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How Time to Myself Makes Me a Better Mom

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It can be challenging to find time for yourself when you are working in the never-ending job of motherhood. But when you don’t make the time for yourself, you can be left feeling drained, resentful of your family, and at a loss for who you really are. As MomStar of the month, I share with …

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38 Things to Do This Fall

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The fall is one of the best times to get in some family activities. There are so many ways to take advantage of the beautiful weather and scenery outside, and still have fun inside also. Here’s a list of 38 fun things you can do. Use this to create your fall bucket list. Or you …

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12 Tips to Feel Fulfilled as a Stay-at-Home Mom

8 Comments / Mom Sanity Savers, Uncategorized / By Kmattison

When I decided to be a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), I thought it would be pretty easy. I wouldn’t have to report into anyone, wake-up to get to work on time, or have the normal stresses that come with earning a paycheck. I was wrong. I DID have to report to someone (my son). I DID …

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4 Ways I’m a Bad Mom

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As a parent, you want nothing more than to raise your kids to become responsible adults who make good choices and take care of themselves. I haven’t met a parent who is in the midst of raising a young child and doesn’t battle with the fears of what their child’s future could look like – …

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Easy Weekly Planning Routine

14 Comments / Productivity + Planning, Uncategorized / By Kmattison

Monday mornings feel really overwhelming when I haven’t taken the time to plan the week out. I end up in the kitchen getting breakfast ready, my head spinning with everything I need to remember for the week ahead. I notice that when I take some time on Saturday or Sunday to sit down and write …

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School Lunch Must-Have’s that are Eco-Friendly

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My son started kindergarten last year and besides feeling sad that my little boy was going to school every day, I also felt lost when it came to making school lunches. I turned to Pinterest for ideas. I found a lot of suggestions for the actual food to prepare, but I didn’t find a lot …

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6 Easy Back-to-School Tips for Busy Moms

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*Updated July 2020 – This back-to-school season may look very different than past years due to Covid-19. Whether your kids will be off to school, or home schooled, you can use these tips to feel more prepared for the season. Summer is coming to an end. Back to school sales are advertised everywhere producing a …

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Books I'm loving, what I'm listening to, and what I'm loving in July 2019

July – Reading, Listening, Loving

6 Comments / Uncategorized / By Kmattison

Things that Help Me Get Through The Day One of the most important things you can do for yourself, especially as a mom, is incorporate some time each day to do something you enjoy. For me, those things are usually reading, listening to a podcast or music, or participating in one of my hobbies. I …

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Simple Grocery Shopping Routine – Helps Save Time and Money

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That Dreaded Task – Grocery Shopping I’ve never really enjoyed grocery shopping. I think what I dread the most is having to actually think about what I need to buy. It takes brain power to think about what we need, and what meals we can create with what we purchase. That’s brain power I would …

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5 Ways Routine Eliminates Chaos

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Ugh…it’s 4 pm. And it should be a happy time of day because my son will be getting off the bus soon. But at this time of day I feel dread, exhaustion and a little bit of anxiousness. Once my son gets off the bus, we have to empty out his backpack – so. many. …

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Hi! I’m Kristen, welcome to This Routine Life!

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I am a wife and mom of two young boys.  I couldn’t live in a world without books, podcasts, Bravo TV, coffee, cross-stitch, planners, and my sneakers. I hope to teach and inspire you to be intentional with your time by using routines and habits so that you can enjoy your day and your family.

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