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Running behind happens. (Hello, life.) But here’s the thing—sometimes being “late” just means the universe handed you a fresh start. 👉 If you’re starting late today, what’s one thing you’ll subtract to still make room for what matters most? Drop it below ⬇️ — even a small subtraction keeps the jungle moving forward. Campfire Call tonight Jungle Mamas! #MomJungle #SubtractionForSanity #TheTacticalJuggle

My daughter asked me to make ham & cheese potato casserole. Easy. Beginner stuff. I skimmed the recipe, shopped, prepped, and started cooking. Ina Garten, Midwest edition. And then—plot twist—those potatoes weren’t supposed to be raw. 😳 (It was hidden in the ingredients list: “2 cups sliced, peeled, and cooked potatoes.” Poopsicles!) Raw potatoes = double-and-a-half the cooking time. Thankfully, I had started early. Why? Because after 6 kids, I’ve learned that if I don’t over-anticipate, the domino effect of chaos is epic. 👉 Here’s the blessing in disguise: My constant battle with lateness turned into a habit of over-preparing. It saved dinner tonight. Your turn: What habit—born from something hard or annoying—has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for you?

Emily mentioned she calls today Water Wednesday 💧 — a reminder to stay hydrated. I use Wednesdays as my outing day — errands, groceries, co-op, all bundled together so it doesn’t hang over my head the rest of the week. It got me thinking… do you give your days “jobs” too? 👉 Meal prep Mondays? 👉 Laundry Fridays? 👉 Self-care Sundays? Assigning tasks to certain days can keep the mental load lighter and free up space for the things that matter most. ✨ What day in your week already has a “theme,” or what day would you like to give one?

We’ve been climbing fast, but now it’s about grip, not speed. It’s easy to add, add, add… but the real power move? Subtract first.🪓 Clear the dead vines.🌱 Make space for what matters.⏳ One minute saved today could stack into whole hours by the end of the week. So let’s get tactical this Tuesday: 👉 When you sit down to plan your day (or week), what’s the first thing you subtract before you add the new “must do’s”? Drop it below 👇 — and let’s remind each other that subtraction is its own kind of action. And, don't forget, new Coffee Break time at 11! 🙃