. Nuts and snack mixes are always a good snack to have on hand, or you can take chilled sliced fruits or even warm boiled eggs and know you have the perfect snack ready to go throughout the day.
H2: On-the-go entertainment for little ones
We all know kids have short attention spans. It can make it difficult when you’ll be in the car for long periods, sitting in waiting rooms or the kids won’t have a lot available to them to keep them occupied.
Travel toy bags and kits are a great solution for busy mums. There are so many to choose from to keep kids occupied, and are self-contained so there’s no mess either. Think activity boards with velcro dots to keep everything together, fidget toys like zips sewn inside, or educational activities, like matching velcro felt shapes with the right shaped space. Portable devices can also be good for older kids so they can watch videos, play games or do their homework while you’re on the go.
H2: Effortless organisation and style
A well-organised bag is the secret weapon for every busy mum. When there’s space and place for everything, it’s easy to find what you need within a moment’s notice.
The key to a well-organised bag is to ensure you get the right size for your needs with different compartments for all your essentials. There are so many stylish bags designed for working or active mums who need a multi-purpose accessory. You can then use organisational inserts so everything has its place. Simply reach in and know exactly where those wipes, glasses, snacks, water bottles, keys, earphones, fidget toys or other necessities are.
Life can get busy, but there are ways to help it feel less chaotic. With these easy tips and solutions, you can ensure you’re ready to go for every adventure while still looking after yourself, too.