{"podcast":{"title":"The Working Homeschool Mom | Routines, Time Management, Working Mom, Meal Planning, Boundaries","slug":"the-working-homeschool-mom-routines-time-management-meal-planning-boundaries-7840415","podcast_index_feed_id":7840415,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/simplifiedmomcoach/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thesimplifiedmom.com/","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22228237/The_Simplified_Mom_Podcast_Brand_7_6orys.png","author":"Billie-Jo Cochran | Christian Homeschool Mom, Routine Expert, Simplicity Coach","episode_count":24,"summary":"Are you trying to do it all—balance homeschool and run a business, while doing mom life? Do you start the day with a plan, only to have it fall apart by 9:00 AM? You’re always busy, but yet always feel behind—are you tired of always being overwhelmed? This podcast is all about simple, faith-filled routines that actually work in real life—because let’s be honest, we all need a little more Jesus and a lot more grace to get through each day. I’ll help you create rhythms so your home feels manageable instead of overwhelming, and you can homeschool, build your business, and handle mom life without burnout. Because the truth is, we can’t do this on our own—we need Jesus in our days, in our decisions, and in the middle of the chaos. It’s time to stop the constant chaos and the daily scramble and choose a simpler, faith-filled way of doing life and business—so you can show up with the patience and presence your family deserves. ❤️ Hey, I’m Billie-Jo—wife, homeschool mama to 3, and business owner just like you. I know exactly what it feels like to try to manage a home, homeschool kids, and grow a business, only to end the day feeling exhausted and behind. For a long time, I chased perfecti…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T16:17:01.522710+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-working-homeschool-mom-routines-time-management-meal-planning-boundaries-7840415"},"episode":{"title":"05. 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In this episode, I break down the Reset System I've been using for years to manage my home, business, and homeschool in the tiny gaps of your day. Learn how to stop the \"Saturday 5:00 PM Oh No!\" and start leaning on these tiny resets. The Saturday Reality Check: Why waiting for \"big blocks of time\" is keeping you overwhelmed (spoiler alert, they rarely ever happen) and why 1 minute can change your home. From Reaction to Routine: the moment I realized my home didn't need an overhaul—it needed a reset. The Mindset Shift - Gratitude in the Cleaning: Before we dive into the systems, we have to change how we look at the mess. Seeing the floor that needs vacuuming as a blessing of a safe home for your kids. How \"stewardship\" changes the atmosphere of your home more than \"cleaning\" ever will. The Three Step Reset System: The 1-Minute Reset: The \"Coffee Brew\" wiping a counter. The 5-Minute Reset: A quick clean of something in the kitchen, bathroom, living room, or homeschool area The 15-Minute Reset: A little bit deeper clean Getting the Kids Involved: How to turn your kids into reset experts, where they will start doing it on their own. Scheduling for Flow: How to plan these resets during the week. Key Takeaways: Stop waiting for Saturday. Peace is built in the one-minute windows. Close the chapter. Use the 5-minute pivot to stop \"overlap stress\" between school and business. Shift your heart. When you are thankful for the home you have, the \"work\" of keeping it becomes an act of worship. Let's Connect If you're ready to start simplifying, grab my The Working Homeschool Mom’s Daily Rhythm. This is the checklist I've been using for years. Join the Community: The Working Homeschool Mom Simplifie…","meta_description":"Are you waiting for a four-hour block on Saturday to finally get your life together? 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