As the saying goes, "A Sunday well-spent brings a week of good content." I've learned that it's so important to plan ahead, whether you have children or not. Whether you have a husband or you're single, as adults we need some type of structure just to make our days flow better during the week. I learned a long time ago that having a plan for the week ahead and actually executing that plan makes for a very productive week. Below, I'm sharing things you can do every Sunday this fall for a productive week.

Things To Do Every Sunday This Fall for a Productive Week

Schedule/plan your Week Out
As the saying goes, a goal without a plan is just a wish. Plan your week out, create goals for yourself. This really does cut back on forgetting to do stuff. Do you need a refill on your prescription, do you have to return a call or follow up on email. This is the perfect time to plan out your week.

Monday: Schedule Dentist Appointment
Tuesday: Follow up on Ambers Email
Wednesday: Looking into Doctoral Degree Programs
Thursday: See about any new job opening
Friday: Schedule a Lunch date with Maria

Create a To-Do List
I've learned that I'm highly productive during the week when I create a to-do list on Monday. You can easily section the list down to items that need to be completed by a certain day of the week of prioritizing your list in any way that you see fit. This really cuts out constantly thinking on Monday or even trying to remember everything that needs to get done. You can also always add to your list.

Create an At-Home Spa Day
I know this might sound silly, however for me personally, it's so nice to start of my ween rejuvenated from just simply having an at-home spa day. This honestly doesn't have to take much, and you can do what works best for you.Take your clothes out for the week
This is something that I've been doing since my son was in preschool. Not only do I take out his clothes. I take out my clothes for the week as well. I'll typically have several outfit looks put together just in case I need to leave on a whim. I'm not spending hours putting looks together.

Journal
I've incorporated journaling into my daily routines, however, if you can't journal on a daily basis. I would at least suggest journaling every Sunday to decompress and get your thoughts out from the prior week. There are so many writing prompts for journaling. Just do a quick Google search to get inspired. You don't need a fancy journal. I just use the one that I purchased from Target.

Go Grocery Shopping
Based on my menu plan, it makes it a lot easier for me to go grocery shopping. I know what I need for the week, and I'm able to get my home fully stocked, especially since winter is fast approaching, and snow days will be following closely after. Since I tend to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, I tend to go to the grocery once a week. However, do what works for your family, maybe based on your needs you only need to go to the grocery store once or twice a month. Do what works best for you and your family.

Meal plan for the week
If you've been following me for a while, you know that I meal plan weekly, for myself, and my family. It takes a ton out of the stress of "what's for dinner" everyone already knows what for dinner. I don't have to run to the store to pick up items, and a lot of times. I can place the items in the crockpot, and it's done prior to everyone returning home for the day.

Wash clothing
Though I typically try to was load clothes at least every other day. I try my best to make sure that all of the clothing in our home is washed by Sunday. It just makes for a better transition into the new week, especially with having children who play sports.

Clean your home
I'm not sure if I'm the only person, but I can not function properly if my home is dirty. Let not forget about taking twice as long to look for something due to it not being properly placed in the correct destination, and/or it's covered over a pile. Take a moment to clean your home.

Review Your Planner and/or Schedule
I know this may sound simple. But it's super easy to add stuff to your planner, and/or phone, and totally forget about it. Trust me, get into the routine of checking all of your planners/calendars on Sunday in order to properly prepare for the week ahead.

Do you have any Sunday routines?

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As I'm writing this post, I'm daydreaming about my next vacation, and I know first hand how hard it can be to get back in the swing of things after coming home from vacation. For some, it starts as soon as they get the check-in notification for their return flight. For others, it might be as soon as they return home. Just know, you're not the only one who may have experienced these feelings. Below, I'm sharing tips to help you get back on track after a vacation.

No Break
For some people, depending on where you're visiting. Not having a break between vacation and reality is just better for you. You have to decide if you need to transition and take a planned day off from work or if you literally need to hit the ground running to be more productive. Everyone is different, and if you’ve said to yourself in the past that you should have to take a planned day off from work. Then honestly, maybe you should take the day off to be more productive.

Vacation
Okay, I know this might sound a little crazy. However, planning another vacation can honestly get the spark back with getting back on track. Think about it, if you have another vacation to look forward to. You have no choice but to take care of business to make this dream a reality. Now, you may be thinking “I just spent all of this money…I can’t think of another vacation.” The best part about this is that you don’t have to have money. I love creating a bucket list and brainstorming dates that I can take my next vacation. Creating a list of various resorts that I would like to visit and how many days that I would like to go for and what time of the year I would like to go. It doesn’t take money to dream, plan, and make it to reality. You can do this on your phone or if you have wifi complete all of the searches during your travels. It makes it a lot easier to transition to reality when you have another trip to look forward to no matter how far away it is.

To-Do List
Create a “to-do” list prior to leaving and add it to the list while you’re on vacation. This list is not meant to make you wish that you can stay on vacation longer. Because let's be honest, you have the stuff to take care of whether you like to or not. You can create several lists if you see that your original list is starting to get too long. I like to create a list on the notes section on my iPhone of stuff I have to immediately take care of upon my arrival and other items that can wait. Make sure to double-check your list to ensure that you have your “to-do’s” are on the right list. The worst feeling in the world is spending days trying to figure out what you have to do.

Spa Day
I know, you just came back from vacation. But sometimes you just need a spa day to transition back to reality. I would suggest having a reservation the next full day your back if possible. You can also create your own spa day at home. You can set up your spa day prior to leaving for your trip with your nonperishable items set up so you’re not rushing when you arrive back home to pick up the items needed to make your spa day perfect. Have your bubble bath and candles etc. waiting for you in a basket upon your arrival. I also love the idea of putting together a gift basket for yourself. Everyone loves gifts right? If you have a new book or even leave your favorite chocolate in the fridge so you can have it ready for your spa day. Make the day special!

Do you have any tips for getting back on track after taking a vacation?

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Can you beleive that we're already in October?!, and the holidays are just a few short months away. Though, the holdays can be stressful for some, below I'm sharing a few helpful tips on ways you can save this holiday season. These are tips that I still use to this day.

Ways to Save This Holiday Season

Dollar Tree
I know this may come off weird to some, however, the Dollar Tree has so many great options, and a lot of times they are small quantities. For instance, I found a hoodie at the Dollar Tree that I was able to customize with my silhouette machine.

Facebook Market Place/Craigslist/Tag Sales
You never know what you may find on by checking out a Tag sale or even Craigslist or Facebook Market Place. A lot of people list new items for a great price.

Christmas Club Account
Most banks offer Christmas Club accounts. Whether you plan on saving $25 a week or $100. It's never too late to start saving. The best part about this is that the money will be available to use in the fall months.

Abandon Cart
Though I’ve never used this method. This is an awesome way to save on items that you purchase online. Not all companies offer discounts. However, it doesn’t hurt to try. This is how the offer basically works. Add items to your shopping cart and leave the items in the cart. A lot of times some stores will send an exclusive Offer if you purchase the items in your cart.

Mobile Offers
Many stores offer exclusive offers to those signed up with their mobile/ text offers. These offers are typically different from those sent by email and typically have to be used within a certain amount of time.

Email Signup/ Newsletter
Don’t forget to signup for the stores which you love. Even signup for the stores in which you have to purchase gifts. I make sure to signup for all of my kid's favorite stores so I know when they’re having a sale. A lot of stores will also offer a discount by email when you signup for their newsletter. The coupon code is typically emailed within minutes and lasts for a couple of days online and in-store.

Create a List
He's creating a list checking it twice... ok, of course, you're not Santa but it's so important to create a list, and know who you're purchasing for. Once you've created a list. Know the item(s) you would like to purchase for each person. It's never too early to ask your kids (friends/family) what they want for Christmas. Knowing what to look out for is going to save you a ton of money. Especially, if you start purchasing the items in advance before they become a hot holiday item.

Follow Sales
Now that you have your list. It's so important to follow the sales AD for the stores. Especially, stores like Target. You should know the likely hood of that item going on sale. If it ever does. Somethings it's more important to purchase the item for peace of mind, especially, if it's a hot ticket item.

Cash Back Apps
I can not stress enough how easy it is to save with apps like:

TopCashBack \ Rakuten \ Ibotta. I use these apps for all of my shopping. I highly would suggest joining them. They're super easy to use, and the cashout process is really simple. I love that a lot of them have the option to cash out with a check, PayPal, and even gift cards.

Price Matching
Most stores offer price matching. It's so important to know the price matching policy. This is when it's so important to start early if you can. Most items can be returned if your child changes their mind. Some stores even offer price matching for online purchases as well. Just know, that it has to be exactly the same product.

Do you have any money-saving tips for this upcoming holiday season?

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