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[quote=Anonymous]OP - I felt like you at one point and did a few things to get things under control. I was considering going part time, and ended up not doing out. First thing - I had to figure out what the most stressful times of day are, when I am most exhausted, and tackle that first.  For me, it's post-work before DD's bedtime.  When DH started traveling full time, I had to get serious and plan.  So now - I plan every meal in advance.  Sit down with a pen and paper, make a shopping and grocery list.  I don't like to eat takeout too much, so that wasn't an option more than 1-2x/month.  One week day morning, I stop by the grocery store after the gym.  One afternoon, I spend a couple hours cooking or prepping; I do not cook during the week. Microwave, or at most, throwing some fish I have already marinated into the oven and steaming some veggies in the microwave.  I became diligent about doing laundry at certain times, running the dishwasher at night so I could empty dishes in the morning.  I findit helpful to wake up before my daughter does so I have a half hour to take care of anything that need to be done. Evenings are now pretty relaxing. [/quote]

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