Every year, millions of people around the world set goals and unfortunately, many of them never reach those goals! Often they lack the right tools! I've put together a list of resources to help you reach each and every one of your goals! I've divided this list up to include a variety of different resolutions (or areas of opportunity).
Time Management Resources
Mom's Family Calendar (Wall Calendar) – This is a wall calendar that allows you to place all your family's schedules on one calendar.
Tell Your Time: How To Manage Your Schedule So You Can Live Free is an ebook outlining a straightforward, step-by-step approach to controlling your schedule and making sure the important things don’t fall through the cracks. It’s short and to the point.
Say Goodbye to Survival Mode: 9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More, and Restore Your Passion for Life – This isn't a time management resource as much as it is a life management resource. This was extremely helpful for me in setting my priorities which definitely helped with time management! I can't say enough good things about this book!
ListPlanIt! – With ListPlanIt you’ll have unlimited access to lists of all kinds! So that planning your day, your next meal, vacation or birthday party is a breeze.
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – This book will help you better manage your time and your possessions.
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time – This is a quick and easy read with lots of practical advice on getting more done in less time!
The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands – If you have a packed and crazy schedule, you need to read this book!
Manage Your Day-to-Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity
The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play
Money Saving Resources
365 Day Savings Challenge Printable – Save $667.95 this year starting with just 1 penny!
52 Week Money Challenge Printable – Save $1378 this year! Start by putting $1 in the bank!
Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover – This was instrumental in helping our family get out of debt!
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University – This really helped us get our finances in order!
Financial Tools – These tools are awesome and include a drop and drag budgeting tool as well as a debt calculator and a mortgage calculator! This is what we're currently using for our budget!
The Money Saving Mom's Budget – This is a great book with lots of practical tips for getting your finances in order.
Grocery University – Are you tired of spending too much on groceries? This audio course is the easy way to learn to save money with coupons!
Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After – This awesome book is my friend Cherie's story of how she and her family paid off debt! It's practical, funny, and inspiring…just like Cherie is!
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! – I really wish I would have read this book 15 years ago!
Couponing for the Rest of Us: The Not So Extreme Guide to Saving More – My super funny friend Kasey has written a great guide to couponing. This is a book for people who want to save money, but don't have crazy amounts of time to devote to it.
Healthy Eating Resources (Meal Planning Resources, Cooking Resources, and Recipe Resources}
Gluten Free Meal Plans and eBooks
Once a Month Cooking Family Favorites
From Your Freezer to Your Family: Slow Cooker Freezer Recipes for Every Season
It Starts With Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways
Easy Homemade: Homemade Pantry Staples for the Busy Modern Family
Work Resources {Resources for Finding a New Job, Creating a New Job, or Being Better at Your Current Job}
Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average and Do Work That Matters
EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches
The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness – This book has practical application for every area of your life! I'm so thankful my friend Jenni shared it with me. It has been extremely helpful in my life!
How to Have Your Cake and Eat it, Too – How to Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too is for every mom who’s ever wondered if it’s possible to pursue her own passions while investing in her family and managing a home.
48 Days to the Work You Love: Preparing for the New Normal
Beyond Talent: Become Someone Who Gets Extraordinary Results
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Out Think: How Innovative Leaders Drive Exceptional Outcomes
Marriage Resources
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage DVDs – This is one of the best marriage series we even went through. Mark Gungor is absolutely hilarious!!!
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage Book
What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage
The Good Wife's Guide: Embracing Your Role as a Help Meet
Parenting Resources
Shepherding Your Child's Heart
Raising Kids for True Greatness
Parenting the Wholehearted Child
Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe
Smart Kids, Smart Money: Raising the Next Generation to Win with Money
Praying Circles Around Your Children
Spiritual Growth Resources
Bible in 90 Days: This has been one of the best things I've ever done! I've now read through the Bible in 90 Days multiple times, in multiple versions and formats. It's helped me make connections I've never made before and has given me a better understanding of the Bible.
Bible Study Fellowship – When I asked my friends for recommendations, this was the most recommended resource! Everyone who had gone through BSF had great things to say about it.
The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears – This is what I'm currently listening to from Audible. I'm excited to get further into this book!
The Dig for Kids: Luke Vol. 1 – Looking for a family devotional that will keep your kids engaged while they dig into God's Word? This is one that kids will love while learning timeless truths!
Heritage Builders: Family Night Tool Chest
– This is a series of books that covers a variety of topics.
Printable Scripture Cards for Moms – These cards are beautiful and are perfect for tucking in your wallet, taping to your dashboard, or putting on the fridge. I have found that when I have scripture constantly in front of me, I have an easier time keeping my focus and as an added benefit, I often memorize the verses that I have put up around me!
The Keys to Spiritual Growth: Unlocking the Riches of God
Blogging Resources
Elite Blog Academy – I am so excited about this course and have just started to work my way through it!
31 Days to Build a Better Blog – This features daily assignments and is great for growing your blog!
ProBloggers Guide to Your First Week of Blogging – If you're a new blogger, this is a must read! I really wish this had been around when I started blogging. It could have saved me so much time, money, and stress! Plus, I would have started out with a plan!
How to Blog for Profit Without Selling Your Soul – This book is a must read for any blogger who is looking to monetize their site.
ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six Figure Income – Another great read for monetizing your blog!
Professional Blogging for Dummies
From Idea to Ebook: An Online Course to Make It Happen – If you have something you'd like to share, this is the course to help you make it happen!
Natural Health Resources
Young Living Essential Oils – These have literally been a game changer for our family! We've replaced most of the over-the-counter drugs in our house and now use oils instead! When our kids have a tummy ache, a bump, a bite, a cut or most any other malady, they come to us asking for an oil! It's awesome to know that we're improving their health naturally! If you're thinking about using oils, I'd love to talk to you!
Plexus – These products have not only been responsible for me getting off of all my prescription pain pills, but I've also lost 35 pounds since I've started using the products!
Household Management Resources {Cleaning & Decluttering Resources}
28 Days to Hope for Your Home – If you're super messy, this book is for you!
You can also buy 28 Days to Hope for Your Home and Drowning in Clutter together to save money! Right now the set is priced at just $5!!! It's soooo worth it!
Motivated Moms Printable Checklists – This has revolutionized my life. It gives you a list of daily household tasks to complete and you can choose to include daily Scripture reading if you like.
Motivated Moms iPhone/iPad App – This is the NEW Apple app version of the popular e-book that thousands use each year to manage their homes and contains the same tasks as the printable version.
Motivated Moms Android App – This is the NEW Android app version of the popular e-book that thousands use each year to manage their homes and contains the same tasks as the printable version.
Life Your Way Printables Home Management Notebook: I loved the Home Management Notebook that I decided to get the Complete Printables Download pack! It's full of awesomeness and it costs less than what you'd pay for 2 coffees at Starbucks!
Printable Housekeeping Checklists in eBook form
Create Your Perfect Cleaning Schedule
Sink Reflections – This is the popular book by Marla Cilley aka The Flylady
31 Days to Clean: Having a Martha House the Mary Way – 31 Days to Clean is about the “why” and the vision and the heart for taking care of your domain. Each day you will be encouraged with some thoughts and ideas on the heart of cleaning, and then you will put those ideas to action.
Cleaning Around the Seasons: Deep Cleaning on Your Schedule
Training Your Kids in Home Economics
Throw Out 50 Things: Clear the Clutter, Find Your Life
Resources to Help You Look Your Best
From Frumps to Pumps – Your one month motivotional to getting dressed and staying that way
Beauty by God: Inside Out Secrets for Every Woman
Super Young Skin – Give us a year…we'll take off ten!
Resources to Help You Lose Weight and Get in Shape
Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food – This book was quite convicting! It made me really look at why I eat!
Plexus – These products have not only been responsible for me getting off of all my prescription pain pills, but I've also lost 35 pounds since I've started using the products!
Trim Healthy Mama – This book is full of great tips for a balanced way of eating! The book is huge and full of recipes that are great for families.
T-Tapp – I love T-Tapp! It's a low impact workout that doesn't bother my lupus and it's done wonders for my back over the years!
21 Day Fix – The infomercial for this plays frequently at 5:30 am while I'm at the gym and I really want to try it!
Insanity – This is seriously one of the hardest workouts I've ever done, but I started seeing results within days of starting. Unfortunately, I never got to finish thanks to a bout of debilitating vertigo that lasted over 6 months and caused me to gain 100 pounds!
PiYo – This is another program I'd love to try! It's low impact and I think it would be perfect for helping me shape up without aggravating my lupus!
Fitbit Flex or Fitbit Charge: I have the Fitbit Flex and love it although I'm seriously considering upgrading to the Fitbit Charge because of the extra features.
I'd love to hear what your goals are for the New Year! Leave me a comment!
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