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93. Guest conversation with Stefanie Gass (Part 2 of 2) Show Notes: -Run a biz on little to no social media - delete apps on weekends, extend breaks off social, get off social for 30 days-6months...try it out,  build your online business God's way. -Balance home/family/biz/mom life - Seasons of life... sometimes we are in a sprint and sometimes we are in a slow season, boundaries - create har...

92. Guest Interview with Stef Gass (part 1 of 2) part 2 comes out this Thursday! Don't miss it! Show Notes: Check out episode 93 for continued show notes...

90. How to stay organized this holiday season with holiday systems 

Show Notes for Episode 90. Traveling for the holidays? 5 tips on how to organize your suitcase for travel this holiday season. 1. Plan your itinerary - Know your dates/times/location. Book your flights/rental car/hotel ahead of time, try to do it way in advance. Check the weather. Ask yourself what will you be doing each day? What activities or excursions will you be participating in? What clothin...

Show Notes: Preptober Series - Emergency Preparedness - 4 tips on how to make your own 72 hour kits for each member of your family 1. create a family survival kit checklist - either come up with ideas and create your own... or print off the one we made just for you! Yes, we have a free 72 hour kit checklist ready for you on our website! Check it out at http://www.highfivemotherhood.com. Check thin...

Show Notes:  88. Are you ready for PREPTOBER? 3 easy steps to prepare your family for emergencies. 1. Create a family survival kit (72 hour kit or Bug out Bag "BOB") - Incase of an emergency evacuation or disruption of any kind - you will have what you need for your family to survive for the next 72 hours. Thursdays episode will go into more detail on how to create your own family survival kit and...

87. 6 ways to a Fall home refresh to bring your home to life and add a dash of cozy! 1. Add Texture - layer couches/chairs/furniture pieces with cozy throw blankets. Add a table runner to your dining table. Add curtains to your windows, add fun textured pillows to your couches, add baskets, etc.  2. Add Color - Choose 1-3 neutrals to start with...(grays, tans, creams, whites, etc.) Then add 1-2 "p...

86. Curious what was taught this weekend? 6 main takeaways from October 2022 General Conference - Church of Jesus Christ. 1. Focus on & make this your highest priority - your testimony! Pres. Nelson urged us to take charge of our own testimonies of Jesus Christ. We no longer can live on borrowed light. The adversary is getting stronger every single day - so we need to come up with our own spir...

85. Looking for more balance in life? Want to boost your productivity? 5 ways a quarterly planning system can help you CRUSH your goals in the next 90 days & find more balance in life as a Mom! Show Notes: Q4 Planning System steps 1. Start with the "big picture" - Decide on what annual goals you're wanting to accomplish in the next 90 days. Ya know, those New Year's resolutions you made in January...

84. Looking for self care strategies? Need some house cleaning tips? 3 ways to make the most of your week leading up to General Conference! Past! Check out our NEW general conference family night printable up on the BLOG! (http://www.highfivemotherhood.com) 1. Prepare physically - Prepare your home physically by getting it clean and tidy to bring the spirit into your home this week. "Set your futu...

83. 3 steps to becoming a successful homemaker!

82. ***ALL NEW*** Quick Tip Tuesdays start today! - How to eliminate decision fatigue by doing these 4 things every weekend! 1. Menu plan 4 meals a day for everyday this week       Pro tip! Keep it simple and let go of perfectionism! Don't forget to include leftovers, cereal and freezer waffles! It's ok to not have a four course meal every dinner - plan out a few quic...

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80. My top 5 back to School systems to keep your home organized this season!

79. The "Thrivin' 5" After School Routine - My simple 5 step system that will cut out the CHAOS & create more CALM at home. Main points: (listen to episode for more details) 1. Drop off station/Mudroom system 2. Snacktime system 3. Decompression/transition system 4. Lunch packing system 5. Work Hard, Play hard system - Homework, Reading, typing, skill practice & outdoor play! ***Free Stuff...

In today's episode you will discover the 5 main elements of a morning routine and how to create one that works for you in your season of life.  Main take aways: 1. Take care of yourself spiritually 2. Take care of your physical body & surroundings 3. Take care of your emotional well-being 4. Take care of yourself mentally 5. Take care of the social part of you Want more details? Go ahead, pop thos...

74. 30 day digital detox challenge How to break up with your phone How to let go of your screen addictions - yes, for everyone in your house...not just the kids! What to do instead of screen time How to gain more mental clarity and get your priorities squared away again!

73. Car organization travel hacks for road trips with kids! Main take aways from this episode: 1. cooler bag/box - cold snacks 2. diaper caddy/organizer 3. garbage cans/sacks 4. snack bag ziplocks for each child 5. food/meal bag with meal prep containers 6. keep baby wipes, sanitizing wipes and sanitizer within reach 7. keep paper towels and paper goods with you 8. each kid has a way to organize t...

72. Summer road trip & travel hacks for families! Main take aways from this episode: 1. create a packing checklist for each child 2. Layout all items on bed for Mom to check  3. Roll up outfits by day/activity 4. Pack accessories or other small items in mesh pouches or ziplocks *****Amazon link*******Mesh Pouches:  5. Pack grocery or garbage bags in each suitcase for dirty laundry&nb...

71. A work from home Mom's survival guide for Summer break! Main take aways (this is not just for work from home moms - this applies to all moms needing a break throughout each day!) 1. Create ground rules and time boundaries 2. You are not a cruise director for your kiddos! 3. Let them be bored sometimes! (Yes, Its ok, Mama & I'll tell you why in this episode). Happy listening Mamas!!

Summer Routines for families (part 2) - main take aways... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Make time to be present with your spouse and kiddos, and ENJOY it! 7. Make/create time for self/soul-care for you Mama! 8. L...

1. Create clear expectations, consequences, & rewards... Tip: BE CONSISTENT! 2. Establish Morning and evening routines for you and the kids. 3. Create a weekly plan. *Tip: It's more than just a schedule. 4. Help them create goals using a daily planner of their own. Help them establish their "Big 5" daily goals/block schedule 5. Prioritize ways to help them THRIVE instead of just SURVIVE this Summe...

Part 2 of My top Summer travel tips to help you stay organized on your next vacay! Main take aways: 7. Pack snacks, water, and meds in travel size containers or snack sized ziplocks. 8. Download media and maps ahead of time to all your devices.  9. Charge all electronics and batteries prior to your flight. 10. Invest in flotation/waterproof devices for all electronics. 11. Inve...

Travel tips 1-6 in this episode, next week we will cover travel tips 7-13.**** Main take aways from this episode: 1. Do your research 2. Pre-plan your itinerary and do most of your bookings ahead of time.  3. Create a packing list according to your plans/travel itinerary. 4. Layout all items on your bed that you're wanting to pack for your trip. 5. Cut packing inventory in half. 6. Invest in...

Hey Friends! Welcome back! I'm so happy you could join us today! Get so excited, because we have a special treat in store for y'all today! In this episode we are interviewing Chelsi Jo! She is amazing and I feel so grateful she was willing to share with us her fundamental needs system for moms! Today is all about sustainable self care and what that looks like for us Mamas.  Happy listening, w...