Mommy Time-Out Ideas

I teasingly posted on my Facebook page that I was going to put a cooler full of ice cream and chocolate on my porch to enjoy every few hours to escape from the chaos of mothering. While it seems funny you have to admit that it sounds enticing doesn't it?! I rarely get a break - and without an excuse to be alone even my break time involves my kids. It's like some sort of tracker beacon was implanted after childbirth...the kids are content so I slip away for just a moment - even just to pee with the door shut - and instantly they are calling for me, banging on the door to find me! SERIOUSLY?!

If you've ever had the blessing of being away from your kids for even a few hours to just sit and be alone you will agree that a relaxed mom is a more patient and more fun mom. My husband can always tell when I haven't been getting enough time to myself and has been know to kick me out of the house for an non-negotiable "mommy time out" right smack dab in the middle of one of my rants. Have you been there? Please tell me I'm not the only one. Here is a fun poster that I created just for you to download and stick on your fridge! (Click on the image below for a free printable PDF file)

Sneak Peak {Spring Cleaning: Top to Bottom in 30 Minutes a Day}

Typically, I laugh at Spring Cleaning - I can hardly keep up with the everyday cleaning I have to do. But this year, I am nesting. Still don't have time for hours of cleaning on end but I am nesting... so, being the Type-A personality that I am, I made a list. For the month of April we will be focusing on a different area in our homes, with 3 tasks featured on my blog each week! To get you started here is a chart for your fridge...

 

Monthly Blog Planner {Printable}

Here is a printable for all you bloggers out there --- month at a glance with room to make notes on weekly themes or series, posts, notes for guests or special events. Plus a monthly column for monthly notes - goals, to do lists, series ect. Enjoy! (Click on the image below to download your own FREE copy and start organizing your blog)

~Becca

 

New Meal Planning Printables!!

I am always adjusting and improving the resources I use to make them just right. I wanted a grocery list that was smaller than the previous full page version, but still as efficient and organized. The lastest version prints 3 to a page which you can cut and have made into a tear-off pad for about $1 at an office supply store. Choose colored or patterned paper & add a strip of magnet and you can stick it to your fridge. :)

Download my shopping lists for free

{smaller third page version}

{larger full page version}

I also condensed the 3 main Meal Planning worksheets onto one page! This will help you see everything on one page when you are planning your meals and making your grocery list. :) If you really want to save paper - print one and laminiate it to use over and over with a wet/dry erase marker!

Download my meal planning worksheets here for free 

{3-in-1 Meal Planning Worksheet}

{Kitchen Inventory}

{14 Day Meal Plan}

{Shopping List_full page}

Meal Planning Week BONUS Craft: Family Menu Board

You can download the printable menu >here<

Supplies:
8x10 frame
Embellishments
Printable menu

This craft is so easy you will be done in less than 10 minutes! Print the menu and trim to 8x10 from the upper left hand corner. You will be cutting off the right side and the bottom. Place the menu in your frame and embellish with bows, flowers, etc. Use a dry/wet erase marker to display your family's upcoming meals for the week! ;)