I’m so excited to share these simple SAHM hacks that have helped me. When I became a stay at home mom, I was overwhelmed. I always dreamed of being a stay at home mom, but when it became a reality I struggled with how to manage my days at home. My 3 year old daughter was also home with me. By the end of the day I was exhausted and oftentimes felt like I didn’t accomplish much. So over the years of being a stay at home mom, I’ve learned these hacks that significantly helped my days.
SAHM Hacks #1
Mid Day Clean Up: I consider myself to be a very organized person. I thrive best when my house is organized and clean. With me being a homeschool mom, my house can get messy throughout the day. So I like to do a quick 30 minute mid day clean up. This is helpful so that I’m not doing a lot of cleaning at the end of the day. This also makes my evenings easier and less stressful.
SAHM Hacks #2
Membership at the Gym with Child Watch: I decided to get a gym membership at the YMCA mainly because they offer a child watch for 2 hours out the day. So I can bring my kids to the child watch at the YMCA while I work out. I also love that the YMCA offers areas where I can just sit, relax and drink my tea or coffee. As a stay at home mom, having just a little time to myself helps me have better days. If you don’t have family or friends that can help with watching your kids and you don’t want to pay for a daycare, consider checking out a gym that offers a child watch for a certain amount of hours during the day.
SAHM Hacks #3
Spend Time Outdoors: It’s so important to get outside daily especially if you’re a stay at home mom. I typically wake up before my kids, go outside in my backyard and drink my tea. It’s so relaxing and peaceful. Also, my kids enjoy being outside so I have them ride their shooters around the neighborhood while I walk with them. You’ll definitely see the difference in your mood if you spend time outside for at least 15 minutes per day.
SAHM Hacks #4
Schedule Date Night: As a stay at home mom, our days are consumed with taking care of the home and our kids. But it’s equally important to schedule date night with your significant other. Once a month, my husband and I do a fun activity. Also, if you’re not able to find someone to watch your kids, schedule an at home date night when your kids go to sleep. My husband and I love getting take out, sipping on some wine, and watching our favorite movie at night.
SAHM Hacks #5
Routines Make Life Easier: As a former teacher, I understand the benefits of routines. As a stay at home mom, I like having a flexible routine. A part of my routine is waking up everyday before my kids to journal, pray, and have some peace and quiet. I consider my routine to be flexible because with two kids at home, things can change at any moment. It’s also important for my kids to have a routine so they know what to expect. Create a schedule/routine that works for you.
SAHM Hacks #6
Top 3 Priority List: As a stay at home mom, I have a long list of things I have to do daily. I remember times when I wouldn’t feel accomplished at the end of the day because I had so much I didn’t get done. So I started doing a top 3 priority list. I wrote down 3 of the most important tasks I needed to do that day. Of course there are the daily tasks that we do, but having a top 3 priority list helps me focus on what’s most important.
SAHM Hacks #7
Declutter Often: I’m a very organized person by nature. So when I became a stay at home mom, it was important for me to create a space/atmosphere that was neat and organized. I realized that decluttering at least 1x a month helped so my home wasn’t always messy. Some of the things I like to declutter every month are the kids’ toys, clothes and items in my pantry. Tip: you can sell items you no longer use for some extra cash.
SAHM Hacks #8
Spend Time with a Friend: I found my mom community when I became a stay at home mom. It was important to me that I connected with like minded moms. I also enjoy having play dates with other stay at home moms. Also, it’s important to schedule meet ups, brunch, or a girls day out without the kids.
SAHM Hacks #9
Order Take Out: One of my least favorite things to do is cook. So I found ways to make cooking easier for me. I started ordering take out at least once a week for my family. I would find family meal deals at local restaurants. A lot of times the family meals at restaurants last at least 2 days for my family of 4. I also created a list of quick and easy crock pot meals. If cooking isn’t your thing, find ways to make it easier.
SAHM Hacks #10
Online Grocery Shopping: I have always been a person that prefers going in-store to do my shopping. However, I realized that I could actually save money and find deals by doing online shopping. I love doing the Target Pick Up orders because I can get groceries and other household items that I need. I also love that I can save my favorite items with my Target app and they will notify me when there are different deals.
I hope these simple stay at home mom hacks was helpful! Remember to embrace your journal as a stay at home mom. Also, make sure you check out my blog post Simplifying Your Life as a Stay at Home Mom.
XO,
Ashley
