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17 Quickfire Shortcuts to Get You Out the Door Faster

Whether you fear the alarm clock or not, these time-savers will simplify your mornings and give your day a happier, saner start.
Original Content  |  April 11, 2011
 
Prepack your family's backpacks

Prepare and Pre-Pack

What do you wish for your morning routine? Create a "to do" checklist for each day—at least until you establish a consistency. Talk with your kids about what their morning routines should look like too. Young kids may have fun drawing pictures of each step of their morning schedules, while adolescents and teens can benefit from creating "responsibility charts" that will help them sail smoothly through their daily routines. Make pre-packing easier by creating inboxes (and in turn, their outboxes) for each person. Have each person unload their backpack (or your purse or work bag), and keep important papers and must-haves for next day's use.

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