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The Well Planned Mama

Organizing Life. Simplifying Motherhood.

  • Birth Story of Baby Amelia Part Two

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    Read part one here. Just before 4 am the Hubs and I said farewell to my mom and our sleeping babies and loaded up into the car. We texted my doula and called my doctor…

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  • Letter to my breastfeeding toddler

    A Letter To My Breastfeeding Toddler

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    To my sweet, nearly 3 year old, breastfeeding toddler: Would you have believed, almost 3 years ago, that you’d still be breastfeeding today? Probably! In fact, you probably never imaged NOT breastfeeding. You might not…

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    10 Tips to Ease C-Section Recovery

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    April is C-Section Awareness month and if you read about the birth of our little miracle Ellery, you know her birth ended up being a c-section. In honor of the procedure that saved my baby’s…

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  • Create a gift for mom after the birth of her baby. Help mom heal with a selection of helpful products and treats.

    Post-Partum Gift Basket to Help Mom Heal and Recover

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    Pregnancy, birth, and motherhood are really, truly very beautiful things! BUT they can also be messy and no part is messier than the first few weeks post-partum (am I right veteran moms?!) When a close…

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  • Big Brother Meeting Baby Sister

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    From the moment I found out I was pregnant I began imaging what it would be like for Asher meeting his baby sister. How would Asher react? Would he be jealous? Would he like his…

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    Ellery’s Birth Story: Part 3

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    Read Ellery’s Birth Story Parts one and Part two Once we were back in our room Ellery and I had our first nursing session. It was beautiful and she took to it like a champ.…

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    Welcome, Ellery! Birth Story Part 2

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    If you haven’t had a chance please read part one here.  Caution: The following includes details of my daughter’s unexpectedly scary entrance into this world which includes mention of infant loss.  We loaded the car up with our…

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    Welcome Ellery! Birth Story Part One

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    I know I am a bit late on getting this posted but it is crazy around here and finding time to blog has been nearly impossible. The adventure of getting our little lady in our…

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    Motherhood Lessons and What I’ve Learned Along the Way

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    I can’t believe in just a few short months I will be a mama to two littles. With the upcoming change (and perhaps a touch of pregnancy hormones making me emotional) I have been reflecting…

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    Asher’s Birth Story Part Two

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    If you haven’t read part one you can do so here. We arrived at the hospital and were quickly admitted and settled into our room. [p.s: laboring in a car, even for the short distance…

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Hi there! I’m Justina, wife and mama to three amazing kiddos. I have always been passionate about organization but after becoming a mom the passion grew deeper. I am driven to help moms organize their home and life so they can focus their time on what matters most! Read More

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I am a firm believer in decluttering but boy, oh b I am a firm believer in decluttering but boy, oh boy if books aren't a difficult thing to let go of.⁠ ⁠ This summer I finally made the leap to say farewell to many of (and store in the attic others) my college and grad school textbooks.⁠ ⁠ For many years these books had a home on a shelf in my office but since leaving the traditional athletic training setting, they began cluttering up my shelves at home. ⁠ ⁠ For years these books sat on this shelf and collected dust. Only on occasion did I pull one from the ranks and peak inside.⁠ ⁠ I finally decided enough was enough. I wanted to be able to use this space as storage for our homeschooling supplies and things we would ACTUALLY USE.⁠ ⁠ So I took some time and sorted through all of these books. I kept the ones that will be useful should I ever return to the sidelines again or if my children want to study anatomy. The others were packed up and donated.⁠ ⁠ And now I have space to house our current learning materials! I can't wait to give you a peek at how we are using this space soon.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ What items are difficult for you to declutter? Anything you are holding on to that you probably shouldn't?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #decluttering #books #declutter #organizedhome #organizemylife
When it comes to keeping track of our expenses I l When it comes to keeping track of our expenses I love using a color coded system. Here's how it works 👉 Each color represents a category of spending such as groceries, bills, entertainment etc. 👉 As we spend money or pay a bill, it is written down and highlighted the appropriate color. You might wonder why?🤷‍♀️ This step in managing our budget shows us where our money is going. It is so easy to feel like you're not spending "that much" on something. But when you see it all laid out at the end of the month you quickly see how much money is being spent. Seeing these trends helps me to know where we need to adjust our budget and trim our spending. Over the years I have done this on either paper or in a spreadsheet on my computer. This year I am back to paper as I am using my financial planner. This helps to keep everything budget related together in one place. #budgetgoals #budgetplanning #financialgoals #planner
Many years ago I ran an @etsy shop. I sold items o Many years ago I ran an @etsy shop. I sold items of varying sizes which required a whole collection of mailing supplies. There was nothing more frustrating than trying to find a certain size envelope or labels. Without a system in place mailing supplies can quickly become an annoying mess. When organizing supplies it is important to keep things easily visible so they are easy to find. I also recommend keeping like supplies together. This means all of your envelopes are in one place while your packing material is in another. I also recommend printing a few sheets of return address labels ahead of time so they are ready! I love using these magazine organizers from @ikea to house all of my mailing supplies. No more envelopes stacks falling over or tissue paper everywhere. What area of your home could use a good de-clutter? #organized #homeorganization #lifeorganization #declutteredhome
Happy July friends!⁠ ⁠ A new month means new g Happy July friends!⁠ ⁠ A new month means new goals!⁠ ⁠ This month I am going to be continuing with pursuing better all-around wellness. I have been feeling so much more like myself here lately and I want to keep making exercise a priority.⁠ I am going to work on upping my water 💦 intake and working out in some way every day! ⁠ I am also challenging myself to NOT eat out this month. Paying down our debt is our biggest goal right now and small steps like NOT eating out will save us so much money. This of course means more meal planning so feel free to share your favorite recipes! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ What goals are you chasing this month?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 👉Read today's blog and grab your own FREE copy of my Monthly Habit Tracker Printable by clicking the link in my bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #goalplanning #monthlygoals #printable #habittracker #makeitahabit #selfimprovement #budgetplanning #financialgoals #financialfreedom #chasingdebtfree
#tiptuesday⁠ ⁠ Make use of the millions of art #tiptuesday⁠ ⁠ Make use of the millions of art projects your kiddos make by framing a few in some simple frames.⁠ ⁠ These two pieces were finger paintings completed by Asher when he was less than 2 years old. They are on simple paper and in affordable #ikea frames.⁠ ⁠ I love this pop of color in our neutral hallway. And I always think of my chubby-legged little toddler who painted them when I walk past them.⁠ ⁠ If you're finding yourself buried under tons of masterpieces, grab a few of your favorites and pop them in some frames. I promise you will love and the kids will feel like movie stars seeing their work in frames.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #artwork #DIY #kidsart #childrensart #homedecor #tiptuesday #homedecorations #simplebeauty
When our kiddos were babies, the Hubs and I didn't When our kiddos were babies, the Hubs and I didn't put much thought into schooling. In all honesty, we just assumed we would go the traditional public school route.⁠ ⁠ But when Asher was nearing school age, the Hubs and I decided we would delay him into kindergarten. We loved the idea of more time to play and be a kid. We opted to have him complete a parttime hybrid PreK/Kindergarten program. Initially we figured we would put him into public school for kindergarten but as time drug on, both of us felt a pull for something different.⁠ ⁠ After HOURS of research and discussion with each other and friends, we decided we would homeschool starting in the 2020-2021 school year. AND THEN Covid19 hit and we were thrust into school at home.⁠ ⁠ We decided to use the last months of "school" as a time to ease into homeschooling. And while there have been ups and downs and growing pains, our little crew is adjusting to this new routine.⁠ ⁠ We will be starting our "1st grade" year in just a few weeks and we couldn't be more excited!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Are you a homeschooling family? Has Covid19 changed your plans for the school year? Comment below⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #schoolathome #homeschool #thegoodandthebeautiful #homeschoolmom #1stgrade #homeschoolmom #newhomeschoolmom #homeschoolroom
I love veggies but actually consuming this is a bi I love veggies but actually consuming this is a bit more difficult. Unlike most fruit, veggies (most) require a bit of leg work before they are ready to eat. And if I don't put in the time to clean and chop the veggies, they end up dying in the produce drawer.⁠ ⁠ So each week I carve out some time to wash and prep all of our produce. This handy #tupperware veggie tray has been a great place to store all of our fresh veggies.⁠ ⁠ If I find myself feeling snackish, I pull out this tray and fill up on these healthier options rather than just reaching for whatever is closest.⁠ ⁠ By making veggies (and fruit) convenient to eat me and my family eat more!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ What is your favorite summer veggie?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #veggies #mealprep #mealplan #snacktime #fuelyourbody #healthymama #goodforyou #betterchoices #veggiesfirst #goals #motivation #fitnessmotivation #fitness #runningmama #runningmom
In 2016 we were debt free other than the mortgage In 2016 we were debt free other than the mortgage on our 2nd home. By that time we had paid off $40,000 in my student loan debt, 3 vehicles, the birth of 2 children, and countless home improvement investments. . It felt so good to be without that debt. And it continued through to this year. . In the last year we have had some changes in our lives that have resulted in new debt. The Hubs finished up his 2nd degree, our sweet Amelia was born, home renovations were completed, and we joined the mini van club. Each of these debts were anticipated and approved by the Hubs and I. . For some seeing that total of over 39,000 in debt might make you cringe. But for me I am not worried. Each of those debts were thought through and we have a plan for repayment. . This is part of why I encourage folks to checkin on their budgets mid-summer. Because things change. For us they have and as a result our budget has been adjusted to make sure we are paying above minimum on these debts. I am excited to share with you our journey to debt-free (again). #debtfreejourney #debtfreelife #debt #budget #budgetgoals #financialfreedom #familybudget #financialgoals #organizedmom #budgetplanner
Within a home, there should be spaces that warm yo Within a home, there should be spaces that warm your heart and light your fire.⁠ ⁠ A house can be simply about decorations and pretty aesthetics but a HOME is where we as people go to rest, rejuvenate, and grow. And in order to do that you need spaces that fill your cup. You need spaces that make you feel alive, happy, and at peace.⁠ ⁠ In our office hangs medals from the races I have completed. I LOVE this space because it is a constant reminder of the strength of my body and mind. Each of these bits of metal shows a time where I had to push myself mentally and physically to make it to the end. In that pile is a 1st place metal I earned for my age group WHILE PUSHING Asher in a stroller. There are metals from different states that remind me not only of the triumph of crossing the finish line but also of the adventures we had while we vacationed after my race. And my favorite metal of all shows the culmination of the 20 weeks of hard-fought training it took to complete my first marathon.⁠ ⁠ These metals are just one example of how decor can be more than just a pretty piece to look at. It can alter the way we feel and keep memories of the past alive.⁠ ⁠ What is your favorite place in your home? ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #memories #homedecor #momswhorun #runningmom #marathoner #motherrunner⁠ #fridayfavorite #favoritespaces⁠
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