A lot of it comes down to your organization too in the sense of when things are streamlined it frees up more time and that translates into less stress. There is no right or wrong way to streamline as it totally depends on everything that is going on at the time for you. If you can identify the worst times of the day maybe some would have suggestions to try.

Don't feel you have to overdo it in terms of crafts and activities and outings etc. keep things simple and they will thrive just as much.