• Home
  • About Us
  • Free Homeschool eBook
  • Join our Free Community
  • Coaching
  • Shop

Helping Moms thrive in Business & Motherhood!

Helping Moms thrive in Business & Motherhood

in Parenting· Single Mamas· Step Mamas

Summer with No Regrets

You know that feeling in the pit of your stomach the week before school starts again?

I know some moms would say that feeling is excitement or anticipation…they are more than ready to get back into the structure of the school year and see the seemingly endless summer days actually. come. to. an. end.

I get it… the sibling spats, the sand and dirt on the floorboards and perpetual pile of soggy beach towels… the higher grocery bills, larger mountains of trash and laundry, and irritating complaints like, “I’m bored,” or “I’m hungry,” or “I already DID clean my room…”

But the feeling I get as school approaches again isn’t one of relief or excitement that the summer is finally over… it’s a totally different feeling. More closely comparable to morning sickness, or when a teacher announces a pop quiz, or the glimpse of flashing lights of a police car in your rear view mirror and realizing you were driving a little too fast. It’s not a good feeling at all…

At the beginning of summer, it feels like it will never end. We have all the time in the world for making it memorable and fun. It’s not always in the forefront of our minds that we only have 18 of these, at best, before the ones who hold our hearts are free to go. And how many have already passed?

I’m realizing that the best way to avoid regret is to have a plan…and to take action. And at the same time, I think that these two things – done well – can help alleviate many of the frustrations we have with summertime, particularly as moms who are at home with our kids.

We are currently embarking on the first full week of summer, and I’ve decided that this year is going to be different. I’m not going to just let the days come and go with indifference and then once again face those feelings of, “Wow…that went by so fast. I wish I would have spent the time differently.“

So- I’ve been working on a little project that I’m so excited to use. And even more excited that I’m going to be able to offer it to you as well. I’ve designed a plan… a strategy that I truly believe came from God… to make this summer our best one ever.

In thinking about all the things that make summers difficult, I realized that there are easy solutions. Maybe the biggest challenge is feeling scattered, disorganized and tossed around by camps and baseball games and VBS and vacations. Arriving home after a long day at the pool and realizing I don’t know what to make for dinner and we are out of frozen pizza. The house looking like a tornado went through it and me tossing out chores with no real system and realizing later that things were only half-way done. The kids being so focused on what they want to do that I’m sickened by the selfishness that tries to overtake us all.

The solution to all of these problems lies in intentionality. It’s preparation and planning and setting ourselves up to succeed before the chaos ensues. And I have created a tool that I truly believe can make this our best summer yet.

 

Get the Binder here!

 

It’s a collection of PDF downloads that can be printed and made into a binder. This “Best Summer Ever” binder will include ALL the things to help you live intentionally, have more fun, and end your summer without regret! It’s seriously going to make such a huge difference.

There are 15 pages (some of which you will print multiple copies- one for each kid)- and there is so much included. Like…

Summer Rules– Things the kids must do BEFORE electronics/ screen-time is allowed. This is a checklist that could be posted on the fridge or a copy given to each child on a clipboard to use & reuse, if that’s easier.

Cleaning Schedule– I broke down areas of the house and assigned them to a day of the week- and then also listed basic tasks that should be done daily, biweekly, and monthly to stay on top of cleanliness and organization.

Kids Goals + Mom Goals– Beginning our summer with ideas of what we want to accomplish in the next few months will make a WORLD of difference!

Kids’ Room Cleaning Checklist– This is so you don’t have to keep checking and re-checking and telling them they STILL aren’t done. They will know they’re done when every box on this sheet is checked!

Summer Bucket List Bingo– this might be the best part. There are 24 fun activities to do with your kids, and when you complete one- you cross off the respective box on this sheet. I literally cannot wait to get started!

 

Get the Binder here!

Summer Random Acts of Kindness– this checklist is a way to ensure the summer doesn’t become all about US- accountability to be mindful of how we can serve others and scatter love as we’re out and about having fun.

Weekly Meal Plan + Grocery list– I created this with 2 weeks to be planned at a time. The meal plan is at the top of the page and the grocery list at the bottom- divided by sections of the store to keep it organized!

Summer Reading Chart– There is an area to set a goal for the number of minutes per day, the number of days in a row, and the number of books in the summer. Kids can put an X in the box for each day they meet their minute goal and you can also write down rewards for meeting the goals as motivation.

Weekly Bible Memory Scripture Cards– there are 12 cards that can be printed and cut to display each week and memorized as a family.

Monthly Calendars– so you can have a visual reference other than the calendar on your phone to have everything written down so everyone can see what’s coming up (and not have to keep asking, “How many days until…..?”)

There are so many ways to utilize this binder! I personally love to put the sheets in page protectors or laminate them and use dry erase markers to save on ink and paper. Some of the sheets I will print and post in the kids’ bedrooms. I may post the cleaning schedule on the inside of one of the kitchen cabinets so we can all reference it easily.

The main thing is…
In order for things to be different, we have to do something differently.

We have a choice in how this summer will go– more power than we often use. If every summer up until this one has left you weary and depleted, this one doesn’t have to!

If every fall you find yourself relieved to see your kids going back to school… imagine how it would feel to be sorry it was coming to an end?

If you have struggled with feelings of regret- wishing you had spent the time doing more fun things, making more memories, reading more books, instilling faith and servanthood and responsibility into your kids… imagine how it would feel to end the summer knowing you did all of that?

I know I’m ready for a change! I hope you’ll join me in making this the best summer ever! And if you want to use the binder right along with me, you can find it HERE.

Get the Binder here!

Happy summer!!!

6 Comments

Subscribe to get the latest

free goodies straight to your inbox

« Small things with great love
Why you should hold your child back from starting Kindergarten… »

Comments

  1. Evelyn says

    June 10, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    You totally encapsulated everything I wanted to do and pull together – truly! Everything from rules for screen time, chore help, Scripture memory….AND it looks pretty (so crazily important to me). AMAZING! Going to download and print now! Thank you!

    Reply
    • oschwald212 says

      June 10, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      I’m so glad you love it! My prayer is that this would be exactly what you just described- thanks so much for sharing such encouragement. <3

      Reply
  2. Natalie says

    June 12, 2019 at 12:54 pm

    Yes! I am so glad I came across this in the grace fb group! I need this for my summer! 💕 totally subscribing to your blog!

    Reply
    • oschwald212 says

      June 13, 2019 at 8:25 am

      Thanks so much, Natalie! I hope it will be a blessing!

      Reply
  3. Kristi Woods says

    June 12, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful parenting tool for summer. I heartily agree that intentionally sings the tune of success! (Learned the hard way.) 🙂

    Reply
    • oschwald212 says

      June 13, 2019 at 8:29 am

      Kristi- thanks so much for being here and for the feedback… I have definitely learned the hard way, too! Sometimes our best ideas are birthed from the “hard” things. 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

join the family

Making impact with joy

 

Follow us on Instagram

the.joyfulmama

Liz + Sara 🤍
🎧 The Joyful Mama Show is taking a Summer break 🎧 The Joyful Mama Show is taking a Summer break! That’s right…we’re about to host a fabulous retreat for some amazing women who are building businesses and we are gearing up for a fabulous Fall. We will be back to bring you more Podcast episodes talking about #homeschool #motherhood and #entrepreneurship and how to keep the plates spinning while not forsaking one for the other! 
Tell us below what kind of topics you’d love for us to talk about on upcoming episodes! What are your struggles? What’s on your mind for this coming season? We’d love to hear! 
.

.

.

.

.

#summer #reels #foryou #mompreneur #motherhood #momsofinstagram #reelsvideo #reelitfeelit
Are you ready to have your Best Year Ever?! (DM us Are you ready to have your Best Year Ever?! (DM us “ME” for a $200 off coupon code!) 

If you’re looking to make more money, find more purpose, & have a balanced and healthy home life, this is for you. 

We can’t wait to help you plan & strategize for your Business, your family, and yourself so that you can walk into the next school year ready to crush it! Oh, and we don’t want to minimize the REST you’ll get while in this luxurious space.
What Mom do you know who needs to be here? Tag her in the comments!
Link in bio!

#mompreneur #motherhood #entrepreneur #momlife #homeschool #homeschoolmom #retreat #homeschoolhelp #momsofinstagram #christianmom
This August. Dallas, TX. Come and join us for the This August. Dallas, TX. Come and join us for the Mom Retreat of a lifetime and to get ready to have your Best Year Ever! Link in bio!

.

.

.

.

#momlife #mompreneur #homeschoolmom #motherhoodunplugged #motherhood #momlifebelike #christian #dallas #reelsinstagram #homeschoolmom #boymom #girlmom #parenting #retreat
We’re sharing why small wins change everything o We’re sharing why small wins change everything on the Podcast this week! The days are long and often repetitive and as Moms it can be hard to see that we or are kids are having any growth. Learning to notice our small wins and benchmarks is a skill and one that can help you see even more progress and success in Motherhood and Homeschool. Join us as we talk about a few strategies for you to feel successful and like you’re moving forward and seeing the small wins! You’ve got this, Mama! 👊 
🎧 Link in bio. 

.

.

.

.

.
#homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #unschooling #learn #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #reels #reelsinstagram #reelsvideo #reel #momreels #podcast #fyp #gardenlife #countryliving #nature #liveoutdoors #wildandfree #wildandfreechildren #homeschoolhelp #southernliving #boymom #girlmom #parenting #parentingtips #positivevibes
May we grow in raising our kids like He’s raisin May we grow in raising our kids like He’s raising us!

.

.

.

.

#homeschoolmom #homeschoolmama #homeschoolmoms #homeschool #homeschooling #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #momlife #momlifebelike #momlifeisthebestlife #mompreneur #parenting #christianmom #kingdomentrepreneur #jesusgirl #family #love #christainmom #church #raisinggirls #fyp #foryou
Some days we feel the grief and the mourning, some Some days we feel the grief and the mourning, some days we feel the joy & the celebration, and some days we live with an awareness of both. We pray you find the Jesus full of resurrection power who’s there with you always. We pray you learn to just “be” in the midst of all the moments and that you pass this gift onto your children. There’s beauty in our pain and there’s hope that remains and both were paid for on the Cross and through the Resurrection. May we find Him & know Him in His death and in His resurrection more everyday. For we have this hope…. 

.
.

.

.

.

.

#easter #mondaymotivation #mompreneur #love #hope #homeschoolmom #homeschool #bible #christianmom #parenting #networkmarketing #entrepreneur #foryou #fyp #christiancoach
What stirs you up? What makes you mad? What ar What stirs you up? 

What makes you mad? 

What are you passionate about? 

What makes you come alive? 

Don’t ignore these things. 🙏  

Lean into them, because they are intentionally placed inside you by God. 

Being activated into these things and saying “Yes” to God MATTERS. 

You matter. 

Not just in your home, mama. It’s bigger. 🏔 

Your calling is bigger than you think. ❤️ 

Pay attention, because your people are waiting on the other side of your “Yes.”

#homeschoollifestyle #mompreneur #thejoyfulmama #kingdomentrepreneur #bossmama
Whether you change your life in big or little ways Whether you change your life in big or little ways, it all counts. Just take a step forward into what He’s asking of you. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. What’s the bite you’re taking today? 

#homeschool #homeschoolmom #entrepreneur #mompreneur #motherhood #unschooling #homeschooling #inspirationalquotes #inspo #love #scripture #rise #homeschoollife #networkmarketing
We think you can Homeschool AND run a business! W We think you can Homeschool AND run a business! 
We would never say you have to do both (or either for that matter) but if you want to and it’s your season, then lady, let’s do this! Listen to the whole podcast now! Find the Joyful Mama Show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! 
Link in bio. 
Thejoyfulmama.com

#homeschool #homeschoolmom #homeschooling #homeschoolfamily #unschooling #unschoolers #entrepreneur #mompreneur #mompreneurs #networkmarketing #kingdombusiness #motherhood #momsofinstagram #reels #reelsinstagram #reelsvideo
Listen to EP 7: “Homeschool, Motherhood, and Sta Listen to EP 7: “Homeschool, Motherhood, and Staying One Step Ahead” right now on ITunes or Spotify! 9 minutes of pure encouragement! Link in bio. #thejoyfulmamashow 

#homeschool homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife #unschooling #motherhood #christianmom #discipleship #reels #reelsinstagram #mompreneur
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins
There has been a problem with your Instagram Feed.

Featured Products

  • Close to God Vinyl Stickers $4.00 – $5.50
  • Close to God crewneck $39.95 – $41.95
  • Heart-Centered Parenting Intensive $400.00 $145.00

Let’s Connect

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Looking for something?

Copyright © 2023 · Market theme by Restored 316