How To Enjoy Summer & Keep Organized | PARTS 01 & 02
A NOTE FROM NATALIE (Patterned owner & lead designer)
Hooray summer! Since having kids, summer has become very bittersweet. It’s still a time to enjoy later nights and adventures but containing children in the house when it’s 100+ degrees outside is exhausting. I’m declaring this summer the summer of plans, pouches and popsicles. Using Patterned notepads and journals for activity ideas and crafts, using zipper pouches to contain ALL the snacks for kids and tired parents and popsicles for hydration when we can’t escape the heat.
This month, I’ve written a fun four part series, How to Enjoy Summer and Keep Organized. If you’re looking to enjoy the summer months and keep your sanity, like me, keep reading. Cheers! - Natalie
PART 01: NOTEPADS
As a mom of 2, running 2 businesses (plus a husband, a dog & a home) like you, I’m busy! Patterned NOTEPADS are one of my best kept secrets for staying on top of EVERYTHING.
Staying on top of “what’s for dinner?” and the endless amount of snacks we go through. We meal plan each weekend for the week ahead and keep a pen clipped to the pages for easy access when something runs out! Simply pick your notepad pattern and select “grocery list lines” with your personalization.
Lists are the key to a happy marriage. Okay kidding, but, they do help set expectations and keep everyone on the same page! Plan your weekends with your partner and write it all down so everyone can contribute. Simply pick your notepad pattern and select “weekend lines” with your personalization.
Our 8.5” x 11” notepad size is the extra space you need if you have a larger family, older kids or simply a busier life. Extra space for more planning and room for everyone to write down their needs, wants and thoughts. Simply pick your notepad pattern and select “8.5” x 11” size” with your personalization.
PART 02: ZIPPER POUCHES
As a mom of 2, running 2 businesses (plus a husband, a dog & a home) like you, I’m busy! Patterned ZIPPER POUCHES are one of my best kept secrets for organizing EVERYTHING.
As a mom of 2 toddlers, my tote bag is pretty exclusively full of snacks. And not just for them, I keep our “dining out” budget in check by keeping a stash of energizing snacks for myself too. We each have a personalized zipper pouch that contains our favorites. Don’t hesitate to get the large pouch, you’ll use it.
Zipper pouches make keeping organized on summer vacation so easy! Personally when traveling, I use individual Patterned zipper pouches for socks/undies, skincare, hair care and makeup. Everything has a place so nothing gets left behind and being washable makes unpacking and cleaning a breeze.
In an age where each new device or toy seems to have its own charging cord, corralling and organizing them has become such a chore. Zipper pouches make for a practical and pretty solution that you can easily toss in your tote or suitcase to make sure you always have the cord you need.
FOR TEACHERS
A little something special for the person who makes your kids feel special (and smart). She deserves it!