Getting organised - top tips ?

[Hideehi]

I'm starting back at work tomorrow, full time but flexi time.
I'm aiming to work 8am til 6pm 4 days a week come September because I want to attend college one day a week.
So I'm going to be pretty busy, I have a Nanny who I must admit needs a serious kick up the arse to get herself into gear but i'm leaving it for the summer because she's cheap and fun, the kids like her.

I guess what i'm asking is what makes your life easier, run smoother that either I or the nanny can implement over the summer.

[webchick]

have everything ready the night before - your clothes, shoes, handbag plus childrens clothes and school bags, then prepare breakfast bowls, cups, cutlery so all you need to do in the morning is pour cereal and milk.

I used to spend part of my lunch hour doing household admin on-line, eg tesco.com shop, check bills, bank stuff, saves me doing it in the eve.

When you look at your setup just think how more efficient things can be and make the necessary changes (without pi$$ing your nanny off too much!)