By Rosie, Co-Founder of CupFull and mum in the thick of it
Let’s set the scene: it’s 8.13am, one kid’s still in pyjamas, the baby’s halfway through a feed, you haven’t eaten, the kitchen looks like a tornado touched down, and someone’s yelling they can’t find their shoe (could be your husband or toddler). Oh, and yeah, you need to be out the door in 15 minutes.
Sound familiar?
I see you. I am you. As a mum of two, I’ve had more of those mornings than I can count… the ones where the day feels like it’s spiralling and the kettle hasn’t even boiled yet.
While I can’t promise a perfect start every day, I can share a few time-saving tricks that have helped me claw back a little calm and feel more on top of things. These small shifts have made all the difference in my mornings, and I hope they can help you too.
✅ Make lunch boxes the night before (even if it's a home day)
I know the couch is calling after dinner. But trust me, packing lunches at night is one of those small wins that pays off big the next morning.
Instead of scrambling to fill lunchboxes while fending off little hands raiding the stash, imagine just grabbing them from the fridge and heading out the door. Too good to be true? It’s not. Past you has your back.
No early morning decision fatigue, no crumbs all over the bench, and no last-minute scramble for snacks. Just one less thing to deal with while you’re juggling brekkie requests, missing socks and the rest of that pre-9am chaos.
✅ Create a morning flow that works for you
I’m not here to tell you to wake up before sunrise and do a 10 step wellness routine. I wish! This is about creating your own little rhythm, just a few simple non-negotiables that help you start the day feeling a bit more grounded.
For me, I try to fit in 5–10 minutes of stretching or meditation, a quick shower, and pop my contacts in before the kids start following me around the house. Doesn’t always happen, but I try! And when it does, I feel way more like myself and happy that I did something for me before it becomes about everyone else.
Even just a few intentional minutes to reset can make the whole day feel smoother.
✅ Have a go-to, effortless breakfast on hand
Feeding yourself properly can feel like a luxury. And let’s be honest, mum breakfast often looks like crusts and coffee (if you’re lucky). But you need fuel just as much as your kids do.
That’s why we created CupFull. It’s a mum-made, no-fuss frozen smoothie, packed with protein, healthy fats, fibre, and powerful nutrients to support your energy and recovery during this phase of motherhood. And it’s ready in a minute. Just add water or milk, blend, and a nutritious delicious breakfast is sorted.
No dragging out ingredients, no mess to clean up, and no thinking required. The only decision you’ll need to make is which flavour to choose (and yes, they’re all yum). It’s one less thing for the morning mental load, and a nourishing moment just for you.
🙌 Progress over perfection
Mornings won't always go as planned. That’s just life with little ones. But small, practical tweaks like sorting lunchboxes the night before, protecting a few morning non-negotiables, or having an easy breakfast ready to go can make the whole process feel more doable.
Pick one. Try it. See how it feels at your place. You might just reclaim a tiny bit of calm for yourself.
Because you deserve to start the day with something that fills your cup first.
About the author
Rosie is a nutritionist supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum, and co-founder of CupFull. She's a mum of two who believes small, consistent nourishment is the secret weapon to not just surviving, but making the most of motherhood.