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 🫶🏼

Links + Resources:

• Jamie's Blog: https://gingerhomemaking.com/
• Jamie's awesome and easy sourdough sandwich bread recipe: https://gingerhomemaking.com/easy-sourdough-sandwich-bread/
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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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Do you feel like you’re doing a hundred things every day — but still not moving closer to the goals God has placed on your heart?

Today’s episode dives into why focusing on ONE thing is the key to biblical productivity, better time management, and less overwhelm for Christian moms.

You’ll learn the biggest mistakes moms make with productivity and how choosing one God-led priority can simplify your days and bring real momentum.

Listen in and let’s stop juggling and start moving forward with clarity!

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Do you feel constantly busy — managing kids, meals, messes, and responsibilities — yet making no real progress toward your goals?

Today’s episode dives into how to simplify your life as a Christian mom so you can reduce overwhelm, create margin, and actually reach your goals.

You’ll learn practical, biblical ways to simplify your home, schedule, expectations, and goals so your life supports what God is calling you to in this season.

Listen in and let’s create space for what truly matters!

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Most Christian moms don’t struggle with goal setting because they lack discipline — they struggle because they’ve never been taught a biblical, realistic goal-setting system that works in motherhood.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into Christian goal setting for moms, rooted in Scripture and real-life capacity, so you can stop feeling scattered and start moving forward with clarity.

You’ll learn how to set God-honoring goals, focus on what matters most in this season, and actually follow through — even with little kids and unpredictable days.

Listen in and let’s steward your time, energy, and calling with intention!

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Today’s episode dives into habit stacking for moms and how this simple practice can turn chaotic mornings into peaceful, predictable rhythms. Even as a mom of 3 that are 4 and under, my days are almost on autopilot.

You’ll learn what habit stacking is, why it works, and practical habit stack ideas for faith, home, health, and parenting — plus tips to help your new routines actually stick.

Listen in and let’s build routines that bring more calm and less chaos to your day!

• Atomic Habits book by James Clear
• 50 Habits Stacking Ideas for Busy Moms

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Today’s episode dives into why Christian moms procrastinate so we can understand the reasons we delay the things we know we need to do. You’ll learn how procrastination connects to fear, overwhelm, pride, and lack of clarity — and I walk you through 5 strategies to break the cycle. Listen in and let’s invite God into the places where we feel stuck, so we can finally move forward with purpose!

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