{"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":"12. \"Can I Have a Snack?” 3 Summer Meal Planning Ideas for the Working Mom","slug":"12-can-i-have-a-snack-3-summer-meal-planning-ideas-for-the-working-mom","published_at":"2026-06-05T07:28:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-working-homeschool-mom-routines-time-management-meal-planning-boundaries-7840415/12-can-i-have-a-snack-3-summer-meal-planning-ideas-for-the-working-mom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-working-homeschool-mom-routines-time-management-meal-planning-boundaries-7840415","url":"https://simplifiedmomcoach.podbean.com/e/12-can-i-have-a-snack-3-summer-meal-planning-ideas-for-the-working-mom/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k2szttfapgf4nqvr/Episode_12_-_Can_I_Have_a_Snack_3_Summer_Meal_Planning_Ideas_for_the_Working_Momanpu8.mp3","summary":"Tired of hearing “Can I have a snack?” The school year is over! But if you are a working mom, celebrating the end of the school year can quickly give way to a little bit of food-induced panic, because you know that food budget is gonna take a hit. Your kids are done with homeschool for the year, and suddenly you are hearing the dreaded phrase, \"Mom, can I have a snack?\" forty-seven times before noon! If you are wondering how you are supposed to hit your business deadlines when your kitchen has turned into a 24/7 all-you-can-eat buffet, this episode is for you! In this episode, we are diving deep into how working moms can implement simple kitchen systems and smart meal planning to reclaim their productivity and peace. I'm sharing my real-life story of having a kitchen open all day, how it completely derailed my time management, and the exact 3 easy summer meals frameworks and food routines I used to fix it. You don’t need to spend hours cooking, but you do need clear kitchen boundaries so you can scale your business and enjoy your kids, without all the stress. In this episode, you will learn: The Snack Station Boundary: How to build a self-serve snack system so your kids stay independent and your work blocks stay completely uninterrupted. Meal Prep Lunch: My favorite meal planning hack to stop cooking lunch in the middle of summer so you can maximize your midday breaks. Learn how to batch-prep lunches packed with refreshing pasta salad, quality meats, cheeses, pasta, and pre-cut veggies so your kids can independently grab their own lunches when it’s lunch time. Eliminating Dinner Decision Fatigue: How to use simple, thematic summer meal planning so you never have to stress about what to cook after a long day of work. Bonus Tip: Having a predictable snack and food schedu…","meta_description":"Tired of hearing “Can I have a snack?” The school year is over! 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