I sit here on Monday morning before work and I wonder where the weekend went.  It always seems like we could just use one more day to get our long to-do list done.

My husband and I both work 5 days a week all day.  By the time we get home, have dinner, spend time with the girls, and get them to bed, there is just not much time left in the evening to get much done.  Weekends are our time to work on things around the house and get other things done.

I sit here on Monday morning and am a bit frustrated that only 2 or 3 things on my to do list for the weekend got done.  Mind you, some of that is my own fault in that I did take a little snooze on Saturday while the girls watched a movie and we went shopping yesterday instead of getting our Christmas stuff up inside the house.  Long story short, here are some tips for making your weekend more productive and enjoyable.

1.  Make a to do list.  I find that if I write it down, it’s more likely to get done.  It also is a great feeling to check something off of your list.

2.  Be realistic.  Don’t try to pack in too much so that you are more tired and frustrated.

3.  Try to get the kids involved.  Have them help clean.  Let them help cook dinner or bake.  You are spending time with them yet getting stuff done.

4. If you have errands to do, try to do them at once or at least make sure to hit all the placed in one area so you don’t have to keep driving back and forth.  Again, a list is helpful so you don’t forget.

5.  Most importantly, make sure you have some time to relax and have fun.

Some day maybe we will be able to convince employers to make the work week 4 days instead of 5, but until then, use these ideas to make the most of your weekends.