Daily Routine of Stay-at-Home Moms
Even though this is a blog about routines, I’ve never done a blog post sharing daily routines of stay-at-home moms (SAHM)! And since so many of you stay home with your kids, I thought it might be interesting to take a look at how other stay-at-home moms spend their day.
One of my favorite hobbies is hearing about how others structure their time. In fact, this is one of the reasons I started This Routine Life! Thankfully for blogs, social media and YouTube, it’s easy to get a glimpse into how other moms make the most of their time!
In this blog post, I’m sharing the daily routines of eight stay-at-home moms. I tried to share a variety of situations. You’ll find routines for:
- mom of toddlers
- mom with kids in school
- single mom
- mom with a chronic illness
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.
The Daily Routine of Eight Stay-at-Home Moms
The Daily Routine of a SAHM (with 2 toddlers)
Watch this SAHM as she goes through her day with two toddlers at home. If you struggle to keep your house clean (and who doesn’t), this mom has a good message to share.
Check out “Daily Routine as a Stay at Home Mom” by clicking here.
A SAHM Schedule that Includes “Me” Time
Read about how this SAHM makes her hobbies a daily priority, and doesn’t feel the least bit guilty about it! Plus, she shares tips for creating a successful SAHM schedule.
Check out “A Simple Stay at Home Mom Schedule that Frees Up Plenty of ‘Me’ Time” by clicking here.
What Does a SAHM Do All Day?
This mom walks you through her daily routine as a SAHM in great detail (the good, the bad, and the ugly). As a mom to two toddlers, she shares a great tip to get kids to help with clean-up.
Check out “What Does a Stay-at-Home Mom Do All Day?” by clicking here.
A Real Life SAHM Schedule as a Mom of Four
She shares important parts of your day that you shouldn’t ignore along with a free Stay-at-Home Mom Schedule template.
Check out “A Real-Life Stay-at-Home Schedule + Routine Ideas” by clicking here.
A SAHM Schedule of a Single Mom
This single mom shares her SAHM routine. She’s spends the day taking care of her toddler daughter.
Check out “Real Daily Routine of a Single Stay-at-Home Mom” by clicking here.
A Day in the Life of a SAHM with Kids in School
This mom shares how she spends her time while her kids are in school. Once your kids are in school, a schedule is important to make sure your making the most of your hours alone!
Check out “A Day in the Life of a Stay-at-Home Mom (Whose Kids are In School)” by clicking here.
A Day in the Life of a Chronically Ill SAHM
This SAHM, who battles with chronic illness, gives you an authentic look into her day as a mom of three kids. If you’re a mom with a chronic illness, check out Aimee’s website and community (you’ll find it in the links beneath her video).
Check out “A Day in the Life of a Chronically Ill Mom” by clicking here.
A SAHM Schedule Using Time Blocking
Even though I didn’t write a blog post specifically sharing my SAHM routine when my kids were young, I did write this blog post that includes a look at my block schedule.
Every Mom’s Day Looks Different—And That’s Okay
I hope you found these real-life routines as inspiring and validating as I did. Honestly, they made me miss my stay-at-home mom days…
Anyway, no two stay-at-home moms have the same day, but there’s comfort in seeing the shared challenges and creative ways we all manage our time. Whether you picked up a helpful scheduling tip, found a new way to sneak in “Me” time, or just felt less alone in the daily chaos, remember—your routine doesn’t have to be perfect to be effective. It just has to work for you and your family!
What does your stay-at-home mom daily routine look like? Let me know in the comments below!
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