Let’s get real, mama (or papa!): being a family sure is beautiful, but it’s also hectic.
Between the piles of laundry, lunch boxes, forgotten field trips, and mysterious smells from the fridge, keeping your week in check is a full-time job.

What if I told you just one hour on the weekend could change everything for the week ahead?

You prepare your home, your mind, and your family for a smoother week ahead. The weekly reset routine will do just that with this block of time that takes only a short time. It’s not about perfection. It’s about peace.

And today, I will walk you through the steps I take to reset my week in under one hour as a mom of three, a recovering mess-maker, and once a Sunday night stressaholic.

Let’s dive in.

What is a Weekly Reset Routine (and Why It Works)?

Think of a weekly reset like a personal systems check. You pause. You assess. You prepare.
Not for the sake of having a magazine home but for having fewer surprises, more mental space, and smoother mornings.

A weekly reset routine.

  • Prevents the build-up of clutter and chaos.

  • Lessens difficulty in making decisions for you and also your children.

  • Helps you to save money by reducing food waste and duplicate purchases and also last-minute spending.

  • Models calm, structured habits for children.

  • Helps you reconnect with your intentions for the week.

The procedure takes just an hour and that’s the beauty.

Let me show you how.

Step 1: a Quick Laundry Win (10 Minutes)

We start there as laundry is the monster lurking in every family’s home.

You don’t have to finish everything, you just have to move it along.

What to do.

  • Switch loads (washer → dryer).

  • Fold a clean basket while listening to a podcast for something fun.

  • Plan out 3 outfits and socks for each boy or girl.

Skipping breakfast will save you a good 30 minutes each weekday morning and help you structure your week a lot better.

🧼 Step 2: Kitchen Clean up (15 Minutes)

The kitchen is the center of the house but on Sunday night the kitchen looks like a war site due to snacks.

Here’s how to reclaim it in 15 minutes flat.

  • Clear and wipe down all surfaces.

  • Throw away old food items from the fridge and leftovers.

  • Pre-chop veggies or prep 2–3 lunchbox fillers.

  • On Monday, start the rice soup or slow-cooker base.

Put a playlist on and light a candle. Make it feel like a ritual, not a chore.

Step 3: Declutter Paperwork and Review Schedule (10 Minutes)

This part is gold. It clears the mental cobwebs.

Grab.

  • Your planner or Google Calendar.

  • Any school papers, bills, or invites from the past week.

What to do.

  • Review upcoming appointments, due dates, birthdays.

  • Fill out any forms that got lost in the “mom pile”.

  • Set one or two goals for yourself this week, no matter how small!

If you plan ahead you won’t freak out and ask yourself “What did I forget?!”” moments.

Step 4: the 20 Minute Power Tidy-up (with Kids!)

This isn’t a deep clean. This is a reset.

Set a timer for 20 minutes. Everyone joins in.
Use baskets or bins and do a fast sweep of.

  • Toys.

  • Shoes.

  • Blankets and pillows.

  • Stray dishes.

  • Anything that doesn’t belong in the main living spaces.

A Game Can Make this Activity More Fun. Crank the music. Race the clock. Bribe them with hot cocoa if needed.

The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is walking into Monday with visual peace.

🛏 Step 5: Look at Your Bedroom for Zen. 5 Minutes

Last action — and it’s just for you.

Go to your room.
Set a 5-minute timer.

What to do.

  • Clear your nightstand.

  • Light a candle or plug in your diffuser.

  • Put away any laundry piles.

  • Refill your water bottle.

  • Stack a book or journal for bedtime.

By taking this simple step, you can calm your reset and bring yourself back to your center .
you matter too.

📱 Step 6: Resetting Your Technology and Cleaning up Your Screens

The digital junk that builds up on our computers and other devices can stress us out just as much as physical clutter. A quick digital reset makes the start of the week less overwhelming.

Here's how.

  • Delete or organize unread emails.

  • Make your phone’s home screen clutter-free (just the essentials!).

  • Don't forget to charge the kids' tablets for school!

  • Set screen time limits for the week using built-in tools.

In addition, you might encourage your kids to “clean” off their screens too. Wiping their screens down is oddly satisfying and it gets them involved.

🥦 Step 7: Plan Your Meals and Make Your Grocery List

I know, I know — meal planning sounds like a drag. But doing it once a week saves you HOURS and a lot mental load, trust me.

What to do.

  • Choose about 3 to 5 meals for the week.

  • Shop your pantry first.

  • Write your grocery list while scanning your fridge.

  • Plan 2 easy lunchbox staples (and batch-prep if you can).

If you set up an Instacart or grocery cart app it makes shopping SO much faster.

🗣 Step 8:family Meeting for Five Minutes

This might be my favorite new tradition.

Every Sunday, either before dinner or right after the tidy-up, we all huddle up as a family (toddlers included) for a 5-minute check-in.

Ask.

  • What’s happening this week that’s different?

  • What’s one thing you’re excited about?

  • Any worries or reminders?

  • What’s one family value we want to focus on?

It doesn’t need to be formal. The goal is connection, not control.

🧠 Step 9: Use Your Body to Return to a State of Peace

This one matters most.

Take 5–10 quiet minutes. No phone. No to-do list. Just breathe and check in with yourself.

Try.

  • Journaling 3 things you’re grateful for.

  • One method is to listen to a five-minute meditation.

  • Think about what went well for you last week and how you want to feel more.

This practice leaves your week with clarity and intention, not stress.

🧺 Weekly Reset Recap Checklist

Do you wish to get a print version of everything? Here you go.

WEEKLY RESET (Under 1 Hour)

  • Laundry → move, fold, outfit prep.

  • Kitchen reset → clean, clear, pre-prep.

  • Calendar & papers → check & plan.

  • 20-min power tidy (with kids!).

  • Bedroom zen zone.

  • Tech reset.

  • Meal plan & grocery prep.

  • 5-min family meeting.

  • Mental & emotional check-in.

Stick this on your fridge or in your planner — it’s your handy weapon against craziness.

🌟 Final Thoughts

Mama, this isn’t about hustle. This is about help. About peace. About structure that makes space for real life to breathe.

When your family rhythm includes the weekly reset, it shifts the whole house - not into chaos, but into flow.

You’ll feel it in the calm Monday mornings. The smoother meal times. The kids who know where their shoes are (hallelujah).

The you who feels just a bit more steady and seen.

And it all starts with just one hour.

You’ve got this.