High Five Motherhood | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Home, Organization, Self Care, Mom Life

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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130. *** Travel Series *** Stressed about taking kids on your next vacation? Best travel hacks! Go from stressed out to blissed out on your next family trip! | Schedules, routines, systems, productivity, organize, organized, organization, travel, travel hacks, family travel, family trips, family vacations, road tripping, road trip, traveling with kids, kids, family, vacation

********************************LET ME TAKE YOU FROM STRESSED OUT TO BLISSED OUT FOR YOUR NEXT FAMILY TRIP!**********************************

Hey Friend, do you feel stressed about taking your kiddos on your next vacation? Do you feel every family vacay is filled with chaos, craziness and contention...and for some reason it just never stops? No worries, you're not the only one Mama. Vacation stress before a trip is a real thing and it's no fun to go through all that planning and prep work, just to find out no one is having fun! After all, it shouldn't be so hard to enjoy time away, right? You just want to make memories with your littles, so why does it feel so hard? Well Mama, I have a few hacks that might just help out this situation. Let me introduce myself. Hey, I'm Kim, Wife and Mom of 5 (soon to be 6) kiddos and I have been there done that, and have no desire to go back to all that craziness! No, I can't promise you your vacation will be flawless or tantrum free (believe me I want that too! haha)! But I can provide you with some travel hacks for families that will help reduce the amount of stress on your plate, and help create opportunities for more intentional time with your kiddos. The kind of purposeful time where you're truly present and happy to be there, because you're not constantly worried about the next thing that might go wrong. That alone will help you create those lasting memories you're longing for with your family on your next vacay and many more to come! If you're ready to go from stressed out to blissed out on your next family trip, then grab a pen and paper & let's dive right in!

Happy Listening Mama!

Kim

Be sure to check out our website for our current content: http://www.highfivemotherhood.com (Don't forget to download some of our FREE printables!)

129. Feeling disorganized & stressed with your upcoming family trip plans? My best family travel hacks you need to know! | Schedules, routines, systems, organization, plan ahead, trip, family travel, travel, family, vacations, family vacations, family vacays, travel hacks, travel tips, tips and tricks, planning, organization, kids

**********MY BEST FAMILY TRAVEL HACKS THAT WILL TAKE YOU FROM STRESSED OUT TO BLISSED OUT ON YOUR NEXT FAMILY VACATION!**********

Do you ever feel like it's a burden to travel with kids in tow? It just feels so hard to try and have a magical vacation when everything feels so chaotic and stressful! I get it Mama, traveling with kiddos isn't the easiest thing to do, but it also doesn't have to be the hardest. Being a wife and mom of 5 (soon to be 6) kiddos, I can tell ya, I've been there and done that and don't want to go back! That's why I've decided to come up with solutions, "travel hacks" for families that make family vacays so much more enjoyable! Yes, believe it or not, you can actually have fun, laugh, play and be silly even when on vacation with kids! It doesn't all have to feel so stressful and intense! Imagine letting go of stress and being able to be in the moment with your kiddos - really being present (phone down and all!) with them. In today's episode we will discuss my best family travel hacks that will take you from stressed out to blissed out on your next vacation! If you're ready to enjoy traveling again, with kids in tow, then grab a pen and paper and lets dive right in!

Happy Listening Mama!

Kim

AS ALWAYS, GO OUT THERE & HIGH FIVE MOTHERHOOD!

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128. Spring Break Survival Guide for Moms - learn to THRIVE at home with kids during spring break! | Schedules, Systems, Routines, Organization, Home, Parenting tips, Mom life, Kids, Family, Moms, Spring break, Productivity.

Mama are you starting to panic cause Spring Break is just around the corner? Do you feel like whenever your kids are on break - it becomes instant survival mode and all heck breaks loose? Well, today you're in for a plot twist! What if I told you I have a few tricks up my sleeve to help you bust out of survival mode and actually begin to THRIVE with your kids at home all Spring Break?! Are you ready for this? Pull up a chair at my kitchen table while I pour you a glass of fresh lemonade and provide you with 5 simple tips to help you and your family THRIVE this Spring Break! Common' friend, what are you waiting for? Let's dive right in!

Kim

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127. Want to learn how to organize your day as a Mom? 6 steps to structure your day as a Wife, Mom, & Homemaker | Time blocking, schedules, routines, systems, rhythms, rituals, self care, planning, planner, plan my day, homemaking schedule, mom schedule, homemaking routines, mom routines, morning ritual, morning routine. 

Hey Mama,

Do you want to learn how to better organize your day as a Mom? Think about it, did you know you can organize your schedule in such a way that it mades Mom life feel like a breeze? Well Mama, you're in for a treat today! In this episode, you'll discover 6 simple steps to structure your day as a Mom that will help you organize your time better, heighten your productivity and help you cultivate better relationships with your loved ones too! Sound too good to be true? I can tell you it's not too good to be true, but it's sooo amazing & life changing, that it IS true! You can learn to have your cake and eat it too! Happiness in Mom life IS indeed possible, and it all starts with a plan...your daily schedule as a Wife, Mom & Homemaker. So if you're ready to get organized, boost your productivity and focus, and cultivate better relationships with your loved ones, all while keeping a clean and beautiful home, then grab a pen and paper, pop in those air buds and lets get ready to dive right in!

Happy Listening Friend!

Kim 

NEWS FLASH! - We are officially off of social media for the next 30 days! (Instagram and Facebook) But, no worries, you can still connect with us on the podcast, the blog, our website and Pinterest too! You also can check out our free printables and browse our online shop and planners as well! Click on the link in our bio on Instagram for all the things - or check out our website at www.highfivemotherhood.com. 

126. Curious how to structure your day as busy Mom? 3 tips to create your own organized schedule as a Mom. | Productivity, schedules, time management, routines, systems, organization, home, plan, planner, planning, time, homemaking, motherhood, mom, etc. 

Done with living in survival mode? Not sure how to plan structure your day as a busy Mom? 

Hey there Mama!

Do you ever wonder how other Moms structure their schedule as a stay at home or work from home Mom? How can some Moms be so productive, while others feel like a hot mess and can't seem to fit it all in? I mean, we all have the same 24 hours given to us each day... so what makes the difference? In today's episode, we will discuss how to get off the "hot mess express", ditch survival mode and finally learn to thrive with your schedule as a Wife, Mom and Homemaker! Hop on board the productivity train Mama and get ready for some simple, yet extremely effective tips to help you thrive in mom life! Let's dive right in!

Happy Listening Mama!

Kim

*****************************************************************BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!*******************************************************************

 1. I'm expecting!!! Mom of 5 is now soon to be a Mom of 6!

2. HFM is taking a social media break for the next 30 days! But don't worry, if you still want to see our current content - here's a few ways you can still find us...

Check out our website, what's new on the blog or Shop it out! http://www.highfivemotherhood.com

We are off Instagram, Facebook and messenger right now, but our link in our bio on Instagram still works! So click on the link in our bio for all the links needed to find us! (The podcast, the blog, the shop, the planners, the website, Pinterest, etc.) 

Yes we aren't on Instagram or Facebook right now, BUT you can NOW find us on PINTEREST!!! Wahoo!!! Get ready to Pin to your hearts desire! Look up High Five Motherhood on Pinterest and start following us! We don't want you to miss out on a single thing!

125. Feeling disorganized, stressed out, overwhelmed & it's only Monday? Try my Weekend Prep System for a stress-free week!

Hey there Mama, 

I know how it goes... we get ready to take on the day, only to realize we are unprepared, disorganized, late to #allthethings, are completely overwhelmed by our schedule...and it's only Monday! We still have to keep our head above water for a whole week! It makes me feel frazzled just thinking about it! haha If you're done feeling overwhelmed and stressed, tapped out with being unprepared and late to everything, and you're absolutely over the disorganization and chaos that comes every Monday morning, then Mama - pop those air buds in - cause we've got a system that will get you thriving again! 

Try my Weekend Prep System that will take you from surviving to thriving in no time! Grab a notebook and pen, and get ready to take some notes - because there's a lot of juicy information here you won't want to miss! 

Happy Listening Mama!

Kim

PS - We are taking a break from Facebook and Instagram - We're saying, "SEE YA LATER SOCIAL MEDIA" for the next 30 days!

Don't worry, you can still connect with us through our Blog, Shop, Website, Podcast and now...P I N T E R E S T !!! 

Go look for new posts from High Five Motherhood on the blog through Pinterest, then pin & share your favorites with all your Mama friends! Remember sharing is caring! Can't wait to connect with y'all in a brand new way for the next 30 days! Until next time, we'll catch you over on the Blog and Pinterest!

http://www.highfivemotherhood.com

124. Want to be organized, productive and plan ahead all at the same time? 7 tips to plan your entire week in an hour or less!

Do this ONE thing every week to make it happen!

What's the one thing? Your weekly plan sesh! Learn my simple system to get organized and plan ahead every weekend for the upcoming week. 

Weekly Plan Sesh: 

1. Set time aside every weekend for your Weekly Plan Sesh - schedule out your planning sesh - same time, same day, same place and in the same planner every week. Consistency is key to creating and sticking to a new habit. 

2. Mind Sweep - Take all your to do's cluttering your mind and do a mind sweep! Simply list out anything that you need to get done within the upcoming week. 

3. Mini Lists - Narrow down your to do list (using my "ADE" method - automate, delegate, eliminate) & categorize your to do's into mini lists. Combine like items into one list & Label each list - each list will become a time block in your upcoming weekly block schedule. 

4. Weekly Foundations - The regular tasks you need to do on a weekly basis to maintain balance & thrive. What tasks will help you stay in maintenance mode? Think about my THRIVE METHOD - Time (Planning/calendaring), Home (homemaking tasks - meal plan/prep/shop, cleaning, laundry, etc), Relationships (God, marriage, kids, family, friends, etc), Impact & Income (work/finances), Value Yourself (self care/personal goals), Empower others (service/volunteering). 

5. Week at a Glance - Write down the schedule highlights for each day for the upcoming week, along with a menu plan next to each day that coincides with what you have going on that day. Ex. Busy Monday - Tball practice, dance practice and family fun night... Do a slow cooker meal for dinner! It's that simple. Busy days get lighter/easier meals, slower days get to be a little nicer meal wise. 

6. Weekly Block Schedule - Set up your weekly blocks & begin with your weekly foundations. Then add in your newly created time blocks (the labeled mini lists will each become their own time block). Use highlighters and color code/label each time block. 

7. Leave White Space in your Schedule - Don't over schedule yourself! Make room for white space - breathing room in your calendar/schedule. Don't schedule out every minute - that's just a recipe for burnout and hot mess moms. Steer clear of wearing business as a badge of honor - think "less is more" - when it comes to planning out your week. You can always add things to white space time blocks as needed, but it's so much harder to take away time blocks that are already scheduled in and feel urgent. You've got this! Keep some time blocks open for breaks, breathing room, chill time, time to relax and rejuvenate, time to play with your kids, etc. It also gives you a buffer/cushion incase a baby has a blowout, a toddler has a tantrum, a child gets sick, a friend knocks on the door and wants to do a spur of the moment get together, etc. Don't be so rigid in your scheduling that you forget to make time for spontaneity! Remember - We aren't here to survive Mama, you were born to THRIVE! So make time for FUN!

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