https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 10:09:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-surviving-crazy-weeks#post-2587808 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:40:21 +0000 codeitall 2587808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You've already got most of it covered, but I'd also recommend buying a veggie tray, chopped fruit cups and/or prepped salad bags. I found that most of my regret was because meals weren't as well rounded and didn't feel complete. Just buying produce that was already prepped made a huge difference.</p> <p>Also, if I wasn't planning on leftovers, I'd ask honestly if anyone would eat it in the next two days and if not, I gave myself license to throw it out. Keeping track of leftovers and storage containers (and cleaning out what I inevitably forgot in the fridge!) was more stressful sometimes than just throwing together another crock pot meal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-surviving-crazy-weeks#post-2587487 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:06:41 +0000 SweetCaroline 2587487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: We're on our way home from that grocery shopping trip right now and the FedEx and UPS men must think I am a serial online shopper! Thank you!</p> <p>@erinbaderin: The unfortunate part is I had to fire our cleaning lady a couple weeks ago and have yet to get another one started. That's pretty high on the priority list to get a new one started, thanks for the reminder!</p> <p>@Cole: That sounds amazing. Like, seriously amazing especially since I have a 17 month old and I chop all sorts of stuff for her everyday. The problem is finding someone to do something like that. Something to think about!</p> <p>@caterw: I'm going to prep a bunch of meals tonight. I have good intentions to prep outfits most weekends but it rarely happens! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-surviving-crazy-weeks#post-2587470 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 15:39:21 +0000 caterw 2587470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very, very minimal cleaning and easy dinners or take-out! I love the idea of prepping outfits too- I never thought of that when I was working! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-surviving-crazy-weeks#post-2587442 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 13:58:04 +0000 Cole 2587442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know someone who hired a woman to come in 3 mornings a week to do a load of laundry, dishes, tidy up, make beds rib some quick errands, throw dinner in the crock pot, cut up fruit and veggies, pack kids lunches etc. She was there 6-9 hours a week depending on how much work there was and was paid about the same as a sitter. Maybe you know someone who is looking for a few extra hours for a few weeks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-surviving-crazy-weeks#post-2587429 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:42:29 +0000 erinbaderin 2587429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know what your budget and your tolerance for mess is, but maybe get a cleaning service to come until you have some time again? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-surviving-crazy-weeks#post-2587420 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:36:41 +0000 DesertDreams88 2587420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bulk grocery shopping beforehand and using Amazon Prime Pantry / Amazon Prime to get whatever I need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-surviving-crazy-weeks#post-2587396 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 09:30:35 +0000 SweetCaroline 2587396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please share your best tips for surviving when you and/or SO are crazy busy at work. I'm going to be working 60+ hour weeks for a little while and DH has some on-call time as well.</p> <p>I'm planning easy dinners with little to no prep, breaking out the disposable tablewear, and laying out outfits. Also giving myself grace and saying NO without guilt.</p> <p>What else saves you during the crazy times? </p>