Being a SAHM is not an easy job and the following are some things I learned through my experience and also tips other SAHM shared with me.

1. Schedule and Routine Helps

I find life much easier to manage if I have a 'time-table'.  There are set days for different types of chores, set sequence of doing the chores throughout the day.  I don't plan right down to the minutes but I generally like to keep to doing about the same things at the same day/ time in roughly the same sequence. 

Similarly, I also try to feed Dominic at about the same time everyday and let him nap at the same time everyday.  This is actually a healthy habit for him also.  Moreover, routines and familiarity are good for kids and they welcome it.

For me, when there are no unexpected things to handle, and the empty slots are really free, I make use of the empty slots to rest, do things I like to do (e.g. read a book), or spend some nice, one-to-one time with Dominic.  Great way to prevent burn outs.

3. Simplify Your Life

The simpler you keep your life, the less there is to manage.  There are so many ways to simplify your life.
E.g.  Have fewer credit cards means less statements to read and less bills to pay and less cheques to write.
E.g. The less decorative things you have at home, the less you need to clean and dust everyday.
E.g  The less external commitments you have, the less you have to juggle.

4. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Don't be too overly hung up on small stuff that won't add much value to the overall picture. The house does not need to be spotless and germ-free.  It only needs to be clean.  Dinner does not have to be gourmet everyday, and sometimes, a simple meal may taste just as well.  Relax and let go.

5. Don't be too ambitious.

When you are planning your 'time-table', don't be too ambitious and plan too many things.  If you can only cope with doing 5 chores a day, don't try to squeeze in 10.  Some chores may not be absolutely necessary, and some may not need to be done everyday.  Prioritise and do only those that are absolutely necessary first, and if you can manage, a couple more lower priority ones.  Farm out where necessary.  E.g. there was a period of time I just couldn't cope with cooking dinner everyday.  So we had dinner deliveries several days a week.  Not the most desired situation but necessary at that point in time.