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I am jumping in with 100’s of other bloggers to join The Nester in her challenge to write the entire 31 days of October on one topic.
This post is my landing page with the links to all 31 posts listed in order as they are released at the bottom, making it simple for everyone to follow along.
Each day of October I will be sharing a time saving tip that I have found to work for me in my quest to be a successful homeschooling work at home mom.
Each post will be less than 250 words, because chances are if you are interested in a time saving series you don’t have a lot of time to spend reading.
I have been a work at home mom for over 16 years. I have been a homeschooling work at home mom for 11 years.
In those years, I have held many jobs, including daycare, reselling on Ebay, renovating homes, landlording and now blogging.
I engage in a lot of money saving yet time consuming tasks to stretch my families earnings, such as cooking from scratch, making homemade cleaners and shopping frugally.
Plus I enjoy spending time training for marathons.
My days are not perfectly managed. I still get stressed. Things still get left undone.Yet most days I feel like I live my life in balance thanks in part to the time saving tips I have picked up through the years.
Won’t you join me as I share them?
Dig Into The Time Management Series Using The Links Below
Introduction: 31 Days Of Time Saving Tips For The Work-At-Home Mom (you are here)
Day One: Perform a Time Audit
Day Two: Night Owl Or Morning Bird?
Day Three: Where are Your Largest Windows?
Day Four: Making the Most of Small Windows
Day Five: Daily To Do Lists
Day Six: Maximizing The To Do List
Day Seven: Say No
Day Eight: Eliminate Poor Yes Choices
Day Nine: Put Your Time Offenders On a Budget
Day Ten: Combine Joy
Day Eleven: Making Effective Use of Waiting Time
Day Twelve: Making Use of Travel Time
Day Thirteen: Making The Most of Mom Taxi in Waiting Time
Day Fourteen: Take Time to Rest a Few Moments Each Day
Day Fifteen: Tag-Team
Day Sixteen: Involve the Kids
Day Seventeen: Mechanical Slaves
Day Eighteen: Outside Help
Day Nineteen: Timer Magic
Day Twenty: Take a Rest Day
Day Twenty One: Less Stuff, Less Mess, More Time
Day Twenty Two: Hold A Family Work Bee
Day Twenty Three: Keep Gatherings Simple
Day Twenty Four: Saving Time in The Kitchen
Day Twenty Five: The Self Cleaning Home
Day Twenty Six: Streamlining Your Homeschooling day
Day Twenty Seven: Create an I Did It List
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beth @ our front porch view says
September 30, 2012 at 9:46 pmWhat a blessing it is to find blogs like this!
My babes are still young but I can see myself where you are now in 10-15 years. Any guidance and advice is welcomed!
I can’t wait for the series!
God bless!
31 Days to Living a More Intentional Life
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adrienne says
October 2, 2012 at 2:58 pm31 days! That’s a monster of a task, but this topic is something I need to read. How long have been a WAHM? I’ve been homeschooling for 4 years. Well, we’re in our fourth year now. AS I continue to grow my blog and try to do more with it, I find myself struggling to juggle the tasks of HSing and everything else. Do tell! Stopping by from HHH! 😉
Victoria says
October 2, 2012 at 3:06 pmI have been a work at home mom since my first son was born over 16 years ago. I started out doing day care, until we decided to homeschool, after that I have done several different things. This year I jumped into blogging.
midnightvisitor says
October 3, 2012 at 10:55 pmLet’s do it together. Great to meet you and glad to read along.
Crystal says
October 11, 2012 at 11:21 amWhat an awesome post and resource! Thank you for linking it up to The Mommy Club this week. I’m going to be featuring you today on my Facebook page.
If you have a chance, please check out the scoop on my Twitter party for next week. I’d LOVE for you to join the fun. http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2012/10/twitter-party-ellas-kitchen-is-helping-you-createsmiles-with-organic-baby-and-kid-food/
Crystal & Co
Victoria says
October 12, 2012 at 5:33 amI am glad you like it, and thanks for sharing.
Staci says
October 19, 2012 at 2:39 pmI would have been lost without #15. Math was unbearable for my son and I to get through with ease… so I tag teamed with my husband once he got home. Great tips!
Victoria says
October 19, 2012 at 2:49 pmMy husband does that for me with science. Rarely can I ever get an experiment to work right so now they just do them with their dad when he is home.
Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) says
October 19, 2012 at 5:28 pmWow! You sound like an awesome homeschooling mom. I’m pinning this and I’ll be back.
Victoria says
October 21, 2012 at 3:12 pmNah, I am a pretty ordinary mom, just been one for 17 years now and learned a thing or two. I am glad you like the series.
Nicky says
November 6, 2012 at 12:48 amGreat list of time saving tips, Victoria. I would say that one of the great ways to save time is having a daily to do list. It can help you stay focus on tasks and get things done. Another great way to do to save you time is to organize your to do list depends on priority level. Then, set an estimated amount of time when working on each tasks. Just like what I personally do as a freelancer. I use this tool Time Doctor that helps me manage time. The key that I can follow scheduled tasks and finish it on time is with self discipline.