Top Ten Best Survival Tips for Moms

Being a super mom requires taking advantage of some short cuts.  Here is a list of ways some moms are rising to meet the challenge of a hectic lifestyle:

 1.  Always keep a well-stocked pantry and a running shopping list as quantities get low.  

 2.  Relax.  Everything doesn't have to be perfect.  Just smile, open a few cans and move on.

 3.  Streamline classic recipes with ingredients like canned foods and pre-washed salads.

 4.  Exercise, eat healthy food.

 5.  Know your limits and have realistic expectations for yourself and your family--don't expect perfection!

 6.  Relish your own style of mothering, without comparison to others.

 7.  Cook double portions of meals, then freeze half for dinner another night.

 8.  Fix school lunches on Sunday, then store them in fridge to streamline mornings.

 9.  If a choice must be made between one of your children's activities and household work, the home will just have to wait.

10.  Teach your husband to cook and clean!