4 Star Mom: Recent Episodes
Abby Jones
Mom life. We all had a picture perfect vision of what it would look like. Then, WHAM reality hits us so hard that we are drowning and that vision of perfection disappears.
Hi, I'm Abby Jones and I'm here to help you bring back your vision, at least to a Four Star Mom level, because let’s face it, part of the joy of this crazy life is learning as we go!
Listen for great practical and applicable tips on: Decluttering, Simplifying Life, Parenting, Food & Finances. Welcome to the Four Star Mom, where we learn how to do more than just survive!
Do you love family vacations, but maybe get stressed over figuring out how to feed your family while on the road? Does the thought of having enough snacks and drinks cause you to tense? Does planning meals and picking restaurants result in stress? Check out some easy and amazing ways to eliminate (or at least reduce) the stress of snacks and meals for family vacations!
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Planning Snacks & Meals for Your Family Vacation over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Is life overwhelming? Do you find yourself making up lies like the dishwasher must be full, and there is no such thing as doing half a load of laundry? Then check out how you can implement a few easy methods to simplify every aspect of life!
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Simplifying Everything over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Does the thought of your child’s graduation excite you? Overwhelm you? Make you start mentally creating a ‘to do’ list? Then you may be asking when you should start planning the celebration. The answer is NOW! Find out how to reduce stress and get a jump start on planning here.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Get Organized for a Graduation Celebration over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when it comes to purchasing gifts? Do you ever feel like buying gifts can break your budget? Do you ever feel like you can never find the perfect gift for that special someone? If so, maybe a gift closet is the exact solution you’re looking for.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post How to Create and Organize a Gift Closet over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Is it time to clean out the pantry? Save money? Make room for foods you like and use up some you don’t prefer? No matter what motivates you, a pantry challenge will work for you. Learn more here!
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post The Perfect Pantry Challenge over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Preserving memories. Savoring our children’s moments. Creating a keepsake to look back on and relive the good times. These are just a few of the countless reasons there are to create family photo books. We live in the digital age, so NOW is the perfect time to start creating family photo books, or learn some great tips and tricks to improve on the books you are already making. Learn simple and applicable tips and tricks here.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post 4 Simple Steps to Creating a Family Photo Book over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Do you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of papers? Do you have so much paperwork coming into your house that you don’t know what to do? Don’t despair, check out these simple and actionable steps that you can immediately implement to help you cut the paper clutter for good!
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Cutting Paper Clutter over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Time flies. It doesn’t matter if you’re having fun or not. So, why not make life fun and make family memories? Learn how to create a family bucket list to make the most of that cherished time together.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Creating a Family Bucket List over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Do you ever wonder where all of your money went? Do you ever look at a purchase and after the fact ask yourself ‘why’? Do you ever get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and saving money no longer is a priority? If so, maybe a spending freeze is just what you need. Find out different tips, tricks, and methods here!
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Your Guide to a Successful Spending Freeze over at the 4 Star Mom website!
So many recipes, so little time. But what do you do when you can’t remember where you put that favorite recipe? The answer is simple, learn how to make a recipe binder. Find detailed steps here!
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post How to Make a Recipe Binder over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Are you overwhelmed when it comes to starting to declutter? Do you have questions about how to maintain a clutter-free space? Do you wish you could turn decluttering into a game? Look no further. Check out how to declutter your home using the proven index card system.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Decluttering with the Index Card System for You over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Are you getting ready to plan the next birthday party for your child but don’t know where to start? Are you afraid you’ll leave something out? You don’t need to worry anymore. Check out these 8 Steps to Planning a Kids Birthday Party for everything you’ll need to succeed.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post 8 Steps to Planning a Kids Birthday Party for You over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Do you love the idea of a budget, but find yourself asking, “How do I create a budget that works for me?” Look no further. Learn four things every budget needs and four different budgeting methods. I’m sure one (or more) will be a perfect fit for you.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post How to Create a Budget That Works for You over at the 4 Star Mom website!
If the thought of freezer meals is daunting to you, then you should stop stressing. Learn four simple methods to create delicious freezer meals for your family that don’t involve a lot of extra work or expense!
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Four Easy Freezer Meal Methods over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Is your house full of clutter? Are you ready to cut the clutter for good? Do you not know where to start? Then you’ve come to the right place, if you’ve caught the declutter bug, it’s time to start your journey to clutter-free!
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post I Caught the Declutter Bug… Now What? over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Do you write New Year’s Resolutions only to quit following them a few weeks into the New Year? It’s time to stop the cycle of broken resolutions with Resolutions Reinvented.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post New Year’s Resolutions Reinvented over at the 4 Star Mom website!
It doesn’t matter if it’s a weekend getaway, a short visit to see family or a long vacation. All these adventures have one thing in common - PACKING! Check out some easy and applicable ways to pack for success when traveling with kids.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post A Mom’s Guide to Successful Packing When Traveling with Kids over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Does the thought of a budget terrify you? It shouldn’t. The thought of NOT having a budget is what is terrifying. Learn why you need a budget and how telling your money where to go can help bring you financial peace.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post You Need a Budget over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Are you a master of grocery shopping, or does the mere thought cause anxiety? By implementing some simple tips and tricks grocery shopping can be simplified and worked in as one of your routines. Check out how you can simplify your grocery shopping.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Simplified Grocery Shopping over at the 4 Star Mom website!
In the event of a disaster where you need to provide your insurance company with a list of everything you own (or owned), would you be able to? Can you remember all of the items? Do you have the details? Or, would this cause A LOT of stress? Eliminate the stress by learning how to create a personal Home Inventory.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Taking the Stress out of Creating Your Home Inventory over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Imagine giving your kids the tools they need to implement successful routines in their life. Imagine teaching them young how to be organized and succeed. Imagine that you no longer have the stress of after-school chaos in your life. Sound too good to be true? I promise it’s not - read on to find out more.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Successful After-School Routines That Really Work over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Do you feel like you’re drowning when it comes to managing money? Is there never any money left over or set aside for planned expenses or emergencies? Then, you need sinking funds in your life. Learn how to create and manage sinking funds for financial success.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Sinking Funds that Will Keep You Afloat over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Are you stressed about the upcoming holiday season? Are you unsure of how to prepare so it is both successful and enjoyable? If so, read on to find out about the 4 P’s to a successful and less stressful holiday season. A holiday you can actually enjoy!
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Stress Free Holidays over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Learn how you can become calmer in stressful situations and under pressure by implementing P.R.O.P.S. into your life. Simple and easy-to-follow steps that help you cut the chaos and see instant results that make mom life easier to manage.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post The Power of Staying Calm over at the 4 Star Mom website!
When you hear the age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” do you find yourself stressed? Learn four simple steps for meal planning success and get ready to have a simple answer to the question.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Simple Meal Planning over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Does the thought of guests in your home create stress? Do you avoid having people over? Change your mindset and learn the tips and tricks you need to have a guest-ready home in 20 minutes or less.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post 20 Minutes to a Guest-Ready Home over at the 4 Star Mom website!
Are you stressed and overwhelmed by the clutter in your home? Master the 4 simple steps to declutter your home. Get back your sanity and find peace of mind.
Make sure to check out this episode's corresponding blog post Four Simple Steps to Decluttering Your Home over at the 4 Star Mom website!