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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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  • Birth story

    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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  • Birth story part one

    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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About Me

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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Two months ago I shared the debt our family is wor Two months ago I shared the debt our family is working to pay off.⁠ ⁠ Having paid off and lived debt-free in the past, the Hubs and I are making this a priority for our lives.⁠ ⁠ I am excited to share with you today that we have paid down our debt by over $5,500!⁠ ⁠ Creating a budget, sticking with our goals, and tracking our budget has been THE reason why I can share this with you!⁠ ⁠ It isn't always easy, but that little bit of extra work each week, means we are sticking with our goals and spending our money in ways that are meaningful to us.⁠ ⁠ If you are looking to create your own budget click the link in my bio to read all about how we have set up a budget and tips for sticking with it. You can also sign up for my FREE printables vault and snag a few budget printables to help you along the way.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #financialfreedom #householdbudget #debtfree #debtfreeliving #budgetgoals #spendindghabits #expensetrackers #financialprintables #budgetorganization
#tiptuesday If you have been around here for any #tiptuesday If you have been around here for any amount of time, you know all about my love of bins.⁠ ⁠ I just can't help it!⁠ ⁠ Having bins to organize smaller items in a tidy way is my #1 go-to piece of advice when people are looking to clean up a space.⁠ ⁠ Bins help to provide a home for each item.⁠ ⁠ Bins help to keep like-items together.⁠ ⁠ Bins help to keep smaller or odd-shaped items organized and upright.⁠ ⁠ Bins help to make awkward spaces more functional.⁠ ⁠ Bins are usually pretty affordable and easy to label.⁠ ⁠ My favorite place to shop for affordable bins is #thedollartree. They have a great selection of colors and sizes and you won't break the bank organizing your home.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ What spaces in your house could use a bit of bin-love??⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #tidykitchen #tidyhome #organizedmom #momswhoorganize #iloveorganizing #organizedspaces
There is just something about the fall time that h There is just something about the fall time that has my soul ready to slow down. Even though life has slowed when compared to the past, I have felt the pressure of the anxiety, anger, sadness, and bustle of our world. This fall I am vowing to look for the good. To focus on the beautiful. To relish in the simple moments. To embrace the wonder of my kids. To slow down and enjoy the moments with my people. To trust God's plans. To spread love. To be a light in a dark world. What are you looking forward to this fall? #autumn #love #spreadlove #trustjesus #spreadlove #motherhoodmoments #falldecor #autumncolors #warmandcozy
Autumn is here and it is time to get the house in Autumn is here and it is time to get the house in order for months of being indoors.⁠ ⁠ I love taking the month of October to tackle organizing and decluttering our home. This 31 day declutter plan guides you through each area of your home and helps you eliminate the clutter. The fun will start on October 1st! Grab your own copy by clicking the link in my bio and join the fun! #declutter #declutterplan #autumndeclutter #organizedhome #organizedmom #cleanandtidy #decluttergoals #eliminatetheexcess #tidyhome #minimalist #minimalistliving
Confession, I have had my fall decorations up for Confession, I have had my fall decorations up for nearly 2 weeks now. Two weeks ago we had pumpkins inside our house and a full blow-up pool outside because it was still 80+ degrees outside 🤷‍♀️⁠ ⁠ Indiana is finally starting to behave and the weather has been so very deliciously fall and I am loving every minute of it!⁠ ⁠ September is the gateway month to the winter holidays and I for one couldn't be more excited! 2020 is in need of all the joy that Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas brings!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Have you decorated for Fall? What is your favorite part of the fall season?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #homedecor #decoratingforfall #falldecorations #autumn #halloween #fortheloveoffall #pumpkinspice #halloweendecorations #halloween2020
How many expenses do you have each month? ⁠ ⁠ How many expenses do you have each month? ⁠ ⁠ When I first created our budget, I was certain we only had a "handful" of bills each month. BUT once I sat down and went through all of our spending, I learned I was wrong!⁠ ⁠ I discovered that we were spending money on all sorts of things each month that we weren't truly accounting for. Simple things such as groceries, entertainment, or even take out, is often a reason why our budgets flop.⁠ ⁠ All too often we forget to include these expenses and inadvertently spend over our budget.⁠ ⁠ Taking time to set down and go over all of your expenses each month, will help you to more accurately see how your money is spent. This information will help you to create a customized budget that works specifically for YOUR family and YOUR goals.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Click the link in my bio to grab your own copy of the Well Planned Budget Planner.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #budgetplanning #zerobasedbudget #monthlyexpenses #thewellplannedbudget #budgetplanner #financialplanner #debtfree #debtfreegoals #monthlyspending #thewellplannedmama #spendinggoals #financialgoals #debtfreeliving
H e l l o F a l l ! 🍁🍂🍁🍂 If you hav H e l l o F a l l ! 🍁🍂🍁🍂 If you haven't already (hint... I have) it is officially time to break out the pumpkins, spiced candles, and flannel! The holidays are upon us friends! Ps: don't forget to grab your Holidays Simplified Planner so you can prep and plan without all the stress this year! Link in bio👆 #fallequinox #firstdayoffall #autumnholidays #pumpkins #homedecor #momoflittles #mumlife #thewellplannesmama #organizedmom #organized #homeorganization
Keeping track of your expenses is the key to makin Keeping track of your expenses is the key to making your budget work! When we first created a budget to follow it was this step that showed us we weren't doing as well as we had thought. Tracking our expenses showed some bad habits the Hubs and I had when it came to our finances. It showed us that we were overspending in some areas and not even aware of it.🤦‍♀️ ⁠ BUT by tracking my expenses, I am now able to know exactly where our money is going. Even though it takes an extra step each month, the work is 100% worth it.⁠ ⁠. . . To make these work I like to take 5-10 mins every few days to track anything we've spent in our Budget Planner. I usually use our banking app to review recent spending and write it on my monthly tracker. The color coding system helps me quickly see what category the expense are part of. What area of your budget do you think needs the work? #expensetracker #monthlybudget #budgetgoals #organized #organizedmom #momofthree #householdbudget #zerobasedbudget #spendinggoals #momswhoblog #debtfreeliving #momoflittles #mumlife #familybudget
Hi friends! It has been a hot minute since I have Hi friends! It has been a hot minute since I have been in this space. Life in the last 30ish days has been busy and in need of my full attention.⁠ ⁠ Now that I am back and more excited than ever to share and connect with you, I thought it would be a good time to an intro post. To keep it interesting I thought I would share 10 facts about myself.⁠ ⁠ 1. My name is Justina and I am a mom to three crazy, loveable kiddos ranging from 6 to 1 year old.⁠ ⁠ 2. I am a certified athletic trainer by education but left the sidelines 6 years ago to spend more time with my family.⁠ ⁠ 3. I currently work part-time in orthopedic medicine but not in the capacity of either of my degrees.⁠ ⁠ 4. I clean and organize when I am stressed. ⁠ ⁠ 5. We are a homeschooling family and are in our first year of said adventure.⁠ ⁠ 6. I love a good list and am passionate about the usefulness of good planner. It is because of this that The Well Planned Mama was born. ⁠ ⁠ 7. I am currently working on an all-in-one homeschool/life planner that will debut for 2021. (Keep your eyes out for a preview soon!)⁠ ⁠ 8. I love to run and workout. I ran competitively from middle school through my sophomore year of college. I have participated in several 5ks and half-marathons and (so far) one marathon. I am hoping to run my first post-(3rd) baby race this December.⁠ ⁠ 9. I am an extroverted-introvert and therefore am pretty awkward the first time you meet me (sorry everyone)😂⁠ ⁠ 10. I love to talk and to a fault, am a storyteller. Combine that with my social awkwardness and you are in for a real treat (tale of my whole life)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ So now that I've shared mine, tell me yours. What is a random fact about you?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ I am excited to be back in this space with you all. I have so many exciting things in the works and I can't wait to share them with you!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #Fridayintro #thewellplannedmama #bloggermom #momofthree #organizedmom #momswhoorganize #momswhorun #momlife #momoflittles⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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