Your Big Happy Family l Homemaking, Homeschool, Parenting, Big Household, Healthy Family

Do you wish they would ask someone else "What's for dinner?" Do you tire of being the one in charge of feeding everyone? Does 5:00 often come around and there not a plan in sight?! I've been there many times, but over the years I figure a few things out that helped so much! In this episode I share meal planning tips and easy, healthy menu ideas that helped reduce the stress and overwhelm i often f...

Today we are going to tackle the inevitable feelings of stress and overwhelm when running a Large Household. It can take us down if we are not careful! I hope to encourage you with a reminder of how this journey is your opportunity for growth, reasons for staying consistent even when life feels repetitive and how taking your thoughts captive is your best weapon. I hope it encourages your heart. Mu...

Hey mama, does summer break bring some stress? Can it feel a bit chaotic compared to your structured school year, yet sooo welcome after a full homeschool year?  I used to feel the same way, but after many summer breaks, I finally figured out a few strategies to make summer fun for the kids, fun for me and strategic to set me up better for the future. Listen in to see if these strategies could wor...

Are you finding yourself stressed and exhausted in your motherhood journey, wishing for encouragement from someone who's kids are grown? Hey mama, I've been here many times in my journey! I so valued the perspective, encouragement and practical tips from older moms who had figured things out! That why I'm here. To encourage you, reduce the overwhelm, and bring more joy and peace to your home as yo...

Welcome to Your Big Happy Family Podcast! Hey mama, are you tired of feeling constant stress and overwhelm? Are you drowning under the never-ending list of household chores and feeling pulled in every direction to meet everyone's needs? Do love being a mom, most of the time, but often feel cranky, outnumbered, running around like a chicken with it's head cut off, not exactly feeling like you'd win...