Share with Intel how you juggle modern family life - £300 Argos voucher to be won!

[EllieMumsnet]

A big part of being a parent is being flexible and spinning several plates at the same time... there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do every task individually! Have you always been someone who can juggle multiple things at once or has parenting taught you the art of being flexible, Intel® would love to hear your best multi-tasking moments, as well as any tips and tricks for managing modern family life.

Here’s what Intel® have to say: “A thin and light Modern PC with an Intel® processor has great features that make it more flexible to use, so you can be more creative, productive and entertained. Cortana lets you use your voice instead of the keyboard and Windows Hello* lets you log in with your face not a password – perfect for when you already have your hands full with the children.”

Did you manage to book a holiday while you fed and bathed your children? Perhaps you helped one child with homework while breastfeeding your baby, being on Skype to your mum and eating your dinner all at the same time?

Whatever your tips or your best multi-tasking moment, share it on the thread below to be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 voucher from Argos.

Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ

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keeping an up to date diary

Don't let other people drive your timescales. Plan your own schedule so that you don't put pressure on yourself.

i plan everything with miltary precision. my house is coated in post it notes, calenders and organisers but it works for me, i multi task often, whilst im bathing i usually do my online shop hehe

It's 2018 we,re in the age of the internet,the world through social media is at the touch of our fingertips but finding time to juggle family life whether a man or woman is difficult.Me and my wife work split shifts so especially when it comes to family time we have to catch it with both hands.For our children it has to be a precious time in their lives,something that will carry them on into young adulthood and beyond

I multi task and diarise all my important work

organise..organise...and basically fail! main thing, life is short...dont worry, it sorts itself out..enjoy!

I ask for help from friends and family . Got lots going on with working , spending time with my man and kids school etc

As a busy working mum I prep meals the night before and my slow cooker is a godsend! I also batch cook when possible as I like my family to have home cooked meals

I make lists every chance I get. The more organised I can be the better!

I do as much as possible online, food and general shopping, banking and bill payments. I only clean the house once a week but we make a game of it and involve the children, I have a slow cooker on a timer ready for when we're all hungry.

Im the Mum of 4 little ones, i also suffer with MS, My main coping mechanism is patience, i write lists use a weekly planner, for meals then do my shopping online, prevents little issues, children wanting or not wanting in shops, i use local shops for things needed in between. My husband can clearly see what's going on, what i want out the freezer. My eldest is 8 and old enough to help in the kitchen and they all have jobs in which they earn 50p plus bonas's a week, if they keep on top of their job! not only do we give jobs we treat lots too. We have a family game night, a choose their tea one night each. plus a treat bucket for each of them i keep topped up as a extra.

My biggest tip would be going with the flow and being prepared for things to go a little wrong, adapt and pick your battles and priorities.

My biggest battle over the years has been washing; heaps AND heaps of washing! I have a sneaky time saving tip...I put my washing items out on the line on their hangers so they don't;

a) get mistaken for the dirty wash pile
b) need ironing after a week spent in a washing basket for sorting
c) get put away creased and cause a morning ironing panic

You still need page to keep the items spaced out but it works a treat and it amuses the neighbours!

Finally, baby & toddler parents allow 30 minutes for that simple act of 'leaving the house' but prepared for this to go on well into your children's adult life ;) I'm still waiting for that phase to end, 8 years and counting.

My biggest tip would be going with the flow and being prepared for things to go a little wrong, adapt and pick your battles and priorities.

My biggest battle over the years has been washing; heaps AND heaps of washing! I have a sneaky time saving tip...I put my washing items out on the line on their hangers so they don't;

a) get mistaken for the dirty wash pile
b) need ironing after a week spent in a washing basket for sorting
c) get put away creased and cause a morning ironing panic

You still need pegs to keep the items spaced out but it works a treat and it amuses the neighbours!

Finally, baby & toddler parents allow 30 minutes for that simple act of 'leaving the house' but prepared for this to go on well into your children's adult life ;) I'm still waiting for that phase to end... 8 years and counting.

I am the List Queen!! I have excel spreadsheets with all of our outgoings for the month, for credit card and loan repaymants, for savings and for Christmas. I am addicted to formulae and charts that I colour every month.

I make lunch and dinner at the same time, then when the children get home, I get DD 13 to check DS 9's homework. Then I listen to his reading and DD goes off to her room to do hers. DD 3 sits and listens with me to DS's story then she helps me to set the table for dinner while I test DS on his spellings.

I’ve online grocery shopped whilst feeding a baby and supervising dinner for older kids. But to be honest I find it better to do those tasks when the kids are sleeping and that’s the beauty of online shopping. Open all hourssmile

Make sure before you go to bed tpys are put away and dishwasher is on.

I've started to put aside 10 minutes each day for mindful meditation: I've found it that it really relaxes me and gives me the ability to juggle things in a calm, organised manner.

Sometimes the things you always thought you wouldn't do, really help when you have to juggle life - the jumperoo is a life saver when I have to clean and shock horror....Netflix is my lifesaver with Peppa Pig if I just need half an hour to get things done!

I believe in lists and rotas to get things done probably should learn how to do spread sheets!!! Pulling together as a family helps and definitely prioritise what is important. Don't get yourself stressed over the little things that don't matter ... there is always tomorrow!!

When the going gets tough as it always does you just need to soldier on. It often doesn't feel like it but you will get there in the end

Multitasking, making lists and keeping a calendar of events and appointments is a must,also flexibility is the key to juggling a hectic life!

Oh gosh I'm terrible at multi tasking and juggling. I only work part time but get so exhausted trying to fit in parenting and keeping the house running around it, let alone having hobbies or a social life! I'm sure I can't be the only one.

My tip for dealing with modern life is a remembering to add a bit of self care to all the multi-tasking. Whether its taking 5 mins for a mindfulness mediation or getting the other half to take the wheel and give you a whole hour ( or 6) to yourself. Modern technology is great for organizing , but sometimes you need a time out. Even if it take putting a reminder in your phone, taking a few minutes for yourself everyday can make a big difference.

Take turns cleaning , cooking , minding the DCs. Online grocery shopping . Online banking. So easy , if only it worked.

Not always very well, I go to work, pick little one up from nursery and go home and do dinner, whilst daddy watches her. On my days off I do the shopping and try to keep the house in order and keep up with the washing. The house isn't perfect but spending time as a family is much more important