momlife Archives - Kelsie Ruoff

12 Things to Organize For a Fresh Start in the New Year

As the holiday decorations start to get put away, you’re probably thinking ahead to the new year. A new year means an opportunity for a clean slate, a fresh start. And as you work towards that fresh start, you’re probably looking for organization projects to tackle around the house. But what’s going to provide the biggest transformation? What should you organize first? Keep reading for my list of 12 things to organize for a fresh start in the new year!

How-to Start A Cleaning Schedule

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One of the most common things that I hear from moms is that they can’t keep their house clean; there’s always something in the way of them completing all the housework. Now, I’m not a fan of housework, but I’m also not a fan of a messy house. I can’t STAND clutter, it just screws up my whole vibe. The only way that I’m able to consistently keep my house clean is with a cleaning schedule. This post will break down what a cleaning schedule is, why you need one, and how to start your own. PLUS it includes a FREE printable!

Why Moms Need To Stop Sacrificing Sleep

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I know that in order to accomplish everything on your list, you’re willing to sacrifice sleep. Whether it’s staying up later, or getting up earlier, you’re losing precious time to rest so that you can accomplish all the housework, your actual work, or to just simply have some peace and quiet. But when you push sleep to the bottom of you priority list, you’re really doing yourself a disservice. In this post I’m going to break down why moms need to stop sacrificing sleep.

Why I Love Printable Planners

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Last year was…WEIRD. So I get not wanting to invest in a new planner, because we just don’t know what this new year has in store for us. But I also get that you need something to help collect your thoughts, because #mombrain. So I want to offer another option: Printable planners! Keep reading to find out why I’m obsessed with printable planners, and where you can snag one for yourself!