141. Summer break is coming up fast! 4 reasons why you need a Summer break plan NOW! | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Home, Productivity, Home Management, Mom Life, Mom, Motherhood, Organization, Systems, Menu Planning, Cleaning

Mama, I don't know if you realized this, but Summer break is coming up FAST! We are only a few short weeks away from School getting out and then all heck breaks loose! Believe me, I've been there! We all look forward to the countdown til schools out, and get all excited for a relaxing and care free Summer! And then, the first week of Summer break hits and we get strapped up in the struggle bus for a full straight week of CHAOS! The sibling squabbles break out, contention is high, the "I'm bored" phrase stays on consistent replay, the kids have meltdowns which turns into you having Mom meltdowns and the house begins to look like a hurricane went through it! You then think to yourself, "Ahh, what's a Mom to do?" And then you find yourself reading the title to this very episode and realize Why you need a Summer Break plan like not Now, but Yesterday! So if you are ready to avoid all the chaos, the hot mess mom survival mode and truly want to THRIVE this Summer with your family - then tune into today's episode where you will find 4 HUGE reasons why you need a game plan for Summer Break right NOW, not later! Don't wait til Summertime hits to start making a plan, you will hit overwhelm and burnout quick. So buckle up Mama, and lets dive into 4 reasons you need a game plan NOW for Summer Break!

Happy Listening Friend!

XO, Kim

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140. Spring cleaning doesn't have to be hard! 8 tips to make Spring cleaning a breeze for busy Moms! | Routines, Time Blocking, Organization, Time Management, Home Management, Home, Homemaking, Systems, Mom Life, Motherhood, Parenting

Does Spring cleaning feel like a daunting task to you? Friend, I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be! In today's episode we are going to walk you through 8 tips to get rid of overwhelm & stress to help make Spring cleaning a breeze! So if you're ready to get your home feeling clean & organized, clutter free, and do a little refresh of your home all at the same time - then grab a pen and paper (and our Spring cleaning printables - www.highfivemotherhood.com) and let's dive right in! Happy cleaning Mama!

Enjoy the show Friend!

XO, Kim

139. Want a clean, organized home for Spring, but don't know where to start? 4 tips to plan a productive Spring cleaning sesh for busy Moms! | Schedules, Routines, Time Blocking, Home Management, Systems, Time Management, Organization, Home, Homemaking, Homemaker, Stay at Home Mom, Work from Home Mom, Mompreneur, Busy Moms, Family, Decluttering, Cleaning, Spring Cleaning, Planning

Hey there Mama!

Can you believe it? Spring is finally here! And you know what that means... time for Spring Cleaning! There's so many checklists out there with a bazillion to do's - it seems overwhelming and quite daunting to get started, right? Don't worry friend, I've got ya covered! In today's episode we are going to kick the overwhelm & stress to the curb while making a plan to get things done! Today you will discover 4 tips to plan your very own - super productive - Spring Cleaning Sesh! And yes, it's designed to work for you even when all the kids are at home and the house is a wreck! We aren't talking about some magic fairy coming to swoop in and get it done or hiring expensive cleaners to make it happen either! This system I've created was designed with you specifically in mind Mama. It's designed to work with our already full plates and schedules and will help you make time for Spring cleaning, along with all of your other to do's to keep your home & family maintained and in order. So get excited to learn about how to start your very first Spring Cleaning Plan Sesh with yours truly! Grab your printables (www.highfivemotherhood.com), or a pen and paper and lets dive right in!

Happy Planning!

XO, Kim

138. Want to save time & get organized when planning your menu? 6 time-saving meal planning hacks for busy Moms | Schedules, Time Blocking, Routines, Time Management, Meal Planning, Menu Plans, Home, Homemaking, Meal Prep, Mom, Homemaker, Cooking, Organization

Do you ever go through those crazy, "Ah it's 5:00! What am I going to make for dinner" moments? Umm... guilty here! Can I get an amen? All of us Mamas have times where our meal planning skills aren't quite at their highest peak - and friend, that's ok! Remember we are not perfect - we are all just humans here trying to do our very best and that's what matters. It's all about not giving up! In today's episode we will discuss how you can save time + energy while making plans for your family's weekly menu. No worries - it will help you get organized and relieve stress too! These 6 basic meal planning hacks will help you feel on top of your game when it comes to getting dinner on the table on time. So if you're ready to save time + energy, and get organized along the way - then grab a pen and paper, pop those air buds in and let's get ready to dive right in!

Happy Listening Mama!

XO, Kim

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137. Need more time? 6 time saving tips to boost productivity & help you focus on what matters most! | Schedules, Routines, Time Blocking, Time Management, Organization, Productivity, Moms, Mom Life, Motherhood, Homemaking, Homemaker

Ever feel like you just don't have enough time? Does it seem like life keeps throwing you curve balls or you're constantly interrupted in the middle of whatever you're doing? Do you spend more time in the car acting like a taxi driver than actually getting things done and enjoying life? Then this episode is for you Mama! Like it or not, disruptions, delays and unexpected urgent tasks will always pop up in your schedule as a Mom. We as Moms can choose to be in hot mess mode, constantly putting out fires... or we can solve problems before they come, by planning ahead for the unexpected. In today's episode, we'll discuss 6 tips on how to save time, boost productivity, eliminate things from your schedule to help you focus on and make time for things that matter most. If you're ready to free up your time and be more present with the ones you love, all while adding a bit of FUN to the mix - then grab a pen and paper and let's dive right in!

Happy Listening Friend!

XO, Kim

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135. The Ultimate Planning System Series | Using My Core 4 System | Day 3 - Weekly Planning | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Organization, Productivity, Moms, Motherhood, Homemaking, Work from Home Moms, Stay at Home Moms, Mompreneurs, Home, Time, Self Care for Moms

Hey there Mama! Do you feel like you are trying to get it all done, but just keep dropping the ball? Feel like you're riding on the hot mess express most days and don't know how to get off the train? Do you feel overwhelmed by your schedule that is so full it feels as though it's bursting at the seams? Hey Friend, I'm Kim, Wife to my high school sweetheart, mother of 5 (soon to be 6) kids, and Mompreneur - the owner/host of High Five Motherhood. I've definitely had my chance on the hot mess express (more times than I care to admit if being honest), been there...done that, don't want to go back! I was done with the dishes piling up, trying with all my might to climb Mt. Laundry but never making it to the top, and I was ready to ditch survival mode once and for all. Burdened and overwhelmed with all these struggles - it was time to unpack my bags, get off the hot mess express, and start learning how to THRIVE. After years of trying to have a solution mindset and creating systems and routines to help resolve the issues my family and I were facing - in 2020 High Five Motherhood was born! This week I am here to introduce you to the Ultimate Planning Guide (the ONLY system you'll ever need to plan out #allthethings) using my Core 4 System! Today is day 3 of our planning series and we are focusing on my weekly planning system. If you want to be organized, heighten your focus and productivity, and achieve your wildest goals and dreams - then this system is for you! Go ahead, pop those air buds in, grab your HFM Productivity Planner, and a pen & let's dive right in!

Happy Listening Mama!

XO, Kim

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134. The Ultimate Planning System Series - Using My Core 4 Planning System | Day 2 - Monthly Planning | Routines, Schedules, Systems, Time Management, Organization, Time Blocking, Productivity, Moms, Motherhood, Homemaking, Work from Home Moms, Stay at Home Moms, Home, Time, Self Care for Moms

Do you want to crush your goals, manage your time better, be more productive and stay organized all at the same time? Then Mama, you're in the right place! Introducing the ultimate planning system - the ONLY planning system you'll ever need! My Core 4 Planning System will help you stay organized, gain back your back, heighten your productivity, all while staying aligned with your core values, goals and dreams! If you're ready to crush those goals, accomplish your dreams and be more productive than ever - then grab a paper and pen, pop those air buds in and let's dive right in Mama!

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133. The Ultimate Planning System Series | Using My Core 4 Planning System | Day 1 - Quarterly Planning | Schedules, Routines, Systems, Time Blocking, Organization, Productivity, Time Management, Goals, Habits, Mom Life, Stay at Home Moms, Work from Home Moms, Homemaking, Mompreneur, Motherhood, Home, Family, Business.

Want to create a purposeful, balanced life all year long? Try this simple planning system!

Do you want to consistently have balance in your life? Do you want to feel organized and on top of things? Do you want more intention, meaning and purpose behind everything you do? If so, you're in the right place! Hey there Mama, I'm Kim - Wife to my high school sweetheart, Christian Mama of 5 (soon to be 6) kiddos, & Owner/Host of High Five Motherhood. Believe me if anyone understands what you're going through when it comes to being a busy Mom of littles, it's me! Friend, I was the one riding the hot mess express (for longer than I care to admit), not too long ago - I was tired, burnt out, overwhelmed and over it! I wanted something more out of life than only looking forward to when I could get out of the house to get the mail or go to a doctor's appointment to simply get some face to face interaction with another adult! Life was crazy, I was living in the victim mentality - then I realized it was time to jump off the hot mess express and finally decide enough was enough and it was time for me to THRIVE as a Wife, Mom, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and Individual. I started finding solutions and creating systems to problems I was facing and then in 2020 - High Five Motherhood was born!

If you're ready to jump off the hot mess express, get organized, manage your time well and go for those big goals you've been dreaming of accomplishing for so long - then grab a paper & pen, pop those air buds in and get ready to take some notes! Mama, today is the day you're going to ditch survival mode once and for all and learn how to THRIVE in life! Let's go!

Happy Listening Mama!

Kim

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132. Is traveling with kids stressful? My top 10 lessons learned from our family vacations with kids. | Schedules, systems, routines, travel, organization, motherhood, family, parenthood, mom, mom life, children, trips, family travel.

Is traveling with kids stressful? In a nutshell, it all depends on your attitude and outlook on family travel. You can either love it or hate it. As a Mom of 5 (soon to be 6) and avid traveler - I get it, vacations aren't the easiest to take with kids in tow. Believe me, I've been that hot mess mom - on the go, one... too many times to count on one hand! But I have chosen to not live there anymore. I am ready to flip the script. I am determined to enjoy time with my family and make those memories last forever, and am here to tell you, you can too! In today's episode we will discuss my top 10 lessons learned from traveling with kids, how discovering these tips have helped me and can help you too. I have found that each and every vacation gets a little better as I strive to find more solutions to the problems that come up while on vacation as a family. So I hope these tips help you as much as they have helped me and my family. So go ahead, grab a pen and paper, put those air buds in and lets get ready to dive right in!

Happy listening Mama!

Kim

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