Happy Town Porchcast

In this episode Cindy shares how as a child the game of jacks with a dear aunt created a connection of trust and taught her important life skills that created resilience to meet life's challenges. She also shares ways this is being repeated in her family now and how play is at the center of it all.  

In this episode Cindy  discusses why joyful creativity is personal and not all about arts and crafts. She then shares a story about how her childhood summertime freedoms helped her years later to recognize a key element that was missing from her life and how times of limited creativity prepared her for the work she is doing today. She then shares the how's and why's of finding and developing your...

In this episode Cindy shares how a dear friend challenged her to believe that she could do the hard things in life. She then shares the 3 truths she has discovered through the years that have brought hope and peace as she faces life's daily stresses and challenges.

In this episode Cindy tells the story of how a highly anticipated beach trip turned into anything but a relaxing fun filled vacation, and how amidst the disappointment something magical revealed itself and the 3 reasons why that magic happened. Her daughter Lauren joins her to share some beautiful wisdom on navigating the unexpected realities of life and motherhood and how one gentle answer to a d...

In this episode Cindy shares stories about how folding line dried sheets with her grandmother taught her communication skills and the one conversation she wished she had had before her mother passed away. She also shares 3 things she is striving to do that are helping her to identify moments when a crucial conversation needs to take place and how to have the courage to speak up.

In this Episode Cindy shares stories about watching her grandchildren's adventures on the tree swings in her front yard and what that taught her about the talents and skills we all have and how trust can be built in a family as we develop and use those talents and skills to support and help each other. 

In this episode Cindy shares stories that illustrate 4 mindsets that show you how to collect both the tangible and intangible to strengthen family connections and help you leave a healthy family legacy.

In today's episode Cindy shares stories about how her family discovered - through a desire to have a little fun - a simple way to create small traditions that result in deeper, lasting connections with those they love. She also shares 3 tips on how to keep these little traditions simple, adaptable and engaging. Then the porch is full of chatter as most of the family shares their favorite thing the...

In this episode Cindy shares stories on why birthdays are important and gives 3 tips for creating deeper family bonds through birthday celebrations. She chats with daughter Hannah and granddaughter Penelope about how a new birthday tradition with old roots is building the self-esteem of the younger generation.

Cindy shares stories on how she is maneuvering through the pandemic and the 3 ways she creates days filled with peace and contentment. Her husband Jeff joins her for a conversation on what they would say to their younger selves if they could time travel.

Are you stuck in a holding pattern with positive thoughts hard to come by? In this episode Cindy shares stories and a simple habit she learned that help her cultivate positive thoughts, get out of life's holding patterns and develop resilience skills. She also asks her family and you "What makes you happy?" Cake, swimming, family? Share your happy thoughts & affirmations on FB & IG @sugarmapletrad...

Values drive the results in our lives. In this episode Cindy and her daughter Lauren share how they identify negative values in their lives that cause stress and frustration and the powerful tool they use that puts them in the driver's seat and on a positive road that leads them to achieve wonderful personal successes and influence their family for the good.  Follow us on FB & Instagram: @happytow...

What will you be remembered for? What is the Legacy you are leaving? How do you create one that is happy and inspiring? In this episode Cindy shares the story of how her mother's passing left her with the inspiration to create a meaningful legacy and it includes Cindy sized pieces of cake! For Traditions Printable go to: www.sugarmapletradingcompany.com Follow us @sugarmapletradingco on Instagram...

In this episode Cindy shares 3 easy steps to creating family traditions with intention and purpose. She shares some personal experiences about how creating traditions and habits this way has made her life easier. Hannah joins her on the porch to chat about how she is combining cultures as she creates her own family traditions and Penelope tells a hilarious joke. Find the free PDF printable entitle...

In this episode Cindy explores the differences between family bonds and family relationships and shares how a family text has been the means of strengthen both within her family.

In this episode Cindy shares her experience as the role of matriarch in her family and the 3 steps she and her family took to maneuver in and out of family roles to achieve greater unity and a richer family life.  

In this episode Cindy shares the story of a pivotal event in their family's history that taught them 2 ways to increase happiness in uncertain times and prepared them for the years that followed.

In this episode Cindy shares some stories about her not so secret passion and what she has learned about using the "don't touch" things in our homes regularly to help build and deepen family connections.

In this episode Cindy shares the roller coaster ride that has been her life over the last year. Her daughter Lauren joins her and they discuss the changes, the joy and the unexpected discoveries this ride has given their family.

In this Episode Cindy shares 3 practices she does that anchor her and help her maintain a relaxed and joyful life as she goes through the little seasonal transitions that the holidays bring. They just might help you too.

In this episode my daughter Lauren and I discuss the beauty and challenges of life's transitions including tips on how to make it all a little easier.

In this Episode Cindy and her daughter Lauren discuss the book "The Power of Moments" by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. Their porch chat is filled with funny stories, meaningful aha moments and hind sight wisdom as they discuss why this book resonates so much with them and the grand adventure that lies ahead for their family.

In this episode Cindy shares how some grandma angels helped her find peace and purpose by teaching her to "enjoy this time".

In this episode Cindy shares her early struggles with reading and the 2 influential people who changed everything for her with their kindness. She then has a lovely conversation with her son Christopher about his own struggles and success with reading, the beauty of being read to and how he is sharing this with his son.

In this episode Cindy shares a pivotal moment that engaged her in work she thought she'd never enjoy. She then has a lively conversation with all three daughters sharing how working together as a family influenced their lives and now their children's lives.