Staying home with little ones is beautiful⊠and also a lot.
This is my real-life SAHM survival guide, the systems that help me keep our home peaceful without constantly feeling behind.
Nothing extreme.
Nothing unrealistic.
Just simple rhythms that wo...
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The âFill your cupâ Morning Routine
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Drop Zones (bye bye visual clutter)
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15 Min Whole House reset!
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Little Hands Help Too
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The âMom needs 20 Minutesâ Basket
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Letâs Go Outside!
The âFill your cupâ Morning Routine
You canât pour from an empty cup. And the hard truth is, as a mom this happens in the early morning. Before the kids, and house are awake. Do something kind for future you and give her the opportunity to be at peace. This is not selfish this is neces...
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So worth the investment. The soft rise is amazing.
Restore 3 - Smart Sound Machine Alarm Clock
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Spending time in the word starts my day with hope. Like Iâm not alone.
Bible Study
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Whether itâs things youâre greatful for or something thatâs on your mind, get it out! Donât let it linger. Write it down, donât carry it around.
Journal
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You deserve to have something nice, just for you. Something that makes you feel human.
Espresso Machine
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Put on something that matches. I found getting fully dressed felt almost wasteful when I was home all day. But a matching lounge ware set was my happy medium.
Women's Matching Sets
Drop Zones (bye bye visual clutter)
My #1 tip for a peaceful home is to declutter, find a home for everything, and HIDE! Hide anything that causes you to get overstimulated.
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Hide the shoes!
Hidden Shoe Storage
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I have one of these in every room. Toys, dog supplies, blankets, and one by the door (kids socks, umbrellas, light jackets, dog leash) for anything I would need to leave the house.
Toy, Linen, and random crap storage!
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Get yourselves a HUGE laundry basket! Chuck it all in there!
Laundry Baskets With Wheels
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Wall hooks! I have them by every door in every bedroom and in the hall.
Wall Hooks!
15 Min Whole House reset!
When things are getting a little too overwhelming and you only have energy for 15 minutes. I sometimes do this multiple times a day.
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Add all your basic cleaning supplies and go room to room.
Cleaning Caddy
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Works on all surfaces!
Microfiber Towels & Cloths
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Probably my #1 house hold item. So cheap for what it does. Worth every penny!
Shop Tineco Wet Dry Vacuum
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The whole reason my home is the way it is. She is my queen!
Fly Lady
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Headphones are a game changer. Put in your favorite playlist, to drown out the endless nursery rhymes, and get to work.
Headphones
Little Hands Help Too
Struggling to figure out how to get your kids to help? Or just need them out of your hair so you can focus on the main areas? I give them these tools in their rooms and have them go to town.
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Love these! Worth every penny! One of the first things I bought when starting to include my kids in household chores.
Kids Zipper Bedding: Nods & Winks
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This is my personal kid safe multipurpose cleaner. My kids BEG to use this. Itâs compleatly safe for them to use. And I use it too.
Kid Safe Spray Cleaner
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We set it for 5 minute increments. For 5 minutes you pick up toys, 5 minutes you put clothes in the basket, 5 minutes you wipe tables and walls, etcâŠ
Task Timer!
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Add their spray, microfiber, and duster. They get a caddy just like mommy.
Kids Cleaning Bucket
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Another one of those things the kids beg me to brake out. It works well for a kids vacuum.
BAYMI 3-in-1 Kids Vacuum - That Really Works
The âMom needs 20 Minutesâ Basket
Grab a basket, and fill with âspecialâ activities to keep the babies occupied why you take a minute.
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My kids absolutely love these things. And theyâre perfect for a huge variety of ages.
Magna-Tiles
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We love a good sensory toy! And perfect for all ages.
Sensory Toys
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So worth the money! I debated getting it for a long time, but now I just wish I would have gotten it sooner. Both of my kids (2&4) love it so much and it has really encouraged independent play.
tonies: Toniebox 2
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If you have older kids donât immediately write this off. Now that my kids are older (2&4) we use this as a âsafe zoneâ of sorts. They can color, play with slime/playdough, or any other messy activity without it getting all over my house. We also ...
Baby Play Yards! (Not just for Babies)
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Please donât feel guilty for screen time. Cutting out screen time completely in the world we live in is virtually unattainable. And your kids need a mentally well mom, more than they need to hit a no screen time goal. ïżŒ
Screen time!
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Keep everything in one basket thatâs put away from the kids until youâre ready to use it. Bring it out when you need a minute. You have a better chance of your kids actually staying content for longer if itâs something the kids donât get to play with...
Catch All Basket
Letâs Go Outside!
You need fresh air! And so do your kids. This isnât â1000 hours outsideâ this is 30 minutes not staring at the same 4 walls of your house.
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Work on your tan or just relax enjoying the fresh air.
Zero Gravity Chair
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My kids love making âsoupsâ with grass and water in their outdoor mud kitchen. Theyâll play for hours.
Mud Kitchen!
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Great for hot days.
Water Table!
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My favorite for inside and outside. Completely spill proof and stays cold for hours.
HydroJug Kids Water Bottles
Nap Time = Me Time
Nap time is not for cleaning. Or Planning. Or Homemaking. Nap time is when mom doesnât have to be mom. Mom gets to be a person. This is not selfish, or lazy. This is a requirement for everyoneâs mental health. You NEED rest, and not just sleeping at ...
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I swear this thing changed my life. Mom has a chair. It is momâs chair, where she sits and doesnât have to be mom. Just a human who sits đ€Ł
Mom Chair!
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I love this thing. It might even be my best friend.
Ultra-Soft Weighted Blankets
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The thing I do the most during quite time.
Kindle E-readers
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I know, I know. This is not very âlow tox momâ of me. But it was the first step I took to âget my pink backâ and Iâm IN LOVE! The pride I get everytime someone compliments my nails and I get to say I did them myself. Unmatched đ đ»
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit
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Love, love, LOVE! The smell and the sound brings me such peace.
Luxury Scented Candles | WoodWick
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