From One Parent To Another, These 21 Things Will Make Your Morning Routine A Bit Easier

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From One Parent To Another, These 21 Things Will Make Your Morning Routine A Bit Easier

Sadly we can’t give you three extra hours. But we can present to you an apple slicer.

1.

A mini waffle maker that is not only sweet but — more importantly — will get breakfast on the table very, very quickly. Make a few extra and put them in your kiddo’s snack bag for later!

Dash mini waffle maker with freshly made waffles on a kitchen counter. Box included in the background

2.

A wooden Melissa & Doug magnetic daily calendar you might even be able to use to convince your kids that they do, indeed, need a jacket, and no, it’s not shorts weather. Time saver!

Children's daily calendar with days, months, weather, seasons, and activities sections. Includes year markers for 2023-2027 and thermometer illustration

3.

An over-the-door weekly clothes organizer so you can avoid the “I have nothing to wear” meltdown 15 minutes before the bus comes. Come to think of it, ordering one for yourself might not be the worst idea…

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Promising review: “My son started kindergarten, and this is a big help for my husband and me. It’s so nice having one less thing to stress about in the morning. It also helps my son to recognize the days of the week and how many days we have left. The sleeves are a good size for smaller clothing, pockets seem pretty durable. I had some issues with the door it was hanging on closing, but I then moved it. Easy to use and a good value.” —Deanna

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors).

4.

An alarm clock that lets your little know when it’s okay to get out of bed and has an alarm if they need waking up. With such a cute little clock face, you know at least someone will be smiling in the morning!

A children's digital clock with a smiling face display shows the time as 7:36 PM. The clock's screen is surrounded by a glowing light

5.

A cereal dispenser so your older kiddos can start serving themselves breakfast in the morning. That’s one thing off your plate. (Or should we say, out of your bowl?) It’s practical, fun, and promotes independence.

Dual cereal dispensers on a kitchen counter, one filled with colorful loop cereal and the other with cornflakes. Dispensers have silver levers

6.

A grape cutter that will save you time and give you peace of mind as you’re frantically putting together lunches and snacks. No judging if you find yourself cutting grapes (and berries, olives, and cherry tomatoes) for yourself later… it’s a fun little tool to use.

Reviewer's photo of sliced strawberries and green grapes in a pink bowl with grapes being sliced by a white handheld grape slicer

7.

A kid-friendly Sonicare electric toothbrush with a timer (and a very motivating app!) so that when you ask if they’ve brushed their teeth, you can know for sure that those pearly whites got a proper scrubbing.

Kids' Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush on a charging stand, plugged into an outlet in a bathroom. The toothbrush features a smiling face design

8.

An Apple AirTag that you can slip into a backpack and ping when you can’t find it. (Is it in the car? Their room? Gah!) You can also put it in a beloved but often misplaced stuffie — really anything that is absolutely essential to moving your day along.

Hand holding an Apple AirTag, a small, round device used for tracking items

9.

A bottle of this fantastic conditioning detangler from the Honest Company, so doing hair isn’t the thing that puts a tangle in your morning routine. I love the way it smells, and it makes brushing my daughter’s long hair nice and easy!

Hand holding a bottle of Honest conditioning detangler with citrus vanilla scent. Text on the bottle highlights the product's features and ingredients

10.

A colorful timer that will give everyone a visual reminder of how much (or how little!) time they have to get those teeth brushed and shoes on. Start using this and hopefully, everything will be sunshine and rainbows!

Person holding a square timer with rainbow and cloud design on the face, indicating time settings from 0 to 60 minutes

11.

A snack bag with a built-in ice pack so you can ensure their food stays nice and cool without adding extra bulk to the backpack. We have these and use them all the time, even on the weekend for day trips!

A hand holds an open pouch containing snacks: a juice box, granola bar, raisins, and a tiny water bottle

12.

An apple slicer (it creates 16 perfect slices!) that will become the MVP of lunch and snack-making — especially on hectic mornings.

Reviewer's photo of an apple neatly sliced using an apple slicer tool with grips

13.

A super durable and leak-proof kids’ Bentgo box that will actually help you organize your brain and figure out what you need to put in there. Pssst: If you want to include a sweet treat, M&Ms look pretty cute in the circle compartment.

Open bento lunchbox with compartments containing cherry tomatoes, strawberries, cheese cubes, crackers, turkey slices, radish slices, and dip

14.

A sandwich cutter set that will make you feel like one of those Pinterest-y grown-ups who spends hours making super cute lunches… even though, in reality, you threw together a lunch in under five minutes.

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Promising review: “Cuts very well! My 14-year-old, who has been eating school lunch for a few years now, is requesting ‘Uncrustables.’ This has made it easier for me to pack my two boys lunches and make it fun for them.” —Ashley Rojas

Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in eight styles).

15.

A three-pack of Tide to Go pens so you can spot-clean the breakfast stains off your kids’ clothes instead of having them run back upstairs to get changed. Put one in the kitchen, one in the car, and one in your bag and you’ll always be covered!

Hand holding a Tide To Go stain remover pen with a visible felt tip, angled for easy application

16.

An Owala water bottle that is super sturdy and keeps the water nice and cold all day. Is it just me, or did you never drink water as a child, either? Very impressed by these kids and their commitment to good hydration.

A hand is holding a vibrant Owala water bottle with a pink and orange design in a cozy living room

17.

A personalized acrylic wall calendar for your family, so you can easily keep track of what’s going on that day and maybe even remember to bring the sports bag to school in the morning.

Clear acrylic family calendar mounted on a kitchen wall with the name "Andrade - Adams Family" at the top and organized into months, a to-do list, notes, and grocery sections

18.

A rapid egg cooker that will be your favorite sous chef in the mornings. Choose how you want the eggs cooked, set the time, and wait for it to go off. Maybe you’ll even have a few minutes to make yourself something for breakfast, too!

Egg cooker with clear lid steaming poached eggs on a kitchen counter. Nearby, toast with poached egg, hollandaise sauce, and asparagus is served on a white plate

19.

An insulated Yeti tumbler for you, which keeps coffee hot or cold through the morning rush. Now, you can stay properly caffeinated and focused in those moments when you’re not sure if you’re going to get the kids to school on time (but you always do). You’ve got this!

YETI pink insulated tumbler on a wooden desk with surrounding items like a book, a purple pen, and a stack of papers

20.

A set of elastic laces because you tried the tied-shoe thing, and it just takes too long! In the mornings, every minute counts. Convert tie-shoes into slip-ons, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.

Reviewer's photo of purple sneakers with glittery sections and a star design on the side, laced with purple elastic laces

21.

A customizable daily to-do list that you can reuse every morning to reinforce the routine and make sure everything gets done. This is perfect for the kids who thrive on routine and love checking things off, as well as the ones who might need just a little extra reminding. Everyone wins here!

Reviewer's photo of checklists for morning and evening routines for Mara and Micah, including tasks like getting dressed, brushing teeth, and eating breakfast, with checkable boxes

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From One Parent To Another, These 21 Things Will Make Your Morning Routine A Bit Easier

From One Parent To Another, These 21 Things Will Make Your Morning Routine A Bit Easier

1.

A mini waffle maker that is not only sweet but — more importantly — will get breakfast on the table very, very quickly. Make a few extra and put them in your kiddo’s snack bag for later!

2.

A wooden Melissa & Doug magnetic daily calendar you might even be able to use to convince your kids that they do, indeed, need a jacket, and no, it’s not shorts weather. Time saver!

3.

An over-the-door weekly clothes organizer so you can avoid the “I have nothing to wear” meltdown 15 minutes before the bus comes. Come to think of it, ordering one for yourself might not be the worst idea…

4.

An alarm clock that lets your little know when it’s okay to get out of bed and has an alarm if they need waking up. With such a cute little clock face, you know at least someone will be smiling in the morning!

5.

A cereal dispenser so your older kiddos can start serving themselves breakfast in the morning. That’s one thing off your plate. (Or should we say, out of your bowl?) It’s practical, fun, and promotes independence.

6.

A grape cutter that will save you time and give you peace of mind as you’re frantically putting together lunches and snacks. No judging if you find yourself cutting grapes (and berries, olives, and cherry tomatoes) for yourself later… it’s a fun little tool to use.

7.

A kid-friendly Sonicare electric toothbrush with a timer (and a very motivating app!) so that when you ask if they’ve brushed their teeth, you can know for sure that those pearly whites got a proper scrubbing.

8.

An Apple AirTag that you can slip into a backpack and ping when you can’t find it. (Is it in the car? Their room? Gah!) You can also put it in a beloved but often misplaced stuffie — really anything that is absolutely essential to moving your day along.

9.

A bottle of this fantastic conditioning detangler from the Honest Company, so doing hair isn’t the thing that puts a tangle in your morning routine. I love the way it smells, and it makes brushing my daughter’s long hair nice and easy!

10.

A colorful timer that will give everyone a visual reminder of how much (or how little!) time they have to get those teeth brushed and shoes on. Start using this and hopefully, everything will be sunshine and rainbows!

11.

A snack bag with a built-in ice pack so you can ensure their food stays nice and cool without adding extra bulk to the backpack. We have these and use them all the time, even on the weekend for day trips!

12.

An apple slicer (it creates 16 perfect slices!) that will become the MVP of lunch and snack-making — especially on hectic mornings.

13.

A super durable and leak-proof kids’ Bentgo box that will actually help you organize your brain and figure out what you need to put in there. Pssst: If you want to include a sweet treat, M&Ms look pretty cute in the circle compartment.

14.

A sandwich cutter set that will make you feel like one of those Pinterest-y grown-ups who spends hours making super cute lunches… even though, in reality, you threw together a lunch in under five minutes.

15.

A three-pack of Tide to Go pens so you can spot-clean the breakfast stains off your kids’ clothes instead of having them run back upstairs to get changed. Put one in the kitchen, one in the car, and one in your bag and you’ll always be covered!

16.

An Owala water bottle that is super sturdy and keeps the water nice and cold all day. Is it just me, or did you never drink water as a child, either? Very impressed by these kids and their commitment to good hydration.

17.

A personalized acrylic wall calendar for your family, so you can easily keep track of what’s going on that day and maybe even remember to bring the sports bag to school in the morning.

18.

A rapid egg cooker that will be your favorite sous chef in the mornings. Choose how you want the eggs cooked, set the time, and wait for it to go off. Maybe you’ll even have a few minutes to make yourself something for breakfast, too!

19.

An insulated Yeti tumbler for you, which keeps coffee hot or cold through the morning rush. Now, you can stay properly caffeinated and focused in those moments when you’re not sure if you’re going to get the kids to school on time (but you always do). You’ve got this!

20.

A set of elastic laces because you tried the tied-shoe thing, and it just takes too long! In the mornings, every minute counts. Convert tie-shoes into slip-ons, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.

21.

A customizable daily to-do list that you can reuse every morning to reinforce the routine and make sure everything gets done. This is perfect for the kids who thrive on routine and love checking things off, as well as the ones who might need just a little extra reminding. Everyone wins here!

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From One Parent To Another, These 21 Things Will Make Your Morning Routine A Bit Easier

1. A mini waffle maker that is not only sweet but — more importantly — will get breakfast on the table very, very quickly. Make a few extra and put them in your kiddo’s snack bag for later!

2. A wooden Melissa & Doug magnetic daily calendar you might even be able to use to convince your kids that they do, indeed, need a jacket, and no, it’s not shorts weather. Time saver!

3. An over-the-door weekly clothes organizer so you can avoid the “I have nothing to wear” meltdown 15 minutes before the bus comes. Come to think of it, ordering one for yourself might not be the worst idea…

4. An alarm clock that lets your little know when it’s okay to get out of bed *and* has an alarm if they need waking up. With such a cute little clock face, you know at least someone will be smiling in the morning!

5. A cereal dispenser so your older kiddos can start serving themselves breakfast in the morning. That’s one thing off your plate. (Or should we say, out of your bowl?) It’s practical, fun, and promotes independence.

6. A grape cutter that will save you time and give you peace of mind as you’re frantically putting together lunches and snacks. No judging if you find yourself cutting grapes (and berries, olives, and cherry tomatoes) for yourself later… it’s a fun little tool to use.

7. A kid-friendly Sonicare electric toothbrush with a timer (and a very motivating app!) so that when you ask if they’ve brushed their teeth, you can know for sure that those pearly whites got a proper scrubbing.

8. An Apple AirTag that you can slip into a backpack and ping when you can’t find it. (Is it in the car? Their room? Gah!) You can also put it in a beloved but often misplaced stuffie — really anything that is absolutely essential to moving your day along.

9. A bottle of this fantastic conditioning detangler from the Honest Company, so doing hair isn’t the thing that puts a tangle in your morning routine. I love the way it smells, and it makes brushing my daughter’s long hair nice and easy!

10. A colorful timer that will give everyone a visual reminder of how much (or how little!) time they have to get those teeth brushed and shoes on. Start using this and hopefully, everything will be sunshine and rainbows!

11. A snack bag with a built-in ice pack so you can ensure their food stays nice and cool without adding extra bulk to the backpack. We have these and use them all the time, even on the weekend for day trips!

12. An apple slicer (it creates 16 perfect slices!) that will become the MVP of lunch and snack-making — especially on hectic mornings.

13. A super durable and leak-proof kids’ Bentgo box that will actually help you organize your brain and figure out what you need to put in there. Pssst: If you want to include a sweet treat, M&Ms look pretty cute in the circle compartment.

14. A sandwich cutter set that will make you feel like one of those Pinterest-y grown-ups who spends hours making super cute lunches… even though, in reality, you threw together a lunch in under five minutes.

15. A three-pack of Tide to Go pens so you can spot-clean the breakfast stains off your kids’ clothes instead of having them run back upstairs to get changed. Put one in the kitchen, one in the car, and one in your bag and you’ll always be covered!

16. An Owala water bottle that is super sturdy and keeps the water nice and cold all day. Is it just me, or did you never drink water as a child, either? Very impressed by these kids and their commitment to good hydration.

17. A personalized acrylic wall calendar for your family, so you can easily keep track of what’s going on that day and maybe even remember to bring the sports bag to school in the morning.

18. A rapid egg cooker that will be your favorite sous chef in the mornings. Choose how you want the eggs cooked, set the time, and wait for it to go off. Maybe you’ll even have a few minutes to make yourself something for breakfast, too!

19. An insulated Yeti tumbler for you, which keeps coffee hot or cold through the morning rush. Now, you can stay properly caffeinated and focused in those moments when you’re not sure if you’re going to get the kids to school on time (but you always do). You’ve got this!

20. A set of elastic laces because you tried the tied-shoe thing, and it just takes too long! In the mornings, every minute counts. Convert tie-shoes into slip-ons, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.

21. A customizable daily to-do list that you can reuse every morning to reinforce the routine and make sure everything gets done. This is perfect for the kids who thrive on routine and love checking things off, as well as the ones who might need just a little extra reminding. Everyone wins here!

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1.

A mini waffle maker that is not only sweet but — more importantly — will get breakfast on the table very, very quickly. Make a few extra and put them in your kiddo’s snack bag for later!

2.

A wooden Melissa & Doug magnetic daily calendar you might even be able to use to convince your kids that they do, indeed, need a jacket, and no, it’s not shorts weather. Time saver!

3.

An over-the-door weekly clothes organizer so you can avoid the “I have nothing to wear” meltdown 15 minutes before the bus comes. Come to think of it, ordering one for yourself might not be the worst idea…

4.

An alarm clock that lets your little know when it’s okay to get out of bed and has an alarm if they need waking up. With such a cute little clock face, you know at least someone will be smiling in the morning!

5.

A cereal dispenser so your older kiddos can start serving themselves breakfast in the morning. That’s one thing off your plate. (Or should we say, out of your bowl?) It’s practical, fun, and promotes independence.

6.

A grape cutter that will save you time and give you peace of mind as you’re frantically putting together lunches and snacks. No judging if you find yourself cutting grapes (and berries, olives, and cherry tomatoes) for yourself later… it’s a fun little tool to use.

7.

A kid-friendly Sonicare electric toothbrush with a timer (and a very motivating app!) so that when you ask if they’ve brushed their teeth, you can know for sure that those pearly whites got a proper scrubbing.

8.

An Apple AirTag that you can slip into a backpack and ping when you can’t find it. (Is it in the car? Their room? Gah!) You can also put it in a beloved but often misplaced stuffie — really anything that is absolutely essential to moving your day along.

9.

A bottle of this fantastic conditioning detangler from the Honest Company, so doing hair isn’t the thing that puts a tangle in your morning routine. I love the way it smells, and it makes brushing my daughter’s long hair nice and easy!

10.

A colorful timer that will give everyone a visual reminder of how much (or how little!) time they have to get those teeth brushed and shoes on. Start using this and hopefully, everything will be sunshine and rainbows!

11.

A snack bag with a built-in ice pack so you can ensure their food stays nice and cool without adding extra bulk to the backpack. We have these and use them all the time, even on the weekend for day trips!

12.

An apple slicer (it creates 16 perfect slices!) that will become the MVP of lunch and snack-making — especially on hectic mornings.

13.

A super durable and leak-proof kids’ Bentgo box that will actually help you organize your brain and figure out what you need to put in there. Pssst: If you want to include a sweet treat, M&Ms look pretty cute in the circle compartment.

14.

A sandwich cutter set that will make you feel like one of those Pinterest-y grown-ups who spends hours making super cute lunches… even though, in reality, you threw together a lunch in under five minutes.

15.

A three-pack of Tide to Go pens so you can spot-clean the breakfast stains off your kids’ clothes instead of having them run back upstairs to get changed. Put one in the kitchen, one in the car, and one in your bag and you’ll always be covered!

16.

An Owala water bottle that is super sturdy and keeps the water nice and cold all day. Is it just me, or did you never drink water as a child, either? Very impressed by these kids and their commitment to good hydration.

17.

A personalized acrylic wall calendar for your family, so you can easily keep track of what’s going on that day and maybe even remember to bring the sports bag to school in the morning.

18.

A rapid egg cooker that will be your favorite sous chef in the mornings. Choose how you want the eggs cooked, set the time, and wait for it to go off. Maybe you’ll even have a few minutes to make yourself something for breakfast, too!

19.

An insulated Yeti tumbler for you, which keeps coffee hot or cold through the morning rush. Now, you can stay properly caffeinated and focused in those moments when you’re not sure if you’re going to get the kids to school on time (but you always do). You’ve got this!

20.

A set of elastic laces because you tried the tied-shoe thing, and it just takes too long! In the mornings, every minute counts. Convert tie-shoes into slip-ons, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.

21.

A customizable daily to-do list that you can reuse every morning to reinforce the routine and make sure everything gets done. This is perfect for the kids who thrive on routine and love checking things off, as well as the ones who might need just a little extra reminding. Everyone wins here!