Ep 33: How to Create a Schedule that Actually Works with Katelynne Eid

Has this year sent you into a tailspin when it comes to keeping up with housework, schoolwork, and actual work? Do you struggle with juggling all the things?

If so, you’re not alone. This episode is all about the importance of finding a schedule that works for you and your family.

Our guest today, shares how she keeps her home functioning and clean while raising a family, homeschooling, strengthening her marriage, and running a blog to help other mamas master the art of homemaking. If she can do it with 5 young kids, she can show us how to do it too.

Katelynne Eid, AKA The Disguised Supermom, provides encouragement and practical ideas for homemakers, which includes taking care of the house, strengthening your marriage, and raising young children.

And even if you are not a stay at home mom or have any desire to homeschool, creating a schedule that is flexible and works for everyone might just be the thing you need to help your home run smoothly.

This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you discover:

how to embrace chaos and learn to set better expectations (that make us feel good about our lives)
Katelynne’s #1 tip for keeping your sanity as a mother and why it works no matter how many children you have
how to instill independence in your child
the two major time blocks Katelynne uses in her day to keep things running smoothly
The best piece of advice Katelynne ever received about living an intentional life and why it’s can be a game changer for you too

HIGHLIGHTS

[00:00] – This episode is brought to you The QUICK Way to Declutter and Organize Your Home. This 5 part mini-course will help you declutter, tidy, and organize any room in your home. Get started today!

[01:04] – Deanna welcomes listeners back to the show and explains that today’s guest is the Disguised Supermom, Katelynne Eid.

[01:28] – We get a sneak peek into Katelynne’s world of homeschooling her 5 children.

[02:32] – Katelynne introduces herself and tells us about her big family and how she stumbled into successful art of homemaking through trial and error.

[4:24] – Deanna connects with Katelynne on the idea of living a different lifestyle. It’s more about living in a way that works for your family - not necessarily what everyone else is doing.

[4:55] – Katelynne explains how the comparison game trips everyone up. And it’s not just online. You can get caught up in comparison with your friends and family too.

[5:27] – She speaks about what has made the biggest difference for her and her husband and how they have gotten out of the comparison game.

[6:00] – Katelynne discusses intentional living and how the answers we ask ourselves begin to change from material items to experiences and deeper life questions.

[6:25] – Deanna joins in and circles back to comparing yourself with family. Are you living life on your terms or for someone else?

[7:10] – Katelynne knocks it out of the park with an awesome truth bomb. Seriously, don’t miss it.

[7:28] – We find out the ages of Katelynne’s 5 children and let’s just say she has her hands full.

[7:42] – Katelynne lets us in on what has changed the most as her family has continued to grow.

[8:05] – You cannot miss Katelynne’s #1 tip for keeping your sanity as a mother. It’s something I’m working on and it works no matter how many children you have.

[9:04] – How does Katelynne instill independence in her children? Hear her tips for working with her middle child.

[10:29] – Katelynne shares what a typical day is like in her home and how those of us that are not used to homeschooling can cope during virtual school and summer camps.

[11:00] – Why Katelynne breaks up her schedule into 2 major stretches of time.

[13:01] – Discover Katelynne’s top tips for creating a schedule and what to do if something in your schedule is not working for you and your family.

[15:38] – We get the low down on how to up our homemaking game. Surprisingly, Katelynne says it starts with being realistic which was such a relief to hear. What other cleaning tips does she have for us?

[16:58] – And what about laundry? Find out what tips Katelynne has to share and if she is in the load a day camp or the all the laundry in one go camp.

[17:40] – Deanna finally figures out why laundry has always been a chore she wishes she could avoid.

[18:30] – Katelynne tells us what she would do if she were starting her intentional living journey from the beginning today knowing what she knows now.

[19:28] – Where can you find Katelynne online so you can learn more about the art of homemaking?

[20:23] – What has been Katelynne’s favorite simple pleasure this week?

[20:52] – What is the best advice about minimalist that Katelynne has ever received?

[21:18] – And finally, what is making Katelynne happy right now?

[22:28] – Deanna circles back to why it’s so important to set our own why for our lives with our families. At the end of the day we have to answer to ourselves and our kids so let’s do our best to not live our lives based on other people’s expectations.

[24:05] – Don’t forget to pick up your free copy of Clutter Rescue: 5 QUICK steps to declutter your home and get it functioning now! It’s my brand new resource that was created thanks to your requests. It’s the easiest way to declutter your home in as little as a weekend. Just follow the steps and I promise it works. And remember we love hearing from listeners, so please get in touch by email at hello@littlegreenbow.com or by sending her a message on Instagram (@WannabeClutterFree) or on Facebook (@Wannabe C lutterFree)!