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'Packed full of utterly ingenious eye-opening tips - exactly what every time-starved mum needs to find more hours in the day.' --Fiona Phillips, television presenter
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Are you a time-starved mum who doesn't have enough hours in the day? Does time famine mean you are struggling to keep your show on the road? Whatever age your children are, this is the book for you - a hands-on guide to fitting it all in - so you can still find time to be a great parent. Forget complex time management plans. Packed full of ingenious short-cuts, How To Be An Amazing Mum contains lively, tried-and-tested advice, which every modern mother needs NOW to stay on top of her hectic life and ever-changing priorities. This book will tell you how to: * Head off mess before it happens - and choose toys which won't leave your home looking like a bombsite * Dress your kids in clothes that will keep your laundry and ironing piles manageable * Throw together a nutritious school lunchbox - in just ONE minute * Stay in shape and lose weight - even when the kids don't allow you time to exercise * Get your children to do what you ask, the first time, not the twentieth * Create the 'Fast Mum's' face - and look perfect in moments Whether you're juggling the demands of home or office or fighting the eternal battle to keep the kitchen clean, this book will help you find more time for your children, your partner - and even yourself!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
How to be an Amazing Mum when you just dont have the time.,
By Mrs. E. Heaney "A tired Mummy" (Flitwick, Bedfordshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: How to be an Amazing Mum When You Just Don't Have the Time: The Ultimate Handbook for Hassled Mothers (Paperback)
This book is designed to be read in little chunks, during nap time, waiting for ballet lessons to end etc... as its written by a mum of two little girls there are probably more useful tips for parents of girls than boys (I thankfully don't have to deal with long hair for my boys).
There are some very useful tips (get a milkman as the online service allows you to place an adhoc order in the evening for a pint or two in the morning, use vegetable oil on shoes rather than coloured polish) but I felt that some of the tips assume a larger budget than some people have at the momment, yes a good high quality dishwasher is very useful in keeping the kitchen (and whole family) moving but if we had to get a new one (hopefully we won't as we only replaced ours six months ago) now that I'm giving up work it would be a cheap family sized one, as my Mum pointed out the milkman would also cost more than walking to the 24 hour tesco's (not that Dairy Crest cover our area anyway). I especially liked some of the housework tips, like cleaning your fridge before the online delivery man comes to refill the fridge and putting greaseproof paper on top of cupboards rather than regularly cleaning the top of your cupboard (I must confess, I haven't managed to do it once so it must be really gross up there!). Last night, I tried the tip on wahing hair with a sponge rather than simply empty a toy bucket of water over Ben's head but sadly that didn't work for us, the sponge rinsing took too long and seemed to prolong the agony of rinsing the shampoo out, that said I do think that on a child who isn't completely phobic about hair washing the sponge trick could be very useful. I liked the suggestions for getting older children to help with housework and I think that as the boys grow up I'll try to implement some more of Tanith's suggestions in our family. Sadly I don't think I'll ever be able to follow Tanith's tips for looking good, I haven't managed to apply eyeliner neatly, ever, and hardly ever wear make-up (I'm too much of a slob) but if I ever find my self-respect buried under the laundry and kids' toys I'll try her suggestions on looking good. Yes, you could google a lot of the issues and get similar tips and suggestions but the whole premise of the book is that you are time starved, and therefore unlikely to have much time for googling hair washing solutions or how to clean a child's school shoes so for quick inspiration in a hurry I think this book would do the trick.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great tips to help you squeeze a few more hours into each day!,
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This review is from: How to be an Amazing Mum When You Just Don't Have the Time: The Ultimate Handbook for Hassled Mothers (Paperback)
This book may be just what you have been searching for to help you find a few more hours in each day, as it deals with the most common cry from mothers everywhere of `I just haven't got time.......' and focuses on 10 of the most common time hungry tasks we have to juggle as working mums. The book is written in a very friendly and straight forward manner, but also manages to remain light hearted and humorous. There is a distinct feel that all the suggestions have been implemented personally by the author, and with success!
Part 1 looks at how to keep your home & children under control. Like many great books there is nothing radical and nothing complicated - just lots of practical and straightforward ideas. I like the style of this book because it is similar to talking to my friends; it is like hearing how other people manage things, and being given `permission' almost to cut corners, make things simple and just to focus on the important things. There is a good mixture of advice - some is simple and straight forward and will have instant results, while other ideas are about changing your perspective on `the bigger picture', and implementing `systems' that in the long run will pay dividends. In the chapters dealing with `child management' there is a lovely balance of sound parenting advice, discipline and also knowing when to relax a little, for the sake of your children and your sanity! It recognises how tough consistent parenting can be, and `The Seven Most Likely Sins of Harassed Parents' is very accurate. It talks about some of the most common adult reactions to children's behaviour but then explains why that isn't the best approach and offers a Time saving solution. I love the fact that part 2 is devoted to you - the mummy. Often the last on our own to-do lists we tend to always be the last to eat, get dressed, sleep, relax, go out ....and so the list goes on! This section of the book looks at 4 of the most common areas we neglect - beauty, clothes, body image and time for you and your partner. More than anything else, when life is sweeping you off your feet, your to-do list is getting longer and you can't see up from down I think it is really worth reminding yourself what is important: your children. `There is no perfectly prepared meal, no freshly ironed outfit or spotless kitchen floor that can replace the hours and minutes you spend with them.'
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant - this book will be your best friend,
By The Reader "Bella" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How to be an Amazing Mum When You Just Don't Have the Time: The Ultimate Handbook for Hassled Mothers (Paperback)
I am a full-time working Mum with two small children and this book is so packed full of useful time-saving tips that I don't quite know how I managed without it. I suppose I didn't!! Also, very useful stuff about what your rights are if you are returning to work with helpful hints on how to get your employer to agree to flexible working. An incredibly useful book in a handy "handbag" size for easy reference!
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