Evening Routine

The following evening routine combined with the morning routine will help get your day started calmly with as little fuss as possible.

1. Clean the kitchen right after dinner.  (Getting kids to pitch in)
1. Load the dishwasher
2. Wipe down the stove and countertops
3. Cull the clutter
4. Do a quick sweep working from the walls to the center of the room
5. Wipe up any spills or problem areas on the floor
6. Wipe down the table and set for breakfast
7. Set up your coffee pot
8. Think about breakfast and dinner.  Lay out anything that needs to be defrosted
9. Pack lunches
10. Take out the trash
2. Have the kids pack up their bookbags as soon as they are done with homework and put by the door or designated area.
3. Gather your purse, keys, cell phone and put by the door or other designated area.
4. Lay out clothes for the next day
5. Think about your day tomorrow and prepare