Motherhood Made Simple

Changed your mind about grocery shopping? Use my code MBOUWMEISTER143FD for $10 off your first Instacart order! Email me: hello@micaela.ca Read the blog: micaela.ca If you've ever said "when I have kids, I'll never _____" you've probably changed your mind. Changing your mind can feel like a failure, but today I'm sharing why I believe changing your mind is an indication of growth!  

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Was I pregnant? Did I have a miscarriage? Did I lose a baby at 5 weeks? These are the questions I was googling back in 2021 after my first-ever pregnancy ended at 5 weeks. I was confused, discouraged and unsure how to move forward. If you think you've experienced a chemical pregnancy or an early pregnancy loss before 6 weeks gestation (4 weeks since conception date), I pray this episode will answe...

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Why is motherhood so hard? Is it supposed to feel this way? Today we're unpacking the purpose of motherhood and the joy that comes from leaning into the refinement. I'll be sharing my story and unpacking how  I went from believing I didn't want kids to having four kids in four years. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:30 Things I've been loving 03:43 My introduction to motherhood 15:28 Mourning our old life...

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Is ai going to take over the world? Is it a waste of our time to use Chat GPT as a busy mom? On today's show I'm sharing a few ways Chat GPT can simplify your life. I'm sharing a few silly prompts for good entertainment, how it can help you reflect more deeply, and practical ways ai can make your life easier as a mom. I'm also raising a few ethical concerns and sharing how I try to use Chat GPT wi...

Is it possible to raise screen-free kids in 2026? On this episode, I'm sharing what life looks like screen-free with four kids under four and why we took away our tv two years ago. If you've been looking to reduce screentime in your home or watch less tv, I hope this episode will encourage and inspire you! LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/b...

GET $10 OFF YOUR FIRST INSTACART ORDER WITH MY CODE MBOUWMEISTER143FD   Why does it seem like some moms are doing it all when I can't seem to finish a single task? Let's talk about it! First of all, no one is actually doing it all. But today I'm pulling back the curtain sharing my favourite productivity hacks as a busy mom of four and sharing why it might be easier to accomplish more with more kid...

GRAB MY DEVOTIONAL https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ    If you're trying to find the perfect Bible reading plan or figure out how to read the Bible more in 2026, this episode is for you! Being a mom of toddlers comes with many unique challenges and we have to adapt the way we read God's word. I believe it is possible to read God's word in any season of motherhood. Whether you have two under two, four kids o...

WE'RE ON BREAK - This will be the last episode for 2025. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I'll be back on January 5. If you're feeling the pull of great deals this holiday season and feeling tempted to buy more, newer, better things, I hope this episode will bless you! I'm sharing a few things I do when I'm struggling to feel content. Whether I feel I need something to make my life as a mom eas...

Struggling to make your Christmas list as a mom of toddlers? Today I'm sharing six mindsets that help me navigate Christmas gifts as a minimalist mom!   LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

Today my husband came to join us as we talk about marriage after four kids! We're sharing what we've learned, what works well for us and what we wish we knew before having kids. At the centre of it all, we talk about how our faith in God has kept us grounded as we navigate the busyness of having babies and toddlers.    LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG...

In some ways, motherhood healed me from the trap of perfectionism! As moms, we all make mistakes and that can be hard to accept. Today I'm sharing why making mistakes is okay and how our faith in God changes everything. Be blessed!   LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:56 Life update...

I know, I know. It feels like you have no time to read the bible now that you're busy breastfeeding a newborn while chasing a toddler! In this episode I'm sharing the importance of reading the bible while freshly postpartum along with practical tips to make it happen. You CAN read the bible even as a two under two mom or in your postpartum season. I pray this episode blesses you today!   LINKS 📖M...

If you're struggling to stay creative in the busyness of parenting toddlers, this episode is for you! I'm sharing in real time how I work myself out of a creative rut, along with specific prayers I pray to overcome apathy.  LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

If you've always wanted to catch your own baby, you're going to love this birth story! With baby number four, I finally had my dream birth experience with a quick active labor phase, a waterbirth at home and the opportunity to catch my own baby.  Whether you’re a first-time mom curious about natural birth, planning your own homebirth, or simply love hearing encouraging birth stories, Ilsa's Birth...

One of my biggest fears when planning a homebirth is always the thought of hospital transfer. When I had my third baby, that fear came true, and I learned God is still faithful even in the uncomfortable circumstances. I still had a positive homebirth and a good experience being transferred to the hospital for a postpartum haemorrhage.  Whether you’re a first-time mom curious about natural birth, p...

I'm back with another positive homebirth story! This time I learned that mindset is everything. I was able to stay focused on what was happening and cry out to God, and it changed everything. I hope this episode blesses you!   Whether you’re a first-time mom curious about natural birth, planning your own homebirth, or simply love hearing encouraging birth stories, this episode is packed with insig...