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5 Best Routines For A Seamless Day

I have always been pretty routine. I do the same things, in the same way, most of the time. I am TYPE A through and through, and while sometimes it’s not the best thing (I am not great at spontaneity), other times it truly saves me. I want to share the 5 best routines for a seamless day. As a busy mom of two kids four and under, as well as someone who works full time for herself, routines are my saving grace.

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5 Best Routines For A Seamless Day

Morning Routine: Our mornings stay pretty much the same every day. I wake up around 5:40, brush my teeth, change, and go in the office and do the Peloton. Andrew gets the kids up and gives them breakfast. After I workout,  I freshen up, and then I have breakfast and coffee. During the school year, I get Liam ready for school (right now camp) and get Charlotte dressed. We drop off Liam, then Charlotte and I usually take a walk or we head to the Y so she can play with baby friends and I do a little bit of cardio.

Workout Routine:  Right now I do Peloton every morning. Usually a combo of bike, barre, yoga, and strength. I try to walk with Charlotte every single day. I also like to go to the Y and get a little more cardio in when I can. The Peloton has really been such a savior in our house. It’s been great for Andrew and I to both be able to get workouts done easily and around our own schedules.

Laundry: I used to do laundry every week but now I do one load a day of our clothes and then on Fridays I wash all towels, and Saturdays all sheets. Doing a load a day keeps it from piling up and honestly doesn’t take too long to fold and put away. That way I am never behind.

Meal Planning: Andrew and I meal plan before he does the grocery shopping and I try to plan out the kids and my lunches as well. I am boring and eat the same thing for breakfast and lunch most days. Breakfast is always oatmeal and a banana and lunch is almost always a chopped salad. I use leftover chicken from whatever we had the night before as my protein. Dinners we almost always do something with Chicken or ground turkey. So meal planning and grocery shopping are pretty easy. We do a TON of fresh produce!

Night Routine: I like to get everything ready for the next day at night. I pack Liam’s lunches and snacks and get his water ready. I lay out his clothes and pack his backpack. I lay out my workout clothes for the morning and clean up the kid’s rooms and the playroom. We always clean the kitchen and run the dishwasher and robot vacuum at night. I try to read a little bit, I do my skincare routine and if I can I meditate. We almost always watching a little something before going to bed.

I think certain routines can really make aspects of your life so much easier and more seamless.

I would love to know what routines you have?

 

This post was originally published in 2019 and has been updated for 2021

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  1. I love having a routine, it keeps me grounded. I think I’d go crazy without one! My night routine is especially important for me. I don’t like to stay out late because I want to get all comfy and have some alone time every night before I go to bed! 🙂

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  2. I agree that going to bed and waking up at the same time whether it’s a work day or weekend is a great way to make your life easier because you won’t disrupt your or your kids’ sleep patterns.

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  3. Scott wrote:

    I also use routines to get more things done. Especially with the blog – so many things to do, if I don’t do them in order each time I’ll forget!

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  4. roseline wrote:

    I agree with you, routines and good habits that can improve the quality of our life in the future

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  5. Clarice wrote:

    I am not really good in following routines but I guess it would be helpful to try and follow one. I have been so swamped with work and been lagging with household chores. Thank you so much for these tips. Will definitely apply them.

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  6. Stephanie wrote:

    I am also very much about my routines! A lot of this sounds very familiar. I also have a morning routine I have to follow and we get up only about half an hour later on the weekends than we do on school days. I’ve been able to back off of getting the boy’s school stuff ready for the next day as they are getting older and I have been teaching them how to pack their backpacks and make sure they have what they need. My oldest has also been buying lunch at school which has been a big help and my youngest will have lunch provided at the new preschool he will be starting in the fall so no more lunch packing next year!

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  7. Lynne Foster wrote:

    Every evening before bed I lay out the clothes I will wear the next day ..and I mean all of it – underwear, bra, the jeans or leggings, the top, the socks, the shoes, and then carry them to the bathroom, which is wear I actually get dressed in the morning. I also make sure the Keurig is full of water, the My K-cup accessory is clean and empty, and that a mug is already on the Keurig ready to receive the coffee. (I can’t bring myself to actually fill the My K-cup with the ground coffee, since I know coffee should be kept in an airtight container to maintain its freshness). In the morning, all I will need to do is scoop in the coffee, and turn on the machine.

    I also double check that my work ID and keys are on the shelf on the first floor that they are supposed to be on, and make sure my bag is ready to go, and that what I will take for lunch has been decided on. I look at my google calendar one last time to make sure I am not forgetting an appointment or an event that I have the following day, and I straighten up the living room (which usually just involves refolding a blanket or two, and maybe carrying some glasses to the kitchen). It’s the first room I see when I get to the first floor in the morning, and if it is tidy, it’s a nice start to the day.

    I also make sure Swagbucks is up and running on the laptop so that it is viewing videos all night and earning points. : )

    I’ve learned that no matter how tired I am, it’s worth it to go ahead and do these things. Without fail, I regret it the following morning if I don’t!

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  8. Nancy wrote:

    Took me a long time to embrace the comfort of routine, but now I’m hooked! One thing I highly recommend to others is having a cup (or pot) of herbal tea in the evening, after dinner. Great way to relax, stay hydrated!

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  9. Tami wrote:

    I would like to get a workout routine in place. I would add some outside activity with my six year old.

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  10. Briana wrote:

    Routines are a great help!

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  11. I have a pretty set routine as well. MWF gym, shower, grocery shop, home for a bit then my second workout. Tuesday’s are my pottery day. Weekends vary a bit depending on what’s happening. I love the feeling of routine though.

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  12. Krysten wrote:

    Oh my gosh you are so organized! I wish I could keep my life organized like this, but with my wonky schedule it’s pretty hard to do unfortunately.

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  13. Meal planning is something I would love to get into but haven’t. Started a few times then stopped. It does help to have a routine.

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  14. Christa wrote:

    I am such a creature of habit and keep my routines pretty steady. Although it seems laundry is an every day occurrence.

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  15. Vanessa wrote:

    Love this! I have been looking at the Peloton so great to see it’s a hit in your house. I agree on the laundry every day! That was a big change for me and saved the dreaded laundry day that just took forever! 🙂

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  16. Nina wrote:

    Routines are great, even if you don’t really like them (like me). They can seem boring sometimes, but they really help if you want to build new habits etc.

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  17. Jennifer Prince wrote:

    Ooh! Iike the idea of having a sheets day and a towels day. Smart! I’m more like – when was the last time I washed these??? Then they get tossed in. Planning a day would help!

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  18. Stephanie wrote:

    I do all of this except the laundry. I actually prefer to do it all on one day. My boys put their own laundry away so we have laundry day on the weekend.

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  19. Knashz wrote:

    I go insane with the routine I go through everyday, it doesn’t hurt to change it up a bit.

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  20. Melanie williams wrote:

    LOVE this, I am the same and find that a solid routine helps my day go much more smooth too x

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  21. aisasami wrote:

    My routine on the weekdays is: wake up, get ready, work, get home and reading time, cook dinner, bath, blog, and maybe wash clothing or get the trash ready for the next day.

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  22. Stephanie wrote:

    You’ve got a wonderfully healthy and efficient daily routine. I’m seriously inspired and impressed! I wish my routine was always this consistent, but I think because my husband’s work schedule always changes and I work from home, it makes things a little different. Maybe in the future, it’ll all be streamlined a bit!

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  23. Henri wrote:

    Routines are everything! Especially during the lockdown. I’m a stickler for the morning and night ones. Great post.

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  24. We love this post! Organisation is key for us, the morning routine sets up the tune for the day, and in this household, it certainly starts with a nice cup of coffee!

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