Can Christian moms really homeschool, work from home, and still protect their peace?

In Part 2 of my conversation with Jamie, the creator of the blog https://gingerhomemaking.com/, we talk honestly about homeschooling and working from home without burnout. The key is setting clear priorities, strong boundaries, and sustainable daily rhythms.

We dive into what it really looks like to balance motherhood and business, how to resist hustle culture, and why limiting screens (for both moms and kids) can radically change your home.

Yes, Jamie has a flip phone and lives a full life and a successful business without being tethered to the internet. Gasp! 🤯

In this episode, we cover:

• How to prioritize family and work in different seasons
• Why clarity with your spouse is critical when running a business
• Letting go of hustle culture and identity pressures as a mom
• Practical work-from-home boundaries that protect homeschool time
• Screen limits, flip phones, and modeling healthy tech habits
• Simple household rhythms that reduce daily overwhelm

This episode is for Christian moms who homeschool, work from home, or feel pulled in too many directions and want calmer, more intentional days.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs it 🫶🏼

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• Jamie's Blog: https://gingerhomemaking.com/
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If you’re a Christian homeschooling mom who feels overwhelmed, scattered, or stretched too thin, this episode will help you simplify.

This is Part 1 of my conversation with Jamie — a homeschool mom of four and the creator behind the blog https://gingerhomemaking.com/. We discuss how to homeschool multiple children of different ages without burnout by narrowing your focus and anchoring your day with reading aloud as a family.

Jamie shares how she balances homeschooling and business, why prioritizing focused time matters more than putting in long hours, and how reading aloud has become the foundation of her homeschooling rhythm.

In this episode, we cover:

• The tension many Christian moms feel between staying home and wanting to work
• Why focused time beats doing everything all day
• How reading aloud simplifies homeschool across multiple ages
• What makes a “good” book (without overthinking it)
• How to start a reading habit—even if you only have five minutes a day

This episode is perfect for homeschooling and work-from-home moms who want peace, structure, and sustainable rhythms.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with another homeschooling mama. ♥️

Links + Resources:

• Jamie's Blog: https://gingerhomemaking.com/
• Jamie's awesome and easy sourdough sandwich bread recipe: https://gingerhomemaking.com/easy-sourdough-sandwich-bread/
• FREE BIBLICAL PRODUCTIVITY PLANNER: https://multiply-the-five.kit.com/54000d3168
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• Email me: kirsten@multiplythefive.com
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Meal planning for busy moms shouldn’t feel overwhelming — but for so many families, dinner becomes the most stressful part of the day.

In this episode, I’m breaking down my simple meal planning system for busy moms that I've used for the last decade. One that eliminates daily decision fatigue, reduces grocery store runs, and makes dinner feel manageable again — even during busy seasons with young kids.

You’ll learn how to create a weekly meal planning rhythm that actually works in real life, without color-coded calendars, complicated prep routines, or cooking from scratch every single night. This system worked when I was working full-time in a demanding corporate role, and it still works now as a stay-at-home mom with multiple little ones at home.

We’ll talk through practical meal planning tips for moms, including how to build a running meal list, plan leftovers on purpose, simplify decisions with themed dinner nights, and stock your kitchen with reliable staples so you’re never stuck at 4:30pm wondering what’s for dinner.

This episode isn’t about eating perfectly or following rigid food rules. It’s about creating a low-stress home system that supports your rhythms, routines, and energy — so you can spend less time stressing about meals and more time present with your family.

If you’re a mom who feels overwhelmed by meal planning and just wants an easy, repeatable dinner system, this episode will help you simplify, reset, and move forward with confidence!

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