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My Guide to Planning for the Holidays (to Save Your Sanity!)

Katie Wells — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:09:51 +0000

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 though the holidays are the most wonderful time of year, they can get hectic fast. And, if we aren’t careful, we can miss the true […]

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A Back to School Routine to Help You Stay Sane

Katie Wells — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

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 thick of summer that the beginning of a new year is just around the corner. Carefree days and late nights are a part of the […]

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18 Useful (and Fun) Skills to Learn Online

Katie Wells — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:24:50 +0000

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 about the health benefits of learning a fun new skill? Learning new things keeps our minds sharp and healthy, which is important as we age. […]

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Dear Moms, How to Simplify Christmas (and Enjoy it!) This Year

Katie Wells — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:45:08 +0000

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, that’s often not the reality we face as moms. During this time of year, we often end up more stressed out and busier than ever. […]

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5 Ways to Get More Done Every Day (Without Burning Out)

Katie Wells — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 15:15:18 +0000

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 family, and it’s a lot! After all, there are multiple areas of life that need attention, and sometimes it seems like they all need your […]

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How to Build a Nighttime Routine for the Entire Family

Katie Wells — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 11:52:41 +0000

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 schedules or a one size fits all approach, but it helps the household (and mom!) work so much better. Nighttime Routine for Moms (and Everyone […]

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The Ultimate Art Station Solution (for the Whole Family)

Katie Wells — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:34:53 +0000

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 a self-contained solution? Having a few creative art supplies available anytime can keep that toddler busy, allow the budding artist to thrive, or the advanced […]

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My Take on New Year’s Resolutions (+ The Best of 2020… Whew!)

Katie Wells — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:00:08 +0000

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 very long 12 months. While it’s tempting to skip over this look back at 2020 altogether, I know I learned many valuable lessons and I […]

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How to Optimize Your Life With a Simple Block Schedule

Katie Wells — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:02:14 +0000

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 the cracks? Are you a mom wearing many hats, always struggling to keep yourself pointed in the right direction? Do you have a fair amount […]

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My Parenting Rule to Foster Independence (& Save My Sanity)

Katie Wells — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 13:42:12 +0000

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 not all of it. And certainly not all the time. That’s been one of the many lessons that motherhood has taught me and it led […]

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Why We Are Creating a Business Incubator for Our Kids (And How)

Katie Wells — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 13:15:04 +0000

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 will use to teach them business skills and life lessons during their high-school years. It’s easier to do this since we homeschool, and they’ll finish […]

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How to Create a Morning Routine (That Lasts)

Katie Wells — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 12:00:10 +0000

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: Wake up when I feel like it, shower (alone without kids asking for breakfast), take supplements, drink coffee, go for a walk, eat breakfast, then […]

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Website Redesign & Update

Katie Wells — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:00:28 +0000

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 is even more mentally exhausting than expected. One of the things I’ve learned since 2006 (when I first started blogging) is that I’d almost rather […]

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How My Kids’ Capsule Wardrobe Simplified My Life (& Laundry)

Katie Wells — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:00:28 +0000

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 pregnancy and nursing required certain types of clothes and limited my options. Then, I discovered the concept of a kids’ capsule wardrobe. Freedom from endless laundry, […]

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Why I Started a Weekly Digital Day Off

Katie Wells — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:30:50 +0000

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, they were all on their phones. Not enjoying the moment, not talking to each other, but looking at phones. From a less dramatic perspective, I’ve […]

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Making The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Work for Real Moms

Katie Wells — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:40:56 +0000

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 household responsibilities, moms have a lot of plates spinning. (I know, newsflash of the year.) I’m guessing I’m not alone in feeling like house cleaning […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Meal Planning (for Families)

Katie Wells — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:29:31 +0000

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 is hungry and nothing is defrosted, but a little planning can prevent this! If you have kids, you can let them be involved in the […]

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How to Stay Motivated When Making Health Changes

Katie Wells — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 13:30:47 +0000

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 encounter setbacks. This is one reason so many of us struggle with keeping New Year’s resolutions! I’m no motivation guru and I’ve definitely had many […]

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How to Balance Business and Family Life (& Succeed at Both)

Katie Wells — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:30:04 +0000

“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 few tips along the way that really help. The life of an entrepreneur is often busy and stressful, and the life of a parent is […]

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6 Favorite Practical Homeschool Resources (My Kids Love)

Katie Wells — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:00:42 +0000

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 as the kids get older, and now that I have kids ranging from toddlers to middle schoolers, I’ve been using several online tools that my […]

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