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Tips For a Smooth Household
by Kate Gosselin
Kate is the star of Jon and Kate + 8 on TLC. She is so great. I like her tips for life:
Tip #1 Organize
As a mother of sextuplets and twins, one of the best methods for keeping a family organized is lists! No one has the memory of an elephant! Keep a constant running list of "To Dos" and then cross things off as they are completed! My to-do lists consists of meals for the week, which loads of laundry need to be done, and which parts of the house needs attention. Lists will keep you and your family organized.
Tip: If you are an Internet person, an online calendar might work for you. Problem is, you lose the joy of crossing off items.
Tip: Prepare for Outings
Plan ahead! If outings are well thought out in advance, it will allow for a better time for all! Always take plenty of drinks, snacks, clothing and supplies. Make a mental plan of how the day will unfold and then adjust it as necessary!
Note: this includes a camera if you are a doting, sentimental mommy like me. you'll feel better with a camera.

Tip :Count Your Blessings
On days that your role as mom seems mundane and pointless and repetitive(we all have those), remember to count your blessings! Take a moment, see all that is positive in your life and the life of your children and it will give you that boost that you need!

Tip: Provide Order
A schedule will help everyone in the family. It removes the guesswork and a lot of frustration. It allows the things that need to get done to get done because life becomes somewhat predictable.
Note: this is the same tip as the first, but she is so organized she had to have this tip twice. funny.