5 Tools & Apps To Keep You Aligned This Summer

Life of And

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany Sauder talks about the tools, apps, and systems that help her family stay aligned during the chaos of summer. As part of the Working Parent Summer Survival Series, Tiffany shares real-life strategies that bring structure to the chaos—without killing the fun.

From laundry outsourcing with Poplin to family budgeting with Greenlight and smart Amazon hacks for teens, Tiffany breaks down the small changes that create major capacity. She also opens up about her approach to communication and planning, helping families stay connected, proactive, and focused throughout the season.

Whether you’re juggling a packed calendar, a house full of kids, or both—this episode will help you feel more in control, less reactive, and more present.

What You’ll Learn:

• The tools Tiffany uses to reclaim time and reduce chaos
• How to involve your kids in budgeting, chores, and planning
• Simple systems to keep your family aligned and proactive

🎯 Key Tips Include:

• Poplin for laundry outsourcing (use code TIFFANY15 for $15 off!)
• Greenlight for kid-friendly banking and allowance
• Amazon Teen for hands-off household shopping
• Shared Notes, visual menus, and daily planning to stay on track

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:36) Working Parent Summer Survival Series overview

(01:06) Setting priorities for summer

(01:55) Outsourcing laundry with Poplin

(05:44) Teaching financial literacy with Greenlight

(07:54) Empowering teens with Amazon Teen

(10:51) Using shared Notes for family coordination

(11:26) Managing food and meals

(14:06) Effective family communication

(17:48) Putting it all together

Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:

• Poplin: Use the code TIFFANY15 at checkout to receive $15 off your first order
• Greenlight
• Amazon Teen
• Created in partnership with Share Your Genius
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Other Episodes in the Summer Sanity Series:

• A Working Parent’s Guide to Navigating Summer: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-working-parents-guide-to-navigating-summer/id1555762235?i=1000705671662