Ingredients to Keeping It All Together

We have had a few requests asking us to do a post about how we seem to "do it all" and still stay sane. So today we will spill the beans about our secrets about being a so called "Super Mom" (yea right). You may want to take notes. ;)



First of all I'm not perfect.....SURPRISE! I'm sure you all are shocked by that statement, not. Ha! Just kidding. I wish my house was cleaner, I wish I could cook more throughout the week, I wish I had more time to spend with my husband and daughter, I wish I could go to the gym more, and I wish I had more time to craft. But right now in this season of my life that's just not realistic. I think a lot of times women, wives and mothers put too much pressure on themselves to be this perfect person that is unreachable and then when those goals are not met discouragement creeps in. When I first got married I thought I had to do it all. I tried to be perfect on all levels, I thought, a wife should be. Then when I would seem to mess up or something wasn't perfect I would feel like a complete failure. After months of that constant battle with "self" my husband reassured me that everything did not have to be perfect and that I was being too hard on myself. Now, do I believe that your home should be a pig sty and your family should live on ramen noodles? Of course not. I've always been a strong believer that the woman is the nurturer of the home and family and it is her duty to perform these task to help her family function properly. As you can tell, yes I'm old fashion and I wouldn't want it any other way.


From a spiritual standpoint, Jesus keeps me on track. I can tell a huge difference when I'm not giving him the time he needs in my DAILY routine. Almost feels like nothing works out right, like I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off. That's when I have to stop, breathe, pray and go on.  "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33


Other than having your priorities in order. Some more organizational things I do to help with my time management is, I keep a planner. I have used a planner since college and it really does help me to stay organized and keep up with all the things I need to get done.


Lastly is plan ahead! I try to plan ahead in various ways. Simple tasks like picking out your outfit the night before, getting the diaper bag ready the night before, having your purse and keys sitting beside the door; can help you save time during the day! I know they seem silly but just trust me and try it!


Lets recap:

• Don't set unrealistic goals
• PRAY!
• Use a planner
• And plan ahead!!

Keep Calm and Love Life!!