Are you doing everything all the time? Here are some items to help you get more done with what little time you have.
One-line-a-day journal
This one-memory-per-day diary is perfect for the mom who doesn’t have time to commit to full-blown journaling. (Barnes & Noble, $16)
Split end hair cream
For the busy mom who’s always trying to find the time for a trim, this split end camouflage cream lets you get away with moving that appointment to next week or the week after. (White Sand Products, $30)
Car seat handle pad
A padded car seat handle prevents you from destroying your forearms when you’re hauling both baby and groceries in from the car. (Amazon, $16)
Tiger sheet mask
This fun tiger face sheet mask lets her pamper herself and entertain the kids at the same time. (Target, $4)
Phone charger bracelet
This sleek bracelet that doubles as an iPhone charger is both practical and pretty. (Q Designs, $149)
Good-for-you chocolates
These homeopathic chocolates can help you calm down, fall asleep or soothe sore muscles, making your chocolate addiction a habit that’s good for you. (Good Day Chocolate, $36 for 12 boxes)
Teeny-tiny booster seat
This super-small booster seat makes airport travel or switching cars on a busy day a breeze. (Mifold, $45)
All-in-one makeup palette
This organic makeup palette makes it easy to pull a look together on the go without having to haul around a bunch of products. (Vapour Organic Beauty, $46)
Powder sunscreen
There’s no excuse for unwanted UVAs with this powder sunscreen you can brush on alone or over makeup. (Colorescience, $128 for a pack of three)
Hand soap with lotion
Between diapers and food prep, moms wash their hands all day long. This hand soap with built-in lotion helps keep your hands from becoming sandpaper. (Target, $2)
Personalized sticker labels
Rather than reaching for the marker every few weeks, these name label stickers last through the washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. (Name Bubble, prices vary)
Waterproof notepad
A waterproof notepad for the shower is great for jotting things down when it’s finally quiet enough to hear yourself think. (Amazon, $8)
No-tip stroller bag
This reusable shopping bag won’t make the stroller tip over when you put things in it. (Amazon, $20)
Cutting board with prep bowl
Chop and drop without fear of tripping over the little munchkins underfoot with this cutting board with built-in prep bowl. (Bed, Bath & Beyond, $177)
Chemical-free cleaning cloths
These cleaning cloths work with only water, so you can hold a baby and clean at the same time without worrying about chemicals. (e-cloth, $8 and up)
Wet bag
A wet bag is great to have in the diaper bag for after swim class or when dealing with those epic diaper blowouts (Amazon, $9)
Two-sided snack box
This snack box lets you pack two foods at once, so no more meltdowns when they want salty but all you have is sweet. (Amazon, $10)
Faucet extender
This faucet extender lets toddlers wash their hands independently, taking one thing off your to-do list. (Amazon, $4)
Instant sippy cup
This spout turns any water bottle into a sippy cup for thirsty kids when you’re out and about. (Walmart, $3)
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