It can be hard to get into the groove of doing something you know you need to do, especially when you’re not in the mood. How do you get yourself motivated? Habit stacking at home can help! The list can vary from day to day, but for me, the things that need doing can include:…
The practice of recording your thoughts, or journaling, can help you solve problems, be more self-aware, and provide clarity. Keeping a journal can be a great way to grow as a woman and as a mom. You’ve seen them at the book store. On Pinterest, too. You may have friends who rave about their journals….
With the start of the new month, you get a fresh start in your planning. Consider these strategies for making the most of every minute and every dollar. I love a new beginning. A new notebook, a new school year, an empty cupboard, these are a few of my favorite things. Each represents a clean…
You’ve got a school year routine that helps keep all the plates spinning, but things can go off the rails if you don’t have some kind of summer routine. While we love letting kids play and enjoy the summer, we also know that a summer schedule for kids can give structure to your summer break…
Summer is here. School schedules are in the dust. And your days may have a little more elbow room than they do during the school year. Consider these summer planning tips to make the most of your summer schedule. Ready for a great time this summer? It’s possible that you’ve got your summer plans sewn…
or the evolution of my personal planning systems to digital planning I’ve said it before: my planner is my brain on paper. And I’ve always preferred to write it all down by hand. Typing is good, but good old-fashioned script is better. So much of my best thinking is done on paper or at least…
The first meal of the day is the one to get you off on the right foot. Use these easy breakfast ideas to make it snappy as well as delicious. You’ve heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That after so many hours since dinner, refueling your body is…
Moms need to plan and set smart goals for the coming weeks and months, but a plan for the year is likely to fail. Learn how to set goals you can keep when you use 90-day planning. Why am I talking about making a plan for the year at the end of March?! This isn’t…
While things don’t always go to plan, creating a vision of what you want can help you get there. A Time Budget or Ideal Week helps you spend your minutes before they simply fly out the window. Figuring out how much time you have for all your tasks, helps you readjust how you spend your…
Kids’ school and extracurricular schedules, new babies coming into the family, changes in the work place — they can all put a stress on our time management skills. Here are some tips to help you manage your time and enjoy your life as Mom. Oh. my. word. The day starts, and I think I’ve got…