Welcome back to the second week of our 8 Ways to a More Organized Homeschool Carnival. Remember, anyone can submit! We welcome posts, old and new. Everyone who submits a post will be entered for a chance to win an amazing prize package, currently valued at over $100!

Week #2 is all about organizing your morning. Do you need a unique morning routine that helps you jump start your day? Do you have a desire to begin a special morning devotional time with the Lord? What about completing chores and breakfast, all the while making sure you and your family are getting off to a good start. If you need some tips for all these areas and more…you’ve come to the right place!

Bethany LeBedz from Confessions of an Organized Homeschool Mom provides a light-hearted reminder that we really can’t do it all and that even though it looks good on paper, it doesn’t always work itself out in real life.

Lisa from Stretch Mark Mama recognizes that figuring out what to serve for breakfast each morning can tax an already over-taxed brain. Use a simple rotation schedule and let it become The Breakfast Law!

‘The Crazy Mom’ at Ramblings from the Crazy House writes about the morning routine at The Crazy House and how she makes sure it all gets done, despite the craziness!

Mrs. Cuddles from Cuddles on the Couch confesses that she is NOT a morning person and shares how simplicity in their morning routine helps her feel better about what she is able to accomplish.

Molly Green from Econobusters shares her invaluable tips, and reminds us that: Being organized is by far one of the most time saving and money saving things you can do for your family. People need the stability of organization and it always makes the days run more smoothly.

Brenda Sain from The Ties that Bind Us shares details about their morning routine.

Catherine Martin from Adventures in Domesticity reveals a few minutes of organizational light in a day of chaos.

Tammy from Garden Glimpses gives us an early bird’s morning routine that has kept their days running smoothly through the years.

Christin from Journey to a Gracious Woman writes about her plan for a structured morning routine.

Nikki Hinkle from Angels of Heart shares how she prepares her day before it comes so the days flow smoothly.

Kristen from A Day in the Life reflects on mornings in her home and how they are finding middle ground between a rigid schedule and disorganization.

Erin from Delighting in His Richness reveals what makes her mornings get moving the best…when she starts with God’s Word, makes expectations clear, writes down the schedule, and stays off the computer.

Robin Sampson from Heart of Wisdom writes about the most important part of their morning: time with God and nourishment for the soul.

Don’t forget to send us your submissions for next week’s carnival: Organize your school schedule: schedules on paper, reviews of planners, time allotted for subjects, etc. Due by 3/18, posted 3/20. When submitting, please remember to follow the requested format explained here.