The back-to-school season is in full swing, bringing new routines, activities, and feelings. Even if your kids aren't in school yet, the seasonal change can make everything feel new.

Something that has been completely saving me in this (extremely) busy time of year is cleaning systems. When you have a routine in place that helps you get your house reset in those dirty high traffic areas nightly and weekly....it will make a huge difference in how 'messy' your home feels.

Let's dive into 5 big reasons WHY your house feels messy and dirty and HOW a cleaning schedule will help you to combat these struggles. We want to begin to understand how a cleaning schedule is so crucial to your success in consistently resetting your home by keeping it tidy and clean.

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I started packing my own lunch In the first grade...yep. It's true! I am actually very thankful that I learned this skill so early on, and I can't wait to share more about that with you today.

Because, it may only be the start of the new school year, but you may already be feeling that dreaded feeling of indecision. When you pull out the lunch kits and stare blankly at them, wondering what to put In there today and If your child will actually eat what you give them.

I want to share with you today a fact that may be freeing.

It Is not a job you have to do on your own, day In and day out. Just because you are the momma. No way. Packing lunches Is a job that your children should be, and CAN be helping you with. Even from a very young age.

So If this daily task Is something you don't enjoy and you find It Is taking longer than It should, then you need the encouragement packed into today's episode.

Even for those of you mommas who enjoy packing lunches, there are still plenty of practical tips and takeaways In this episode for you.

I am sharing 5 tips with you for how you can better organize your pantry and create some systems for lunch packing.

This Is going to take some of this stress, weight and responsibility off your shoulders and shoulder it evenly with others in the household.

So let's dive right in!

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As we continue to prepare the kids (and ourselves) for back to school It Is now time to dive Into creating a system for managing their clothes. You may even already be done with the official "first day back." BUT It Is not too late to get those closets organized and decluttered.

It Is Important to create your Ideal system first, before you even start shopping for any new back to school clothing Items. This system can then be re-used year after year, making It even easier to master an organized new school routine.

8 steps to get the kids closets and shoes organized for a new back to school season.

You need to set yourself up for success with a proper plan, an Idea of what you want, a step by step Implementation process, and tips for managing multiple closets for multiple kids.

If you want less clutter overall In your home, the kids' clothes are not exempt from that! Let's go through these steps together and get those closets and back to school clothing shopping lists ready for a new year.

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This Is the second episode of our Back to School series! When It comes to back to school shopping, you either love It or you don't, right? Having a plan and being organized can take this...daunting... task and turn It Into something we can master with ease and peace. There are many tips and tricks for shopping smart for school supplies and keeping them organized again at home, so let's cover the 5 tips today, and a few bonuses!

Today, we're diving into how to get those school supplies organized for a smoother transition back to school. We are diving into practical tips for making school supply shopping easier, from utilizing pre-made kits to creating a comprehensive supply list.

Learn how to categorize your lists, shop the sales efficiently, and keep an inventory of backstock to make your school year stress-free. We also have some bonus tips on tracking prices and maintaining an organized system at home.

Don't forget to join our Facebook community or email list using the links below to participate in our exciting giveaway running throughout August! Tune in next Wednesday for the third episode in our Back to School series. See you then!

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We are kicking off the Back to School Series, happening right here on the show over the next 5 weeks! Be sure to participate In the contest running from now until the end of August 2024 for a chance to win some fun prizes!

As moms, we often put ourselves last so we can serve our families and take care of everyone. I mean... aren't we all a part of the same secret club where we eat our food cold 🥶

Jokes aside, one of the most important aspects of creating an organized, peaceful home for your family actually starts with you.

Before we get ready for a new back to school season, I would encourage you to take some time NOW to start getting your daily routines on track, so you can master the preparation and organization tasks required over the coming weeks. So you can feel emotionally and physically ready to support your kids In the back to school transition and falling back Into their own routines and schedules.

This episode today emphasizes the importance of prioritizing yourself to better support your family during the busy back-to-school season. Learn the eight actionable steps to create a daily routine that will help you manage your schedule and set you up for success in the coming months.

Grab a pen and paper, and get ready to learn!

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Have you ever experimented with getting all the unnecessary apps and social media things off your phone to see what would happen to your focus, your peace, and your productivity? Do you have a possibly have a bit of a phone addiction?

I did...and apparantely still do. But the problem Is I did not even realize how bad It was or how quickly I would fall back Into this trap.

I've been on a journey over the past year or so, of intentionally removing social media apps from my phone for periods of time. In hopes of regaining control over my time and attention. Upon recently re-downloading some apps to my phone; partly out of necessity, partly for experimentation, I could not believe how quickly this sneaky little addiction popped back In, and how easily I accidentally found myself back In old habits.

I am sharing the #1 way of being aware of the productivity trap that your phone Is pulling you Into without even realizing It.

You CAN be more productive, focused and organized and fight against the addictive pull of your phone If you want too, and make the decision to Intentionally monitor your phone usage

Listen In for some tips on how to keep It at a distance, treat It like the tool It Is rather than being a reward, and how to not use It mindlessly and not be aware of how much time you are really spending on It.

Tune in next week for the FREE BACK TO SCHOOL series kicking off right here on the podcast in the month of August!

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Cleaning your house and staying on top of the mess Is probably one of the last priorities on your list this summer.

I get It! Spending time outside In the sun, vacations, and creating those memories with the kids. So fun and so Important.

However, staying on top of your cleaning tasks and keeping the clutter at bay will help you feel calmer and more peaceful overall.

I used to be one who let keeping my house clean cause me stress and overwhelm. I have learned some ways to streamline this never-ending process because I also understand the Importance of maintaining our homes well for the benefit of the entire family.

I want to share 5 hacks with you today to help you get the cleaning done fast, and get back outside to enjoy your day.

We will cover some topics such as

- How to manage the deep cleaning

- What to do if you are in a phase of life with babies and toddlers

- Using theme days to simplify the prioritization of tasks

and plenty more!

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Heatwave got you wanting to crawl Inside your fridge and never emerge? I have the perfect way for you to beat the heat and stay cool, by tackling some fridge cleaning. Get a task off your to-do list, AND stay cool, count me In! 👋🏻 PS - feel free to take as long as you need to complete this task If you need an excuse to stay cool for longer ;)

You never know what extra Info you may pick up, so be sure to take some notes so you can get this task done quickly and efficiently.

I wanted to share my best special tips and the exact process I follow In today's episode. The best way to streamline your tasks Is by having a step by step process that you follow every.single.time. Follow my exact step-by-step process for cleaning and organizing your fridge and enjoy the great feeling of staying cool while getting some cleaning done!

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