SAHM Work From Home Routines and Schedule
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2022
- The routines I follow and how I schedule a typical day as a SAHM (Stay At Home Mom) of 4 kids as I work from home. I'm confident you will find this video valuable as you consider what you can add (and what you can take away!) to maximize your own SAHM Work From Home Routines and Schedule.
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Ashley this was seriously an answer to a prayer. I've been struggling to find balance with several areas of my life and was praying for guidance. Seeing how you prioritize your day was inspirational! I love that you have time set aside each day to put God first. I love what you said about even if you don't feel like you have time, when you make time God blesses you. Thanks for being an instrument in His hands!
Just know that I'm not perfect either Sharly. From a top down look you could accuse me of spending too much time thinking about fitness and doing exercise compared to my actual TIME reading my Bible, and that'd be accurate sin of idolatry in my life. Just know that I don't have it altogether, don't pretend to, and that God continues to prune me as much as the next believer. I'm rooting for you to find tweaks in your daily routines that work for you and your family.
@@glowbodypt I think you also recognize that your body and your life are one of the greatest gifts God has given you. The time you focus on your fitness helps you show that appreciation to God for the wonderful gift. So thankful we are all able to grow and improve! Love knowing I can continue to be pruned and become better! Keep inspiring women all over the world!
This was convicting for me, Ashley, thank you for sharing your day. Our third child is only about 4 months and it’s a struggle getting through a day! You’ve reminded me that life isn’t about me and putting my needs first. God has given me these little ones to nurture and disciple and that’s my priority. Thanks for reminding me that I need to be spending time with the Lord everyday, even just a little, because He is my strength.
Hannah congrats to you on your 4 month old and being a mother to 3 littles now! I understand how full your days are, how 4 month olds can be incredibly needy and attached to mama, how you're trying to figure out a 3 x per day nap schedule, but you also have 2 other kids to take care of and errands to run. I'm rooting for. Spending time in the word and in prayer with God and with fellow believers is Biblical and the only way we can expect His presence, to hear His direction, to feel His calm in our lives.
What I love about your videos (this one included) is that you always encourage me to be ambitious and work hard but also submitted to Jesus! It’s a rare combination that I so need and benefit from! Thanks for sharing and being such a mentor to many of us moms who are trying to be as healthy and faithful as possible as a Christian, woman, wife, and mom.
Melinda, thank you for taking your time to offer words of affirmation. I'm the one who is grateful to have YOU here.
Thank you for sharing Ashley, and for being unashamed to talk about the Lord! Always encouraged to hear how you are intentional with your time and family. It spurs me on and inspires me to start the day with clear purpose and intentionality. For anyone else reading, just want to vouch for how legit Ashley’s plans are!! I completed the 12 week PP Plan and am 1 week from finishing the 10 minute Plan. I can honestly say I am in the best shape I’ve ever been in, and I’m a 30 yo mom of 4 kids. 17 lbs lost and stronger than ever.
Kristi, to hear you're in the best shape of your life at 30 years old as a mother of 4 young kids and 17 lbs down is phenomenal! What an inspiration to other women. I am so appreciative to have you here as a sister in Christ Kristi and thanks for letting me know this vid resonated with you as you plan your own families routines.
I loved this! So important to teach our children to center our days around the Lord
My favorite parts are the reminders to slow down and stay in the present- that is my biggest struggle as a mom and, when I remind myself what a gift I have, I’m able to bring it back in. Ashley’s talk at the beginning was a great, focused reminder - we are here for a beautiful, glorious purpose- let’s remember that is why we do what we do! Also, ditto on working out during that sweet morning nap 😀
Shauna, I'm so glad these parts really resonated with you - thank you for sharing and know that I'm incredibly honored to have you here!
Wow, I am speechless. I need grace to restructure my life and be intentional with my kids. Thank you for sharing.
Oh my god you are the only person besides my mother and teacher who say not to look at your phone while nursing. It is so important and NO ONE talks about it. Thank you Ashley, I appreciate you!
Thanks AC for letting me know this part resonated with you!
I follow a similar schedule and also began homeschooling this year. It's so helpful to see what others are doing and learning to make corrections and modifications as needed. I'm also a SAHM of four, running a business for FertilityAwareness (currently working up programs for single women, those experiencing reproductive disorders, and those experiencing infertility), homeschooling, and always striving to make more time with Him and share that love with my children. Thank you for being a leader by example and following His will for you.
Wow Kealey that's fantastic you are running a Fertility Awareness business to educate and empower families to use this as birth control or to support conception!!
Absolutely, the most amazing video I’ve seen in years. A godly woman who seeks truth, thank you for being true.
Thank you so much for being real and for the reminder and encouragement, Ashley!!
I love the "I need you to confirm you have your water bottles" can totally feel the military vibes in the best way!!
Thank you for this
I didn't even realize that, and you are so right! haha THANK YOU for not putting me down for being bossy, but instead just resonating that you *get it.*
I do and it's wonderful! I also loved the drip irrigation system. I'm excited for the impact your children will make on the world as God fearing men and women of God!
This was great. I loved how bold you are about your faith in Jesus- it shows you really believe in it and act on that! Your routine really challenges me to incorporate my son (as he ages) into all aspects of my life & be intentional with time instead of WASTING time on things I think are relaxing but actually drain me
Kayla, what a concise takeaway! Thank you for sharing how you are convicted and I'm rooting for you to lean into what God's calling for you is as the mother of your son.
Such a great reminder!! I have been feeling soo overwhelmed with taking on homeschooling this year. Schedules and routines always work for me, and as long as hubby can get on board (he does not like schedules at all & works from home!)
I know we’ll get a good rhythm down here soon and be back not feeling as overwhelmed. In the meantime, the encouragement to keep going and to keep my eyes fixed on Him was a push I didn’t know I needed 😊
Congrats to you answering God's call for you to homeschool this year. I can only imagine what a change that is and how much preparation, discipline, consistency and patience is required! Really appreciate you being here Lora and I'm grateful for you.
Great message Ashley
You’re a beautiful witness to the faith! I just had my 4th a month ago and it’s a handful but such a blessing. I love hearing your kids pray 🙏
You always inspire me. Thanks for all you do!
Amen, thank you for helping us keep life in perspective Ashley.
What's your name so I can remember you?? Thank YOU for being here and glad this one resonated w/ you.
Amen, amen amen!!! Thank you for inspiring and giving your gift of fitness, nutrition and happiness 😊 You are so appreciated!!
Natalie, I'm the one grateful to have you here, thank you!
SO GOOD!! Concise, thorough, constructive, helpful! Thank you, Ashley!!
Awwe you are incredibly kind Madelyn. THANK YOU for being here, I'm the one who is grateful.
Ashley this is my favorite video so far! So encouraged by your authenticity and courage to share your faith and family practices with us❤
Sam, really that means a lot to me. THANK YOU for your words of affirmation and for being here!
Thank you for being so authentic and inspirational! I love when you share about how you run your household. There is a great need in the world for thoughtful mothering!
So true! I appreciate you being here Jessica.
Very inspiring! I loved your prayers. 💕
This was exactly the message I needed this week. Thank you and praise God!
Thank you Lord!! And thank you, Lauren for letting me know this video impacted you. I really appreciate you being here.
Thank you so much Ashley! I have a 3 month old and trying to start my own business. This brought me to tears because I realized I was trying to do it in my own strength. Thank you!
Thank you, I love how direct you are
Tslil, thank YOU so much for being here!
Thank you Ashley for always being honest and open with us. I love getting a glimpse into your day, I hear your voice in my head as I try to accomplish even the smallest tasks with two toddlers and a baby. You are such an inspiration. ❤️❤️
Sara, It is A LOT when you have a toddler and a baby. I know you have full days and don't for a second think mine aren't full of messes, discipline, ups and downs of children's emotions, answering questions... I know it's exhausting.
I totally appreciate you talking about hustle culture! I needed that permission to slow down right now🥺💗
Really glad this spoke to you and where you're at in your own life Steph.
Amazing. You do make a difference!
Love your bold faith! Thank you for being unapologetic, that’s very refreshing. I think you were doing catechisms with Ava. I love it! I just got Truth and Grace memory book to start with my 3 year old. I use New City Catechisms with my preteen/teen kiddos. Thank you for all you do!! I’m so thankful I found you on UA-cam! ❤❤
Amber I'm so grateful to have you here as a sister in Christ. Really great to hear what you're using for your preteen / teenage kids too so I can remember that for the future. We use the same set for our younger kids (the 3 pack you have) : )
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have been in such a dark place where my mind and heart have been as a mother and as a Biblical woman. I feel like I just can't climb myself out of the daily routine that doesn't show, share, worship, or thank God for everything he has blessed me with. I desperately want to, but I felt like I was just stumbling blinding. I kept praying for God to help me change, to guide me out. Your video intro was (verbatim) what I needed to hear and your routine basics are exactly the guide I needed to help me get where I want to go. Thank you, so, so, so very much!
I loved hearing the catechism you were reviewing with Ava, too. We've introduced those recently and it's amazing how much the kids learn in such a short time.
It sounds like God used my words to literally speak to you personally Jessica. Know that what you just shared is part of your testimony. That today we have *no idea* what woman needs to read this and who you may share it with outloud in person (and I hope you do!) because you never know if the lady next to you on the bench at the playground needs to hear how you felt like you were in such a dark place and a hole you couldn't climb yourself out of, that she may relate, and God can use your story to bring himself glory.
You are such a blessing & joy Ashley!!! A breath of fresh air, thank you beautiful mama for encouraging us!!!
Tamara, I appreciate YOU so much. Thanks for letting me know this one resonated with you and your motherhood journey.
You encourage me so much to keep pursuing more in mothering and make it feel as important as I know it is! Thanks so much ❤️
This is so encouraging and perfectly said Caroline! It sure isn't a sexy job, but it is sanctifying, and such a an important responsibility and opportunity we get as mothers.
Hi Ashley, this is a fantastic video. So good to hear your voice again and I love the truth you shared today. You are such an amazing woman who inspires so many. God's richest blessing on you and your family.
Kathy, it's Ashley. THANK YOU for being such a long time supporter in this little glowbodypt community! You are an inspiration yourself. I mean, who else has a mom who endurance bikes and learns self defense--- -and then goes on to teach it to other women?!
Love this! Thank you for your advice! 💗😊
thanks Rach for taking the time to watch.
Thank you so much for making this video
Of course. Thank YOU for taking the time to let me know it was helpful for you! You might also enjoy my newest video too on How I've Changed.
Girl! This is amazing. God bless you and your family, your kids clearly show all the love and care you have infused in them. So happy to see women thriving without the hustle culture and being SAHM. can’t wait to join the club in 2023!
Awwe Sophia, congrats to you, Mama! Really appreciate your support and being part of this little glowbodypt community.
Wow!! This was amazing … I’m a new mother and feeling the weight of it. God is so faithful . & to see you do all this and sometimes without your hubby and it seems as if you have no complaint. It is an eye opener for me. Thank you for sharing . 😊
Your children are wonderful and you are doing such a great job setting an example for them. So inspiring. Thank you.
Skye, it's Ashley. Thanks so much for being here and I hope a nugget is able to be taken and applied in a way that works for you and your home/schedule too.
Such a sweet family! Your routine is something I’m striving for!! 🤍
So glad this video was helpful for you Kelsey. I hope you find a routine that works best for you and your family!
Wonderful video, Ashley!
Kim, thank you for watching and taking the time you let me know you liked it.
You are very inspirational
Love you this is amazing and so timely
Really grateful to have you here Aletheia.
So grateful for this video and this topic… would love an update if you have more new tools❤❤❤
Love this! Keep up the amazing work that God gave you!! We are a homeschooling family of 5 kids but our days are very similar. God’s work is hard but so beautiful and worth every ounce of sweat:) Pax! ❤
Lauren, good for you answering God's calling for you to homeschool with 5 kids at home that you are pouring into, discipling, teaching, directing, and answering questions for - so much respect to you! THANK YOU for being here.
Love this so much! I am a homeschool momma! ❤️❤️❤️
Good for you Mama, that is CERTAINLY work from home!!
Thank you, Ashley!! I loved this video especially the nugget about not living a life of hurry. I’ve been following along with your prenatal and postpartum programs since I was pregnant with my now 5 year old. Now pregnant with baby boy #3 and feeling better than ever. Thank you!
Jerrica, CONGRATS Mama on expecting your 3rd baby boy! It means so much that you've stuck around for so long (you tolerated my terrible audio when I was just learning how to set up a camera on a stack of index cards on my military house kitchen counter top haha!). Sincerely, though, so nice to connect with you as a sister in Christ. Know that I'm not perfect at ANY OF THIS, just so glad you felt God talking to you through this and I hope that he continues to refine and convict you as you go through this pregnancy.
Thank you for this!! So uplifting and encouraging. I am inspired watching Ava speak Gods truth back to you as you worked on your Bible time! Inspires me as a mama to keep on keeping on even when I'm not always sure my daughter is absorbing what I'm saying. I also loved seeing you read scripture over Laurel as she was in her swing! Such a good idea and way to weave Gods word into the nooks and crannies of the day and your kids hearts. ❤
Thank you for sharing your day as well as so much encouragement to seek the Lord first!! I love your channel and continue to be motivated and inspired by your workouts.
Megan, thank YOU for being here! It sounds like you're already pouring into your daughter God's truth and that you plan on continuing to knit and weave everything you can into her as you go about your normal days as a family, too. I'm honored to have you here and on my workout programs.
Thank you for this! 🙏🏻 This inspired me more than you know.
thanks Olivia for letting me know it was worth filming and editing, I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment and I'm grateful to have you here as part of this little glowbodypt community.
You are such an inspiration Ashley. Praise the Lord, you are a beautiful witness of His Love and of a great mama and wife and above all daughter of the Lord!
This was also very practically helpful, wanting to have a healthy family schedule at home.
This is such an faith filled, awesome, and pure routine video Ashley, thank you for sharing! I relate so much! I do give my kiddos a small amount of time for a show or tablet which I want to change! And chores, I would love to hear how you talk to your kids about chores and getting them to do them consistently!
Also breakfast, I find my kiddos a bit more dependent on me then maybe they could be. Appreciate you ❤ God Bless!
Callie, I'm so glad this video spoke to you and God's working in you and how you serve your family. My kids watch TV sometimes too and we do pizza and movie every friday night as a family, it's great and I don't feel guilty! We all have different consciences on how much is too much / what's appropriate. Laptops/phones/TVs/tablets are distracting, period. I don't let my kids watch that much, they don't own phones or tablets or ipads, and I have a rule they have to have their room clean before they can even ASK ME to watch tv. One time my boys went a month without watching TV because they didn't want to clean their room. We know TV atrophy's the brain (physical visible evidence via brain scans), even educational shows, and lends to attention problems, so that's why I limit it to a reasonable amount for all of us. : )
Love this! Thank you for your workout content and continuing to give God glory through it all. You are a great witness to me in appreciating that God is sanctifying us through motherhood and we need to cherish our children for the blessing that he has designed them to be. Ps we use those same catechism books that you have linked and we love them!
Taylor that's awesome you are already using these books with your babies! There are some big vocab words for little ones, but when broken down with easier words, 3 and 4 yr olds can certainly still get a ton out of them! THANK YOU so much for being here and it fills my heart to hear you're a sister in Christ.
I so needed this inspiration today!!! Thank you for being such a great example and role model as a Christian woman. God is totally using you in my life!
Sarah, it's Ashley. Thanks for your words of affirmation. I so appreciate you being part of this little glowbodypt community.
Oh my goodness. Thank you for your video- specifically the first minute!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for being here for it AC!
Thank you so much for sharing this. These are things we need to see and discuss as women of God but so often we are afraid to share on social media (especially) for fear of judgement or whatever people might say. You are unapologetically YOU and are so inspiring to us all!! And not just in a fitness sort of way. This is the kind of mom and woman of God I am striving to be!! I want to steward my gifts and time the way you do. He is using you for his glory in so many ways!!! I thank God all the time for leading me to you and this community. You’re amazing Ash!! May we all strive to fire off arrows and glorify him in all we do. 😊
Ash, thank you for your heartfelt encouragement-- your words touched me and I'm so grateful for sisters in Christ like yourself! It's refreshing to hear other moms are swimming upstream and unashamedly worshiping the Creator. Know that there are ALWAYS things God is working on in me. I'm not perfect. I have weaknesses and struggles and get tired just like everyone else. Really, sincerely, appreciate your support.
You Rock Ashley - I love this video! Just had my first baby and we hope to have a family of 6! This is very inspiring for how I envision our life with 4 children xoxo Bless you!
Qelsey, congrats to you on your first baby!!!
Thank you for sharing your daily patterns of putting the Lord first and intentionally teaching your kids about Him! Such a great motivation for me! I love your workouts and your inspiration! I really loved your analogy of the soaker hose. That's how I feel I gained my faith and how I am trying to daily help my kids gain theirs. Some days are better than others with three teenagers, and two young kids, we are so busy!!! But I agree - when we put God first, He helps us find time for everything needful. Thanks again woman! You are doing such good work.
Kate, I can only imagine how my days with increase pace with teenagers! Plus you have two young kids as well- so many needs to be met and in unique ways for each child. I am so glad this vid resonated to you and I'm the one grateful to have you here Kate.
I have that same children’s Bible book! I love it. My son has ripped several pages in it and I’m thinking of buying a new one lol 😅
wow!! Amen Sis!!!! i love your content ~ but this is your best vid yet!! Thank you for being so deeply committed and inspirational 😇🙏
Thank you so much for being here A. What's your name, so I can remember you?
@@glowbodypt anika 😄, thank you for asking, and thank you so much for all that you are doing in Christ's Kingdom!! sincerely, you've made a difference in me.
A good reminder to put time with the Lord first and keep that focus as we parent for our kids ultimate benefit. So easy to forget and get sidetracked! Going to read my Bible now!
PS- have you ever considered speaking at The Gospel Coalition women's conference in Indy? That would be so cool if you were a breakout speaker!
Katie, I believe The Gospel Coalition Women's Conference is invite-only for the keynote speakers ...A lot of women would have to reach out to them to request me. But girl, if they ever invited me, I'd be there!
What a blessing this video was ! I love that you have your kids do chores together. I have a list of chores individually for my children. But I think my little one would do better at staying on task if I team her up with her big brother. God is so good and you are right when we give him time he provides an abundance back to us!
Bonni, I hope that helps with yours, too! Teaming up usually goes well when they both have an assigned ROLE but if it's something like "clean up your toys" and one child is tired it will turn into bickering...so I have to be thoughtful about when I pair 'em up...I know you already know exactly what I mean!
amen amen amen to a peaceful mama and a peaceful home
I appreciate you being here, thank you so much Justine.
Absolutely inspiring. New Mom here, my baby boy is 3 months old. I did your workouts while I was pregnant and I had an incredible labor and birth.
Thank you so much for this video, thank you for sharing with us how God is working in your life and in the lives of your beautiful family. I truly appreciate your content! ❤️
Congrats to YOU Autumn on your sweet baby boy and what wonderful news you had such an empowering labor and birth! Props to you. Since you enjoyed my Free Prenatal and this video, you will absolutely LOVE my 12 Week PPP if you do it for yourself. I pour into you in every capacity and there truly is nothing comparable on the market, there's no other exercise program I'd ever do for myself first after having a baby than my 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan and tons of moms start at 3-4 months pp.
THank you, happy subscriber
Loved this.
G, it's Ashley. Tell me your name so I can remember you! Thank yo so much for being here and letting me know you loved this one.
It’s Gloria. 😁 I bought your 10 minute plan a couple years ago. Question: when do you fit in cleaning, laundry, all the not fun but necessary stuff? What gets dropped from this ideal day? Or is that when you do house projects (like you show in the garage or staining columns) but sometimes fit in the necessary daily laundry and cleaning.
@@ghohens1897 Hi Gloria! : ) I actually did laundry this day and filmed it briefly. I cleaned my sheets, duvet, and duvet cover which took all day plus a load of laundry (folded at night as shown). : ) I usually start a load in the morning and finish folding in the afternoon when kids come home from school, before I make dinner. Typically do one load a day or every other day, so it never gets overwhelming. My kids put away their own clothes. This vid may help too: ua-cam.com/video/EfXFaBYz4lM/v-deo.html
Now I remember! Sorry 🤪 Thank you for your transparency and unashamed faith 👊🏻
Preach girl!🎉
I love this video and will no doubt watch again! It was so inspiring! Also love how you have each child framed in the room where you are working! Would you mind sharing where you purchased those frames ?
I always appreciate your videos! I’m not a Christian myself, but I think the values and routines you’re instilling in your family are so important especially in these “hustle” days like you said.
Thanks so much Anne for being here & glad that part about anti-hustle resonated! There's certainly a difference between hard work + efficiency, and making space and time for people and things that really matter.
This is AMAZING and I will watch this more times I’m sure. As a first time mom at 30 weeks and preparing for labor and bringing our first born son into this world I am often times overwhelmed at this world and how I’m going to raise him up to be a warrior for Christ. I know God will give me everything I need (including people like Ashley) to learn from and grow as I become a momma! Thank you Ashley for putting Jesus first and letting us all in on your life here! This is absolutely awesome and inspiring. Can’t wait to start the 12 week post pregnancy plan in 2023!
Also I just asked my husband to please hold me accountable in not being on my phone while breast feeding. LOVE that idea!
Sarah, congrats to you 30 weeks into your pregnancy expecting your first born son in about 10ish weeks! The concerns of your heart are already reflecting that you're in the right place and reaching to the right source (God) for direction. Congrats again, I can't wait to be your trainer pp on the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan for your postpartum recovery!
I think this is your best UA-cam video!!! I really appreciated all you shared. So helpful to with 3 littles and raising them for Jesus!!
Wow, thank you Annika. So grateful to have you here and cheering you on this pp recovery!
I had no idea you were a believer this makes me so happy and no wonder i connected to your content. This inspired me so much as i am now teaching my 5 year old and newborn about Jesus, our Lord by reading them bible verses and teaching how to pray. Its truly beautiful. Thank you for showing this! I can relate so much i use baby nap times to get work done, fitness, bible studying. You are a mama of 4 and this is absolutely inspiring. Thank you for sharing❤️❤️
YES MA'AM! I am pretty boldly open on here and in my workout programs (12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan, 10 Minute Plan, Lean Fast Strong Capable Plan) as well as my IG. It's so nice to meet you here Isa and THANK YOU for letting me know this vid resonated with you and how you're teaching your 5 year old and newborn baby (congrats!!!).
ur amazing
First, a question: what book were you using to ask Ava Bible questions?
Second, thank you so much for sharing this! I homeschool and work from home part time and it seems like every second of my day is spoken for and I often feel bad that my kids have too much screen time or I drop the ball many days in general, but it’s nice to see what the ideal day would look like if I could do better. So much room for growth, but always putting the Lord first and speaking truth and the love of Christ to my children above all else is most important. Being grateful for all the Lord has blessed me with has also changed my attitude and how I approach my days. I know I fail and struggle, but I also see how God is slowly growing me as a wife, mother and child of the King. Sanctification is such a beautiful blessing, but sometimes so messy and difficult.
Cherith- it is so wonderful to meet you as a sister in Christ. Props to you for homeschooling and working part time from home, girl I know it's a lot on your plate! Made a rule for my kids about 4 yrs ago that has stuck: they aren't even allowed to ask me to watch TV unless they have cleaned their room. Not sure if any type of requirement would help you and your family for any type of 'screen time' but I wanted to share that this was one of the best things I implemented and reminds them that it's an earned privilege, not a right they get anytime. We don't own tablets. My kids also really believe me about how its bad for the brain-- you can pull up IMAGERY for your older kids on what screens do to brain atrophy and that visual may stick with them for greater intrinsic motivation. Regardless- know that I am not perfect either, some TV is just fine! and ultimately it's about the position of our hearts and what we each feel convicted and that will look different for each mom (even Christian moms!) and that's Ok. It's not by any extent a salvation issue. I'm rooting for God to move bigger than ever for you in your own home Cherith.
So encouraged by this video! Thank you for sharing and most of all seeking Jesus, and glorifying Him ♥
Suzette, so nice to meet you and THANK YOU for your support.
Ashley I seriously want to be your best friend lol. You are an amazing woman and I admire you so much. Thank you for this reminder!
If you ever move to my area of NC I'd love to meet you! I often meet up with glowbodypt women who pass through for a kayak or hike or something. : ) Thank you for taking the time to be here and leave a comment Trishia.
My motto since adolescence has always been "If I make the Lord my priority, I will become His priority". I have seen how true that is my life. Things always fall into place when I put Him first. And I think that part of it is doing the best job that we can to honor and care for the bodies and the children that the Creator has given us. Thank you for always reminding me that being a disciple of Christ is never something passive. It is something I always need to strive for and never become complacent about. And because I am His daughter, I can expect myself to accomplish great things with Him. Thank you Ashley for all you do! I really can't express how grateful I am for your channel and for all the hard work you put in being a great mom and helping inspire other moms! You are always the first person/channel I recommend every time I find out one of my friends is expecting or recently had a baby! Your workouts have been real answers to prayers, I hope you know that. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤
Thank you for sharing, Ashley! I 100% agree that God's word must be priority for us and our children. It will not return void, and as we pour it into our hearts and the hearts of our children, it will serve as a steady anchor in the tossing, changing tides of culture. We are here for such a time as this, and we cannot back down from the truth or fear the world system. We have a living God who has given us the more sure Word of truth, and we need not be afraid for our household!
Love you so much, sister, and I so appreciate the advice you shared and the glimpse into the life of another mama. We homeschool so things look a little different, but I still found inspiration in how you make time for your children in the midst of the duties. This is a balance that is so important! God bless you! Thankful for you!
p.s. Ashley's workouts are the ONLY way I can stay fit and strong in this season of mothering 4 young children, ages 2-7. I'm so grateful for them!
Caprice you have my full respect homeschooling your 4 babies that top out at 2nd grade level, all from home! THANK YOU for sharing as inspiration to other moms. I cannot tell you enough how grateful I am that you choose me to be your trainer!
@@glowbodypt By the grace of God!
Would love to know your skin care routine that you mentioned. Loved the video.
Thanks for being here Stephanie!! I have my favorites that I use weekly linked www.glowbodypt.com/products I cleanse w/ Neutrogena naturals, sudsing for longer than most probably to really get all the daily toxins and sunscreen out. I rotate through the retinol / Vit C / hylauronic acid each night after cleansing doing just ONE of those (can't use retinol while pregnant though!), then follow up with the la roche posey cream every single night to lock it all in! I use the pumpkin mask once a month on the first of the month to help me remember.
Ashley,
Oh my gosh! I am a home school mama expecting baby number #6 (#4 biologically) and I am exhausted. I was once an athlete and I have followed you for a few years now. I have done your prenatal workout and some of your postpartum plan (I can’t seem to find balance to complete it 😂). The part at the end of this video really spoke to me. It has been a hard year, I lost my grandmother and then less than two weeks later, my Dad very unexpectedly. I have felt like I can’t get everything done and, unfortunately, I have been putting God after so many other things. I know you’re right, if I give Him the time first, He will bless me and help me with the rest. Thank you for making this video 😊 God bless you and your precious family!
Adriel, CONGRATS on expecting your 6th baby being added to your home and family.
Thank you for always keeping Jesus the main thing, exemplifying that and encouraging us to do the same!
So motivating. I can easily use these models and add our homeschooling. I intentionally limit homeschooling to 1 hour a day as my kids are still little.
Jasmine, homeschooling certainly is work from home!!
This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing your heart and being bold with your faith! Truly a blessing to so many women ❤ was there a particular book you were using to ask Ava questions? Would love to incorporate that into our daily devotional time 🙂
Gigi, THANK YOU for your support and being here. I have them linked here to make it easy! www.glowbodypt.com/products
Come on Ashley. This is amazing. Love how you love Jesus and are bold in the faith. Supporting you always!
Kayla, I'm incredibly grateful to have you here! Thank you so much.
Hi there! Really really appreciate the efforts you are putting in bringing up your children, hats off to your energy really your the true mom😊❤ love from Indian mom I hope I could do a 10% of the things your doing also your kids wonderfull❤❤❤ god bless you keep you health always!
Fatimah, thanks so much for watching. I'm grateful to have you here and to meet you from India
Yea! I am mom of 3 and live in Chicago,states I was madly searching for mid-section work outs after 2 years of C-section and came across your blogs. Please suggest me work out for straightening my posture and loose belly🤭
@@fatimah4403 Tracking you're struggling your posture as a mom and a loose belly and understand you'rea mom of 3. What I need to know is the severity of your Diastasis Recti, or if yours is healed 2 yrs post c-section. Knowing your widest measurment will allow me to give you the best recommendation forward for a training program that will get you results for your stomach tightening and posture. Check yourself here then message me on youtube again like you just did. ua-cam.com/video/5BXnYjqou78/v-deo.html
That's my favourite board game!
It's great when you have more than one kid and "everyone wins" or loses! My favorite now is Out Foxed. Same concept but better for kids 4-9. : )
I'm 35 weeks pregnant with my first and have been following your prenatal plan since the beginning of the second trimester and I really feel that your workouts IMMENSLY improved my wellbeing, mentally and physically and overall made my pregnancy experience so much more positive by not only improving my mood and energy levels, but also by strengthening me in all the right ways to help me carry the weight of my belly. I'm not experiencing many of the aches and discomforts of late third trimester and I genuinly believe it is thanks to you and your workouts.
I'm absolutley planning on getting on your 12 week post pregnancy plan and asked my partner to get it as my birth gift! I really have come to trust that you geuinly care about the quality of the content you put out there, that it works and most importantly that it is safe because I truly believe you care about your audience.
Aside from that I also really have to say that despite of not being a person of faith myself, I find great value in your philosophies. For me they translate into practices of mental wellbeing for myself and my family. I admire your ability to incorporate your kids into being active participants of the home, I love the idea of raising them to be independant and self sufficient, starting with helping out with small chores, learning responsibility and self care.
Overall, this comment (which is probably too long, im sorry!) is to say thank you and I really admire you. I'm sure you and I differ in many things but I personally believe I can learn and grow especially by listening and respecting those who think differently from me. So thank you and I hope you have an amazing day!
Arthropology, it's Ashley. Congrats to you on about 36 wks along now, nearly full term! : ) It's so encouraging to hear how strong and (relatively) comfortable you are being so far along in your pregnancy - clearly you really have taken outstanding care of yourself and your baby. Even though we have different beliefs, you are welcome here. I'm honored to have the opportunity to be your trainer both now and through your recovery postpartum as a mother when we restore your core and pelvic floor and get you into rocking shape again as a fit mom raising your own family.
Hi Ashley! I was wondering if you could tell me where you got your catechism questions that you were going over with Ava? I would love to start doing those with my kiddos!
Naomi, for sure! It's a 3 book collection to use as they age and I'm a fan. I linked them in here under Amazon - in the Books section. www.glowbodypt.com/products
Hello! I just purchased the 12 week postpartum plan and I decided to get off of Facebook a year and a half ago so I wasn’t sure where to ask this question. I was just wondering where I can find the mom cookbook? Thank you!
I would love to know what biblical education tools you are using to teach to your kiddos . Is it a specific homeschooling type system or just a few different books you've picked up ?
You are amazing and I know your children will do amazing things in their lives. Thank you for all that you do!!
Still doing everything as unto the Lord and with EXCELLENCE, mama!!!🙏🏼💪🏼🙌🏼
THANK YOU Shauntae for being here.
Wondeful video!!!! Fellow military spouse here. I am trying so hard to learn and have God help me to order the days of me and my 2 year old and her sister on the way. I am trying to teach my 2 year old how to be okay with mom working out while she’s up. She doesn’t like it and often times it’s difficult bc they are so busy at that age!
My 2 year old is so busy that I can’t read or hardly talk on the phone. I usually have to wait until we are driving somewhere and she’s strapped into the car seat to listen to a sermon / read / make a phone call.
Are both girls taking a nap or nap and quiet time while you’re working on your business?
Congrats to you HV (tell me your name!) on expecting your second baby girl. : ) Being able to sit and listen takes consistency, so keep trying! Make it "carpet time" with a special spot she gets and a special stuffy she gets to hold while you teach her. Keep lessons short and sweet and use props or draw on a white board to keep her attention. You are also teaching her how to have an attention span...the meat of it will come and she may absorb more than you think at first. Be redundant and always point back to Jesus. I work while both are napping or if Ava doesn't sleep she does 1 hour of quiet time! She has a clock that turns yellow when she can come out- she's allowed to look at books and color and do her MeReaders during quiet time if she chooses not to sleep.
Loved all of this! How do you handle when your child doesn’t want to do a chore you asked? They seem so willing. I only have a 1 or 2 year old but just curious for later
Corrina, it's Ashley. Thank YOU for being here and props to you already considering how you'll raise your babies to be helpful and productive members of the team that is your family in your home. I want you to watch this vid ua-cam.com/video/EfXFaBYz4lM/v-deo.html For Ava (3) I often ask her "Will Stacey get the wipes for baby Laurel please??" (Stacey is her doll...Ava loves to be in charge of her dolls and make pretend that she's telling them what to do.) Simple trick that works like a charm. My kids get paid for some chores (so they can save and earn money and learn how to handle it) and others are just responsibilities (no money). Boys will grow into men who NEED to provide for their family and I build them up in that vocally. I tell them they WILL BE the leaders of their households, they need to be protectors now of their sisters and for their future wives, they will always protect and defend and provide for their family. Right now, it's just part of being a family and team-- we all have responsabilities because we don't want to live in a dirty home that attracts rats or bugs. My kids also aren't allowed to ask me to watch TV unless their rooms are clean-- I make it a pre requisite. I hope this helps!
@@glowbodypt I love all of that! Thank you. I’ll watch that video too.
Hey hey! So I’ve had your amazon favorites list sent to me- thank you for that!! The shorter gold necklace you’re wearing here in this video- did you order it in the women’s size (15” something?) or the girls size (13” something)
Thanks!!
Mine is 15-16" I believe! Def not 13. : ) Glad to have you here babe!
@@glowbodypt great thank you!!!
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Can you please do more of the videos where you talk about Christ and the day to day? I’ve been enriched and encouraged by your talks in the workout videos and again here as well.
D, let me know your name so I can remember you! I'm really happy to hear you've gotten a lot of my workout program so far (tell me which ones you've done!?) and that this video was encouraging to you in your own walk.
You are amazing! What a beautiful analogy with the drip hose… great way to think of it. I am a FTM to a 9 month old baby girl, and I must admit it has been a STRUGGLE. I was very active pre baby and I purchased your 12 week plan while pregnant. However, I’ve been dealing with PPD/PPA and it is severely slowed down my life and sucked my motivation. I, too, am a Christian mom, with a husband in the army. But I lack so much motivation and energy. I look up to you in this way because I want to be able to provide this kind of life for my child, but right now it just feels like a crushing weight and I just feel like I’m barely getting by, doing only necessary chores and being lazy most of the time, which is completely unlike me… God is good and I know this season will pass… but do you have any advice or words of encouragement for me to get back to being the ME I know GOD created me to be??? Similar to you, I just want my child to grow up knowing the Love of Christ and I do not want to set an example that it is normal to be sad/lazy. This is NOT WHO I AM.
Have you prayed about this yet? That is step 1. Asking God to change your feelings, your motivation, to breathe LIFE into you so you can show up in the world in the way He created you to. Sending you so much love. And start the 12 Week PPP! You already invested in it. I promise it will multiply its value for you once you get going and stay consistent. X off each day as you complete it and watch my Real Life Review of the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan for motivation. Thanks for your family's service, too.
Ah! I used a children's catechism with my littles too.
Danya
Danya! I find that some of the vocabulary words are "big" for my Ava (3) in the set I have, but only working through book 1 with her. They are definitely spot on for Ryker and Gavin's ages and helps ensure we don't skip fundamentals. Sooo happy to hear you used a catechism tool with your babies too.
We use our Catechism as well and for the littles we sing them and make little hand motions (We are no choir over here 😂). It really helps the kids to memorize them and they sing them all the time. They eventually understand what the words really mean as they grow and mature and dive into the deeper Catechism material. keep it up Mamas!!
Which Catechism tool are you using?
Thank you for being so bold about your faith, it inspires me to be outspoken too! I have a hard time finding where to draw the line with my kids and technology. I don’t want to be so strict that they rebel completely but I also don’t want to condone the worlds message that so contradicts Biblical truths. What do you find works for your family?
Tony, thank you for being here! I wouldn't even say you should be outspoken because that carries a negative connotation. Instead, you should be unashamedly speaking truth. Don't let the world tell you what you should/should not say. To show real love, you need to speak the truth and to not fear man, but to only fear the wrath of God and when you are OBEDIENT to Him, you are glorifying Him. My kids can't even ask me to watch TV unless they cleaned their rooms. My boys one time went a month of no TV because they didn't want to clean their room. : ) They watch TV about 4 days per week and Luke/I need to know what they are watching - we do family movie night every friday with pizza! They do a computer game like pbs kids or funbrain maybe 3 days per week. One TV in our home. 1 laptop the kids share. No tablets, no phones for them. I'm not judging you no matter what you do, this is just what we do.
I see you have a Berkey water filter on the counter. I use the same one and am wondering if you've found a solution to the resulting lack of electrolytes (without consuming sugary drinks). And just fyi, the stainless steel spigot replacement that Berkey sells is worth every penny! Obvi its superior to plastic, but more importantly, the water comes out so much faster! I can fill my water bottle in half the time.
Thanks for the tip on the steel water spigot; didn't even know they made those! : ) Are you adverse to fruits? What about salt? I include salt at every meal (not afraid of it at all! I use it on my eggs, spinach, when I cook dinners every night) plus fruit has a variety of electrolytes (not just bananas either-- but all melons, berries, cherries, mango).
Hi I purchased the 12 week post pregnancy plan a long time ago and was a little disappointed that I never got a cookbook. I just watched a video that says that the Mom's cookbook is included in the plan, can I please get it somehow?
Hi Dorin, The Mom Cookbook BONUS was added right before the birth of Laurel in OCT 2021. You'll notice the price also went up at that time to reflect the added value. : ) That's why it's only included for women who have purchased from that date forward. But I did ENTIRELY upgrade the entire 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan with all new videos this summer 2022 and made that upgrade FREE to everyone who had previously purchased....it's pretty amazing and quite a gift that most businesses would never do.