Embrace Your Everyday podcast

How much of life is lived in the shallows? Suddenly, life becomes deep as a tragedy, death or even a birth sharpen our awareness. When my interests only go as deep as myself, I am shallow. A deep soul empathizes and sees others. When we ignore our interior life, it is impossible to have the exterior life that we desire. Clarity and authenticity are impossible. How do we keep our soul? The stream i...

Our gift to you is this dramatized reading by Tim Simpson telling the history behind "What Child is This?" Tim is a professional narrator who shares his gifts with all of this season. Gather a friend or your children to hear this fascinating story. Knowing the background behind this well-loved song will change your understanding as you sing it. The tune of Greensleeves is most familiar when joined...

As an enthusiastic gift giver, I have recently reevaluated my gift giving patterns. Gifting should not be a burden. Push back from this response. Buying gifts should be an expression of friendship and love. See if these five ideas offer a fresh way for you to think about gifts. Find new ways to gift. Think of ways to do things differently. Remember happiness is self-made. Be creative as you rethin...

Nobody is immune to the virus of stress. All of us are vulnerable to the bacteria of stress. All of us have to deal with things that just come with life and they all cause stress. The boundaries between work and leisure, private and public, are dissolving so that we have no rest. We are overwhelmed by how we have to do and we struggle with priorities to remember and agendas to keep under control....

Take charge of this Christmas by planning to enjoy it thoroughly. This Christmas checklist offers ideas for more choices encouraging you to create an intentional Christmas for your family. Enjoy more. Do less. Embrace preparedness.  More on this topic at www.nurturingmynest.com. More podcasts on Christmas: More Presence than Presents at Christmas The Little Known Story of Christmas Christmas Stove...

While traditions certainly hold value, they also can involve stress. Holding too tightly to unreachable expectations can evaporate all the joy out of the holidays. Letting go of expectations can eliminate stress and make room to create happy new memories. Check out these 10 Ideas for letting go of expectations this holiday season. For more on this topic, check out the blog on www.nurturingmynest.c...

People with grit are some of my favorite people. When I am building a team, finishing a project or just need encouragement, I look for my gritty friends. Over the years I have determined that grit is essential to academic and career success. Grit is the inner power to stick with something or someone when it is hard. Let's dig into the nitty gritty of what it takes to recognize a person of grit, or...

Perhaps you have been thinking about making new friends. Perhaps you need to find better healthy friends. Perhaps you need to be a better friend? Friendship with family and others is the most meaningful ways to spend your life. Vunerability, honesty and loyalty are all features of a quality friend. Success in friend making is partially determined by your discretion in knowing what NOT to do when m...

Friendship has always been important to me. I believe that the relationships that we have in our  family and friends are our real legacy. The experiences and life energy of friendship create our most meaningful life. Nothing is more important than the investment we make in the people in our lives. To maximize our everyday life, it is imperative that we know how to make friends and how to keep them...

One of the easiest and most productive habits that a mom or dad can cultivate for noticeable success is implementing car school. Whether you homeschool or choose traditional school, you likely realize how difficult it is for your child to sit still to read, memorize or listen. Because I have succeeded wildly with this idea over my twenty plus years of parenting, I vouch for it enthusiastically! Mo...

Keeping a clean home is hard work, but not impossible. Over the years as the oldest of four siblings and mother of five kids. I have collected some ideas on efficiency. In college I cleaned houses for my college money. One of the secrets of keeping a clean home is to contemplate what needs to be done weekly and placing it on a workable schedule. Being consistent and thorough will really promote a...

Your morning habits set the tone for the day ahead. Establishing a morning routine can propel you to a successful, productive day. Unfortunately, many people allow unhealthy habits to wreck their potential for the best outcome. Check out these 10 helpful habits that could sidetrack you from having your best day. More on GOOD LIVING: 10 Minute Face Who Am I? What is My True Identity? Nighttime Rout...

From the time I was a little girl, I would pray and talk to God throughout the day. Then I would listen. I would listen all day every day. Prayer and worship with my Father God were like an ongoing conversation. Worship can be words or music. Let's explore the types of worship and how to engage in private worship in our every day. More on FAITH: What is a Christ Follower? 7 Ideas for to a Supernat...

Routines create high achievers. There, I said it. This content, properly applied, increases your productivity and success. Creating a nighttime routine customized to your needs helps you unwind from the day and prepare for tomorrow. Set yourself up for success! More on a healthy YOU: 10 Minute Face Ready for REST Things I Have Learned So Far Books available on Amazon on HOME and FAMILY: Hum of the...

So, what is a 10 minute face? What other kind of faces are there? What can you actually do with your face in 10 minutes? Why is it important to "embrace your everyday?" More on being the best version of yourself: Invest in the Long Game Nighttime Routines I See You: The Epidemic of Loneliness 20 Social Skills to Increase Your Socialbility Things I Have Learned So Far   Lots of Ideas on Home and Fa...

Fatherhood on earth actually comes from the fatherhood of God. Fathers play an oversized role in our lives. It is truely impossible to understand the meaning of life and the truth of Christianity without understanding the center of the whole story is one of eternal love and glory between the Father God and His only son, Jesus Christ. God created fatherhood on earth as an introduction to who he is....

Rest is an important part of living an intentional life. While I am intentional about work, I am equally intentional about rest. Currently, I am working at being better at rest. Are you ready for more rest? More on HOME and FAMILY @ www.nurturingmynest.com More podcasts you might like: 7 Simple Ideas to a Supernatural Prayer Life Emotional Intelligence  Breadmaking 101  

Even after 35 years of marriage, I feel that Tim and I are still working to make this friendship, this marriage, even better. Although we have been together for a long time, we are still learning and growing on this journey. While we are not perfect, I think we are happy. Here are five things we know about marriage. More on HOME and FAMILY @ www.nurturingmynest.com   Other podcasts on MARRIAGE: He...

Whether you are just beginning your homeschool journey or are somewhere down the line, the cost of homeschooling is not a small concern. Discover new ways to eliminate costs in one or more of these ten ways to save money on homeschooling. Read more on this topic at www.nurturingmynest.com More on HOMESCHOOLING: Considering Homeschooling? Start HERE! Raising a Writer Expect and Inspect Method: Teac...

If you are considering homeschooling, here are eight things to begin evaluating. From accessing your strengths and weaknesses along with your child's to gaining the support of your spouse, intentional thinking can really pave the way to a successful homeschool journey.   For more on HOMESCHOOLING, check out this book available on Amazon: Nurturing My Nest: Intentional Home Building and Custom Buil...

Motherhood is not an entry job with part time hours. Being a mom is hard work every day. To be entrusted with the life, health and development of a tiny human being takes commitment and prayer. If you are a mom, I would encourage you to look beyond the daily busyness. Being a good mom deserves a standing ovation!! Check out the long list of some of the jobs a mom does daily @ www.nurturingmynest.c...

Coming into the summer months, or Christmas break or even just a regular weekend, prioritize some free time to indulge in literature rich material for your child. Invest in your child by regularly buying books for them to read.  For more podcasts on the children in your life: Teaching Your Child to Serve: Spiritual Formation @ Home Loving on Moms with New Babies Raising a Writer

When functioning as a domestic engineer for a family of seven, research, charts and new motivations are a must for success. The on-going need for all things related to cleaning and cooking forced me to find routines and rhythms that led me to some of these formulas. Look for the FREE downloads for weekly contributions, age appropriate contributions and contribution charts @www.nurturingmynest.com...

One of the most important concepts to living in an orderly home is to consider the space that is available to you and plan how you use that space. If it is too crowded, consider purging. Reclaim your living space. Live in the space you own. More on cleaning and cleaning @  www.nurturingmynest.com Other podcasts on cleaning: Speedy Kitchen Cleanup in 5 Easy Steps Expect and Inspect: Teaching Your C...

God has given us prayer as a means of supernatural power. Prayer is engaging in conversation with God, not robotic rhetoric. Prayer is not words repeated out of obligation or tradition. If you are new to being a Christ follower, or like me, if you are eager to grow in your maturity as a Christ follower, here are seven simple ideas to a supernatural prayer life.  FREE downloads: Prayers for Your Ch...