The Busy Vibrant Mom - Strategic Time Management, Home Organization, Productivity, Christian Mom, Christian Parenting, Declutter

As a parent we often want to connect with our kids and have intentional time with them, but life is so busy! Between school, homework, work, sports, meals, family time, church, friends, events, and all the things it can be hard to fit in quality time with your kids (especially if you have more than one kid!).  So how do we create intentional one on one time with our kids when life is so busy? In t...

In one day we make thousands of decisions.  Some big, some small, some important, some trivial, but so many daily decisions.  It can be overwhelming and take so much of our mental energy.  Especially when we second guess our decision or are faced with the question if this decision even matters.  In this episode I will provide you with four important things we need to consider in making decisions....

It's almost summer! And your kids will be home all day every day, while you are trying to still be productive, get work done, and meet deadlines. Sounds fun right? It can be so easy to hand our kids an iPad or other device and get some quiet time to work.  We all know the negative impact of screens on our kids, but it is so tempting to avoid a huge mess, a fight, or just keep them quiet for a bit....

As busy moms we have so much on our plate.  Our to do list is constantly growing.  More and more items are added to our list daily as we strive to take care of our family, keep track of school assignments, take care of family pets and people, connect with friends, arrange time to run errands, make doctors appointments, plan meals, the list goes on and on.  So how do we keep track of all the tiny t...

It's almost summer! Are you excited about the warmer weather, lots of sunshine, kids out of school, and all the things? Or are you thinking that sounds fun, but I need to figure out what to do with my kids.  It can be difficult to find your summer rhythm while keeping your kids busy and trying to get work done.  In this episode we talk about how to establish a summer rhythm that works for your fam...

Do you find that your kids start melting down after screen time?  They might be fussy, short tempered, easily annoyed or agitated.  I have definitely noticed all these fun qualities in my kids, especially as they get older and are exposed to more screens, enjoy video games, TV, shopping online, and all the fun of the internet.  Unfortunately, screens are here to stay.  So how do we set healthy bou...

Do you have grandparents who love giving your kids tons of toys? Are the toys piling up? Are the toys cluttering up your house? If you have multiple kids and they get multiple gifts from grandparents or other relatives it can be overwhelming!  Knowing where to store all the toys or what to do with them can get crazy. Usually the gifts are given out of a good place of love and enjoyment that you wa...

As moms we constantly need to change plans and pivot in our day.  It might be that a child forgets their lunch or a shoe as you leave the house, you are running late and hit traffic, you forget about an appointment, you forget to defrost chicken for dinner, the list just continues right? We usually have a plan or a schedule at the beginning of the day, but by the end we have been forced to change...

Does your day seem like it falls off the rails most of the time and you end up wasting time on who knows what.  Me too! It may be due to random tasks that pop up in my day, unforeseen circumstances, or wasting time on social media.  I started thinking when my day goes really well, what am I doing? Also, when my day goes poorly what am I concentrating on.  In this episode we will explore 3 tools th...

Oh, laundry! The bane of my existence.  It's like the mail, it just never stops.  Some days I'm tempted to close the door to the laundry room and just hope it magically gets clean somehow.  As busy moms it's hard to stay consistent with the laundry and create a routine that works day in and day out.  What if you were able to be consistent with the laundry and it was actually kinda fun? Win win! In...

Are you questioning your vocation? Are you wondering if you have found your purpose or if you are called to what you are doing now? In this episode I talk with guest Michelle Castro, mom of three teenage girls, entrepreneur, podcast host for Growth Against The Grain, and Christian woman.  We talk about the difference between your vocation and your calling.  Seeking fulfillment though God rather th...

Are you frustrated when your husband leaves junk all over the house? Yes, me too.  This can be a huge source of friction and frustration (ask me how I know), but it doesn't have to be.  In this episode we will discuss three key steps to resolving this tension and creating a solution that works for both of you.  These three steps will get you from frustration island to calm peaceful island. Pop in...

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you need some motivation to declutter? What does that even mean? Are you feeling stressed out at the thought of summer cleaning? Me too! I would love to invite you to a FREE Round Table event today at 11am PST/ 1pm CST/ 2pm EST.  It will be so fun! There will be six experts talking about decluttering, de-stressing, and getting organized in your home.  If you can mak...

Do you feel defeated by routines before you even start? Routines can seem so complicated and overwhelming.  They can be hard to start and get rolling.  In this episode we cover the number one question you need to ask yourself before you start a new routine.  As well as the top four tools you will need to help you establish a new routine and stick with it.  Grab that lukewarm coffee, a notepad, and...

Deep cleaning is never really a thing anyone look forward to.  Cleaning bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning the stove, can be overwhelming on top of all the other to do's.  It is a necessary evil that must get done and unfortunately once is not enough.  So how do you deep clean your house when you are tired and don't feel like it? In this episode we discuss three simple steps that will help yo...

Ahhh!! What do you do when your house looks like it threw up on itself?  It's easy to start screaming, or book the next flight to Hawaii.  But I have a better solution or should I say a reasonable solution.  In this episode we will discuss the top five things you can do to help you feel more in control, less stressed, and more at peace.  These are my top five steps to making the biggest impact wit...

It seems like clutter grows and multiplies just on its own! It slowly takes over! The truth is that there are hundreds of ways to get things into our homes, but only a few ways to get stuff out.  So things build up.  In this episode we discuss three reasons you might keep things, and three ways to get things out of your home.  Less clutter in your home will help you feel less anxious, less overwhe...

Easter is such a fun holiday, but it's easy to get caught up in the candy, the chocolate, Easter Egg hunts, the Easter Bunny and all the stuff.  We as Christian moms want to help our kids focus on the true excitement of Easter - Jesus's death and resurrection! So how do we make Easter more about Jesus and less about the bunny and the candy? In this episode I share three tips on how to celebrate Ea...

As Christian parents one of our hardest jobs is to navigate and deal with all the topics swirling around in our cancel culture.  It oftentimes feels easier to brush everything under the rug and just skip talking though difficult issues.  The issues our kids are struggling with these days are difficult to navigate.  What should our role be as parents?  How do we talk through these issues? How do we...

Do your kids leave items of clothing, shoes, dirty socks, toys, books etc all over the house? Does it drive you crazy? Me too! I found that there was a direct correlation between stuff laying all over the house, and feeling stressed and overwhelmed.  In this episode I wanted to share three easy ways to help your kids declutter and get rid of the excess.  Even if your kids hate to part with anythin...

Being a mom is a hard job as we all know.  We need community and the wisdom, joy, and encouragement of others.  In this episode I wanted to share 15 small things that are saving my life right now in the day to day.  These are not outrageous things, but they are bringing me joy, laughter, and fun.  As I share these things it is my hope that you might think about the 15 small things that are bringin...

Are your finding yourself looking up and your work block is already over? Have you set aside time to get work done, only to find that it floats away? Sometimes as moms we feel like we have to run an obstacle course of planning, babysitting, blocking our our schedule, getting kids to school, finally grabbling a warm cup of coffee only to look up and realize we got nothing done and we are our of tim...

As moms we race through our day.  We manage unexpected twists and turns, knowing when to slow down in our day and when to speed up, all the while navigating roadblocks.  By the end of the day we are done!  In this episode we talk about five unseen things that you encounter every day that are stealing your precious energy and draining your engine.  It wasn't until I reflected at the end of the day...

Do you want some money honey? JK, but really did you realize that you are wasting money every week?  I didn't! In this episode we dive into three ways decluttering can save you money every week.  This is a fun episode where we talk about the ways decluttering can save you money, and three tips you need to know before you go gang busters and start decluttering every room in your house.  Grab that n...

Do you find that meal prep takes forever? The planning, shopping, prepping, and cooking seem to take so much time! It's hard when we are also working, and trying to manage everything else.  Some nights it easier to just order DoorDash.  In this episode I want to offer 3 easy tips that I have found make meal prep easier, faster, and save me at least 2-3hours in my week.  Grab a notebook, a pen, and...