The Big List of Routines for Moms

Whenever I find myself feeling that a certain part of the day is out of control, and nothing is getting done, I search to find ways to make it better. I always find it comes down to changing up my routines.

I love researching routines to see how other people spend their time and what habits they deem important to include in their routine.

If I can’t seem to find the time to get something done, like sort the mail, it’s because I don’t have the task built into a routine.

As a mom, routines help me to run my household efficiently. Routines are also important for kids. But my focus is more on you, the mom.

You will find below a variation of routines to help you get your life in order!

The Big List of Routines for Moms

Easy Weekly Planning Routine

When you are a stay-at-home mom, you might think you don’t need to use weekly planning. But without planning, you can feel like the week passes you by and you accomplished nothing. Use these easy steps and your week will feel less overwhelmed and more organized.

How To Plan Your Week For Productivity

This is the updated planning routine I use to dump everything out of my mind, and plug it into my calendar, one week at a time. This planning process is pretty detailed, and requires some focused work on the front end (Saturday or Sunday), so you can enjoy the rest of your week. But it’s by far, the best planning system I’ve used to date to help with productivity and quiet overwhelm.

How To Plan For Christmas To Avoid Overwhelm

If you celebrate Christmas, you probably feel responsible for a majority of the planning. In this post, I share the steps you can take to prepare for the most magical time of year, so that you can actually enjoy it!

Simple Grocery Shopping Routine – Helps Save Time and Money

By following this super simple grocery shopping routine, you will save time and money. Plus, this routine will eliminate the overwhelm and dread that comes with not knowing what to buy, or what you need.

Grocery shopping as part of the grocery routine

Monthly Meal Planning in Under an Hour

I know that meal planning can be a sore subject for moms. You know it would make life (and grocery shopping) easier, but you don’t know where to start, or you can’t stick with a routine. I spend about 20 minutes putting a meal plan together for the whole month. I no longer force myself to sit down every Sunday and figure out what to eat – I just look at the planned meals for the week, put my grocery list together, and head to the store!

The Morning Routine of 14 Moms

Mornings to moms can feel chaotic and rushed. Learn how to make your morning more productive and peaceful from these 14 moms who share their morning routines. Includes free mom and kids morning routine checklist.

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Afternoon Routine of a Stay-at-Home Mom

A day-in-the-life of a stay-at-home mom and her afternoon routine. Learn how to use your afternoon with kids at home to get energized for the remainder of the day. Includes free After School Routine Checklist.

12 Work at Home Moms Share Their Daily Routine

Take a look at the daily routine of 12 moms who work from home. See how their daily routine helps them balance work and family.

The After School Routine that Works for Our Family

If the after school hours feel out of control and chaotic, it helps to create an after school routine. Learn the exact after school routine used with my 7 year old, and how you can create an after school routine that works for your family. Plus, six tips to create a successful after school routine.

The Bedtime Routine That Makes Me a Better Mom

I knew it was healthy to have a “bedtime” and abide by it every night, but struggled for a while to put this in place. I didn’t want to give up my relaxation at night, and waking up early in the morning wasn’t enough motivation to get my butt to bed. However, over time, I learned how to create a bedtime routine that works for me, and how to stick to it!

7 Moms Share Their Bedtime Routine

If you want to fall into a restful sleep, then you need to have a bedtime routine! As a mom, night time can feel like the only time you have to yourself. But in order for you to feel energized and ready to face the day with your kiddo’s, you need a great bedtime routine. I asked 7 moms to share their bedtime routine in the hopes that you will find some inspiration to create your perfect bedtime routine.

The Morning Routine That Makes Me a Better Mom

As a mom, your mornings can feel chaotic and out of control. The key to feeling more productive and organized in the morning is by creating a morning routine. Read about my morning routine and tips on how to create a morning schedule that that makes you feel productive and ready to face the day.

2025 Morning Routine of a Working Mom

My updated morning routine now that I’m a working mom! It’s safe to say that I’m the most productive in the morning. I get a lot done before I have to start work at 8am.

Mom Morning Routine That Incorporates Self-Care

My morning routines seem to change as the kids get older, and depending on my goals and what I feel I need at the time. My latest morning routine incorporates a lot of self-care habits that set my day up for success.

How to Start a Morning Journaling Routine as a Busy Mom

If you’ve been thinking about incorporating some sort of journaling into your life, but don’t know where to start, this post shares different ideas for journaling. You’ll also have a look into my journaling routine!

Daily Routine of Stay-at-Home Moms

I’m sharing the daily routines of eight stay-at-home moms. I tried to share a variety of situations. Hopefully, you’ll walk away with some ideas on how to better structure your day. Or at the least, you’ll recognize that you’re not alone when it comes to the daily struggles of raising kids, taking care of the house, and trying to get some “Me” time in.

How To Get Into a Reading Routine

When you’re a mom, it can feel impossible to find time to read books. I share the reading routine I’ve incorporated into my daily schedule to read a ton of books in a short amount of time. If you love reading, don’t let lack of time keep you away! Check out these tips to create your own reading routine and get back into your favorite hobby.

Summer Routine For Mom + Kids

I love the laid back days of summer, but crave consistency and routine. Without that structure, I feel overwhelmed and unproductive in the summer. This is the routine I put in place for myself along with my 7 and 9 year old. It’s a great balance of work and play for us all!

How to Create a Fitness Routine You Love

Through the years, I’ve slowly transformed my relationship with exercise so it’s no longer tumultuous and something I use to punish myself. I now view exercise as a way to maintain my physical and mental health. In this post, I’m going to share with you the steps you can take to become someone who exercises consistently, along with my exercise routine.

7 Different Laundry Routines

When I work with moms, there’s a common task they feel overwhelmed by, and that’s laundry. It’s never ending. Just when you think you’re ahead, there’s another pile to be washed or folded. However, if you can find a laundry routine that works for you (even if not always done perfectly), you can reap the benefits of no longer feeling so overwhelmed by laundry while resting assured that everyone has clean clothes.

Read the Different Laundry Routines of Moms

Budget Routine: How I’ve Paid Off Debt + Saved Money

Having a solid budgeting routine has helped us stay out of credit card debt, build a healthy savings account, and pay cash for major home projects and vacations. This budgeting routine will help you pay off debt and save money. No matter what your income is.

7 Systems + Routines to Make Life Easier

Through a lot of trial and error plus consistency, I’ve created systems and routines that are vital to my day-to-day living. These systems and routines support healthy habits, and help make life a little less overwhelming.

Four Monthly Routines that Keep Me On Track

These routines have become non-negotiables in my life—not because someone told me I should do them, but because they truly help me feel more organized, less overwhelmed, and aligned with my goals. And when life feels chaotic (which it does often, right?), I know I have these few things in place that bring me back to center and help me feel organized.

A Realistic Cleaning Routine for Busy Moms

Struggling to keep up with housework? Here’s a flexible cleaning routine for moms that takes 20 minutes or less a day — and actually works. I’m sharing a simple cleaning routine I’ve used to make housework less overwhelming and time consuming, while keeping the house presentable if guests stop by unexpectedly.

Find A Routine That Works For You

Now that you’ve had a chance to see how other moms organize their day with routines, what routine of yours will you change up? If you have a routine that you love, share it below in the comments!

Check out these other helpful posts!

Check out how to create daily routines for your family to make your life easier.
Use these tips to establish your own morning routine that is productive, sustainable, and enjoyable.
Want help creating your own routines? Check this out.

Grab your FREE Morning Routine Checklists for mom + kids by clicking here!

2 Comments

Michelle says:
September 9, 2022 at 11:01 pm
I went from having 6 kids at home to now one 16 year old. But I am teaching a class “Decluttering Your Life” for ladies from church and Routines are a big part of it. I enjoy reading everything about productivity, order and routines and think this page might be very good for me to offer especially to moms with younger children. I’ll be clicking on some of the links to see what more there is. I like what I’ve read so far!
1. Kmattison says:
  September 10, 2022 at 9:53 am
  Hi Michelle! I love that you are teaching a class about “Decluttering Your Life”. It really does quiet anxiety and bring more happiness to your life when you feel like everything is in order and you aren’t surrounded by chaos. I’m happy some of my posts on routines will help! Please let me know if there’s anything specific you are looking for that you haven’t found on my website 🙂

The Big List of Routines for Moms