The Unbusy Mom: For Entrepreneur Moms Tired of Waking Up to the Same Tuesday

Ever think back to your life before kids?   Ever wonder how you possibly thought you were snowed under with tasks, responsibilities, and obligations, with never enough free time?   Yeah, that’s a laugh. Try motherhood, you mentally tell your former self.   But since you’re here – since you have those kids, and this life – what say we do a little mindset work and reframe your expectations?   After...

Want to know the fastest way to get rid of your chores?    Dump them on the kids. (I’m only half-joking here.)   Seriously – the quickest route to you doing less work as a mom is to get other people in on the game.   To turn yourself into a middle manager of sorts who helps other people (like, little people) get chores done while you yourself don’t lift a finger in the process.    (Okay, okay, you...

It seems like morning routines are all the rage now, aren’t they?   (I will refrain from inquiring whether you, too, have a morning routine.)   Instead, how about a peek into mine? (I know - we’re insatiably curious about someone else’s life.)   And if you do want to begin your own morning rhythm, well… you may just pick up a couple ideas along the way.    Sound good?   Let me take you behind the...

I think you should ditch the deep cleaning.    And I’m going to tell you why. (Because I’d better back this one up!)   Here are the three reasons why I think giving yourself a pass – calling it a day at “good enough” – is better for your brain.   What you’ll learn: ·        Number 1: It removes perfectionism ·        Number 2: When you release perfectionism, you’re able to right-size your thinking...

Do you ever dread the coming-home part of grocery shopping?   It wasn’t the actual errand of selecting food for the family that’s the chore. It’s the gargantuan job of putting it away.   (Especially with so many mouths to feed.)   How can you stop dreading the unpack-and-put-away part of grocery errands?   Try these three tips to streamline your post-grocery success.   What you’ll learn: ·        ...

Have you ever struggled with habits?   Who hasn’t, right?   This book is going to change your habit life – permanently.   I’m talking about  Atomic Habits , written by James Clear. Yes, it’s that good.   Clear puts in the legwork with scientific studies, award-winning sports team, and goal-setting entrepreneurs.   But the real magic of his book comes from the habit hacks he discovered.   What you’...

You probably need some labels.   All right, all right – don’t jump all over me. I’m not telling you to go out and get a fancy label maker and use it all over your house.   I’m just saying your kids (or husband!) could probably use a little help. And sometimes the old-fashioned label is the best, fastest way to do that.   I know you know where everything is. You’re the mom – the household manager –...

You’ve probably heard about time blocking.   It’s one of the most popular productivity tools, and for good reason.   But here’s a question: are you time blocking the right way?   Not just on the regular days. You’ve mastered the flow on those. But what about your busy days?   We all have ‘em. The rush around, barely any time between meals and naps, oh and there’s still supper to make ones.   How c...

We’ve talked about time to go routines for your family. But what about when you come back to the house?   Do you descend into chaos again as the kids go wild?   You’re still trying to unload the vehicle, get the baby or toddler out, restock the diaper bag, wash everyone’s hands, enforce potty breaks, set out a snack or meal, and deal with your own purse/keys/receipts. Whew!   You need some help (m...

There you are again, kneeling on the floor, gathering up dozens (or hundreds) of tiny pieces.   Lego, blocks, duplo, cars, doll accessories – it doesn’t really matter what kind, does it? Just that once again, you were the one left to clean it all up.   Let’s turn this around.   Let’s get the kids picking up their own messes. Let them deal with hundreds of lego bits, dozens of doll outfits, or that...

One of the most overlooked self-help hacks is journaling. Yes, that’s right – just sitting down with pen and paper, in peace and quiet, writing out your thoughts.   Too good to be true? Introvert dream meets ultimate life hack?   Not really. Journaling delivers on practically anything you ask of it.   So why not use it to transform your week?   What you’ll learn: ·        Want to find out why you’...

What’s the scene like at your house when you announce it’s time to leave?   Are the kids frantically scurrying around, picking up toys, grabbing socks and shoes, and checking that all snacks are back in the fridge?   Oh, you’re the one doing all that?   (Plus trying to get everyone to stop what they’re doing, put on the appropriate jacket/hat/sunscreen, and get in the van?)   No wonder it’s chaos....

What happens as soon as you announce, “Nap time!”   Moans of “you’re spoiling our game”, wails from the less verbal member(s) of your family, and protests of “not already!”?   And when you finally get the baby, toddler, and/or preschooler down in their respective beds… is it peaceful?   Yes…. for about 10 minutes.   Just enough to start on a cup of coffee and a much-needed snack, plotting what you...

Does this sound familiar? It’s 9am, and the floor is littered with toys, one child hasn’t started breakfast, another has been at the table for an hour, and a third is asking for another snack.   You’ve barely gotten started on your list for the day in the chaos swirling around you. You check the time in disbelief.   How can it be only 9 o’clock in the morning? So much has gone on, so much has been...

Time – it’s the busy mother’s conundrum, isn’t it? The more you need it, the less you have of it.   What if there was a way to permanently clear your schedule so you weren’t frantically running around, trying and failing to get everything done?   There is, and it’s called minimalism for your schedule. If you didn’t have a jam-packed calendar, you’d feel a lot more peace, right?   And there’s a way...

So, minimalism. It’s everywhere these days.   Why should you add it to your already overflowing to do list?   Because it’s what you need when you’re juggling several kids + your own need for space & quiet.   Here’s why you should let minimalism take over your life.   What you’ll learn: ·        What if you never had a mountain of dishes staring at you, because you had the right amount in the c...

Picture this: your house is clean, the living room is tidy (no toys underfoot), and there’s food in the crockpot for supper. The kids are at school, playing outside, making up a game in their rooms, or napping.   You have quiet. Peace. You’ve just sat down with a cup of coffee and your latest book or craft project to enjoy an hour or so to yourself.   How is this different from your reality?   Is...