Finding Joy in Your Home

I've been on a long time quest for a healthier kitchen. A couple of years ago I took a giant step in that quest that has become one of the best things I've ever done in my kitchen: I started grinding my own grains. And while that might sound crazy, it's actually super simple and easy (plus cheaper and nutritious). Today I'm going to share a little peek into this!  Listen to the Podcast: We also re...

Meal planning and grocery shopping can be so hard to fit into a busy schedule. But one mom I know does it beautifully (and she has 8 kids)! Listen in to the podcast today as Jammerill Stewart from Large Family Table shares her tips for getting food on the table and your family fed...every single day!  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources ment...

I've got my favorite guest back on the show today! My husband Jason is cohosting with me to do a little Q&A. We are going to chat about date nights, strengths and weaknesses in marriage, what our thoughts were finding out we were having twins, our upcoming travel plans update, and more! Listen in here:  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources me...

Are you feeling burnt out? Do you often feel overwhelmed? Do you lack joy on a daily basis? I've experienced all of those. And I've also learned some really good ways to avoid that burn out and overwhelm. Listen in today for tips on creating a culture in your home of rest and nourishment. Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in toda...

Friendships are so hard for so many of us! And figuring out how to balance friendships and relationships well is a life long struggle! I know this is something I've been wanting to grow in for a long time. Join my friend Angie on this episode as she shares some tips for maintaining health and wholeness in our relationships. Listen in here:  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You...

Social media, and the internet at large, can be very helpful tools (such as listening to this podcast)! They can also waste massive amounts of time and become problems. How do we evaluate if we are spending too much time online? And how can we use social media and internet to God's Glory? Listen in to this episode to find out:  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all...

Today we are chatting about all our favorite natural summer tips and ideas! I've got my sister Sienna on the show today and between the two of us we have (almost) 8 kids 6 and under and we are always on the look out for new summer favorites. Here are the tips we've been learning:  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's epis...

STRESS, lack of sleep, and hormonal imbalances have been very big struggles for me over the past few years. I found myself struggling with health issues that I didn't know how to identify and didn't know how to start researching them. Here I am over two years later and I am so thankful for the progress I've made with my health! In today's episode we are going to cover many of those struggles that...

There is not place like the family...for conflict and fights to rage! It's easy to let home life and family relationships suffer form unresolved conflict and failing to know how to deal with these issues in a Biblical way. In today's episode we are going to share 4 simple commitments to creating a peaceful family. Listen in here: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find a...

I'm on a mission this year to recapture the joy and passion in my motherhood (and family as a whole)! I want to make sure I am not letting these years pass me by by being too busy to stop and chat or read a book with the kids. Toady we are going to chat about what it means to say YES to more things!  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources menti...

I am not naturally very good at keeping up on the home but as I've learned some tricks over the years it has helped so much! In this episode, Marci is going to share some of those practical tips and systems for keeping up on your home without all the stress!  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below.  And d...

Marci Ferrell from Thankful Homemaker has been a huge encouragement and mentor in my own personal life. And today, she is on the podcast sharing encouraging with all of us on loving and cherishing our homes (all aspects of it)! Listen in:  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below.  And don't forget to subsc...

We kicked off a reading challenge this week with our kids and it's been rally fun! We built in some goals and incentives and the whole family is on board and excited to our reading goals. Every member of the family has their own reading goals - including Jason and I! Listen in today as I share our goals and some tips for reading more:  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can...

I want to be really intentional this summer with my time in the Word. I crazy sweet moments with the Lord and time set aside to do this. So whether you are facing a realizing and calm summer, or more likely, a crazy and hectic one...let's all brainstorm together how we can creatively get in the Word more! Listen in:  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links...

I have a passion and a dream this summer to make more space to hang out as a family, go on more hikes together, and make sure that we are creating the time and the space to teach our children about the Lord. I want to slow down this summer and make more time for our family. In this episode we are going to chat about some really fun and encouraging family bucket ideas and more!  Listen to the Podca...

It's been on my heart a lot lately to make sure that I have a proper view of motherhood. I know in my head how important motherhood is and the grand end goal of raising up these kids. But it's really easy to forget how important the every day average moments are when I'm drowning in the mundane. Listen in for some encouragement and practical ideas of keeping the larger goal and plan in mind!  List...

I am wrapping up this current homeschool year and starting to plan and collect resources for next year. So now is a great time to do a little recap of our homeschool curriculum we've used the past 2 years and what we will be using going into next year! I'll also share a little bit about the homeschool philosophy we have fallen in love with, how we do a morning basket time, and more!  Listen to the...

I love doing Q&A episodes here on the podcast because it allows me to cover a bunch of smaller/random topics that we don't normally get to cover. So join me today as we chat about our RV life update, my ideal weekly/daily schedules, our church denomination, favorite book recommendations, and more!  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mention...

Rest has been a big battle for me. Finding the time for rest, knowing the best way to rest throughout my week, and not feeling GUILTY about taking adequate rest. In this episode we are going to look at how Biblical rest is a necessary part of your day and week. Listen in!  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down...

It's easy to feel overwhelmed and under-appreciated on a regular basis. Do you ever wonder "I wish they would just notice all I do this for this family?" or do you feel think "If only they realized how much I work and all I do?" You are not alone in these feelings! But what do we do, where do we turn when we have these feelings? That is what we are going to discuss in today's episode:  Listen to t...

Are you struggling to develop new habits and routines (I'm over here raising my hand!)? Listen in to this episode today and Kat will share how just 3 minutes (yes, really just 3 minutes) can change your morning routine and have a big impact!  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below.  And don't forget to su...

One of my favorite books of all time is  Refresh by Shona Murray. It's a reminder to live a grace-paced life in all we do. And today she is on the podcast sharing with us how to do just that!  Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below.  And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.  Right click her...

I talk about reading a LOT. It's a hobby of mine but it's also an important tool I use in my Spiritual growth. Because I read a lot and talk about it a lot, I get a ton of questions about reading and the best ways to fit it into a busy homemaker's schedule.  I get it. It can be really hard to fit any reading time into your already too busy and too full schedule. But I want to encourage you to try...

I got a comment from a friend who was feeling overwhelmed and like her work in the home is just plain pointless sometimes. And my heart went out to her!  Last week I addressed the first part of her question: When Your Work Just Doesn't Feel Worthwhile. In that episode I addressed the heart aspect of it. And today, I want to address the practical parts of her question. Where can you turn to for hel...