Motherhood is a fulltime job – 24/7/365. When your kids cry out in the middle of the night, regardless of how tired you are, you jump up ready to go. When they’re grown and having “grown-up problems” you lend an ear. It’s what we do.
Most mothers also manage their entire household. From grocery shopping to meal planning/prep, to laundry to cleaning and much more. Add in homeschooling and you’ve got more than a 24/7 job on your hands.
I remember our first few years of homeschooling. They were exhilarating and exciting, but they were exhausting too. I was trying to keep track of everything, run everything, and do everything for my family. With younger children who can’t do all the cooking and cleaning, I was an exhausted mess every night.
Getting yourself and “life” organized is a great idea. No one can possibly remember all the things needed to run a household. Especially when you add in homeschooling and motherhood. Mothers have a million things running through their heads at all times, which means from time to time, things are going to be forgotten.
Using cheat sheets, organizational planners, and more will help you not forget the important things! Check out these free printables for Homeschool Moms to help you stay on track!
Meal Planning Helps
Meal planning is not only a great way to save money on grocery trips, but it can literally be a life saver too! We’ve all had nights where we come home from a busy day completely exhausted and then have to figure out dinner for the family. Sometimes it seems easier to just buy food out, which isn’t always in the budget.
But with a meal plan in place, you don’t have to! Figuring out meals on the fly can be stressful, which is where a meal plan comes in handy! If you’ve got a plan and all the ingredients already on hand, there’s no need to worry. Just put it together and go!
Each month we put together two meal plans for you – a regular meal plan with slow cooker meals two days a week and an Instant Pot meal plan where every day has a new IP recipe! Now, I don’t use my Instant Pot every day, nor do I like to cook every meal, so I mix the two and do what works for us. Check out these shopping lists to get you started!
Free Printable Weekly Meal Planner With Grocery List | Smart Mommy Life
Free Printable Grocery List | Busy Mommy Media
Free Printable Grocery List | Shopping List | PJs and Paint
Free Printable Grocery List | Ask Anna
Free Printable Grocery Shopping List | Wit & Wander
Practical Meal Planner Printable | Our Handcrafted Life
Free Grocery Shopping List Printable | Simply Stacie
Free Printable Grocery List | Hey There, Home
Free Printable, Editable Grocery List | One Creative Mommy
How to Make a Monthly Grocery List | Simple Living Mama
Organizing Your Meal Planning and Free Printable Grocery Shopping List | Christene Holder
Basic Essentials Shopping List | Mums Make Lists
How to Make a Foolproof Grocery List | Lose Chaos & Find Joy
Clean Eating Grocery List | Piplum
The Ultimate Aldi Grocery List | Passionate Penny Pincher
Be sure to check out our Monthly Meal Plans!
Freezer & Pantry Inventory Printables
If you’re making meal plans, you will likely need some way to track your inventory. It makes grocery trips so much easier when you know what you already have. So using a freezer and pantry inventory is the perfect solution. I usually laminate mine and put them where it’s easy to mark what we’re out of as we use it.
Be sure to check out this list of Freezer & Pantry Inventory printables.
Recipe Cards
If you’re like me, good recipes that the entire family loves are hard to come by. That’s when recipe cards come in handy. Sometimes I store them on the computer, but I do love tangible recipe cards too. I have some from my grandma’s and other family members that are full of memories more than just the good food. If you need some recipe cards for yourself, check out these FREE printable options!
FREE Printable Recipe Cards | Weekend Crafts
FREE Printable Recipe Card, Meal Planner and Kitchen Labels | Ann’s Entitled Life
FREE Printable Recipe Cards | Abby Lawson
Printable Watercolor Recipe Cards | The Creativity Exchange
Printable Recipe Cards | Lovesome
Free Printable Recipe Card Template | Design Eat Repeat
Cupcake Recipe Cards | The Cottage Market
Free Printable Mason Jar Recipe Cards | I Should be Mopping the Floor
Free Printable Recipe Cards | Today’s Creative Life
Printable Menu Planner and Recipe Cards for the Happy Planner | AmberDowns.net
{free printables} Recipe Cards | Embellish
Anthropologie Inspired Recipe Card | The Cottage Market
Printable and Fillable Owl Recipe Card | My Owl Barn
Recipe Cards with Dividers | Basic Invite
Vintage Recipe Cards Printable | Basic Invite
FREE Chevron Recipe Cards: Print and Cut Your Own | Prepared Housewives
Free Printable Recipe Cards | Artsy Fartsy Mama
I Heart Kitchen Recipe Cards | Volume Twenty-Five
Free Chocolate Chip Cooke Recipe Cards | Creature Comforts
FREE 4″ x 6″ Recipe Card Printable | Behind the Studio
Chore Charts
If your kids are like most, chores are not the first thing they think of in the morning. Yet they need to be done. Chore Charts are a great way to keep your kids focused on what needs to be done around the house. They can also be a good motivator for extra privileges. For instance, not allowing electronics until chores are done.
Kids Chore Chart Magnets (Printable) | Large Family Frugal Living
Editable Chore Chart Printable | Living Life as Moms
Editable Chore Cards for Kids | Happy Brown House
Printable Pet Chores Chart | Living Life as Moms
Free Printable Chore Chart for Kids | Printable Crush
Preschool Chore Chart | The Fervent Mama
Free Summer Chore Chart Printable | Meet Penny
Free Printable Chore Charts for Kids | Happy and Blessed Home
130 Chores for Children Listed by Age! (Free Printable List and Chore Chart) | Intoxicated on Life
Here’s some tips and ideas (+ FREEBIES) on Chore Time in your Homeschool.
Homeschool Planners & Goal Sheets
I have always been a planner. I love seeing everything color-coded and organized on my calendar. But I have never had a good planning process for our homeschool. At least not since we started homeschooling multiple children.
And since we unschool our younger children, I don’t really use a planner. However, our oldest is in high school now, so we do have to keep records. But if you’re in a state that requires a homeschool binder, maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the forms and paperwork required. Here are some resources to help you get started!
How to Use a Bullet Journal as Your Homeschool Planner
FREE Homeschool Planner and Scheduling Forms
How to Build Your Homeschool Binder + FREE Cheat Sheets & Dividers
Bible Studies & Reading Plans
Many homeschool families love to incorporate Bible time into their day. We like to have our kids just read through the Bible naturally, but some prefer to use a Bible Study or Reading Plan to keep them on track. Check out these Bible reading plans for Homeschool Moms!
Scriptures for the Homemaker’s Heart (FREE Printable Scriptures) from Proverbial Homemaker – this isn’t homeschool specific, but we are also homemakers so I thought it was appropriate.
Bible Study Notes And Prayer Printables For Moms | Grace Grow Edify
10 Verses to Pray for Your Homeschool | Mercy is New
Bible Verses for the Homeschool Mama {free printable} | Outmatched Mama
7 Verses to Encourage the Heart of a Homeschooling Mom | Worshipful Living
In All You Do has some great Bible Study printables and posts to help you get started. Check them out.
Mom’s Bible Reading Plan {Free Printables}
Creating a Bible Study System that Works
10 Prayers for the Homeschool Mom
6 Bible Verses to Encourage Homeschool Moms {with FREE Printable Posters}
Find more homeschool resources on my Pinterest boards!
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Annette has been married to her husband and best friend since 2003. Together they are raising their six children to follow the Lord’s will, no matter what. Annette longs for the day when she will meet her angel babies who have entered heaven before her. She enjoys creating UNIT STUDIES and FREE PRINTABLES for homeschool families. You can follow her crazy life at In All You Do where she blogs about homeschooling, homemaking and marriage while trying to maintain her sanity. She is also the owner of Thrifty Homeschoolers where she shares her tips on homeschooling without breaking the bank.
