My Guide to Planning for the Holidays (to Save Your Sanity!)
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Every year, it seems like the holidays get here faster and faster! Once the end of summer rolls around, it’s a quick race to the end of the year. Even…
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These posts are a deviation from my normal health and wellness articles, but contain tips and strategies to help you manage & organize your busy life.
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A Back to School Routine to Help You Stay Sane
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Back to school is a fun time with its new routines, crisp new school supplies, learning new subjects, and trying new activities. It’s hard to believe when we’re in the…
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18 Useful (and Fun) Skills to Learn Online
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I’ve talked before about setting up new habits that help create a healthier lifestyle, like increasing your movement, getting more sleep, and eating more protein. But have you ever thought…
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Dear Moms, How to Simplify Christmas (and Enjoy it!) This Year
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Let’s face it, the holiday season can be a stressful time of year. While the movies portray happy families laughing around the kitchen table or in front of the fireplace,…
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5 Ways to Get More Done Every Day (Without Burning Out)
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Getting things done each day can be quite a challenge. Motherhood is a job in and of its own — then add in marriage and relationships, business, friendships, and extended…
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How to Build a Nighttime Routine for the Entire Family
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I’ve written before about our morning routine and how it keeps our home humming. Now it’s time for me to dish the deets on nighttime routines. It isn’t about rigid…
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The Ultimate Art Station Solution (for the Whole Family)
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Is doing an art project your worst nightmare? Are the supplies tossed all over the house making it difficult to even pull together the right supplies? Do you dream of…
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My Take on New Year’s Resolutions (+ The Best of 2020… Whew!)
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Wow… what a crazy 525,600 minutes this year has been! For many of us, the intense challenges of 2020 have been a rollercoaster, a teacher, a frustration, and a very…
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How to Optimize Your Life With a Simple Block Schedule
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Let’s see if any of these questions ring a bell: Are you instantly overwhelmed by the sheer number of items on your to-do list? Are to-dos and appointments slipping through…
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My Parenting Rule to Foster Independence (& Save My Sanity)
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I can’t even count how many times I’ve heard the phrase, “I don’t know how you do it all with six kids!” And the secret is…. I don’t. At least…
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Why We Are Creating a Business Incubator for Our Kids (And How)
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I’ve mentioned several times on my podcast that my husband and I have created a business incubator of sorts for our children. It’s a mini Shark Tank model that we…
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How to Create a Morning Routine (That Lasts)
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I’ll admit — I am not naturally a morning person and if I didn’t have a family to take care of, my morning routine would probably look something like this:…
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Website Redesign & Update
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You may have noticed that WellnessMama.com recently got a slight website redesign this past week. I seriously dislike updating and redesigning, as the process always takes longer, costs more, and…
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How My Kids’ Capsule Wardrobe Simplified My Life (& Laundry)
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I must admit… when the capsule wardrobe trend took over Pinterest, I was mostly uninterested. As a mom, I based my wardrobe much more on function and flexibility. Times like…
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Why I Started a Weekly Digital Day Off
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I remember seeing a series of photos of people in what should have been some of the most important moments of their lives (like wedding days, holding new babies, etc.). Instead,…
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Making The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Work for Real Moms
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As a homeschooling mom and small business owner, I know what it’s like to be busy. You probably do too. Between kids’ events and activities, work, and keeping up with…
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The Ultimate Guide to Meal Planning (for Families)
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Meal planning makes a big difference when it comes to sticking to a dietary change. It’s easy to cook a quick convenience food or head to a restaurant when everyone…
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How to Stay Motivated When Making Health Changes
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Often the problem isn’t wanting to change, or even taking the first step. The hardest part is finding a way to stay motivated once our initial enthusiasm wears off or we…
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How to Balance Business and Family Life (& Succeed at Both)
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“How do I do it all…” This is a common question I get, and while my husband and I certainly don’t claim to have mastered this art, we’ve discovered a…
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6 Favorite Practical Homeschool Resources (My Kids Love)
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You all probably know by now that we homeschool (yes, I’m one of those) and I’m often asked about my favorite homeschooling resources. Our homeschooling set-up evolves year to year…
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How to Preserve and Display Kids’ Art
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Finding low-clutter toys is a great way to reduce the overwhelming stuff in the house. But any parent will tell you… one thing that can get out of control quickly…
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How Minimalism With a Family is Possible (& Life Changing!)
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I think I’ve finally arrived at the point in life where I can say … we are minimalists. (And yes, a minimalist family of eight that homeschools.) What does this…
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My Home Organization System – How I “Get It All Done”
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Home organization is not my strong suit. To say the least. It is something I’ve had to work on daily to get good at, and something I’m still working on.…
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The Importance of Writing Thank You Notes
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Whether it’s taking a day off from technology or writing thank you notes, reconnecting to traditional forms of communication has been shown (scientifically!) as an excellent means for improving our…