Best Laid Plans

Ep #291: Planner Peace & More in a Family of 8!

February 23, 2026

Jessica lives in California with her husband and is a mother of 6! In today’s episode, she shares her own detailed planned peace, discussing how she keeps things organized in such a large and active household.

Apps/topics mentioned:

  • Apple’s Reminders app
  • Things (for task capture)
  • Laurel Denise Anne layout
  • Essential Calendar – (Note: I am an affiliate partner with the Essential Calendar in addition to a customer. If you’d like a coupon code, you can enter BESTLAIDPLANS for 10% off)

You can find Jessica on Instagram @stayathomeista!

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5 Comments

  • Reply Jessica February 23, 2026 at 7:53 pm

    Thanks for having me on! I loved getting to share all my systems:)

    • Reply Sarah Hart-Unger February 24, 2026 at 12:45 pm

      thank you for coming on!! It was a fun chat!!

  • Reply Kaethe February 24, 2026 at 1:21 pm

    I loved this interview! I’m also a mom of 6 and found her suggestions really helpful.

    • Reply Jessica February 24, 2026 at 2:16 pm

      I love connecting with others moms of 6, there are so few of us:)

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