Sometimes, busy moms prioritize getting their children dressed and fed in the morning instead of themselves. Click through this gallery of morning rituals moms forgo for a manageable start to the day.
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Sometimes, busy moms prioritize getting their children dressed and fed in the morning instead of themselves. Click through this gallery of morning rituals moms forgo for a manageable start to the day.
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If "mom jeans" are comically passe, then yoga pants are in, said Bunmi Laditan. Moms don't need to hem and haw over a wardrobe of trendy clothing, Rosie Pope advises. Instead, five to 10 articles of fits-like-a-dream clothing will more than make up for lack of time.
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If "mom jeans" are comically passe, then yoga pants are in, said Bunmi Laditan. Moms don't need to hem and haw over a wardrobe of trendy clothing, Rosie Pope advises. Instead, five to 10 articles of fits-like-a-dream clothing will more than make up for lack of time.
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A solo morning wash-up can seem like the Holy Grail for mothers of young children: highly desirable yet impossible to attain. Evening showers are one solution to the problem, "but I know moms who shower with their babies," Pope said.
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A solo morning wash-up can seem like the Holy Grail for mothers of young children: highly desirable yet impossible to attain. Evening showers are one solution to the problem, "but I know moms who shower with their babies," Pope said.
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A carefully applied face full of makeup is generally not in the cards for busy moms. Laditan opts for powder at the very least and indulges her lip gloss obsession. And there are multitasking makeup brands billed specifically for mothers with little spare time in their hectic a.m. routines.
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A carefully applied face full of makeup is generally not in the cards for busy moms. Laditan opts for powder at the very least and indulges her lip gloss obsession. And there are multitasking makeup brands billed specifically for mothers with little spare time in their hectic a.m. routines.
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Busy moms may find daily shampooing overrated. Like Pope, those with longer hair can skip washing it every day and opt for easy ponytails or top knots. Pope advocates splurging on high-quality shampoo and conditioner, especially if you will<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rosiepope.com%2Fblog%2Fpssthair%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank"> use it only once a week</a>.
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Busy moms may find daily shampooing overrated. Like Pope, those with longer hair can skip washing it every day and opt for easy ponytails or top knots. Pope advocates splurging on high-quality shampoo and conditioner, especially if you will use it only once a week.
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Keeping track of the morning news or even last night's highlights on "SportsCenter" is often not compatible with the many other tasks busy moms have to juggle. "Keep the TV off" to save time, Pope said.
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Keeping track of the morning news or even last night's highlights on "SportsCenter" is often not compatible with the many other tasks busy moms have to juggle. "Keep the TV off" to save time, Pope said.
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A sit-down, nutritionally sound breakfast is best for growing children, but it's often something busy moms let slide for themselves. Grab-and-go cereal bars allow more time for child care. But if you can't get it all done, give yourself a break: "No matter how hard I try to predict what my kids will need at the breakfast table, there is always something I forgot," Pope said.
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A sit-down, nutritionally sound breakfast is best for growing children, but it's often something busy moms let slide for themselves. Grab-and-go cereal bars allow more time for child care. But if you can't get it all done, give yourself a break: "No matter how hard I try to predict what my kids will need at the breakfast table, there is always something I forgot," Pope said.
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Enjoying the perfect cup of coffee with that magical, perfect breakfast? Busy moms, as challenged as they are, might opt to skip the morning joe. But Pope doesn't make such a sacrifice. "Never!" she said. "It's so easy to make coffee. ... My kids actually make it with me."
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Enjoying the perfect cup of coffee with that magical, perfect breakfast? Busy moms, as challenged as they are, might opt to skip the morning joe. But Pope doesn't make such a sacrifice. "Never!" she said. "It's so easy to make coffee. ... My kids actually make it with me."
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Hair dryers, flat irons or any kind of complicated hair implements are absolutely on the chopping block for busy moms. Ponytails, top knots, buns, hair clips and all manner of scarves are a few ways to get your hair ready to go quickly.
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Hair dryers, flat irons or any kind of complicated hair implements are absolutely on the chopping block for busy moms. Ponytails, top knots, buns, hair clips and all manner of scarves are a few ways to get your hair ready to go quickly.
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For myopic moms, being able to see exactly what kind of trouble the toddler is getting into is important. But maybe not important enough to fool around with washing contact lenses. Glasses take less time and don't dry out during a long day.
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For myopic moms, being able to see exactly what kind of trouble the toddler is getting into is important. But maybe not important enough to fool around with washing contact lenses. Glasses take less time and don't dry out during a long day.
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It's one thing many moms will not sacrifice. Crazy hair, bare face, lack of sleep? Those are easy enough to live with during mornings with the family. Fuzzy teeth and halitosis are harder to ignore, and brushing is a time to model healthy hygiene for the kids.
10 morning shortcuts for moms —
It's one thing many moms will not sacrifice. Crazy hair, bare face, lack of sleep? Those are easy enough to live with during mornings with the family. Fuzzy teeth and halitosis are harder to ignore, and brushing is a time to model healthy hygiene for the kids.
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