There are tons of myths about every job under the sun, but I think working from home as a mompreneur has possibly the most misconceptions out there since it is so unknown how that actually works.  Today, I'm going to be breaking down these myths, dispelling them, and sharing what being a mompreneur is ACTUALLY like.Work Life Glue Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/Work Life Glue on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/Work Life Glue on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/worklifeglue/

We all live in the world of hustle and bustle no matter how hard we try.  Even those of us who work really hard to not be going, going, going all the time still feel like we often can't get the quality family time we so crave!  There's always something to do: grocery shopping, cleaning, getting together with loved ones, extracurricular activities - the list goes on and on!  But, there is one way to make sure you get quality family time every week or at least every other week!  Create a Family Glue Night!  Listen to this episode to learn what a Family Glue Night is, how to implement it, and what to do during a Family Glue Night for cheap or free!SUBSCRIBE TO THE WORK LIFE GLUE BOX: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/- Jim & Jamie Sheils of 18 Summers Interview: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/43- Work Life Glue on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue- Work Life Glue on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/worklifeglue

I’m answering YOUR questions:- How to start waking up at 4am?- Am I ever tired enough to take a nap?-How do I motivate myself to be productive when I have no energy?- Has my income matched my previous daycare income?- How to get kids on a good nap schedule?And MORE!Subscribe to the Work Life Glue Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/- Work Life Glue on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/worklifeglue/- Work Life Glue on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/- Episode 50 (6 Tasks Mompreneus Should Outsource): https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/50- Yoto Player: https://prz.io/5jem2mOiO

It is totally possible to run a business AND homeschool at the same time!  I've been doing it now for over a year, but I have run my business as a side hustle as well when I was caring for 10 kids for 50 hours a week as a child care provider in my home!  If I can do it, you can do it!  Today, I'm sharing my 9 BEST tips for balancing a business while also homeschooling!  It's not easy but it IS doable with some structure, routines, and careful planning!September Box (Use code BACKTOSCHOOL for 25% off the September box):Subscribe to the Work Life Glue Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/- Heart of Dakota Curriculum: https://heartofdakota.com/- Outsourcing Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/50-6-tasks-mompreneurs-should-outsource-today-for-free/id1537297256?i=1000576212490- Work Life Glue on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue- Work Life Glue on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worklifeglue/

I'm sharing my complete planning system to keep track of my business, my motherhood, and all of the detail of my life. It can be hard to figure out what works, but this has really been working well for me.WORK LIFE GLUE BOX: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/EPISODES ABOUT RHYTHMS:How I "Do It All" Using Weekly and Monthly Rhythms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/52-how-i-do-it-all-using-weekly-and-monthly-rhythms/id1537297256?i=1000577053732The ONE Schedule Hack that Makes ALL the Difference: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-the-one-schedule-hack-that-makes-all-the-difference/id1537297256?i=1000575458721PLANNING TOOLS: Day Designer Planner: https://amzn.to/3Cgc61SEraseable Pens and Highlighters: https://amzn.to/3dCdKk0Thin washi tape: https://amzn.to/3whXECzLarge lined sticky notes: https://amzn.to/3c26oWyLarge wall calendar: https://amzn.to/3CjQBx0Page tab post its: https://amzn.to/3dF0WJQRemarkable 2: https://remarkable.com/store/remarkable-2Remarkable 2 case: https://amzn.to/3AqndTtStaedtler pen: https://amzn.to/3A8ioxEFamily Calendar Decal: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/shop/product/4205078279

Let's face it, nobody can "do it all" but we can do a lot more effeciently!  I am a homeschooling mom who has my 3 little kids almost 24/7, plus I run a business, and I still do all the normal mothering tasks on top of it.  I get asked how I "do it all" quite often!  One of the biggest hacks I have for this is creating weekly and monthly rhythms!  I'm going to share this system with you in this episode!JOIN THE WORK LIFE GLUE BOX: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/(I will be training on this topic in great detail with a workbook so you can easily setup your own rhythms in the Work Life Glue Box Community in September!)Work Life Glue on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worklifeglue/Work Life Glue on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/worklifeglueJoin the Work Life Glue Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62f6a8e1e5ea6b3d8aea4f3a

Today I’m answering YOUR questions!  What to do about health insurance if you run a business?  How to stay motivated when you want to give up?  Where to find manufacturers and vendors for a physical products business?  How to bounce back and connect as a couple during a hard week?  What to do when your business strategy isn’t making progress?  How to become a planner person?Check out the Work Life Glue Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/Work Life Glue on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/worklifeglueWork Life Glue on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglueSign up for the Work Life Glue Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62f6a8e1e5ea6b3d8aea4f3a MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODECost-Sharing Ministry Video: https://youtu.be/rRJLZx53pl8 Samaritan Ministries: https://samaritanministries.org/ Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/ Family Calendar Decal: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/shop/product/4205078279 Faire: https://www.faire.com/ Tundra: https://www.tundra.com/

Running a business is enough for most people to handle, but throw in motherhood on top of that and it's enough to drive a person mad!  Not anymore!  I hope by now you know that you cannot and should not "do it all," but most of us mompreneurs can't just start hiring people to take on all our tasks at the beginning as our business is getting off the ground.  In today's episode, I'm sharing six tasks mompreneurs should outsource today that are free or very cheap.  I'm also sharing some really unique ways to outsource or lighten your load when you don't have extra money laying around to start a team just yet.Download the OUTSOURCING GUIDE with links and information on everything covered in this episode: http://www.worklifeglue.com/outsourceCheck out the Work Life Glue Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/ Work Life Glue on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/worklifeglueWork Life Glue on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue

When I started my business, there is SO much that I didn't know!  I would do things so differently, but ultimately, I would tell myself so many things about my mindset as well that would've made starting a business and going against the grain a bit easier.  I pray you don't have to wait 7+ years to learn these things since you are listening to this episode and this can spark and idea or give you some peace when it comes to starting a business in the beginning stages!Work Life Glue Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/ Work Life Glue on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/worklifeglueWork Life Glue on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue

Trying to run a business AND be a mom who is juggling all the things for her family is HARD! One of the questions I get asked the most is "How do you do it all?!?" I have a few different answers that work together to answer this question, but one of the main pieces of advice I give is to create daily rhythms.  Some call it block planning, some call it a daily schedule, I call it daily rhythms.  I have 8 daily rhythms I follow most days that make it super easy to drag and drop both my business tasks and my motherhood tasks into different parts of my day that make the most sense.  We have a lot of flexibility in our days but also a lot of structure that allows me to get a lot done and to be very present in whatever rhythm I'm currently in.  I'm sharing my own daily rhythms in today's podcast episode to help you figure out what you could do for your own!Subscribe to the Work Life Glue Box and Save 10% off with the code "NEWLAUNCH": https://www.worklifegluebox.com/Yoto Player Video: https://youtu.be/5lWx4Eu_GfgWork Life Glue Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/worklifeglueWork Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue

Today I’m answering YOUR questions!  Should I wait for the mom overwhelm to pass before starting a business?  What are the first 3 steps I took when starting my business (the answer won’t be what you think!)?  How do I work with kids when I get sensory overload? What do I lower expectations on as a mom?  Answering all of these and more!Get the August Work Life Glue Box before they are gone! (Use code NEWLAUNCH for 10% off): https://www.worklifegluebox.com/shop/product/4590534001Subscribe to future Work Life Glue boxes (Use code NEW LAUNCH for 10% off): https://www.worklifegluebox.com/subscribe/Follow Me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/worklifeglue

You read the title correctly – I believe every mom should have a side hustle – and before you throw your rebuttals at me about lack of time, not needing extra income, or not knowing what to do for a side hustle – well – just listen to this episode to see my reasoning behind this bold claim!Get the August Work Life Glue Box before they are gone! (Use code NEWLAUNCH for 10% off): https://www.worklifegluebox.com/shop/product/4590534001Subscribe to future Work Life Glue boxes (Use code NEW LAUNCH for 10% off): https://www.worklifegluebox.com/subscribe/My 8 Daily Rhythms Video: https://youtu.be/a-jZEjV2CdA7 GENIUS Tips to Get it All Done & Save Time as a Working Mom: https://youtu.be/YuIap9c6srQ

The duties tied to being a mom are endless!  We often feel like we don't have enough of ourselves to go around and that we aren't giving each child as much quality time as we desire.  However, quality time doesn't have to be hours together, focused on each other.  You can spend amazing quality time with your kids in just a few minutes here and there if you are being intentional with that time.  And, I bet you are doing more bonding with your children throughout the day than you even give yourself credit for!  In today's episode, I'm sharing tons of different ideas for spending quality time with your children that takes just a couple minutes in the day and is not very hard to fit in - as long as you are being intentional!Subscribe to the Work Life Glue Box (next box shipping is April box): https://www.worklifegluebox.com/Purchase the March (Maximize Your Meal Times) Work Life Glue Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/shop/product/4305709669Purchase the February (Maximize Your Relationships) Work Life Glue Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/shop/product/4252595361 Subscribe to the Work Life Glue Community: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/subscribe/4159470838_online-community-only?gift=FalseWork Life Glue Box Unboxing Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNbrmIjuytLFiqF_b7z9QwLvFcJRleyPH - Jim and Jamie Sheils Interview: https://youtu.be/8wje2Bi-DGo- No Bad Kids by Janet Lansbury: https://amzn.to/3v7rnyf- Positive Parenting Course Review Video: https://youtu.be/nxVmydSvgzU- Chatbooks (Get $10 off your first order): http://invite.chatbooks.com/sarahann2ze- My Photo System Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/7eN2FVR5g0MCOMMENT ON THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/5VoIVQcVfi4

It is inevitable that life will still face hard times even after becoming a mom.  In fact, oftentimes those hard time are amplified because they are tied to shame and guilt for struggling when we are trying to do the best for our kids and family.  While we can't avoid all bad times, we can find ways to "struggle well."  I have had my fair share of hard times since becoming a mom - postpartum depression, illness, family issues, friend issues, financial strain, job stress, kid behavior issues, health issues, the list goes on and on.  The last thing we want to do as moms is to take our hard times out on our kids and let our personal struggles negatively affect our family.  In today's episode, I'm sharing practical tips you can do when you are facing a short-term problem (or "rut") for a day or a couple days, or a long-term problem that may not resolve for quite some time.  I pray that this episode can bless you can help you through whatever hard time you may be facing.Work Life Glue Box (use code March for $5 off): https://www.worklifegluebox.com/Work Life Glue Community-Only: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/subscribe/4159470838_online-community-only?gift=False To comment on this episode, head to the Youtube video: https://youtu.be/7ewOrTY8zXI- Sensory Loose Parts Kits: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=sensory%20loose%20parts%20kits- 25 Things to do with Kids Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/25activities- Disco Ball: https://amzn.to/3t0CiaD

We only get 18 summers with each of our kids which really isn't that long – just ask any parent whose children have left “the nest” and they will tell you it goes by in a flash. They may even tell you some of their regrets. What do you think one of the biggest regrets they have may be? High up on many empty nesters' list of regrets is that they wish they had spent more quality time with each of their kids. I don't want that to be you (or me!)! In today's episode, Jim and Jamie Sheils of 18 Summers will be walking us through their idea of a Family Board Meeting, how to put it into play, why it's so important, as well as some other practical tips for making the most of the precious family time we've been given while our kids are still in our homes.- 18 Summers: https://www.18summers.com/- Family Board Meeting Book: https://amzn.to/3nWpEYs- Work Life Glue FEBRUARY Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/shop/product/4252595361- Work Life Glue Community-Only (use code BRANDNEW for $5 off): https://www.worklifegluebox.com/subscribe/

It's time to take back your time!  In today's episode, I am sharing a piece of an interview I did with Amy Miller of Simply Beautiful Plans about time management in my Work Life Glue Box community on Facebook.  It's an exclusive group for the Work Life Glue Box subscribers as well as those who subscribed for the Community-Only option.  We talked for a long time about time management tips, priorities, how to fit more in but not be super overwhelmed, how to plan, and also answered members' questions at the end.  In this episode, I'm sharing a couple great tips out of many that we discussed!- Previous Interview with Amy Miller: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/simplybeautifulplans- Simply Beautiful Plans Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyBeautifulPlans- Simply Beautiful Plans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplybeautifulplans/- Simply Beautiful Plans Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/177554612827446- Work Life Glue Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/- Work Life Glue Community-Only (use code BRANDNEW for $5 off your subscription): https://www.worklifegluebox.com/subscribe/- Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/

As busy mom we all could use a few extra hours in the day, am I right?!? But what do you do when you seriously need more hours than you have and you can't get it all done?!? I'm here today to rescue you and give you the best time management tips for moms for 2022! These tips will help you create balance that sticks, do what actually matters, carve out more time each day, and make the most of your time! Work Life Glue Subscription Box: http://www.worklifegluebox.com/Work Life Glue Community-Only Subscription: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/subscribe/4159470838_online-community-only?gift=FalseWork Life Glue Box Unboxing Video: https://youtu.be/1xu8QogRZkAOTHER LINKS: - Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/33ajT1Q- Timer Cube: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/shop/product/4205064714- Be Present Screen Blockers: https://amzn.to/3zXml8d- Work Life Glue Subscription Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/- Work Life Glue Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worklifeglue/

Goal setting can be overwhelming and can also lead to us failing if we aren't careful.  Last year, I tried out the 21 for 2021 goal setting plan where you set 21 goals for 2021.  I loved it so much I'm doing it again this year with the 22 for 2022!  I love this method of goal setting because you can include a lot of smaller goals that you likely wouldn't include if you were doing "traditional" large-scale goal setting, and it's just a lot of fun!  In this episode, I'm sharing the goals I set for 2021 (and whether I met them or not) and my new goals for 2022!- Work Life Glue Subscription Box: https://www.worklifegluebox.com/- Work Life Glue Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worklifeglue/- Nicole of BeginAtHome on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beginathome/- Every Mother Program: https://every-mother.com/- Postpartum Depression Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depression- 100 Morning Meltdown: https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/morning-meltdown-100- Will to Murder Book: https://amzn.to/3eKNcud- Mama Bear Apologetics Book: https://amzn.to/3HvoD0J- Mere Motherhood Book: https://amzn.to/32BQiOV

I'm a tradition-lover through and through, but I know not everyone has as much fun as I do coming up with traditions.  Thanksgiving is a time where there are traditions, but no where near as many as Christmas.  I think that should change!  Thanksgiving is the perfect time to be grateful, to teach our kids about generosity, to show compassion to others, and so I've come up with ten Thanksgiving traditions that do all of those things!  All ten of these traditions are super simple, don't cost a lot of money, don't require a ton of planning, and are things you can do with kids of all ages.  I hope you enjoy!Thankful Turkey from Busy Toddler: https://busytoddler.com/2016/11/teaching-toddlers-to-be-thankful/ Brighter Day Press Thanksgiving Study: https://brighterdaypress.com/collections/holiday-guides/products/the-thanksgiving-guide Thanksgiving Books List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/worklifeglue?listId=14KWYEPMX1IGM&ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_list_own_worklifeglue_dp_XpBeOB1maLfNnJust Add Imagination Co.: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JustAddImaginationCoColor Your Own Washable Placemats: https://thecoloringtable.com/products/thanksgiving-and-fall-fun-placematsColor Your Own Washable Tablecloth: https://thecoloringtable.com/products/thanksgiving-and-fall-fun-tableclothThankful Journal: https://amzn.to/3Be7CVnWork Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/Work Life Glue Box Details Video: https://youtu.be/fU9ZauyhG2USign up to the Work Life Glue email list to win 3 free months of the box: https://www.worklifeglue.com/subboxdetailsBy signing up for the Work Life Glue email list (linked above), you will receive a weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of the box, Work Life Glue's latest content, and fun tips/tricks/advice/stories/products/etc. for busy moms!GIVEAWAY INFO: On December 1, 2021, I will randomly choose one lucky winner from my email list to win THREE FREE BOXES of the Work Life Glue Box! 

It’s the topic nobody likes to talk about but everyone is curious about: MONEY!  Today I’m sharing ten Lazy Mom Hacks when it comes to budgeting and money.  These tips are for beginners but also those who have gotten a handle on their money and want to make their money work for them.  These are all tips that helped us get out of debt, get better at managing our money, save money, and stop impulse spending.LINKS:Dave Ramsey: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ Bella Taylor Wallet: https://cashsystemwallet.com/ (use code WLGTEN for 10% off any Bellat Taylor Wallets)Sinking Funds: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/saving/stop-the-panic-sinking-fund Budgeting Video: https://youtu.be/PkzahS59dBI Meal Planner: https://www.worklifeglue.com/shop/p/tsfxp76rculu7acxtsimz1ygrz908s Travel Hacking 101: https://zerototravel.com/beginners-guide-travel-hacking/ Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/Work Life Glue Box Details Video: https://youtu.be/fU9ZauyhG2USign up to the Work Life Glue email list to win 3 free months of the box: https://www.worklifeglue.com/subboxdetailsBy signing up for the Work Life Glue email list (linked above), you will receive a weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of the box, Work Life Glue's latest content, and fun tips/tricks/advice/stories/products/etc. for busy moms!GIVEAWAY INFO: On December 1, 2021, I will randomly choose one lucky winner from my email list to win THREE FREE BOXES of the Work Life Glue Box! 

Don’t you just love talking to other moms and learning about new products, tips, hacks, websites, etc. that you had never heard of that are SUPER helpful for you once you implement them?  I think learning from other moms is one of the best ways to get better and more efficient at this whole motherhood thing. I’m constantly trying out new things and trying to improve my life, so I thought it would be fun to share over 20 different things I’m doing, using, and LOVING as a mom that I believe will help my fellow mamas out there!  I’m sharing my favorite sanity-savers for beauty, mornings, cooking, screens, learning, parenting, and MORE!KITCHEN:Instant Vortex Air Fryer: https://amzn.to/2X6vlZp Meal Planner (Chalkboard): https://www.worklifeglue.com/shop/p/tsfxp76rculu7acxtsimz1ygrz908s-h7xky Meal Planner (Watercolor): https://www.worklifeglue.com/shop/p/tsfxp76rculu7acxtsimz1ygrz908s BEAUTY:Dip Nail Polish Starter Set: https://amzn.to/3lDwEJ0 Samnyte Hair Finishing Stick: https://amzn.to/3mJxx1Q MORNINGS:Autobrush (save 5% with code WORK LIFE GLUE): https://tryautobrush.com/?ref=28m1rxphob SCREENS:Osmo: https://amzn.to/3DC3qjL Baby Signing Time: https://amzn.to/3ay0HeB Veggie Tales DVDs: https://amzn.to/2YRUZCb Leapfrog DVDs: https://amzn.to/2YKeBbs LEARNING:Thriftbooks: https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=P5MydtrfE%252bEAOIjv2tUQzw%253d%253d Amazon Library Extension: https://www.libraryextension.com/ PARENTING:Reward System Video: https://youtu.be/i4qnOr1idOY Reward System Printable: https://www.worklifeglue.com/shop/p/ksc ucanv0k4cdmydn5ocdp5c7appp8Piggy Bank: https://amzn.to/3BEL1lF FOLLOW WORK LIFE GLUE:Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/Work Life Glue Box Details Video: https://youtu.be/fU9ZauyhG2USign up to the Work Life Glue email list to win 3 free months of the box: https://www.worklifeglue.com/subboxdetailsBy signing up for the Work Life Glue email list (linked above), you will receive a weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of the box, Work Life Glue's latest content, and fun tips/tricks/advice/stories/products/etc. for busy moms!GIVEAWAY INFO: On December 1, 2021, I will randomly choose one lucky winner from my email list to win THREE FREE BOXES of the Work Life Glue Box! 

Moms are guilty creatures by nature, always striving to be better because we want the best for their kids.  We are always comparing ourselves, our lives, our stuff, our kids, etc. to others and somehow always come out lacking.  We believe we aren't good moms, our kids aren't behaving normally, we don't have what we need to raise our kids.  But the problem is, so many things we tell ourselves in our thoughts as moms are LIES!  And even worse, many of us don't actually tell ourselves lies, but by our actions we can tell that these lies are engrained in us.   This episode is going to break down many lies we tell ourselves as moms that AREN'T true.  Some lies are going to leave you feeling empowered when I break them down, but some will probably make you feel uncomfortable because let's face it, some of the lies help us feel better about our lives so we don't try to improve, go after the things we truly want, or risk failure to try something new.  My ultimate hope is that this episode really hits home and helps you reflect on the thoughts you have and question if they are actually true.  It's the first step toward changing your mindset and choosing to continue to believe these things or to replace them with a new thought if the current thoughts aren't serving you.LINKS:Postpartum Depression Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depressionWork Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/Work Life Glue Box Details Video: https://youtu.be/fU9ZauyhG2USign up to the Work Life Glue email list to win 3 free months of the box: https://www.worklifeglue.com/subboxdetailsBy signing up for the Work Life Glue email list (linked above), you will receive a weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of the box, Work Life Glue's latest content, and fun tips/tricks/advice/stories/products/etc. for busy moms!GIVEAWAY INFO: On December 1, 2021, I will randomly choose one lucky winner from my email list to win THREE FREE BOXES of the Work Life Glue Box! 

We all know that when kids are around, it can be hard to get much of anything done.  As moms, no matter if we work or not, if we work inside the home or outside of the home, we are pulled in a million directions!  So many moms desire to be home with their kids but also want or need to bring in an income.  Guess what - you CAN do both!  It's not any easier, it's not less complicated, but motherhood can be hard (but also rewarding) no matter what your situation is, so pick your version of hard.  I have worked from home in various ways since I became a mom, so 6.5 years and two additional daughters later, I have learned a thing or two (or ten) about the intricate dance that is working from home with kids at my feet.  In today's episode, I'm sharing my best tips for how to make this happen in hopes that it can inspire you it can be done if it's a path you are wanting to try or that it can give you some practical ideas to make your life a bit easier if you are already on this path yourself!LINKS:Lydia Senn Interview: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/lydiasennWork Life Glue Box Details Video: https://youtu.be/fU9ZauyhG2U Sign up to the Work Life Glue email list to win 3 free months of the box: https://www.worklifeglue.com/subboxdetails By signing up for the Work Life Glue email list (linked above), you will receive a weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of the box, Work Life Glue's latest content, and fun tips/tricks/advice/stories/products/etc. for busy moms! GIVEAWAY INFO: On December 1, 2021, I will randomly choose one lucky winner from my email list to win THREE FREE BOXES of the Work Life Glue Box! 

Many of us moms are wired to be introverted.  This can be very hard in a seemingly extroverted world!  We are encouraged to go, go go, to be social, to get our kids involved, to spend as much time as we can with our kids, and to give so much of ourselves every second of every day.  None of these are *bad* things, but they do make mothering even harder for an introverted mom who needs time away, who is often sensitive to lots of stimuli (especially sound), who needs space and time to just be calm and present, and who gets overwhelmed when life gets too busy or chaotic.I am a fellow introverted mom, and as someone kind of addicted to improving systems, routines, and different areas of my life, I have learned some useful tips about not just surviving as an introvert, but actually THRIVING!  I want to share these tips with you today in hopes that it can help make motherhood a little easier and more enjoyable for my fellow introverted moms out there!Sign up to the Work Life Glue email list to win 3 free months of the box: https://www.worklifeglue.com/subboxdetails By signing up for the Work Life Glue email list (linked above), you will receive a weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of the box, Work Life Glue's latest content, and fun tips/tricks/advice/stories/products/etc. for busy moms! GIVEAWAY INFO: On December 1, 2021, I will randomly choose one lucky winner from my email list to win THREE FREE BOXES of the Work Life Glue Box!LINKS:Time Management Tips Video: https://youtu.be/7ODDmW7rV70 Calmer Ear Plugs: https://www.flareaudio.com/products/calmerLoop Ear Plug: https://www.loopearplugs.com/Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

Back-to-school is a CRAZY time, even for homeschooled parents!  We are jumping into new routines, there are lots of fears/anxiety/excitement and just emotions in general making these transitions harder, more activities start, and it’s just a wonder we even get through the day sometimes!  I’m here to help!  Even though most people have already gone back to school (whatever that looks like for your family), there are lots of things we can easily improve to make the mornings, evenings, homework time, etc. less chaotic and more, dare I say it, blissful than it may currently be.  In this episode, I share many easy-to-implement back to school hacks for even the busiest and most overwhelmed of moms!Sign up to the Work Life Glue email list to win 3 free months of the box: https://www.worklifeglue.com/subboxdetails By signing up for the Work Life Glue email list (linked above), you will receive a weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of the box, Work Life Glue's latest content, and fun tips/tricks/advice/stories/products/etc. for busy moms! GIVEAWAY INFO: On December 1, 2021, I will randomly choose one lucky winner from my email list to win THREE FREE BOXES of the Work Life Glue Box!LINKS: Hanging Clothes Organizer: https://amzn.to/3nE7Kdt Morning/Evening Routine Charts: https://www.etsy.com/listing/474097619/to-do-chart-for-kids-daily-routine?ref=shop_home_recs_1&crt=1 School Memory Keepsake Book: https://jane.com/deal/1448724/school-keepsake-binder-class-keeper Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

For Christian parents, we want to pass on our faith and raise Godly children, help them grow spiritually, help our children grow emotionally, and fit in things like reading the bible, saying prayers, gratitude, memorizing scripture, and more, but it can be so hard when we are also super busy parents. I have been fitting these things in for years even when my husband and I were both working 50+ hours a week! How? Through habit stacking and being really intentional about our time! Watch this video for tons of tips and resources for helping your children grow spiritually and emotionally! **COMMENT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorkLifeGlue/community  **LINKS:Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/32 My 4AM Morning Routine: https://youtu.be/cBLyQ13BRu4 Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/34jqqEy Simplicity Parenting: https://amzn.to/3fKCdRt Mealtime Devotional: https://amzn.to/34jqofU Dinner Question Cards: https://amzn.to/34fucii Indescribable Devotional: https://amzn.to/3vnJXPT How Great is Our God Devotional: https://amzn.to/2QTLT3V Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

Life can be insanely hectic as a busy mom, especially if you are working on top of it, but you can still live your best life right now amidst all the chaos!  In today's episode, I'm sharing ten ways I'm living my best life amidst chaos and how you can, too!  These are ten specific things I'm loving and doing right now with three little kids at my feet, a business to run, a busy husband who works more than full time plus has a side hustle, and all the necessary things us moms do on the daily!  It can be extremely overwhelming and easy to lose yourself in the process, but I'm all about intentional living and finding little ways to make life easier and more fun.  I'm sharing my favorite things that are helping me out tremendously right now!**COMMENT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorkLifeGlue/community **LINKS:Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/31Intuitive Eating Book: https://amzn.to/3ypkdogIntuitive Eating Workbook: https://amzn.to/3v6i8vuAnti-Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2Qu2aMyDip Nail Powder: https://amzn.to/3eWwtVMDolly Bag Cart: https://amzn.to/3hCdn9dEvery Plate: https://tinyurl.com/everyplatewlgWork Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

Birthdays can either be super fun or very stressful on moms!  I, along with the amazing Work Life Glue community, came up with TONS of mom hacks for birthdays including birthday decor hacks, birthday party hacks, birthday food hacks, birthday gift hacks, and so much more!  These hacks are great for saving time, stress, money, and energy!**COMMENT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorkLifeGlue/community **LINKS:Podcast Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/30/Amazon Wishlists: https://www.lifewire.com/make-and-share-amazon-wish-list-4685515 Amazon Assistant Extension: https://www.amazon.com/aa?_encoding=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0Photo System Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/photosWork Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

Being a mom and being a morning person sometimes seem mutually exclusive. I have had a 4am morning routine for three years now and have had an early morning routine for 6 years where I practiced the Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. I have TONS of morning routine tips and morning routine hacks to make yourself a morning person. **COMMENT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorkLifeGlue/community **  LINKS:Podcast Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/29/Morning Routine Video: https://youtu.be/cBLyQ13BRu4Miracle Morning Book: https://amzn.to/3h2fG4ZSlight Edge Book: https://amzn.to/2SjySkiCompound Effect Book: https://amzn.to/3vEjcqnEssentialism Book: https://amzn.to/2RrUsTAtomic Habits Book: https://amzn.to/3tkWJgq5 Second Rule Book: https://amzn.to/3ep5stX5 Minute Journal: https://amzn.to/3h3moIaFlutter Habit: https://flutterhabit.com/Lashify: https://lashify.com/Okay to Wake Clock: https://amzn.to/3aZKGyz Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

Today I'm spilling IT ALL with a personal Q&A!  I'm sharing my cleaning routine, if we plan to homeschool forever, will I create a planner, if having 3 kids is hard, what our new routines will be when we homeschool, and so much MORE! **COMMENT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorkLifeGlue/community **TIMESTAMPS:- 4:26 Homeschooling- 19:25 Parenting/Marriage- 41:52 Organizing/Decluttering/Homemaking- 45:57 Financial/BusinessLINKS:- Why we quit school video: https://youtu.be/z19IPlbPlK4- Homeschool curriculum choices video: https://youtu.be/w7kNvoP-1ro- Toy rotation video: https://youtu.be/KC1nqQSRh-c- Podcast show notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/28/- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

Starting a side hustle is a popular thing to right now, but many aren't sharing the truth of what it is really like to start a side hustle, especially as a busy mom.  I have been running my side hustle for the last almost 6 years, all while being a mom, so I know a thing or two about what it takes to keep going when you want to quit, what you truly need to invest in when you start, how to keep negativity at bay, and so much more!  In this video, I'm sharing the dos and don'ts of starting a side hustle as a busy mom.  How to start a side hustle, side hustle tips for moms, time management, and more!- Dough Daddy: https://www.instagram.com/doughdaddymn/- Postpartum Depression Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depression- Slight Edge: https://amzn.to/2RU72uT- Boundaries: https://amzn.to/3v52jos- 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/3grHjnV- Miracle Morning: https://amzn.to/3gruuK5- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

As someone who has personally dealt with Postpartum Depression (PPD) and anxiety, my heart has just broken this past year seeing so many moms and kids struggling with anxiety amidst so many changes.  I am SO excited to bring Dr. Regine Muradian on the podcast and channel to share some tips and practical advice for overcoming anxiety for both moms and kids, as well as when to seek out help when the anxiety has become too much to handle.LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/26/- Dr. Regine Muradian's Website: https://www.reginemuradian.com/- Dr. Regine Muradian's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr._regine_muradian- Franky and the Worry Bees: https://amzn.to/3dZIqZ8- Franky and His Homeschool Adventures: https://amzn.to/3dZIojY- Work Life Glue Postpartum Depression Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depression- UCLA Mindful: https://www.uclahealth.org/ucla-mindful- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us- Better Help: https://www.betterhelp.com/- Suicide Hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/- Owning It Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/owning-it-the-anxiety-podcast/id1449728710- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/- Apply to be interviewed on the podcast: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/apply/

Being a work-at-home-mom (WAHM) can be SO stressful!  It's so hard to work and care for our kids at the same time as working moms, plus see the laundry piled up, have all the meals in the home creating a mess and dishes, and just dealing with being around our family all day.  I know first-hand how hard being a work at home mom can be as I have been one for the last 6 years.  I have not only had a full-time job in the home but I've also ran a side hustle online during most of the that time as well.  It's so important to be able to manage and balance all the needs of our children, our own needs, our work demands, their schooling and social demands, and keep up with the housework.  Today I'm sharing my top tips for managing the work life balance as a work at home mom!LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/25/- Osmo: https://amzn.to/3sTeJ1Y- Cleaning Tips Video: https://youtu.be/meKroS-o-Ww- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

Every month or so, I like to dedicate a whole episode to things I have been loving and things I have learned that may be helpful for other busy moms.  This month, I'm sharing what sparked our decision to homeschool, how to say yes more to our kids (without going crazy), how many books I read, my workout plan and mindset shift, and what books I read in March.  Enjoy!LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/24/- The Family Board Meeting: https://amzn.to/3wftw9c- Homeschool Video: https://youtu.be/z19IPlbPlK4- Rainsuits: https://amzn.to/31Ab8dd- Reading Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/22- Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3sEA3YR- Where the Crawdads Sing: https://amzn.to/3fvREhW- Postpartum Depression Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depression- Every Mother: https://every-mother.com/- The Call of the Wild + Free: https://amzn.to/3u78R5x- Teaching from Rest: https://amzn.to/2QYTNsx- Mother Culture: https://amzn.to/3m7saJ0- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

Infertility can be a very lonely and isolating journey, especially because it's still not widely talked about when someone is in the midst of their suffering.  Today's guest, Chelsea Hansen, has a very powerful story of her journey navigating the diagnosis of unexplained infertility and then going through IVF with all its ups and downs.  She talks about how she created a community while going through her suffering and how this not only helped many other people, but it also helped her find the support she needed to navigate a very hard time.  She also shares her journey as a working woman and how she fell into a whole new career path she didn't even go to school for which is a super powerful message about putting yourself out there, enjoying your work, and owning your strengths!LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/23/- Chelsea Hansen on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/chelshope- Chelsea Hansen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChelseaHansen- Infertile and I Know It Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/infertileandiknowit- It Starts with the Egg book: https://amzn.to/3f6Ckbz- Moms on Call: https://amzn.to/399BDdH- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

When a woman transitions to motherhood, often many of her hobbies and favorite things fall by the wayside, at least for a time, while she adjusts to the demands of having a baby dependent on her for everything.  Over time, we can usually add a few things back in, but often things like reading never make it back as we continue to have kids and other things take up our time.  As a former English teacher, reading is incredibly important to me, and I think we would all agree that reading is something we want our kids to love and to do often for life, but that means we should be modeling it, too!  Plus, reading is a wonderful way to learn, to escape reality for a while (what mom wouldn't love that here and there?!?), to relax, and just to have fun in a very cheap and easy way!  But, we still have to figure out how to fit it in.  In today's episode, I asked my Gluestick Community on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube for advice from real busy moms about how they fit in reading, where they find affordable (or free) books, and any other tips they have for reading as a mom.  They came through with AMAZING tips that I'm sharing in this episode along with my own!  You will leave after listening to this episode with an idea of how to fit reading into your day fairly easily and will hopefully be inspired to pick up a book and jump in!LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/22/- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/- Whispersynch: https://amzn.to/3tsDh1z- Where the Crawdads Sing: https://amzn.to/3lpRg5N- Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/38Lu5NR- Hatch Rest Sound Machine: https://amzn.to/30U4tKB- The Miracle Morning: https://amzn.to/3rWlorM- Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3eSwGJR- Photo Systems Episode: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/photos - ThriftBooks: http://www.thriftbooks.com/ - Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3tuZLze- Prime Reading: https://amzn.to/38PRLkf- Audible:- Overdrive: https://www.overdrive.com/- Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/- Libby: https://libbyapp.com/welcome- Planner Video: https://youtu.be/YY4D3Iydu2M- Books to Read Insert: https://www.etsy.com/listing/545480622/books-to-read-tracker-college-planner-a5- Book Review Insert: https://www.etsy.com/listing/681532353/book-review-tracker-printable-book

So many mothers go through transitions when it comes to their careers, where they work, how much they work, not working at all to working, and so on.  Today's interview is with Jessica from Kindercrafty, who taught kindergarten for many years before having children, but then transitioned to being a stay at home mom when she had her son.  Once he was in school, however, she felt something was missing and started thinking about going back to teaching.  She has an incredible story about how her transition back to teaching unfolded and shares the struggles and triumphs she experienced during this transition.  She also shares what teaching kindergarten has been like during a pandemic!  She has so much wisdom and inspiration for all moms to enjoy!- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/21/- Kindercrafty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindercrafty/- Kindercrafty on Youtube: http://youtube.com/kindercrafty- 100 Percent Pure Makeup: https://www.100percentpure.com/- Apply to be Interviewed on the Podcast: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/apply/- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/- 

So many of us moms are "in the thick of it" right now with schools closed, working remotely from home, everything shut down, and in the middle of a pandemic.  I reached out to all of you on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube to ask for YOUR tips for when you are in the thick of it as a mom.  I'm sharing those tips along with some of my own when it comes to mindset, parenting, practical tips for cooking and cleaning, and self-care!  I'm sure you will get at least one takeaway idea from this episode!- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/20/- WLG Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/- WLG Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- WLG Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- 5 Dinners 1 Hour: https://mealplans.5dinners1hour.com/mpbp/?ref=143- Okay to Wake Clock: https://amzn.to/3uMgH5v

Often throughout the month, I try out new things, learn new tricks, and have an "aha" moment that I want to share, but on their own, none of these would make a great podcast episode.  So, I decided to share these tips, tricks, ideas, stories, and more with you once a month in an episode I'm calling "Sarah's Secrets."  Today I'm sharing some parenting ideas and advice, ideas for self-care for moms, changes I made in my planner to make it work for me, and some books I read recently I would recommend!- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/19/PARENTING- Okay to Wake Clock: https://amzn.to/3dZkpDc- Huckleberry App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/huckleberry-baby-child/id1169136078- BabyNursing App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/baby-breastfeeding-tracker/id420447115- Helium Tank: https://amzn.to/37XWcJv- Disco Ball: https://amzn.to/2PqnMbV- Baby Food Cups: https://amzn.to/37WIVReSELF-CARE- Gel Nail Polish: https://amzn.to/3q690DJ- Postpartum Depression Podcast Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depressionPLANNER- Simplified Planner: https://www.emilyley.com/collections/simplified-planner- Leafy Treetops Planner: https://intheleafytreetops.com/planners/- Duck Egg A5 Malden Filofax: https://amzn.to/2OgiQFKBOOKS- The Family Board Meeting: https://amzn.to/2NHNmsz- Siblings without Rivalry: https://amzn.to/301sD5hMORE FROM WORK LIFE GLUE- WLG Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/- WLG Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- WLG Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/

Lately so many parents have been teaching their children at home and utilizing online schooling in some way.  However, there are many teachers who have been teaching online for a long time and have a great model and a lot to learn about the online teaching world.  In today's Working Mom Spotlight, I interview Ashlee Francois, a virtual math teacher at an online school who also runs a successful health and fitness coaching business in the nooks and crannies of her day on the side of her full-time job.  She has two young children, ages 4 and 6, and an incredible story about meeting her husband in Haiti and going through an international marriage!  We pack a lot of great tips, advice, and relatability into this episode - you won't want to miss it!LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/18/- Ashlee Francois's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleefrancois/- Apply to be Interviewed on the Podcast: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/apply/- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

I hear you! Being an adult is busy enough, but add in a couple tiny humans and maybe even a part-time or full-time job, and there should be a whole new word dedicated to the kind of busy moms are!  I worked 50+ hours a week as a daycare provider in my home for 5 years while I grew my own side hustle.  Through that experience, I learned a ton about time management and what it takes to grow a side hustle when it's not your sole focus.  In today's episode, I'm sharing my top tips for fitting in a side hustle as well as other things to keep in mind, like not losing family time, keeping track of your ideas, and how to structure your day and week for ample productivity.LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/17/- Work Life Glue Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- Work Life Glue Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/- Work Life Glue Shop: http://www.worklifeglue.com/shop/- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg

Photos.  Each one is worth 1000 words each, and yet these precious memory-keepers can easily overwhelm us and get out of control if we let them.  I have been on the hunt for the best photo system for busy moms and now I have found it!  This is my photo system I have implemented that I know will be easy and quick for you to implement as well!  It incorporates a daily, monthly, and yearly habit.  PLUS I discuss a much simpler baby book solution and what to do for those sentimental times like birthdays to commemorate them in a very easy and fun way.LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/photos/- Lazy Genius Episode: https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/discoveries- Miss Freddy (Daily Delete): https://missfreddy.com/- Chatbooks (Get $10 off your first order): http://invite.chatbooks.com/sarahann2ze - PicMonkey: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=460974&u=1768637&m=46133&urllink=&afftrack=- Canva: https://www.canva.com/join/vfy-lyk-snt- Work Life Glue Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/- Work Life Glue Website: http://www.worklifeglue.com/- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

Today's Working Mom Spotlight is SOOO good!  I interviewed Lydia Senn, who you may know from Youtube or Instagram, about how she balances life with four kids and running her own business.  Her business includes being a virtual assistant plus being a content creator on Youtube and Instagram where she shares advice and relatable content about living a frugal debt-free life.  Considering she never thought she would work from home OR homeschool 9 years ago when she was pregnant with her first child, life sure looks different than she imagined it would, but she balances everything with humor, relatability, and grace!LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/lydiasenn/- Lydia Senn on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/highfivefourthree21- Lydia Senn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydiasenn/- Frugal Debt Free Life Blog: https://www.frugaldebtfreelife.com/- Frugal Debt Free Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frugal-debt-free-life/id1455681572- Va Prep School Course: https://va-prep-school.teachable.com/p/the-va-prep-school- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup- Work Life Glue Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

As moms in this day and age, we are damned if we do and damned if we don't.  No matter what we choose when it comes to feeding, sleeping, schooling, disciplining, and so much more, someone will think we are wrong.  If we work outside the home, inside the home, or our sole focus is being a mom, someone will judge you for it.  If you have a dream lurking in your heart as a mom, I think it's SOOOO incredibly important to listen to that voice and follow it, even if you don't know how, why, what to do, where to start, or even what the dream is exactly.  In this episode, I'm sharing lots of inspiration and motivation for moms who feel the urge to make a change in their lives but don't know where to start or are too afraid to take that leap!LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/dreambig/- Episode 2 on My Postpartum Depression Story: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depression- Powersheets Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/2021-powersheets-goal-planners

This episode is jam-packed with inspiration, advice, and tips!  I interview Meaghan from Organized Little Lady on Youtube and Instagram!  She has changed career paths multiple times as a mom and shares why it’s not only okay, but it can actually be a good choice for your family!  She is the sweetest person who has definitely figured out how to put her family first and course correct as a working mom to do whatever she needs to do to support her family.  You will LOVE listening to all the amazing things she has to say!LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/organizedlittlelady/- Organized Little Lady Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrganizedLittleLady- Organized Little Lady Instagram: https://instagram.com/organizedlittlelady/- Organized Little Lady Scentsy: https://scentasticlittlelady.scentsy.us/- Work Life Glue Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/- Work Life Glue Instagram: http://instagram.com/sarahwlg- Work Life Glue Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup

It's no secret that I LOVE a good routine, but not all routines are created equal!  I have four routines I do (two are daily routines and two are weekly routines) that have made my life as a mom better because I FEEL better, my husband and I argue less often, I'm prepared for the week each week, and I wake up without being burdened.  These four routines are very easy to implement and even easier to stay on top of because once you start doing them, you will feel so much better and will want to continue!  What are they?  Make sure you listen to the episode!LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/4routines/- Top 10 for 2020 Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/top102020- Shark Sweeper Vacuum: https://amzn.to/3oxhns5- Work Life Glue Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/- Sunday Basket: https://organize365.com/the-sunday-basket- Work Life Glue Instagram: http://instagram.com/sarahwlg- Daily Clothes Organizer: https://amzn.to/35u9agK- Work Life Glue Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup

We are wearing SO many hats as moms these days, especially working moms.  So many moms are working from home, teaching their kids, doing all the household chores, and more!  I thought it was the perfect opportunity to talk to a mom who has been wearing many hats for a long time to get some advice and inspiration.  This week, I'm interviewing Jen Chapin, who has a Youtube channel where she shares so many helpful videos for working moms, and she is also a full-time nurse who has worked her way up in her career.  She is a wealth of amazing ideas and is incredibly relatable!  This episode is a must-listen for any working mom, but especially for any working mom who also wants to take on anything extra like going back to school, starting a business, running something on the side, or anything beyond work + motherhood.LINKS:- Show Notes- Jen Chapin's Youtube Channel- Jen Chapin's Instagram- Routinery App- Apply to be on the Podcast

2020 was a HARD year, but upon reflecting on the year, I realized there were many things I learned and loved in 2020 that either improved my life in some way or helped me feel better about myself.  I thought it would be helpful to share them in the hopes that maybe they will help you improve your life in the new year!LINKS:Show NotesWork Life Glue Moms Facebook GroupFair Play BookFair Play CardsDough DaddyFlutter HabitEnneagram QuizDecluttering Videos123 MagicSmall World Play Etsy ShopOffice Tour

Everyone is talking about goals right now, but this goal-loving overachiever actually isn’t going to be talking about goals at all as we wrap up 2020.  You can find that information elsewhere.  What I AM talking about are daily habits and rituals that will triple your productivity and goal completion by changing YOU!  These daily activities are easy to do but also easy not to do, however, if you do them, they will take you further and help you reach your goals faster and even help you achieve new goals you may not even be thinking about right now!  What are they?  Make sure you listen to find out!LINKS:Show NotesEpisode 7 - DO THIS Before You Set ANY Goals for 2021!Dough DaddyEpisode 2 - How Postpartum Depression Saved My LifeThe Miracle MorningThe Slight EdgeWork Life Glue Moms Facebook GroupSet Up a Strategy Session with MeAffirmation CardsSight Words FlashcardsAlphabet FlashcardsFirst Words FlashcardsInstant Vortex Air FryerShare a Mama Survival TipApply to be Interviewed on the Podcast

Today's Working Mom Spotlight features Jen Tesoriero of The Bit Loom Co. and The Cash System Wallet!  She is a physical therapist turned online entrepreneur who runs two different online shops!  She has experience selling home textiles as well as the Bella Taylor Cash Envelope System wallet!  She has two daughters, one who is in college and one who is a senior in high school, so it was amazing to get a perspective of a mom who is on the "other end" of motherhood as I like to say.  She has so much insight into the online business world as well as balancing motherhood as a work at home mom, and also some advice for working with her husband!  My favorite thing she shared was at the end and it is all about not making a turkey - listen to the end to find out what that's all about!Save 10% at http://www.cashsystemwallet.com/ with code GLUESTICKTEN at checkout!LINKS:- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/cashsystemwallet- The Bit Loom Co.: http://www.thebitloom.com/- The Cash Envelope System Wallet: http://www.cashsystemwallet.com/- Cash System Wallet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecashsystemwallet/- Work Life Glue Episode on Saying No: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/justsayno- Apply to Be Interviewed: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/apply

Now that it's December, it's so easy to look around and find a million posts, videos, episodes, and photos about goal-setting and choosing your word for the year. However, what we as workings don't need right now is to be told what we should be adding to our plates. What we need to know is how to take items off of our plates to make room for the desserts of life (dreams, time with family, time for ourselves, time with friends, etc.). In today's episode, I'm talking all about saying no and figuring out what YOU will say no to in 2021!Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/justsayno/

In this Working Mom Spotlight, I interview Tricia the owner and founder of Hello Media, a boutique social media marketing and branding agency!  She went from running dance studios to making a jump just a few weeks after her first daughter was born, creating her own online business.  She did my branding, so I can vouch for how great she and her team are at working with business owners!  She has amazing insight about the work/life balance as a work from home mom and has some great tips as well!  If you are working from home or own your own business (or just want to hear from a mom who does), you will love this episode!LINKS:Show NotesHello MediaHello Media on InstagramWork Life Glue Moms Facebook GroupPodcast Interview Request FormPodcast Mama Survival Tip Submission Form

With Thanksgiving next week in the United States, Christmas is just around the corner.  And with Christmas comes tons of to dos!  From shopping to traditions, budgeting to cookie baking, sending Christmas cards and wrapping gifts - there is A LOT to do!  I want this Christmas to be as stress-free as possible!  After one crazy year, we all deserve some peace and rejuvenation this Christmas season.  In order to obtain that peace, however, there are some things we could do to make the transition to Christmas smooth and easy.  In this episode, I'm sharing four things to do for a stress-free Christmas season!Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/stressfreechristmas/

In this episode, I interview the amazing Amy Miller of Simply Beautiful Plans, an Etsy shop filled with the most beautiful planner stickers you will ever find!  She has an incredible story of how her business started as a way of coping with postpartum anxiety and how her career trajectory changed dramatically from the time she first became a mom until now.  She has some great advice and insight about structuring her day with two young children (also homeschooling) and how to "balance it all."  You will LOVE hearing her story and message!For 15% off your order, enter the code GLUESTICK at checkout at the Simply Beautiful Plans shop!Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/simplybeautifulplans/Simply Beautiful Plans Etsy Shop: http://www.simplybeautifulplans.etsy.com/Simply Beautiful Plans on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/simplybeautifulplans

SO many moms are working from home in today’s current global situation, and even moms that aren’t, we have SO much to do when we are at home.  Cooking, cleaning, laundry, tidying, organizing, and even things like exercising, self-care, reading a book, or just taking a BREAK - these are all things we do that we don’t always want our kids tagging along for.  I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just need some time for my children to “just play”, right?!?  But how often when you tell them to “go play” do they actually listen?  Rarely!  I’ve found myself coming back to the same materials/toys/activities over and over for educational, enriching activities for my kids to do that I can literally just plop down in front of them and they can get busy and so can I!  I’m sharing them in this podcast!  These are 25 different activities your kids from toddler-aged to middle school even can do to give you a little break or allow you to get something done.Find all the items mentioned in this episode in my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/worklifeglue?listId=4W6V9XHB2GIQ&ref=idea_share_infShow notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/25activities/

This is by far the most terrifying story I will ever tell.  I’ve been so terrified to tell it, in fact, that I put off starting this podcast for well over a year because I knew in my gut this story had to be the first main episode of this podcast.  Why?  Because without this story, Work Life Glue wouldn’t be here (and maybe I wouldn’t be either).  This is the story of how my horrific bout of Postpartum Depression after my first daughter was born led me to the life of my dreams, and in turn I believe saved my life from becoming a massive trainwreck, or at the very least, a life of complacency.  I am sharing this to spread awareness about Postpartum Depression, to “own my ick” so that it doesn’t own me anymore, to show others what you can turn negative experiences into with lots of reframing, and to show how Work Life Glue came to be and why I’m so passionate about serving working moms.Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depression/

Hi Gluesticks!  If you don't know what a "Gluestick" is right now, you will by the end of this episode!  Get to know me, Sarah, the redheaded dreamer, working mom of three little girls, teacher-turned-nanny-turned-daycare provider-turned-online entrepreneur!  In this episode, I share what this podcast is all about: busy working moms, how to create balance that sticks, how to live your dream life right *now*, and how this podcast is a community for busy working moms.Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/welcome/