Tips and tricks to save time and free up your family schedule

Finding time to relax or enjoy quality moments with your family can be tricky with a busy schedule. Between work, chores, and daily demands, it's easy for time to slip away. But don't worry – saving time can be simpler with a few clever tricks.

Whether it's using local services like grocery delivery and laundry by weight or picking up some time-management hacks, these tips can help streamline your routine. By adding these practices to your daily life, you'll handle tasks more smoothly and free up more time for relaxation and family fun. See how these time-saving ideas can really shake up your day!

Cleaning services 

Hiring a cleaning service for a few hours a week can free up significant time, especially for busy households. Many Luxembourgish cleaning companies offer flexible packages, so you can tailor the service to your needs.

Find more information on hiring domestic help here.

Grocery delivery or pick-up

Many supermarkets and online platforms in Luxembourg, offer home delivery options or drive-through pick-up services, which saves time on shopping trips.

Luxcaddy, Cactus, and Auchan offer delivery services across the entire country, while E.Leclerc provides drive-in stations at three locations in the south, and Auchan Drive operates at seven locations, all situated in the southern region of Luxembourg.

You can always check your local supermarket for more information.

Bummelbus 

This demand-responsive transport service covers a network of municipalities in Luxembourg. It's a great option for getting children to school, extracurricular activities, or other destinations, allowing parents to stay at home, handle other tasks, or simply relax. It's an affordable and flexible alternative that helps reduce dependency on personal vehicles, saving both time and stress.

Pharmacy home delivery

Pharmacies and medical supply stores in Luxembourg often offer home delivery services. This is especially useful for parents with young children, elderly family members, or anyone managing health conditions.

The Steinfort pharmacy was among the first to offer home delivery services and extend its deliveries throughout the entire country.

However, it is recommended to check with your local pharmacy to confirm if they provide similar services.

Laundry services by weight

Some laundromats and cleaning services in Luxembourg, like 5àsec, offer laundry by the kilogramme. These services handle washing, drying, and even ironing, allowing families to delegate this task.

If that's not possible, timing laundry to be done first thing in the morning or right after you return back from work can help while managing the kids.

Babysitting network 

Don't forget to support your local sitters! Luxembourg has local and expat babysitting groups or platforms where you can find vetted babysitters for a few hours, giving parents a break for errands, work, or self-care.

Find more information on finding, and keeping, a babysitter here (and information on becoming one is right here).

Task outsourcing 

Consider using platforms like Yoopies to outsource occasional tasks, from babysitting to dog walking. This can free up time for higher-priority tasks.

Meal planning and preparation 

Making a meal plan, pre-cooking meals, and freezing them for the week ahead can be a huge time saver, especially during busy weekdays.

HelloFresh is a meal-kit delivery service that provides all the necessary ingredients (excluding basics like butter, milk, and broth) along with recipes. You can pre-select your meals, tailoring them to be family-friendly or choosing rapid recipes for quicker preparation – making it a definite time saver.

Shared family calendar 

Using a digital family calendar (Google Calendar, for instance) can help keep everyone organised, ensure smooth coordination of schedules, and prevent time lost to miscommunication or last-minute changes.

Child responsibilities 

Involving your children in small household chores, like putting their plates in the dishwasher or putting away their clean laundry, not only helps reduce your workload but also teaches them independence and responsibility.

Let us know in the comments if there's anything useful we've missed that helps you save time!