It’s a balancing act that I’m trying to figure out. I want to get more done in a day, but not at the detriment of less quality time with my girls. How do I plan on doing this? Back in December I decided I would try to
- Get up early
- Add snippets of scheduled time to my day
- Waste less time
- Add efficiencies and organization to my day.
My starting point was to start getting up earlier than my girls, so I could have uninterrupted time before they woke up. I have been successful in making this early morning wake-up a habit and have not looked back. I have a Bonus Hour each morning and I love having a little time to myself each morning. Read all about it here: How to Enjoy an Early, Joyful, and Productive Morning.
I also wanted to add efficiencies and organization to my day, so I could truly ENJOY the unscheduled time with my girls. Too much of the time, I’m staring at what I need to clean, cook, and organize and it’s hard for me to sit down and give 100% of my time.
I do not always see homemaking the same.. Sometimes I see it as a wonderful way to serve and show love to my husband and children. Othertimes I feel like it is just a chore and a distraction to just enjoying our time together.
- I want to want to have a clean house, but I do not want to spend hours every day making sure every corner of my home is spotless.
- I want to have healthy, homemade meals, but I have no issues serving cereal for dinner on occasion.
- I want to put others before myself as we are called to serve, but I want to have time alone for myself to refresh and have a break.
- I try to provide clean meals. I love the idea of a toxin-free home and try first for natural products and remedies, but I refuse to worry about all of it. I’m OK with picking and choosing.
- I am disciplined about getting rid of clutter in some areas of my home, but constantly ignore other areas.
- I strive to give my daughters my full attention at times, but am also OK zoning out and doing my own thing when they are playing nicely. Especially if it’s been a hectic day.
Homemaking can be hard work when you are exhausted from chasing littles all day, but it is also very rewarding! I do not enjoy meal planning and am less than stellar at having a dinner plan. When I do plan meals out and have served my husband meals he has enjoyed, it makes me feel happy to know that the work is worth it!
Sometimes I figure out ways to better organize and plan my day and household, other times I look for a resource that will help me do this. I enjoy researching and finding new ideas for running the home.
I find it especially helpful to look for books, eBooks or other online resources when my homemaking motivation is running low. Often times I only need to read about a new idea, new recipe or quick tip to motivate me to get back into whatever task or chore I’m dreading.
I am looking forward to The 2019 Ultimate Homemaking Bundle for this exact reason – Motivation, new ideas & quick tips! A skim of the titles was all I needed to be interested in this bundle. I’ve been digging in and it’s pretty amazing!
Even though it’s always a great deal and full of incredible resources, the 2019 Ultimate Homemaking Bundle is the best one I’ve seen.
I’m excited to have my Habit Trackers included!
AND the bonuses are awesome. I have never been so excited about the bonuses. (4 months free of YNAB plus free products mailed to me!)
Seriously…it’s OK to get the bundle solely for the bonuses. $29.97 for over $350 in bonuses? Many of them physical products that will be mailed to your home? Yes please!
The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle includes over 100 hand-picked eBooks, eCourses, and printables, on topics that matter to moms such as:
- decluttering and organizing
- ideas to help you balance all your roles
- healthy meal plans
- mothering tips
- marriage tips
- so much more related to homemaking
This bundle has you covered!
The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle includes:
- 30 eCourses & Videos
- 28 eBooks
- 25 printable packs
- 16 workbooks
- 3 summits
- 2 membership sites
- over $350 in bonuses…some physical bonuses that can be mailed to your home!
… all curated to give you a helpful collection of resources to touch every part of your homemaking journey – at a price that’s too good to miss.
Here is a quick breakout of the categories:
- Creativity & Decor (10 products worth $299.95)
- Faith (13 products worth $212.82)
- For Kids (9 products worth $134.96)
- Home Management (13 products worth $269.93)
- Homeschooling (8 products worth $148.94)
- In the Kitchen (6 products worth $82.96)
- Marriage (6 products worth $80.95)
- Organization (10 products worth $227.00)
- Parenting (13 products worth $416.93)
- Self Care (10 products worth $266.95)
- Work at Home (6 products worth $157.98)
- Bonuses (11 bonuses worth $367.85)
Our homes will never be perfect. Our life will never be stress-free.
But learning smart strategies and solutions, and saving yourself time and stress trying to figure things out on your own, sure does go a long way.
Check out the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle right here!
>>> Don’t forget the bonuses <<<
The bonuses are worth more than $350. They include free kids’ books from Bookroo, $15 in the Cultivate What Matters Shop, 4 months of You Need a Budget, a set from PureCo including cocoa butter chapstick, relief salve + 1 bar of soap, free natural eyeshadow from Orglamix, Musik at Home, and much more.
This is one of the reasons this bundle is the best so far. I redeemed just a few bonuses already and just a few of my favorites are well over the cost of the bundle already!
I have wanted to try out YNAB for a while now and the longest free trial I have come across is 2 months, so I was pumped to see that a 4 month membership is included with the Bundle.
There is also an Early Bird Bonus if you purchase by Thursday night.
Early Bird Bonus is gone in…
Whether you want decluttering and organizing tips, ideas to help you balance all your roles, healthy meal plans, mothering or marriage tips, or anything else related to homemaking, this bundle has you covered. Get your copy!
You will receive free updates, morning motivation, printables, blog post highlights, and occasional deals sent your way. Frequency?? Just a few times per month.
Debbie Prater says
I like this idea. But I have to say it looks like you have a good heart and are balanced in what you do. I feel compelled to tell you not to be so hard on yourself. Enjoy the moments you have now. I am a 50+ empty nester woman who knows of what I speak of. I’m sure you are doing a good job!
admin says
Thanks for the encouragement!
Lynn @ RiggstownRoad says
Interesting titles! Thanks for sharing. :) (Found you at Mom2Mom.)
Beth says
Oh my day has not been very balanced today :(. Mondays are the hardest for me.
Thanks for the encouragement and good reminders.
admin says
You are welcome, Beth!
Nicole says
Thanks for sharing! There are definitely some intriguing resources here. And I definitely agree that the way I see homemaking changes from day to day. You do seem to have a very healthy and balanced approach, though!
admin says
I hope it’s healthy and balanced! It depends on my season in life. It does change day-to-day. Thanks for stopping by.
Meg says
It’s such an insane and trying balancing act! I don’t know if I’ll ever get it together, but thank you for sharing resources:) Add to to-do list…read! Glad that my family loves me as I do my best to take care of them. Blessings to you!
admin says
I don’t know if the goal is to have it all together! We just do our best. :) Thanks for stopping by and reading!
Gentle Joy says
I do like the balance idea…. it is so easy to overdo one thing or another, but it is best to be balanced and to keep priorities in mind…. that time before the family gets up is so precious… when I have that, it makes the day go so nicely… however, I rarely get that ever anymore… With differing schedules, some are up late, some early… they like to talk w/ me in person or on the phone (very precious)… and I am kept on the go. :)
admin says
I just love the morning time before my girls get up also. Sorry that you don’t get that much anymore!
Dana says
This is a great list of resources. Thank you for sharing. I am much like you in keeping house but also allowing kids to play while I chill and clear my head. It’s all balance. :)
#RaRalinkup
admin says
I agree! Some days I am so thankful that my girls can happily play together.
Heaven says
I’m with you on a lot of your points. Thanks for posting a balanced look at motherhood. Stopping by from Ladies Collective.
Donna @Soul Survival says
Looks like you have listed some wonderful resources. I’m always looking for ways to be more efficient and it is definitely a work in progress!
Donna
admin says
Yes, a work in progress! I know I’m NOT striving for absolute perfection in homemaking!
Dedra Clutz says
I can’t use all of these books personally and it’s still a great deal.
Sara says
This is such a wonderful resource and really that is an AMAZING deal! Thank you so much for sharing :)
admin says
I figure if I only read a few books, take an eCourse or 2, and use the bonuses, I have more than recovered the money spent. :)
Stephanie says
Great resources. I’m all about efficiency wherever possible! I also love getting up before the kids, it makes for a much better start to the day for me personally.
admin says
I agree. It’s a wonderful way to start the day!
Kori Tomelden says
I call myself an uninspired homemaker- because that’s what I am. I don’t mind it, I know it needs to be done… but I don’t always feel motivated or inspired to do it. The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle is a dream come true for someone like me.
admin says
I like that you call yourself an uninspired homemaker. :) I am that about half of the time.
Crystal says
I love your honesty! I can be so hard to juggle everything and about half the time I feel like I have failed when my list still looks half full at the end of the day, but the other half of the time I realize that my personal well being is more important then the dishes! My husband would put me first, so I should too work on that as well. I am excited about the bundle though it has a ton of great resources so I can really get more things checked off my list without sacrificing my needs. I am glad I saw this at the Grace&Truth link up!
Betsy de Cruz says
Visiting you from Grace & Truth. I get up for that extra hour too! It keeps me sane and able to spend a bit of focused time before my family wakes, as you say here. And balance? I try to play it by ear and do what needs to be done each day. Some days I focus on cooking more, some days more writing, some days more cleaning, some days family time. I can’t manage all at once. :-)
Wendy says
In my opinion, for my life, NOTHING is more important than time spent with my children. My kids are now in their 20’s. I am positive they couldn’t tell you how often the beds were made. I am equally positive they CAN tell you about our projects and adventures together. I know it is cliche, but seize the moment. Time really does go quickly and there is only a relatively short time frame in which to create life long memories. :)
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
I purchased several bundles this year and now I don’t have it in the budget for this one… but man! What a great bundle of resources!
I want to have a clean house and not spend tons of time getting it clean too! Plus I’m all about the healthy meals.
Thanks for sharing.
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
xoxo
Bobi says
Great post! I started reading blogs looking for homemaking inspiration.
I have a weekend link party going if you’d care to join:
http://www.bobijensen.com/2015/04/weekend-warmth-blog-hop.html
Kelly Balarie says
Today my heart feels a little more free after reading this. Thank you for setting 1st things 1st. I am blessed. Cheering you on from the #RaRalinkup on Purposeful Faith.
Terri Presser says
You have been such an example to me, especially on the getting up early routine. I now get up most mornings at 5.15 am, read my bible , do some blogging and then maybe go and give my husband a cuddle or get breakfast. It is great to be able to do this now and I find the mornings I don’t I am much more irritable. I think I really need that quiet hour or so before everyone gets up for me to chase away my morning blues. Thank you so much for all that you write and all that you share at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings
admin says
I’m happy you are enjoying your quiet hour in the morning!
I’m happy to share on your blog every week. I enjoy stopping by!
Janis Cox says
Found you on Proverbs Women. I like your thought process – reason – faith and live.
Blessings
Janis
admin says
Thank you for stopping by!
Anita Ojeda says
It’s all about balance (and it doesn’t get easier just because they get older ;)–well, it sort of does, because you can engage them in helping keep the home clean and preparing meals so that you have time to spend more time as a family doing fun things :).
admin says
I’m sure it will be hard when they are older too! I’ll have to start in early so they are happy to help me with the cleaning & meal prep. Thanks for sharing!
Betsy @ BPhotoArt.com says
Getting organized and being more efficient is a never-ending challenge. There are always road blocks! I’ve seen the homemaking bundle and it looks pretty helpful, lots of good information in there :)
Thanks for sharing at #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup …I’ve pinned this post and hope you stop by again to link up again for this upcoming week!
admin says
Yes, it’s never-ending. You just do what you can. :)
Amaia - You Made My Day says
It is a great way how you organize your life.
To be honest, reading all those ‘how to cook healthy in 5 minutes’, ‘how to be a better mum’, ‘how to work from home while taking care of your kids, cooking, and having a happy husband’ kind of articles are too fake and too stressful for me. I think I have found my balance by trying to work less (or spending less time) and giving me more time for the things I feel important, like my family, sport and hobbies… It works for me now :-)
admin says
I think there may be tips to get from certain articles, but rarely is there a complete quick fix! That is great that you are taking the time to think of your priorities! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Christine says
It is definitely a balancing act, I agree totally. I wake up early just to get time to myself. I have learned to let things go and prioritize. I don’t beat myself up anymore.
Becky Roberts says
Some great advice here, well done! I too try to get an hour to myself in the morning, even if it’s just to sit in silence with my morning cuppa, gathering my thoughts. It’s my most peaceful time of the day! It’s hard not to beat yourself up if you have an off day and the house is upside down, but I try not to let myself stress over it too much.
The Home Loving Wife says
This bundle is FANTASTIC!!!
Myriah Mae says
I think the search for balance in homemaking and motherhood is never ending! LOL!
Jennifer Maune (@jennifer_maune) says
This bundle looks great. I think scheduling is definitely key to maintaining your sanity as a homemaker!
-Jennifer
https://maunelegacy.com
Tabitha Blue says
Loved reading this and your POV. I’m so with you mama, it’s all about balance. Taking care of our family AND being present with them… it’s so important!
heartloveshome says
I love finding new ways to be more efficient when it comes to organizing and cleaning my home. Plus my daily tasks in my kitchen and on the blog. I’m always striving to be better. I would eventually like to wake up earlier than my girls. Some nights are harder to go to bed since my youngest sometimes struggles getting to sleep or I have things to do before bed. I really want to try waking up earlier after the school year is finished. I want to be more accomplished in my day.
Christina says
I really love this because life is ALL about balance and finding what works for you and your family. Great post!
shannanpanganiban says
these are awesome tips – thanks!