Milwaukee Post
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(StatePoint) — The new school year brings hectic mornings, piles of home- work, endless events, practices, games and school conferences. When you're a busy parent, day-to-day tasks can con- sume your thoughts and energy. Stay organized and sane by following these simple tips to handle the crush of the school year. Centralize communication Communication is key when it comes to organization. Stay in sync with your family by using a digital calendar. Smartphone apps such as Hub allow mul- tiple users to share to-do lists, appoint- ments and more. Many apps have mes- saging capabilities to ensure users can share specific details and instructions ("Bring treats for the holiday party Tuesday") and last-minute changes ("Grandma is picking up the kids today") with one or more family members. Organization station If your family prefers a physical cal- endar, incorporate it into a complete "home command station" in an area everyone passes, like a nook in the kitchen or a corner in the family room. Build out the space as the central loca- tion for organization. Use chalkboard paint to create a reusable messaging wall for daily assignments and appointments. Include a shelf or cubby with an inbox and outbox so permission slips, bills and important documents don't get lost. Make this station even more useful by adding a dedicated space for children to do homework. Include a desk, computer, school supplies and a bright desk lamp. Modify meal prep Before heading to the market, map out meals for the week that share common ingredients, to increase efficiency and reduce waste; then create a shopping list packed with fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Maintain a consistent supply of fresh, delicious produce with subscrip- tion boxes or community-supported agri- culture membership. Prep breakfasts and lunches the night before to save time in the morning and ensure your family consumes healthy, whole foods, versus prepackaged conven- ience foods. Smoothies provide a nutritious break- fast or snack at home or on the go. Prepare and freeze individual servings of chopped fruits and vegetables in reseal- able bags. When you're ready to use, place the frozen produce into a high-pow- ered blender, such as the Vitamix A3300 Ascent Series blender, add almond milk, soy milk or water and blend on high until the desired consistency is reached. For lunch, prep power-packed meals with items like almond and seed butters to provide protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Mix unsalted, roasted almonds and canola oil in a high-powered blender to create homemade almond but- ter; or blend sunflower seeds, flaxseed, sesame seeds and sunflower oil for an allergy-friendly, no-nut butter. 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