The holidays are magical — but they’re also busy.
Between homeschool, therapies, activities, work, getting ready for Christmas, and everything in between, mornings can feel a little… chaotic.

And if you have growing kids like mine (9, 11, and 13), breakfast feels like an event. They wake up hungry — again — and it can feel like feeding a small army before 9 a.m. (Especially with my son in a growth spurt who somehow needs two breakfasts!)

But here’s what I’ve learned over the years:
💗 The holidays are already full — your mornings don’t have to start in chaos.

When I started simplifying our breakfasts — planning ahead, prepping a few things on weekends and repeating what works — everything felt easier and calmer.

1. A Calm Morning Starts the Night Before

I used to think calm mornings just happened, but the truth is, they start the night before.
A quick kitchen reset and a little prep go a long way:

• Set out the breakfast dishes or mugs.
• Prep my morning energy drink (or coffee) so it’s ready to go.
• Make sure there’s something easy to grab — especially for my always-hungry crew.

It doesn’t take long, but it makes a huge difference when the next morning rolls around.

💬 “Peaceful mornings don’t come from perfection — they come from preparation.”

2. Keep It Simple — and Feed the Hunger

I used to stress about variety, trying to be the “fun breakfast mom.”
Now, I focus on simple, hearty meals that actually fill my kids up and keep them going through lessons, therapies, and the day ahead.

Here are a few of our go-tos (recipes coming soon!):

• Overnight Oats – with extra toppings (peanut butter, fruit, or chocolate chips).
• Egg Muffins or Bites – loaded with protein and veggies, perfect for reheating.
• Breakfast Burritos – freeze them so the kids can grab and warm up themselves.
• Pumpkin Bread or Cranberry Scones – cozy seasonal treats that pair perfectly with egg muffins.
• Sheet Pan Pancakes – one of my all-time favorites to make and freeze.
• Weekend Pancakes or Waffles – I double the batch, freeze extras and reheat during the week.
  (And yes, sometimes we have pancakes for breakfast and lunch — pj’s and all!)

Pro Tip: If you’re already cooking, double one recipe for the freezer — future you (and your future hungry kids) will thank you.

3. Make Breakfast Prep Part of the Weekend Reset

Every weekend, I spend a few minutes prepping breakfast for the week — just like I do laundry, groceries or quick home resets. It’s part of our rhythm and the kids even help often.

Here’s what that looks like:

• Make one egg dish like an egg casserole, sheet pan pancakes, overnight oats or egg muffins.
• Cook sausage or bacon ahead for easy protein (and sometimes toss the extras into mac and cheese for lunch).
• Chop fruit for grab-and-go parfaits or smoothie packs.

It’s simple, but it keeps everyone fed without me cooking from scratch every morning.

4. Add a Little Cozy to Your Mornings

Even in the busy season, I want our mornings to feel calm and cozy — not rushed.

Some mornings we:

• Light a candle while we eat breakfast.
• Put on quiet Christmas music.
• Use our favorite holiday mugs or plates.

The holidays go by fast. I want my kids to remember not just the food, but the feeling — peaceful, connected and full of warmth.

5. Simplify to Bring Back the Joy

Friend, if you’re in the season of growing kids, busy mornings and endless appetites — I see you. I feel you too.
You don’t need fancy breakfasts to make the season meaningful.
Just simple rhythms that fuel your family and make mornings calmer.

 “Simple meals, small resets, and steady routines make space for joy — even in the busiest seasons.”

If your mornings (or your home) feel more chaotic than calm right now, The Simplified Home Course will help you create rhythms that make everything — from breakfast to bedtime — feel lighter.

Together, we’ll personalize it for your family, your season, and even your always-hungry kids.
Because peace doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from intention.

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Love and Support,

Billie-Jo