The SavvyCast

If planning a cruise or big summer trip sounds overwhelming, this episode is for you! Travel Planner Dafney Dooley shares her expertise. Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by my dear friend Dafney Dooley to discuss all things travel! Dafney is a travel planner with Cruise Planners, so she is an expert at planning and executing memorable trips. If you are in the market to...

This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my favorite grills and how I love to use them!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing about my favorite grills! I absolutely love to grill out, and I have tried many different types of grills over the years. I know grilling can seem intimidating, especially for those who haven't tried it, but in this episode, I break down why I love...

This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing three of my favorite no-bake desserts for summer! If your summers are anything like ours here in Alabama, you likely want to avoid turning on your oven at all costs! While I love summertime desserts like berry cobblers and pies, I often can't bring myself to make them on a hot summer day. These three desserts come together with a secret ingredient -condense...

This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my favorite summer picks from a recent Costo haul! I absolutely love shopping at Costco year-round, but in the summer, they have especially unique and delicious options. In this episode, I share some of my favorite summertime finds, my favorite recipes to use them in, and more!  Recipes Mentioned In This Episode:  Pesto Pasta Salad   Zesty Tuna Salad Missis...

Does anything say summertime like a cookout? This week, I share my favorite recipes and tips for summertime BBQs! Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my favorite recipes and tools to accompany a summer BBQ! If you're anything like me, one of the best parts of the summer is the opportunity to cook and eat outside! There is something special about gathering with friends and...

This week's guest is particularly "joyful"- Joy Beth Bodie shares how she's empowering others to cultivate a joy-filled life.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by the amazing Joy Beth Bodie! Joy Beth is the founder of House of Joy, a business aimed at helping people step into God's unique calling on their lives and embrace a life of joy. In this episode, Joy Beth shares...

This week on The SavvyCast, I share how I first started Family Savvy and how I have grown it over the years!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing all about the Family Savvy brand, from its humble beginnings to how it has grown over the years! I feel so blessed and blown away by where Family Savvy is today, and I am so grateful to all of you for following along and support...

Nutrition coaches Ellie Hiller and Geena Pitts join me to discuss the relationship between blood sugar and diet!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, my daughter Ellie Hiller and Geena Pitts join me again to share how diet affects blood sugar.  the benefits of a high-protein, fiber-rich diet! Ellie is the founder of Vulcan Nutrition, where she and Geena work as nutrition coaches. They...

If you've been hearing about the benefits of a fiber-rich diet but don't know where to start, this episode is for you!  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, my daughter Ellie Hiller joins me to share the benefits of a fiber-rich diet! Ellie is the founder of Vulcan Nutrition, where she works as a nutrition coach. She is no stranger to The SavvyCast, and listeners may remember her rece...

This week, two special members of the Family Savvy team step in front of the mic for a change!  Episode At A Glance: This week on the SavvyCast, I have two extra special guests! Anderson and Jackson Moore have helped me with filming Family Savvy content for years. I have had the privilege of getting to know them and watching them grow into such fine young men, and this week I convinced them to joi...

This week, I am sharing an updated review of the marble I had installed in my kitchen and bathrooms!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing an update on the marble we installed during my kitchen and bathroom renovation. Some of you may remember the marble review episode I did shortly after the renovation was complete. In this episode, I share more details about how the marb...

If you are looking for a homemade cold brew recipe that rivals your favorite coffee shop, give this episode a listen!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my all-time favorite cold brew recipe. I love an iced coffee drink, but I don't love constantly buying expensive high-sugar drinks every day. Before I perfected my cold brew recipe, I never thought homemade could taste...

If you are looking to get started making sourdough bread, this episode is for you!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I have another episode in my mini-series on sourdough bread! If you have been following me on social media, you know I have recently fallen in love with making sourdough bread. In last week's episode , I shared about my potato flake starter. In this episode, I share...

This week, I am sharing all about my newfound love for breadmaking! Episode At A Glance: This week on the SavvyCast, I am sharing all about my newest obsession- making sourdough bread! I have always loved real sourdough bread but was so intimidated by the process of making it myself. After taking a sourdough for beginners class, I have been experimenting with different types of starters and have l...

This week on The SavvyCast, wedding planner Handley McCrory Smith joins me to share the Mother of the Bride's guide to wedding planning! Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Handley McCrory Smith of Handley Breaux Designs joins me to discuss all things wedding planning. Handley and her team planned my twin daughters' weddings, and I cannot imagine going through this process without the...

Healthy and delicious bone broth doesn't have to be complicated to make or expensive to buy! In this episode, I share easy tips for how you can make it at home! Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing the details of how I make delicious bone broth at home. Bone broth has gained popularity over the last few years, and for good reason! It is packed with protein and collagen, ma...

This week on The SavvyCast, I am doing a "dinner party planning" episode. Here, I share my favorite sides to pair with a BBQ dinner. Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my top three favorite sides to serve alongside BBQ. Here in the South, the weather is warming up and spring is in the air! The longer days and sunshine have me dreaming of summertime hosting, and there is...

This week on The SavvyCast, I share an update about my plantar fasciitis and the treatment that has worked for me.   Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I share about my journey with plantar fasciitis, from how I first realized I had it to the treatment that has given me relief. If you have been following along with me on Instagram, you know that this year I discovered I had plantar f...

As the weather gets warmer and you trade some of your jeans for shorts, I thought I would share my tried-and-true self-tanning routine with listeners! Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing all the details of my self-tanning routine! I have tried so many methods and products over the years to achieve a natural-looking "glow", and in this episode, I break down what has worked...

This week, I dive into my "mommy makeover" experience- from why I did it to my results to my best tips for anyone else considering it!   Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing with listeners all about my "mommy makeover" procedure I had last year. Since this procedure, many listeners have reached out with different questions about my experience. In this episode, I share all...

Calling all shoe lovers! This week Maggie Timbrook joins me to discuss shoe trends for spring 2024. Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Maggie Timbrook of Gus Mayer joins me to talk about one of my very favorite topics- shoes! Gus Mayer is my absolute favorite place to shop for shoes, and Maggie is a shoe expert. In this episode, we discuss shoe trends for 2024, and Maggie shares her...

This week on The SavvyCast, domestic abuse survivors Lizzie Harbin and Jane Burkhart join me to share part of their powerful story. * CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive information relating to domestic violence and abuse.  Episode At A Glance: This week on the SavvyCast, I am joined by mother-daughter duo Jane Burkhart and Lizzie Harbin. Listeners may remember Lizzie from her informa...

This week, travel agent Wendy Coupland joins me to share her savviest travel tips! If you are planning any travel for 2024, this episode is a must-listen.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by the amazing Wendy Coupland of All About Travel. Wendy's daughter Finlay Coupland is an integral part of the Family Savvy Team, and Wendy and her husband have been on The SavvyCast...

Valentine's Day dinner doesn't have to break the bank to be special and elegant! In this episode, I share how to make a romantic gourmet dinner at home.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my favorite tips and recipes to make a fabulous Valentine's Day dinner at home! Valentine's Day is notoriously one of the most stressful times of year to get a dinner reservation! You...

This week, Vulcan Nutrition coaches Ellie Hiller and Geena Pitts join me to share about Mid-Life Savvy, a new health and wellness course designed specifically for mid-life women.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Ellie Hiller and Geena Pitts join me to share about the launch of Mid Life Savvy. My daughter Ellie is the founder of Vulcann Nutrition, where she and Geena both work as...