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SAVE TIME >> 5 Tips for Stay at Home Moms.

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Want to save time? Let’s chat about time management, time-saving hacks, and habits that go along with those hacks. I believe in productivity by doing LESS instead of “all the things” as a stay at home mom!

Save Time with Walmart Grocery Pickup

Walmart Grocery Pickup is seriously a life-changer! You order fresh groceries, Walmart does the shopping and loads your car for FREE. How easy is that? Here’s $10 to try it, if you’re new. http://r.wmt.co/iuEk3

Save Time with Looping Meal Prep

I love the idea of prepping a months worth of meals in a day, but honestly, I’m not there yet. What I call “looping meal prep” is the best way for me to get a few steps ahead without overwhelming myself. My favorite storage containers are wide mouth mason jars (https://amzn.to/2DLYqwI) with plastic non-rusting lids (https://amzn.to/2TuKr48), and these 3 cup rectangular glass containers (https://amzn.to/2sZOEko).

Save Time with a Robot Vacuum Cleaner

I have this vacuum (https://amzn.to/2DMviFB) on a timer to go off every evening. Having this external reminder to clean up the floor and get dinner started has been so extraordinarily helpful! This was my best big purchase of 2018. It saves me so much time and helps us remember to start our evening routine on time!

Save Time with Dry Shampoo

My favorite brand of dry shampoo is Batiste (https://amzn.to/2TqYhnM), and I’ve tried several! I’ll still rinse off after my workout, but not having to wash and style my hair every single day saves me so much time!

I LOVE listening to audiobooks and podcasts!

The earbuds I use (https://amzn.to/2Tq3b4J) enable me to listen to something interesting while getting tasks like dishes and laundry done! This adds something to my life that I otherwise struggle to find the time to enjoy.

My favorite time management Audio Books:
Essentialism by Greg McKeown (https://amzn.to/2CURNGI)
Deep Work by Cal Newport (https://amzn.to/2SlNe23)

My favorite podcasts regarding habits and productivity:
The Purpose Show
Lead to Win with Michael Hyatt
Terri Savelle Foy
The Chalene Show
The Brendon Show
(I have a BUNCH of podcast shows in my app, but I plan to add shows to this list only if I have listened to a fair amount of episodes from that particular show. I’ll be adding to this list in the future!)

BONUS – Watch to the end of the video for a bonus tip that helps us keep up with the dishes as a family who eats the majority of meals at home!

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Morning Routine Planner

Morning Routine – The 5 W’s of Waking up Early

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Is it one of your goals to start waking up earlier this year? If it is, do you have a morning routine? This free planning worksheet can help!

In the video above we are talking about the 5 W’s of Waking up Early. You can get the free printable below by clicking “add to cart”! It will walk you through the creation of your own morning routine.

I have wanted to be a morning person for a long time, but I lacked one thing, clarity. Last year I read The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. I realized that I’m a questioner at heart , which means that I have to be super clear on the details in order to make something a priority.

So, This is my year. This is the year that I get super clear and take the plunge. I’m going to be that person who wakes up earlier to go after her goals. Wanna join me?

First, print out the morning routine worksheet.

Grab a cozy blanket and a cup of tea. Or don’t, if that’s not your cup of tea. Yes, I certainly am one of those people. I like making this a big deal. It feels more like an official start. 😉

Next, we’ll dig deep to determine our “why”.

Why morning? Why will this help me? How will this reduce stress in my life or improve my day? In contrast with the everybody’s doing it, so I should do it mindset, you will decide why it matters to you!

Then, we talk about the when, where, and what.

I ask thought-provoking questions in the worksheet, in order to help you determine your preferred course of action.

To finish up, I encourage you to write out the who.

I’ll give a little extra encouragement to the moms out there with a personal story of mine from last year. Basically, if you’re ready for this, your kids will adapt.

Let’s get clear on the habits that we want to establish. Let’s focus on our goals. Without direction, we tend to drift from one thing to the next.

If you have something that you want to do this year, it’s time to get intentional about it! Let’s start by writing down our plan.

So, Check out the free printable. Join me. Let’s get clear with our morning routine and goals for the new year. I believe in you!

–Juli

One of my New Years goals is to wake up earlier to work on building my side hustle. I love this free planning worksheet to plan my early morning routine! #girlboss #wahm #sahm #sidehustle #workathome #morningroutine

Other posts you might like: How to Stick to new Habits and Routines, How to Save Money when your Finances are out of Control, What to do with the Stuff you Declutter from your Kids’ Rooms, and How to do a Digital Detox. Each post has a free printable!

HOW TO STICK TO NEW HABITS AND ROUTINES

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Four Tips for Sticking to New Habits and Routines

First, Give your new habit a trigger. Can you attach your new practice to something that you already do each day?  Can you use a visual reminder?

Next, Accountability partners are so helpful!  Is there someone with whom you can start this new habit?

Also, Phone reminders!  Set daily or weekly reminders to help you stay on track with your habits and goals!  More about this below!

Finally, Surround yourself with people who are doing the thing you want to start doing, in real life or online! Keep the inspiration flowing into your life.

How to Digital Detox (Tips+Printable)

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Today we’re talking about how to digital detox tips. Here is the free printable:

 

HOW TO WORKOUT WITH KIDS

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Trying to workout with kids? Here’s my home gym tutorial! ? How do you exercise with kiddos around? Share your mommy fitness tips below! I need help! haha!

Tula carrier I’m wearing my son in (I have the Toddler size): http://amzn.to/2nIWz0w

 

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