Show Notes: Where is a good place to start when we are managing our family finances? Start with a budget! What if I have a variable income? The money coming into our family is different every month. How do I manage that? First step is to just start writing down your money in and your money out each week Take 30 mins on a Sunday (or whichever day is…

Show Notes: A little about our guest leigh Lincoln… Leigh is an advocate for people experiencing homelessness. As a single mom, she raised and homeschooled her son who is now in his twenties. Leigh herself was adopted. Through the example, and from the love and care she received from her adopted parents, she always knew she wanted to help those les…

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Show Notes: A couple years ago when we were on our way home from Mexico, we were talking to a lady in the airport shuttle. My kids were telling her how sad they were to leave Mexico, they loved the trip so much. This lady said something to me that has really stuck in my mind, “ I don’t want to stay in Mexico because I love to be home. But I really …

Show Notes: About our guest: Kamree Price @OurFamilyPassport Kamree started her travel blog about 5 years go. She is an Art history professor, a mom and a step mom. Her blog exists to help families grown together through experiences in travel. She has traveled to nearly 50 different countries!! And that does not include layovers- amazing!! Kamree h…

Show Notes: A little about our guest: Bill Brady and wife, Heidi, have 5 kids, and they have been married for 21 years. One thing they agreed up on early in their marriage, was they didn’t want family life to center on technology. They wanted real life experiences for themselves and their children. What Bill has to say: There is a full spectrum of …

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission for sharing at no cost to you. Meredith Rotz is a wife and mother to 5 children and lives in Texas. A couple years ago she was trying to decide what the next chapter of her life should look like. …

Our podcast guest today has an incredible story! Meet Ali Essig. Back in 2019, Ali mother of 6 kids (her twins were 8 months old), was taking a shower when her neighbor banged on the bathroom door. There had been an emergency. No one had been able to get ahold of Ali, so the neighbor rushed into her house to reach her. Ali’s husband had had a strok…

Megan Whitmer is a married mom of 5 kids. Megan recently published a book called, Mom Life vs the Everyday Apocalypse. On our podcast this week, we talked with Megan a bit about her book. When I was reading her book, one of my favorite chapters was called “My Favorite Hallway.” Megan explained to us that there was a hallway in her last house that w…

The Red Cross recommends 72 hour kits be at the top of our emergency preparedness list. That being said, if you feel an urgency in a different area- start there!! One nice thing about 72 hour kits, is it is the type of thing you can cross of your list and just check on periodically, unlike food storage that goes on and on. One of the biggest steps …

“How can I inspire my family without being in their face?” Isn’t this a great question to ask ourselves?! I often feel like the family nag- reminding, lecturing and trying to help everyone reach their highest potential. What I learned from Candace Hafen (owner and creator of Lemon Drops N Lilies- Home Decor Shop) on our podcast today, was that we c…

I had such a blast talking with Katie, Becky and Allie on our podcast!! I love how they are so positive and happy about girls growing up. Katie, Becky & Allie have the most amazing program for girls!! Hear in their words all about it: “I Believe In Me is a life-cheering online adventure for tweens that gives real tools to create a happy middle scho…

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Where can we find more from Brooke: Website: BrookeRomney.com Instagram: @BrookeRomneyWrites Get Your Copy of Brooke’s Book 52 Manners for Today’s Teens here!!! Also grab Brooke’s other awesome book: I Like Me Anyway Brooke is around teenagers quite a bit, with a bunch of teens of her own, and started noticing there were a lot of things you think t…

Brittany Staker currently lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. She has been married for 20 years and has 3 kids ages 10, 13 and 16. Brittany tells us on this podcast episode about her experience of going in for a routine eye appointment, and finding out she had a rare eye disease, when she thought she was just going in for a pair of glasses. S…

When Jennie’s oldest son was getting close to coming home from his mission, she started to notice a lot of dread and anxiety about what his life should look like when he was done. She realized a lot of the tools she had acquired as a life coach, would apply to missionaries as they adjust to a different way of life. The biggest struggle Jennie sees …

Heidi Robey has dreamed of being a movie star her whole life. She tried out improv for awhile, but it just wasn’t the right fit. She threw herself into sketch comedy and skit writing and found her place. Heidi dabbled in many different jobs and life experiences before she became a comedian. She got her bachelor’s degree, served a mission for The Ch…

What is a refugee? A refugee is a person fleeing from their country and cannot return because their life is at risk or could be seriously harmed. Sometimes they have been forced out. Other times they may be fleeing because they are in danger because of their political affiliation, membership in a certain social group, race, nationality or religion.…

What are some strategies for helping young kids with their friendships? Observe behavior with friends Role play - practice the skills and the things to say when things come up Role play should be done over and over. Think of it to go on their daily chore list. It’s not a one time lesson. Make it fun, the same way you would reward chores or other th…

Katrina Seamons’ goal with Deliberate Family: Empowering parents to make Christ the focus of their family Here is a bit about Katrina: Katrina Seamons is the founder of Deliberate Family. She helps families thrive by inspiring them to live their story. She’s an expert in goal setting and behavior change. Katrina finds joy in anchoring herself and h…

Show Notes: Here is a little bio about today’s guest!!! Jan Hoath is a teacher, coach, speaker, writer, JOY mentor and ‘backcountry guide to the soul,’ and kitchen dancer, on a mission to help leaders discover their most joyful life paths through the wildness of their souls. She helps business owners and entrepreneurs learn to approach their busine…

Show Notes: Hillary: Why do people have such a hard time getting and staying organized? Brittany’s response: While there are probably more than the ones I’ll share today, here are 4 main reasons why: They don’t know how to create effective organization systems that actually stick. They are overwhelmed by alllll of the things in their entire home an…

Show Notes: International travel tips Get your passports as soon as you even begin dreaming about traveling internationally. Passports are very backed up because of the pandemic. Just getting an appointment to get your passport can take a month or two. If you are having trouble with your passport, contact your congressman! We had a lot of trouble w…

”Only the gospel of Jesus Christ can unite and bring peace to people of all races and nationalities. We who believe in that gospel- whatever our origins- must unite in love of each other and of our Savior Jesus Christ.” - Dallin H. Oaks On the podcast Taylor and I talked about her account “To Cheer and To Bless” as well as the YouTubes she airs eve…

Why is art so important in our homes? Gathers: Art, like music, is incredible how it can gather people together from all different backgrounds and religious beliefs. Art can remind us of what we have in common such as love for our families, friends, gorgeous places, the love we have for God and the love He has for us. Uplifts: Having meaningful, be…

Get access to our FREEBIES Resource Library and join our email list for bonus content! Sign up here! Heather’s website: Shop Bee the Light Shop Bee the Light on Instagram Shop Bee the Light on Facebook Some favorite things in the shop: Tree of life collection Journals (Great for any spiritually-minded woman with GOALS!) Modest Clothing Spoonful Of …

Jessie’s Answers to our Helpful and Happy Questions: What is your favorite food or meal? Pizza What was your favorite trip or dream vacation? Going to Europe with her music program to be at a harp festival Do you have a homemaking hack for us? I got little pictures of all the meals I like to make and put them on magnets. The kids then get to pick o…

Where you can find Lindy Shock: Website: enochstudies.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enochstudies/ Coupon Code For 30% At Enoch Studies: HAPPY30! Come Follow Me Sunday School Curriculum 8 Reasons to Garden with Your Kids 1. Gardening Brings Peace There is just something calming about being outside in nature. Maybe it's because your plants…

Strengthening Family Relationships: Our tone of our voice makes a huge difference in what and how we are communicating with others. But sometimes it can be hard to even realize we are saying something in an unkind way, and at other times it’s hard to think of a different way to say it. Lindy has created these cute paper cubes, to help with our emot…

When I was talking to Megan, I asked her to teach me the appropriate terminology for adoption, so I would know the most respectful way to talk about it. She explained terms to use to be most sensitive: Use the phrase, “placed for adoption” not “give up for adoption.” For the parents placing the child for adoption: Birth mom, first mom or bio mom (*…

How Jessica Teaches Us to Finds Self Confidence: Know God on a deeper level See yourself and treat yourself as God sees you Invest your time in relationships Stop telling yourself that you’re not enough Make a list of character defining scripture, post it where you will see it regularly, and say it out loud Jessica’s Steps for Fresh Starts with Kid…

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Grab our Holy Week/Easter Day by Day Reading and recipes for our Easter Side Dishes in our FREEBIE Resource Library!! Hillary: What does KN Sports Group do? Kyle: We are brand builders who work with clients to design, source, create, launch and grow their apparel business. We bring value to groups of all sizes and scope from concept to launch to lo…

Show Notes: Takeaways from the Texas Deep Freeze: Items to have on hand for an emergency: water, sleeping bags, wipes, camping stove with propane, paper products, canned foods, generator and candles. Get to know your neighbors. Networking, swapping items and working together with neighbors can save your life or theirs and make everything go so much…

I keep my printables, menu plans, recipe ideas and freebies in libraries. My main library, open to anyone, is the free Resource Library. Inside you will find TONS of recipes for every occasion, meal planning & chore chart printables, holiday baking guides, super bowl snacks, and lots of helps and hacks for every family. All of these things have hel…

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“I love capturing connection and genuine interactions within a family and allowing kids to be themselves. Whether you’re in the trenches of motherhood with little kids at home or trying to savor your “lasts” before they leave the nest, I am here to photograph it.” - Bailey Makaimoku Important Questions We Should Ask Our Family Photographer Before H…

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How can we Seek Christ Daily in these 4 areas? Individually: Start small. Take 5 minutes a day and read your scriptures, or listen to a hymn, or watch an inspiring video on YouTube. Alma chapter 37:6 “by small and simple things are great things brought to pass”. In Our Marriage: “Don’t worry about what your spouse is doing or not doing, you just do…

Why is Family Dinner time so important: I think this quote from Joanna Gaines, in her cookbook Magnolia Table, sums it up perfectly: Food is the musical soundtrack of our lives; it bolsters our traditions; it maintains our fondest memories and our notion of home and family and, in the most basic sense, our ability to live and breathe day in and day…

Sign up for the Deliberate Family’s Be Married on Purpose Challenge https://thedeliberatefamily.com/category/marriage/ #BeMarriedOnPurpose 30 day challenge email course helps to: · Nurture your marriage · Rekindle that spark · Remember why you love being married What are some ways we can be married on purpose and more deliberate in our relationship…

Brittan Pack Show Notes “I don’t believe you are born a morning person or not, because I did think that before…I hated the morning, I always told myself I was a night owl and the mornings were so hard. But you have to watch how you talk to yourself. I totally believe anyone can become a morning person. It’s totally possible! You can do it! And I’d …

For our Helping of Happiness Meal Planning Printable Packet, get the passcode to our FREEBIE Resource Library here. 5 Ways to Save Time and Money Menu Planning Natalie’s Tips for Planning and Organizing: Keep a family digital calendar and share with your husband and kids After dinner, work all together right after the meal to clean up the kitchen. …

3 Things My Parents Taught Me By Their Examples: Love Books - My mom was amazing to read to us every night!! She read mostly classic literature and we came to really love those works. When my mom was too busy, which to her great credit wasn’t very often, my dad would read. He wasn’t into reading long chapter books, so he would read something simple…

Katie & Russ have created simple step by step videos that will save you hundreds of dollars vs. having someone else do them, and you'll get the same results if not better! Their videos were designed for every skill level and are really easy to follow. You won't be spending much of your own time transferring. There are just a few simple steps. Set u…

Christmastime is a wonderful and crazy time for our family. Last year we made some large strides to focus on our favorite traditions, and simplifying as much as we could. We still have a long way to go, and are so happy to be learning today from the life of my friend about how to keep the true meaning of Christmas alive in our homes. She is a great…

Leftovers are wonderful, but my family gets a bit tired of eating them after the 2nd or 3rd time. In our mini podcast today we are talking about some great ways to turn your thanksgiving leftovers into a different, tasty dish. Roll over recipes are huge time savers and money savers with much less effort than making a completely new meal. Listen in …

Read: Five Kernels of Corn: The Story of the Second Thanksgiving Grab the Helping of Happiness Thanksgiving Menu With Recipes And Family Activities Here are some ideas from Jen Brimhall for how we can have a meaningful thanksgiving: Read a Thanksgiving Proclamation or two: It has been a tradition for the President of the United States to write a pr…