Morning time baskets aren’t just for homeschoolers, they can be for moms too! In fact, a mother’s morning time basket can help her set the tone for the day.
If you’ve followed me for a while, you’re probably already familiar with my love for the Morning Time Basket.
For almost a year and a half, I’ve been starting my children’s homeschool days with Morning Time. How it works is I bring out a basket of books and we ease our way into the day through reading and discussion.
We have daily readings from the Bible, I may read a chapter or two from a piece of literature, and we may peruse a scientific book or read from a biography. Then we recite some poetry, listen to some classical music, and end this special time doing watercolour paintings or chalk pastel drawings.
Morning time is peaceful and it propels us into further studies for the day.
A few months ago I stumbled across an article by Wildflowers & Marbles about A Mother’s Morning Basket. After reading the article, I was completely enticed by the idea of creating a morning basket for myself.
This year I’ve been on a mission to bring simplicity, peace, and rest into my busy mom life. It’s challenging. I often get caught up in busyness, and I forget to nurture myself.
As I thought about the idea of a morning basket, I realized that a morning time practice would be a delightful way to start my day. Armed with a basket of inspiration, I’m eager to nourish my mind and soul first thing in the morning.
Today I want to share my basket of peace, goodness, and joy, with you.
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A MOM’S MORNING TIME BASKET ROUTINE
The day begins bright and early. I get dressed and head downstairs. A glass of lemon water is guzzled, I eat something light (like yogurt or a banana), and then I make myself a cup of coffee. At this time, I may light a candle, or put some essential oils in the diffuser. Then, I sit in the living room.
I place my basket beside my cozy blue chair and dig into the readings for the day.
My morning time chair.
I always start with the Bible (I try not to force myself into reading a preset amount), rather, I read to where I feel like I’ve gotten enough scripture to contemplate.
Afterwards I pray. I have a little notebook in the basket which I use to keep track of prayers and prayer requests.
Then I take some time to look at my day planner. I set goals for the day and I may adjust my plans by adding or taking away activities.
From there, I have several choices: read a non-fiction book, a fiction book, or do some colouring.
I take my time. Nothing else needs to happen in these early morning moments. This is my time… my filling for the day.
After my morning time, I do an exercise or two and then I eat a full breakfast (by this time my girls are usually getting up).
The view from my morning time chair.
MOM’S MORNING TIME BASKET SELECTIONS
You’re probably wondering what’s in my morning time basket. This is the list of items that are currently in my basket. Yes, these are affiliate links, but I only share and endorse what I love!
- The Homeschool Mom’s Bible
- The Life Giving Home – Sarah & Sally Clarkson
- Blue Moon Bay – Lisa Wingate
- Passion Planner
- The Illustrated Words of Jesus for Women
- Studio fine line markers
- Sharpie highlighters
- Pilot G2 pen
- Rocky Mountain Oils – At Peace oil blend
As I finish books, I’ll rotate them out of the basket and exchange them for new ones.
This time of peaceful and creative reflection is something I look forward to. It sets the tone for a calmer and more inspired day.
So what about you? How do you nourish your mind and spirit?
If you’re intrigued by the idea of creating a mom’s morning time basket, it’s really quite easy. Simply select some inspiring books, and place them in a basket beside a cozy chair. Plan to get up at least half an hour earlier so that you have time to partake of your basket. As the days progress, build a routine that works for you. Maybe you could start this time with some quiet music or a candle.
The key is to make this routine something so precious, you can’t wait for morning to arrive. I’m certain after a few weeks of morning time, you’ll feel rejuvenated.
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I love this idea and need to do something similar to this especially with my girls starting back at school. I could definitely use the first half hour that they leave on the bus to take it down with something similar. Thanks and truly gave me some food for thought. Now wishing you a very happy week ahead xoxo <3
I love my morning time basket routine. It’s my absolute favourite part of my day. I actually look forward to waking up early now! *wink, wink*
I love it!! Now to get myself out of bed from spending too much time with my “evening time basket” of books by my bed…
LOL – a morning basket AND an evening basket… wouldn’t that be something else?!
I love this idea. I do some of these things and my day is SO much better when I get a few minutes for myself in this way. I feel more calm and less stressed by what comes later ?
It amazing how wonderful this practice is. I cherish my morning time.
I am loving this idea. My mom did something similar when I was younger but I never got into it. Now that I’m older, I’m finding that like you, I want peace and simplicity in my mornings and days to be honest. I will have to give this a try and reading your Bible on mornings is a great way to start.
That is so cool that your mom did this too.
I love my morning routine and it definitely sets the tone for a peaceful day.
This is awesome! I know I keep my sharpies and personal stash of pens hidden from my adoring and snatching crowd, and it makes me so happy to know that they are mine and safe :) Haha!
I seem to recall that you absolutely LOVE Sharpies. So far my girls have been good with my basket. No one’s taken any items yet.
I really love that. Also, I totally love the Pilot G2 pens too. I can only use gel ink. I told my husband I built my business on gel ink pens and post-it notes and he took me seriously!
Also, mornings are tough for me so I should make it easier.
Pilot G2 pens are the best! I can’t use any other pen – I’m spoiled. lol
Yes, make your mornings as easy as possible – peace and inspiration will follow you through your day.
Gosh that just sounds SO PEACEFUL Jennifer… My mornings are:
Alaram goes off-
Go downstairs, start coffee, make breakfast for kid #1, then make lunch for Kid #1 (Final prep of what can’t be done before), do kid’s hair, talk to kid, drive kid to school.
Get home and start the same with kid#2.
Get home, and see husband off with some talk of what the day looks like ahead for him and for me…
Then- 2 hours later…
ME TIME. :)
And I really REALLY need to start with my Bible. I’m always scurrying to clean up the kitchen, start the laundry, get to work online or do whatever needs to be done.
I do however, find that quiet time later at night when the house is all asleep… :)