Are you a busy mom? Me too. I understand the daily juggle. I have one child in school, one still at home, a business to run, and a household to manage. It’s a lot — and I know you’re doing your best.
We all try to stay organized, keep things under control, and enjoy life despite the chaos. Small tools and habits can make a big difference, so I gathered my favorite resources for surviving and thriving as a busy mom. I’ve organized them by category for easy browsing. Try one or two that speak to you.
Home Management & Organization
Make Over Your Mornings – A practical program that helps you build a morning routine tailored to your life, strengths, and family needs. It includes a workbook, projects, and videos, and requires as little as 15 minutes a day.
Emily Ley Simplified Planner – Planners created by and for busy moms to inspire organization and simplify life. They’re designed to help you make space for what matters most, and they’re beautiful to boot.
Home Management Binder – Use a binder and printable templates to gather everything in one place: calendars, password trackers, budget and debt trackers, and more. It’s a simple system that centralizes household information.
Meal Planner
Healthy Kids, Inc. – A meal-planning tool built for busy parents, especially those with picky eaters. It guides you on what to cook, how to prepare it, and practical tips to get kids to actually eat the meals.
Books
Why Just Survive When You Can Thrive: Tips for Thriving as a Mom
The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide: Field-Tested Strategies for Staying Smart, Sane, and Connected While Caring for Your Kids
Apps
Cozi – A family calendar and organizer that keeps everyone’s schedules, appointments, chores, and grocery lists in one place. Accessible from any device. This app has a free version.
Kids Eat Free – A handy app for finding restaurants offering free kids’ meals today. Useful for saving time and money.
ChoreMonster – A gamified chore app that motivates kids to complete tasks and earn rewards. Great for building responsibility while keeping it fun.
Artkive – If your kitchen table is covered with kids’ artwork, use this app to photograph and preserve those memories. You can compile the images into a hardcover keepsake book.
Sit or Squat – A quick app to locate nearby restrooms when you’re on the go. Super useful for families with young children.
Other Useful Finds
Timi & Leslie Bags – A top-rated mom bag with thoughtful pockets and compartments that make life easier from diaper days through older kid stages. Practical, durable, and stylish.
Pop Clutch – A versatile wallet that fits cards, keys, a pen, change, and even a passport or bills. It’s an all-in-one clutch that keeps essentials organized and accessible.
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