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The Sunday Basket Hack: The Mom Trick That Keeps My Week Sane
- Mom Mode Daily
- Aug 6
- 2 min read
Let’s be real — mom life is beautiful chaos. Between permission slips, forgotten library books, mystery socks, and that one important paper your kid swears they gave you… it’s easy to feel buried before Monday even starts.
That’s why I swear by this simple, game-changing system: The Sunday Basket Hack. It’s exactly what it sounds like — and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done for my sanity (besides coffee, obviously ☕).
What is the Sunday Basket Hack?
It’s a single bin or basket that lives in a central spot — mine’s on the kitchen counter — where all the random life stuff goes throughout the week. Papers, bills, school flyers, birthday party invites, coupons, cords, markers, receipts — you name it.
The rule?
Don’t stress about organizing it right away. Just toss it in the basket. Then every Sunday, take 30 minutes to go through it all, sort it, toss what you don’t need, and prep for the week.
🧠 Why It Works:
No more clutter piling up on the counters
You only have to deal with the chaos once a week
It’s an easy visual reminder that "stuff has a place"
The kids know where to put things ("Mom, I gave it to you!" — well, now it’s in the basket, my love)
🧰 What You Need:
1 cute, medium-sized basket (bonus if it matches your decor — mine’s from Amazon!)
A few folders inside (optional) for categories like “To Sign,” “To Pay,” “To File”
A designated time each Sunday (I do it while watching a show or sipping tea)
⏱ My Sunday Basket Routine:
Empty the basket
Toss what’s trash
Sign anything for school
File or scan what needs saving
Make a mini to-do list for the week
Bask in the glory of being 30% more organized than last week
Final Thoughts:
The Sunday Basket Hack isn’t fancy or complicated — it’s just practical. And when you’re juggling a million things, simple is exactly what we need. Give it a try this week. You might just find yourself a little less frazzled come Monday morning.
And if you already do this, or try it and love it — tell me your twist on it in the comments! We moms have the best hacks when we share. 💕
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