Wonder Mom Resources To Make Life Easier

We might not have super powers, but we can do amazing things with a little help. These are some of my favorite resources for making my life easier.

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Paper Planner

My MOST essential resource is my planner. This is how I keep life straight so I can get everything done. I know there are lots of digital tools out there that can help you get organized, but I like pen and paper.

I did recently make the switch to taking notes on an iPad though and will never go back. It’s so easy to find what I’m looking for without having to flip through dozens of pages.

I bought a basic iPad and the Apple Pencil that was compatible with it. The paper-feel screen protector really does make it seem like I’m writing in a regular notebook.

Amazon Prime Membership

To make my life easier in so many ways, I do a lot of shopping on Amazon. I can order gifts for friends, household necessities, items for my son (and have them shipped straight to him at college) and save a ton of money in the process.

Because I shop on Amazon often (sometimes multiple times per week), I opted for an Amazon Prime membership. I get almost everything I order with 2 days (which is great for procrastinators and people who like instant gratification – I’m both) and shipping is FREE.

I’ve made my membership fee back in just the items I send to my son (if I ship from home, usually the shipping cost is more than the value of the items in his care package!).

Walmart’s Free Online Grocery Shopping

Another way I save time shopping is by using Walmart’s FREE online grocery shopping. You order your groceries online (the prices are displayed so you know how much you’re spending), choose your pickup time, and then park in a designated spot.

They bring your groceries out to you and load them in your car for you. There’s NO CHARGE for this service! I save myself an hour of shopping time every week with this service and keep my grocery budget down because there’s no impulse shopping.

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I also signed up for Walmart+ to get free grocery delivery to my house for the weeks when things are really busy. It comes with a free Paramount+ prescription too so it’s paid for itself in more than one way already.

Wayfair

For home decorating, I do most of my shopping at Wayfair. I found Wayfair when I was looking for a locker system for my mudroom and couldn’t pay the several thousand dollars for the one I saw on Pottery Barn. I found one that was almost identical on Wayfair for much less.

Book of the Month

To keep my reading list well stocked, I rely on the Book of the Month Club to send me new and interesting picks without having to read through hundreds of online reviews or scouring recommended reading lists.

Deadbolt Mystery Society

One of my family’s favorite activities is escape room games. At $18-20 per person, going to our local escape room is an expensive outing.

That’s why I ended up looking for alternatives. Our favorite has been Deadbolt Mystery Society. The puzzles are challenging, but not too frustrating and the variety has been fantastic!

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