Toddler AM Routine

September 14, 2019 Jaclyn Bridwell1 Comment

I recently shared our toddler night time routine here: Toddler PM Routine.

I don’t know about you, but I love knowing what routines, structures, or activities work for families, especially when creating or implementing one at home. Mornings are a little different than evenings because I schedule things in “blocks” rather than certain times. This all depends on when our son wakes up and we start our day. If you have a child, you know they can definitely throw you curve balls here and there! I still maintain the “flexible schedule” mindset where we have certain routines in place but switch it up if we have appointments, play dates, or random tasks.

What are some things you like doing as a family in the morning? I would love to know!

AM Routine

6:45 (ish): Wake Up & Good Morning Song

Good Morning Song

(tune to happy birthday)

Good morning to you, good morning to you. Good morning sweet (name), good morning to you.

7:00 (ish) : Brush Teeth/Eat Breakfast

7:15 (ish)-7:45 (ish): Independent Play

7:45 (ish): Get Ready

8:00 (ish) -9:00 (ish) : Walk & Park

9:00 (ish): Morning Snack

9:15 (ish) -10:45 (ish) : Out Of House Activity

10:45 (ish): Nap Routine

11:00 (ish)- 12:30/1:00 (ish): Nap

After nap we have lunch, read books, play, and work on vocabulary/letters. My husband gets home around 3 which is so nice for family time! If you want to know my personal morning routine check it out here: Morning Routine

Blessings,

Jaclyn

Organizing Hacks: Pantry

September 12, 2019 Jaclyn BridwellLeave a comment

As many of you know, I love everything organized and orderly. I truly believe it helps me decrease stress and maintain a clear mind. I have a few posts on organization you can check out here (or under lifestyle tab): 5 Tips To Staying Organized, Maintaining A Tidy Home, Weekly Cleaning Schedule.

I shared a post, Organizing Hacks: Paper Items that went over how I keep and file all of our documents and important information. I thought I would share another area of our home and how I keep it tidy. I don’t know about you, but our pantry can become a mess extremely quickly. We don’t have a large pantry, so I had to come up with a system that worked best for our space.

I like to use plastic bins to separate and organize things, as well as clear containers. The plastic is easy to clean (if needed) and a darker color helps keep it from looking dirty. We also have a built in over the door spice rack where we keep our spices, oils, nut butters, and essential oils. Additionally, I have 2 extra pull out drawers at the bottom where I keep paper goods, foil, bags, and all of that good stuff!

What are some ways you like to keep your pantry organized?

Large Bin Items

Can Goods
Baking, Pasta, Oils, Specialty Items
Snacks & Overflow

Medium Bin Items

Salad Toppings
Crackers & Oats
Sweets
Bars

Small Bin Items

Squeeze Packs

Clear Containers

Pasta
Rice
Regular Flour

We try to buy primarily fresh food, so these bins never “overflow” unless it is a special occasion or event. We keep our coffee and protein powder in canisters next to our coffee pot that we refill once a month or so. It is so nice to keep everything grouped because I know when we are running out of something and can add it to our meal list! Happy organizing!

Blessings,

Jaclyn

Wellness Habits 2019

September 8, 2019 Jaclyn Bridwell2 Comments

The past year I have really made it a priority to focus on my overall health. Becoming pregnant allowed me to shift my mindset and approach to wellness, which I am extremely grateful for. In January I created goals that were specific to different health components. I wanted to encourage myself to create new habits in my daily life, especially with being a new mom and finding the balance in it all. Although the changes may seem small, they have made a huge impact! I wanted to share my top habits for physical, mental and spiritual health. I will share emotional, financial, and social in another post!

What are some wellness habits you have created or implemented that are successful in your life? I always love trying new things to expand and grow! If you want to know more in depth how I practice certain habits, please feel free to reach out!

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