Ultimate Resources for Moms

Smart Mom Smart Ideas wants to help moms in their journey of motherhood.  I want you to be inspired as a mom, find joy in everyday moments as a mom, and encouraged through the experience and knowledge of other moms.

This list of resources for moms includes my favorite planners, favorite books to encourage moms, my favorite products for moms and a few of my favorite blog posts to encourage moms.

Note: For your convenience, I have included some affiliate links.  Read my full disclosure policy here.

Recommended Planners for Moms

Mom’s Plan-It – Simple planner for busy moms to track daily appointments and reminders.

Amy Knapp’s Family Organizer – For 2019, Amy Knapp has 3 family planner. I still prefer the design of the original Family Organizer because each week has a “to-do” list page that allows you to write/add your weekly to-do list.



Mom Agenda – A minimalist planner for moms. Simple weekly layouts space for morning, afternoon and evening activities and 4 additional blank space for kids names, menu planning and more.  The 7″X9″ is perfect for your purse or tote bag.

Reminder Binder – A delightful and colorful planner with a weekly layout. It also has space for important dates, reminders. Purse-sized.

Top Recommended Courses for Moms

Make Over Your Mornings – If you struggle with mornings and you want to get more done in your morning and all day, then Make Over Your Mornings is the course for you. In 14 days, you will learn how to focus your time and get more done each day.

Make Over Your Evenings – Great mornings start the night before. Learn the secrets to planning a successful day by making over your evening.  Discover how to plan for the next day the evening before, prepare, allow time for self-care and more.

Recommended Books for Moms

Smart Mom Smart Mornings – A 30-day plan to transform your mornings from chaos to calm.

Smart Mom Home Cleaning Planner – A complete planner with checklists to clean every room in your home. Print it and use it, again and again, to keep your home clean.

Anchored in Hope Scripture Journal – a 30-day Bible study focusing on inspirational Bible verses to grow your faith and hope in Jesus.

5 Minutes with Jesus – short devotional readings to encourage moms

Parenting the Wholehearted Child – learning how to parent the heart of your child

Parenting is Heart Work – focusing your parenting to change your child’s heart, not just their actions

Hope Unfolding – Inspirational, encouraging book for moms

Undone – Even in life’s most difficult days and everything seems “undone”, we can still find God’s purpose and plan for our lives.

Whatever is Lovely: A Coloring Book of Reflection and Worship – Adult coloring books are a great way to relax


Favorite Products for Moms

Ninja 4-in-1 – My favorite crock pot and more.  It’s a stovetop, a slow cooker, and an oven all in one. Save time in the kitchen with this slow cooker. It’s perfect for starting a recipe before you go to work and it will be ready when you come home.

Instant Pot – Cook your meals in a hurry with an Instant Pot.

Clarisonic Mia – Deep cleanse your face and have a mini facial every time you wash your face with the Mia by Clarisonic.

Instyler Curling Iron – Straighten your hair and make soft wavy curls with the Instyler. I have used this curling iron for years and I love it.  It’s great for curly or straight hair.

Brookstone Nap Blanket – Enjoy some quiet time with this soft and cuddly nap blanket. Read your favorite book or binge watch your favorite Netflix shows.

Aloe Infused Gloves and Socks – Keep your hands and feet soft and pretty with these aloe infused gloves and socks. You will love using your favorite lotion or moisturizer and wearing these gloves and socks.

Compression socks – Reduce leg and ankle swelling with these compression socks. Plus they are easy to put on with the side zippers.

Shut the Box – Hours of family fun with Shut the Box. A fun game for all ages – young and old.

Helpful Posts for Moms

Organize Your Home & Life

6 Daily Habits to Make Your Day Better

Encouraging & Inspiring Coloring Pages

Meal Planning Made Simple (with a Free Meal Planner)

10 Productivity Books for Moms