The school pickup line is wild! Two years ago when my daughter became a car rider, I had no idea what I was in for.  I’d heard stories and seen footage of long lines, but didn’t really know how it would be until I was in it. I ended up having to get to school 45 min before they let out in order to at least be on the school grounds!  Because of this large block of newfound time, I turned it into productive time and would get a lot of tasks done while waiting for school to let out.  Though my wait is not as long now, I still work on tasks with the time I have while waiting. Here are my 5 favorite things to do while waiting in the school pickup line.

1. Work on blog posts or emails

   This 20-45 minute window is the perfect time to catch up on tasks that I didn’t complete over the weekend like drafting blog posts or emails for my email list.  This gives me time to put the finishing touches on my content.

2. Plan out my content

   Sometimes my monthly planning session doesn’t align with my scheduled Saturday and I end up planning my content for the month in that 20-45 minute timeframe. If you don’t plan your content in advance because you find it hard to find the time to do it, this is a perfect time!

3. Create and edit Reels and social posts

   This is a great time to create and/or edit Reels drafts and social media posts.  I’ve created brand new Reels in my car and edited them while waiting in line.  You can also work on creating your post descriptions since that can take some time and thought to create.

4. Create my grocery list

   I have used this time to add groceries to my grocery list.  I love grocery delivery since I gain1.5 hours back to my day, so I will start creating my list towards the end of the week in time for a weekend delivery.  Meal planning and grocery list creation are huge tasks to complete that can be done while waiting for school to let out.

5. Relax

   Hey, relaxation is something that busy Moms find hard to fit into their day.  Look at this as “You” time.  Sit in the car and listen to relaxing music, listen to a podcast, watch a tv show on your phone, or even take a nap!  This time is all for you to do whatever you want to do.  Make it count!

Do you sit in a school pickup line?  If so, what are some things you do to make the time go by faster?