{"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":"15. Stop Spending Time on the Wrong Things: Time Management Systems for Working Moms","slug":"15-stop-spending-time-on-the-wrong-things-time-management-systems-for-working-moms","published_at":"2026-06-16T07:58:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-working-homeschool-mom-routines-time-management-meal-planning-boundaries-7840415/15-stop-spending-time-on-the-wrong-things-time-management-systems-for-working-moms","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-working-homeschool-mom-routines-time-management-meal-planning-boundaries-7840415","url":"https://simplifiedmomcoach.podbean.com/e/top-spending-your-time-on-the-wrong-things-time-management-systems-for-working-moms-to-prioritize-business-and-home/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y3x3xq28ppp38xm7/Episode_15_-Stop_Spending_Your_Time_on_the_Wrong_Things_-_Time_Management_Systems_for_Working_Moms_to_Prioritize_Business_and_Homeafxbm.mp3","summary":"Have you ever looked at the clock at 5 PM, completely exhausted, and thought: “I didn’t sit down all day... so why does it feel like I accomplished absolutely nothing?” You ran around wiping counters, folding laundry, vacuuming the floor, and folding four loads of laundry—but you didn't work at all on your business. As a working mom or homeschool mom, it is so easy to do stuff around the house, instead of working on the business. In this episode, we are having a serious, loving reality check. I am breaking down the major mindset shifts and practical time management systems you need to stop drowning in housework and start rigorously prioritizing your true business calling. Key Takeaways From This Episode: Get Everyone Involved: Homemaking is a team sport. Learn how shifting responsibility and training your family to manage their own age-appropriate tasks immediately buys back time blocks for your business goals. Schedule Your Reset Windows: Chores expand to fill the time you give them. Discover how to put your resets onto your calendar or planner for your Morning Routine, Afternoon Lunch Routine, and Nightly Routine. The Boundary Mindset (When You Are Working, You Are Working): Learn how to physically turn your back on the clutter and accept that it is 100% okay to let the laundry wait until later. Your business is a calling, not a hobby! The Scriptural Permission to Let Chores Wait: We look at Martha’s anxiety over micro-problems in Luke 10:41-42 and contrast it with the divine order of seasons in Ecclesiastes 3:1. Leaving a basket of unfolded laundry to do the work God called you to do isn’t bad homemaking—it’s excellent stewardship. Links Work Homeschool Mom Strategy Call: Tired of running on a frantic household hamster wheel? 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