246. 9 Routines You Need This Fall to Save Your Sanity as a Working Mom

Hey mamas,

September is officially here! That means cozy sweaters, Friday night football games, pumpkin spice everything… and of course, calendars that fill faster than your kids’ snack bowls after school.

Between back-to-school chaos, busier work schedules, and all the seasonal extras (looking at you, permission slips and soccer gear), fall can feel like one giant juggling act. That’s why in today’s episode, I’m breaking down 9 practical, sanity-saving routines to help you feel more organized, less overwhelmed, and actually able to enjoy this season.

We’ll cover:

1. The Weekly Planning Power Hour that keeps everyone on the same page
2. Night-before prep that makes mornings smoother (and less shouty)
3. A grounding morning routine that’s just for YOU
4. The after-school rhythm that cuts down on meltdowns and hangry chaos
5. An evening reset that sets your tomorrow-self up for success
6. A simple bedtime wind-down that helps everyone sleep better
7. Sunday prep routines that stop the “we’re missing a cleat” panic
8. Realistic meal prep shortcuts (no 27 Tupperwares required!)
9. The one self-care non-negotiable you need this season

These aren’t rigid, Pinterest-perfect systems. They’re real-life routines that work for working moms who are juggling jobs, homes, kids, and everything in between.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How to adjust your routines as seasons (and schedules) change
• Simple planning strategies to reduce mid-week stress and resentment
• Ways to create smoother mornings and calmer evenings
• Why meal prep doesn’t have to be overwhelming
• How to build in non-negotiable self-care without guilt

👩‍💻 Resources & Links Mentioned

• Grab my Meal Planning Made Simple Guide Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide… the exact system I use to plan dinners in 10 minutes a week

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📌 Grab More Freebies!

• 🔥 Boundaries Made Simple… guilt-free scripts, mindset shifts, and a “guilt-detox” checklist
• 💖 Goal Manifesting Planner … map your dreams with bite-size prompts
• 🥗 Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide… reclaim your evenings (and your sanity)
• 📱 Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide… ditch the scroll and win back precious minutes
• 🧹 Spring Cleaning Checklist… because clutter steals time, too
• 🎅Christmas Planning Guide… yes, early prep counts as self-care

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Love & Light,  Kerri

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