The Benefits Of Multitasking

“Put your shoes on sweetie. Mom needs to run to the store to pick up some more time so I have enough to bake cupcakes for your class party, wash your brother’s uniform, and finish my work presentation before tomorrow morning.” That would be a fantasy for moms everywhere: A run to the local store, a swipe of the card and she has the three extra hours she needs to get things done. While there will never be a way for any consumer to add more to the 1440 minutes in a day, thankfully there are real life ways for busy moms to “buy” themselves more time to help manage the jam packed schedules they often face daily.
One way these on-the-go moms can tame the clock, and their family’s growling stomachs, is to simplify meals by cutting back on the time spent planning and grocery shopping. Meal kit delivery services such as Blue Apron have grown in popularity and actually doubled sales from 2014 to 2015 (Chang). Some of the more popular options they offer include a bi-weekly delivery of fresh ingredients, spices, and a detailed, step-by-step recipe. This convenient box of edible goodies is delivered right to the front door complete with ice packs to keep everything chilled for several
Multitasking is usually accomplished by doing multiple things at one time that require little thought. While the majority of people prefer to multitask while watching television, others find they can also complete additional activities while eating, texting, and online shopping (Fenge-Davies). A veteran mother with a busy evening can even manage to cook dinner while washing dishes and sweeping the floor. However, more detailed tasks, such as writing a paper for school, are more effective when all attention can be focused on that one project. The art of multi-tasking requires balancing which items on the to-do lists can be paired together without causing chaos or subpar