Claiming Simplicity | Natural Living, Simplify Life, Cooking from Scratch, Homestead, Gardening
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -***TOP 1.5 % Podcast*** Are you a busy wife and mom who wants more time for what matters most, but you have no idea where to start simplifying your life?
Do you wish you could nourish your family with healthy homemade food but are too overwhelmed and end up going through the drive thru......again?
Are you concerned about the toxins in your home and food but don’t know how to find simple, natural options to support your family’s health?
I am so excited you are here! This podcast will teach you how to live a simpler life, make your own natural products, simple ways to garden, cook from scratch, and preserve your food to save money and reduce the items you have to buy at the store to become more self-reliant.
Hey, I’m Monica, I’m a wife, mom of 5 kids, grandma, nurse and daughter of the King! I was overwhelmed with my full schedule and knew I wanted to create more time for my family by simplifying my life. I started small by swapping toxic products for more natural ones, cooking simple healthy meals from scratch, and creating modern homesteading systems without the stress and overwhelm! And I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with you!
So grab that cup of tea, get cozy on the porch swing…..and let’s chat!
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How to Have Less Stress for the Busy Mom During the Holiday so You Can Enjoy This Time with Family and Live More Intentional
November 20, 2023 16:21 - 6 minutes - 6.87 MBHey Friend! This is a past episode, so email me if you would like the recipes! I know you need to reduce stress and simplify your holiday processes as a busy mom trying to do it all. Create traditions, but keep it simple and enjoy more intentional living. Find free events in your area to save money. Make a list and plan your trips to town. Planning is key to keep everything simple and helping minimize it! So many good tips here! Website: Claimingsimplicity.com Join our Community of...
How to Reduce Stress for the Busy Mom During the Holiday so You Can Enjoy This Time with Family and Live More Intentional
November 20, 2023 16:21 - 6 minutes - 6.87 MBHey Friend! This is a past episode, so email me if you would like the recipes! I know you need to reduce stress and simplify your holiday processes as a busy mom trying to do it all. Create traditions, but keep it simple and enjoy more intentional living. Find free events in your area to save money. Make a list and plan your trips to town. Planning is key to keep everything simple and helping minimize it! So many good tips here! Website: Claimingsimplicity.com Join our Community of...
Celebration is Important! Take the Time to Reward Yourself When You Accomplish a Milestone, Habit or Goal Big or Small Even as a Busy Mom
November 13, 2023 20:14 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBHey Friend! You are the BEST!!!!!! I just want to say thank you! You are awesome and I love your support! We reached a huge milestone of 50,000 downloads last week! I am celebrating being obedient and listening to the Holy Spirit! When the subject of podcasting came up, I didn’t even think twice about it since I wasn’t a podcast listener and I didn’t think speaking was one of my gifts. I however know when I need to obey and that is just what I did-I told God to do whatever He wanted ...
3 Practical Tips for the Busy Overwhelmed Mom to Find Contentment and Happiness in Your Daily Life
November 09, 2023 11:20 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBHey there! I hear so many people say I will be happy when….I get this or that happens and always wanting more, more, more, but I know you can be happy right where you are right now. I truely believe that when you are walking with Jesus daily and you have this amazing relationship with him, you can be happy in whatever your circumstance may be. There is such a joy in knowing that He is with you every step of the way. Contentment is being satisfied and at peace with your current circu...
Evaluate What Material You are Consuming and Making Sure it is Biblically Sound so You Don’t Get Sucked into Something that is not of God
November 06, 2023 12:23 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBHello I have an important topic to talk about and I’ll be diving into the essential aspect of ensuring that the sources you follow and the guidance you seek are rooted in our faith and values. In today's digital age, we're bombarded with information from various sources. It can be challenging to discern which voices are in alignment with our biblical beliefs. Let's start by acknowledging the noise and confusion that surrounds us. Information overload can lead to confusion and anxiety. ...
Hunting for a Simpler, More Sustainable Homestead Life: Embracing Self-Sufficiency
November 02, 2023 16:19 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBHey! Hey! Welcome back friend to another episode of Claiming Simplicity. I’m your host, Monica H Baker and your fellow homesteader here in the heart of Minnesota. Before we even start, I should say that you do not need your own land to hunt on. There are many places you can hunt for free such as state land, but also remember that there are many farmers that don’t hunt and are happy to have someone that can use the meat to stop the deer from eating their crops, so if you want to hunt ev...
5 Benefits to Simplifying your Life so You Can go From being Overwhelmed to Peaceful with Less Stress
October 30, 2023 10:24 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBHey there! We are going to talk about 5 benefits of simplifying! Let's kick things off by talking about one of the most profound benefits of simplifying your life: mental clarity. In our fast-paced world, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the constant noise and distractions. Simplifying your life allows you to declutter your mind, reduce stress, and make room for what truly matters Simplicity isn't just about decluttering our physical spaces; it's also about simplifying our relationsh...
Save Money on Groceries with Breakfast Food Swaps so You Can Feed Your Family Nutritious Food While Spending Less Money
October 26, 2023 10:38 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBWow, I’m so glad you are enjoying this podcast-if there is anything you want me to talk about, just send me an email. I always love to hear from you! Since you loved the last episode on saving money on snacks so much, I thought I would do a quick episode on saving money on breakfast foods. Breakfast food is so simple to make and cheap compared to most other foods! When I want to stretch our budget even further, we will add breakfast meals as dinner meals. In the season we are in right ...
Simple Tips to Save Money on Snacks from the Grocery Store to Reduce Your Grocery Bill
October 23, 2023 11:04 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBHappy Fall!!! I have rarely ever bought packaged snacks simply because 25 years ago when my oldest kids were young, our grocery budget was very small and I had to stretch it with foods that filled my family up and lasted the longest. In order for me to stay at home with our kids, I had to make sure I wasn’t overspending on any area because when the money was gone, it was gone because we didn’t have any credit cards. I got really good at spending very little by making everything homemade ...
Where is Your Money Going? Creating a Budget and Being Frugel Will Help You Save Money on Your Farm Whether You are a Beginning Homesteader or Seasoned Homesteader
October 20, 2023 11:06 - 7 minutes - 5.54 MBHey Hey Friend if you are not budgeting and spending large amounts of money and don’t know where every penny is going, it won’t seem like you are making anything and you need to be conscious of that. It is like a job, I’m sure you know people that get a pay increase, but because their spending goes up with it, they don’t even notice the additional income. I’m not saying that you won’t ever have a loss because there are season’s where you are doing alot of investing to grow and that is ok....
Simple Ways to Make Money Homesteading So You Can Earn Money While Enjoying Living a Simpler Life
October 16, 2023 11:11 - 4 minutes - 4.71 MBHey Friend! Homesteading can be a fulfilling lifestyle, but it can also be challenging to make a living solely through homesteading activities. However, there are several ways to generate income while homesteading: Sell your produce: Homesteaders can grow a variety of crops, fruits, and vegetables to sell at farmer's markets, local stores, or online marketplaces. You can also consider starting a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, where customers can purchase a share of your har...
Complete Pantry Staples. What I Keep Stocked and How I Organize My Pantry So We Don’t Ever Run Out of Common Food Items
October 13, 2023 10:17 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBHello! I'll discuss the essential supplies you need to keep your pantry well-stocked and becoming somewhat self-sufficient. Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or just starting your journey, you're bound to find some valuable insights in today's episode. Let's talk about why having a well-stocked pantry is essential for homesteaders. In the last few years, the importance of self-sufficiency, food security, and being prepared had caused me to grow my pantry must haves to an even bigger li...
7 Proven Strategies to Save Big on Groceries Each Month and Why You Want to Start Your Homestead Journey Now
October 09, 2023 10:45 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBHello Friend! Here are some ways to reduce your trips to the grocery store by producing and preserving your own food First up, we have homestead meal planning. One of the keys to reducing your grocery store visits is planning your meals around what you produce on your homestead. Whether it's fresh vegetables, fruits, or even homemade dairy products, creating a monthly meal calendar based on what's in season and available can significantly cut down those trips to town and then plan weekly u...
Are You Living on Purpose? Breaking Away from the “Norm” and Simplifying Could Change Your Life
October 02, 2023 18:38 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBHey friend! I hope you are having a fabulous day! I just want to talk to you about living life on purpose, so today you may want to grab a pen and paper or if you are driving, you can always listen to this again. If you are just going through the motions to get by each and every day, but not doing what God has called you to do, you may be unhappy. I can’t believe the amount of people that go to college, get a job, but feel stuck and very unhappy in their every day to day life and lo...
5 Simple Ways to Keep a Tidy and Clean Home Even as a Busy Mom with Kids
September 18, 2023 09:48 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBHello! With having animals, moving and getting everything here ready for winter to make it convenient to feed and water all the animals, we rarely spend time inside, so even being so busy, I wanted to give you 5 simple ways to keep your home clean when you have little time to do it. Once you get into a simple routine, you are more likely to keep it tidy! First, you may have to just make a list of the things you want to get done in the morning, you might have to get up a little earl...
Simple & Quick Healthy Lunches and Snacks for Busy Moms with Kids in Many Activities
September 11, 2023 10:20 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBHello! I wanted to bring up some simple meals and snacks to send with your kids! If I don’t send nutritious snacks and drinks with the girls, they will end up going to a gas station and spending money they don’t need to on junk food, so I like to prepare as much as possible. Something we always have on hand and the kids like is cheese sticks and summer sausage or beef sticks. Anything Made with eggs and boiled eggs are another one we always have around since we have chickens! We ma...
Keeping Life Simple and as Minimal as Possible Means Surrounding Yourself with Other Homesteaders and Building Community With Other Like Minded People
September 04, 2023 16:24 - 5 minutes - 5 MBHello and Happy Labor Day Today I want to discuss how important community is as we have been so amazed by the neighbors within a few miles of our home. Everyone helps everyone and it has been such a blessing in so many ways. The weird thing is that we only moved 5 miles, but we have been surrounded with the most helpful people we call friends as they have helped us navigate so many things with adding 23 pigs and helping us get ready for our 4 dexters coming in about a month to helping u...
How to Build a Small Farm as Homesteading Beginners When You Work Outside the Home and Time is Limited
August 28, 2023 10:13 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBHello I know you are busy and overwhelmed as a beginning homesteader working outside the home, but I want to help you to get started with less stress so you can enjoy the process of building your own homestead! It can be exhausting thinking about all the things you want to do and could do, so I always suggest, start slow because there are so many things you can learn as you are trying to become somewhat self-sufficient! One of the simplest things you can do is plant some fruit trees...
Perfection and the Pursuit of Homesteading as a Busy Overwhelmed Mom
August 21, 2023 10:16 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBHello Let’s explore how the pursuit of perfection influences the homesteading lifestyle, and how the ideals of self-sufficiency and simplicity intersect with the human desire for perfection. Do you strive for perfection in various aspects of life? I think of how perfection may stall you in your pursuit of homesteading. Most things here on our little farm are not perfect…in fact I don’t know of anything that is, but if I was waiting for perfection, most things may not get done. Here is an...
Slow Down or You May Get Exhausted or Burnt Out Because You Should Enjoy Life and The Things You Really Value and Most Things Can Wait
August 18, 2023 22:37 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBHello I want you to think about your life right now. Do you feel like you are going 100 miles per hour at all times? If so, you need to slow down! My body was in exhaustion mode for about 3 weeks and I felt like I couldn’t add one more thing or I would crash, but I knew it was God’s way of telling me to step back and take a look at what I value and what is important. This is not normally how I live as we have designed our life with putting our time and energy on the things we value ...
Steps to Declutter Your House to Have More Peace and Less Stress as a Busy Overwhelmed Homestead Mom
August 17, 2023 09:43 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBHello Another lessoned learned the last month is too much stuff is pure chaos. All areas of my life feel unorganized when I had stuff everywhere-I almost forget a few appointments, I had a doctor bill that got lost in the mess and I got a letter last week saying this is your last notice-what? I take pride on never being late on any bill as most are set up automatically, but that could have cost me extra money if I would have missed it, but I’m sure the address change had something to do w...
Save Money Having Fun No Matter What Stage of Life You are in and There are so Many Activites and Day Trips You Can do for Free for Your Family
August 16, 2023 08:57 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBHello I wanted to talk about having fun because at my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary party a couple weeks ago, my daughters were telling my nephews that they haven’t done anything this summer but work…..and yes, we have worked alot and they have been so much help, but they maybe forgot the many things they did do! They are so used to doing several day trips during the week and going to our cabin more which we didn’t get too much this summer! We normally do many things and we have had le...
Simple Meal Planning is Important for Eating Healthy, Wasting Less Food, and Saving Money
August 15, 2023 09:47 - 5 minutes - 5.5 MBHello Again! This is so fun to be with you every day this week!!!! Remember, it is my Birthday week and I am going to give away 4- ½ hour coaching calls because it is the last year that my age will start with a 4!!!!!! I help women simplify areas of their life they are struggling with…..it might be motherhood, saving money, decluttering, cooking from scratch, or homesteading so you can reduce overwhelm. I like to keep everything simple and I love helping others do the same. All you have t...
Building a Homestead Takes Time and Everything Doesn’t Need to be Done Right Away So You Can Enjoy the Journey
August 14, 2023 09:52 - 5 minutes - 5.65 MBHey There! I am so excited to be doing this podcast every day this week and I hope to give you many nuggets that you can put into practice. I am going to give away 4- ½ hour coaching calls because it is the last year that my age will start with a 4!!!!!! I don’t even think I have talked about my coaching on here, but I help women simplify areas of their life they are struggling with…..it might be motherhood, saving money, decluttering, cooking from scratch, or homesteading. You know me...
Simple Living Means Slowing Down When You Need to Even When Homesteading So You Can Keep Your Priorities and Values in Order
August 07, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBHello! Thanks for all the love and reaching out while I was in the trenches of this move! I will say that this was one of the hardest moves we have ever made even though we only went 5 miles! I’m not sure if it is because we are 10 years older, if it is because we had alot more animals and things that go along with that when you have a homestead, or if it is because we had so much work to do on the house before we even moved in! We are still working on the house and still have a stor...
Save Money by Purposely Creating a Natural Home and Eliminate Some of the Toxins in 3 Areas of Your Home Quickly & Easily
June 06, 2023 01:53 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBHey! So why would you want to have a more natural home? I did not know when I was a young mom of all the toxins in soaps and cleaning supplies, plastics and so many other supplies I used every single day. The fact is……I am still learning! I noticed a big difference in going from mostly natural to being in contact with things I wouldn’t normally use. I have used natural cleaning supplies for many years, but I have been really trying to change over my whole home slowly but surely-as soon ...
5 Benefits of Raw Milk. Have You Tried Using Raw Milk to Combat Health Issues?
June 02, 2023 09:31 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBI’m lucky enough to have friends where I can get my raw milk from until next Spring when we hopefully have our own after our goats give birth, so I just wanted to talk today about the benefits of Raw milk which refers to unpasteurized milk obtained directly from cows, goats, or sheep. While some advocate for its consumption due to potential health benefits, it's important to note that raw milk can also pose health risks if not handled properly. Here are some potential benefits often attribut...
What Could You Change So You Enjoy Your Life More and Why Do You Want to Make a Change? Practice Simple Living and Intentional Living so You Enjoy a More Peacefull Life with Less Stress
May 30, 2023 21:32 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBAs I was driving home yesterday, I was just thinking about you and if you are actually living how you want to be living. It is just so different when you are living in God’s will and what He wants you to do and you are not living as the world lives and how they think you “should” be living. So many people just go to college to get a job they don’t even enjoy and feel like they have to do it every day just to keep up with others and collect possessions that they don’t even have time to enjo...
Lessons From Homeschooling This Year With 2 Teenagers and What is Next as We Make a Move to a Different Location
May 26, 2023 09:53 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBHey Friend! Well, we made it through another homeschooling year and here are the lessons we learned! I am so relieved that we homeschooled this year. So much drama in my daughters grades that I am just so happy that they can focus on their work at home and then go to sports and just enjoy their friends and sports without being intertwined in that. Not only are my kids learning the regular subjects and learning to put God in the center of it all, but they are learning so many life skills ...
5 Simple Strategies to Manage Your Workload When You Feel Overwhelmed With all the Tasks That Need to be Done as a Busy Mom Trying to Simplify Life
May 25, 2023 09:38 - 3 minutes - 3.71 MBHello! Feeling overwhelmed by the tasks you need to complete is a common experience especially as a beginning homesteader and busy mom, but there are several strategies you can use to manage these feelings and stay on top of your work: Prioritize tasks: Start by making a list of all the tasks you need to complete. Then, prioritize them based on urgency and importance. This will help you focus on the most critical tasks first and avoid feeling like you need to do everything at once. Break ...
Is Convenience Better? What I Learned the Last Few Weeks About Saving Money, Buying Quick Convenient Foods and The Difference Between Eating Real Foods and How it Makes You Feel
May 24, 2023 21:58 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBHello Friend There have been many lessons already learned in these first few weeks of living in the fishhouse and I am sure looking forward to getting settled even though we will have so much to do to get everything ready for the animals at our new home! I’m looking forward to it and even though it is alot of work, it is work we really enjoy! Making our homestead to fit our needs and designing it all can be overwhelming at times and I’m sure we will end up changing some of it eventually, b...
5 Tips to Culinary Uses, Growing Conditions, and Health Benefits of Rhubarb that Beginner Homesteaders Should Know
May 19, 2023 09:15 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBAs our rhubarb is getting ready to harvest-well, my neighbor’s rhubarb is ready to harvest and she is going to let us have as much as we want because they still have a bunch from last year and my parents have 1 plant at their house and I was going to split their plant and plant at my new house, but I did see they have a plant as well-thank goodness!! Rhubarb is really hard to kill and very easy to split and transplant if you ever find someone that will share with you. It does take a few ye...
Is Your Life Feeling Chaotic and Out of Control? 3 Ways to Change That Feeling of Overwhelmed to Organized and Peaceful
May 17, 2023 09:12 - 8 minutes - 6.43 MBHere are 3 ways to change the feeling of overwhelmed to organized or peaceful. I believe if you know the main things that are happening within your week, you will have more peace and feel more organized. Take a look at your week on Friday or Sunday for the following week so you are prepared for the upcoming events. Write down anything you may need and if you can, have this written down where the whole family can see it. It will make it smoother for the whole family. Next, as you know...
Homesteading, Simple Living, Saving Money, and Frugal Living are Becoming More Popular and The Truth is That Living Intentional and Slow Living are so Rewarding
May 05, 2023 10:21 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBHey Friend! I just wanted to reflect on this simple living lifestyle and intentional living. I say slow living sometimes, but honestly, sometimes-or most times, it isn’t slow, but it is very intentional. I think slow living is not sitting in front of the tv, but spending time doing things you enjoy doing. I thrive on getting stuff done and learning all I can in so many different areas. There are just so many many techniques and skills and everything can be tailored to how you want to liv...
Ready to Learn Everything You Need to Get Started Raising Chickens? 7 Simple Must Have Supplies Needed to Start Raising Chickens Now to Save Money Even if You Have Never Raised Chickens Before.
May 01, 2023 10:06 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBHappy May Day!!!!! Thinking about starting your own backyard chicken coop and raising chickens, but feeling overwhelmed by all the supplies and information you need to get started? Don't worry, I've got you covered! In this episode, I'll cover the essential supplies you'll need, so you can be confident and prepared as you embark on this exciting new adventure. First, you will want to have a place for them to stay. You can make a chicken coop out of recycled material and it doesn’t ha...
Here is Some Important Information if You Plan to Raise Chickens as a Busy Mom and You Are Stressed Out Thinking About Adding More Responsibilities on Your Little Homestead
April 27, 2023 09:44 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBIf you are planning on raising chickens, this episode will give you some important information about them to give you peace of mind as a busy overwhelmed mom because I know…..it is just one more thing to take care of! Really, truely caring for chickens can be simple. Caring for chickens involves providing for their basic needs including food, water, shelte and you are going to want to do your research before you get some! I want you to come away from this episode today feeling confiden...
Protein is Such an Important Piece of Your Diet, but it Can Get Expensive. 3 Simple Tips to Get More Protein in Your Diet on a Budget as a Busy Mom
April 24, 2023 18:49 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBHey There! I hope you are having an awesome Monday! I can’t even believe this, but we are almost to 100 episodes, so I am so excited to be giving away a few $25 amazon cards when we hit the 100th episode!!!!! The only thing you need to do to be in on the drawing is add a 5 star rating and review and take a screenshot of it and email me at [email protected]. I will read your reviews and announce the winners on the 100th episode!!!!!!! Get your rating and review in now!!!! ...
Can You Live a Simplified Life Without Being a Minimalist? 5 Additional Ways For You to Simplify Your Life
April 20, 2023 15:03 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBCan You Live a Simplified Life Without Being a Minimalist? 5 Additional Ways For You to Simplify Your Life As I have been packing up our house to move, it made me realize that I would never be called a minimalist because when you homestead and preserve food, you do have alot of items. I have simplified my life so much that it seems very minimal and simplified, but I honestly didn’t even think about all the things we do have because everything had it’s place, but once you are packing and pa...
Do You Want to Raise Chickens in Your Backyard? 5 Benefits of Having Your Own Chickens When You Are a Beginning Homesteader
April 17, 2023 10:05 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBHello! I am going to warn you right away…..we are talking about chickens and they can be an addiction! They are so fun to watch and I love having fresh eggs every day and I dont ever want to run out, so I like to get some new chicks each year and now we are up to about 24 chickens. Some are not laying daily, but they are so beautiful and they sure are good bug pickers, so I just can’t get rid of them! Before we get into todays episode, I want to remind you that I will be doing a drawi...
Do You Like to be in Control? How to Have More Patience in the Season of Waiting
April 13, 2023 10:58 - 4 minutes - 4.67 MBHello Surrendering and giving control to God can mean different things to different people. However, here are some general steps that may help you surrender and give control to God: Develop faith: Having faith in God is the first step towards surrendering to Him. Read the Bible, pray, meditate, and cultivate a sense of trust and confidence in God. Let go of attachments: Identify any attachments or desires that are holding you back from surrendering to God. These could be material possessi...
6 Benefits of Living a Simpler Life and 5 Ways You Can Begin to Live More Intentionally Right Now, Enjoy Your Life More and Reduce Your Stress
April 10, 2023 09:32 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBHappy Monday Friend!! If you have been enjoying learning about living a simpler life on this podcast, please take 30 seconds and leave a rating and review and let me know what you are loving about this podcast because that is how more people can learn about this podcast! Thank you so much!!!!! There are so many benefits to living a simpler life and after living the chaotic life for many years, I can’t even imagine going back to that. I never have guilt that I am unable to attend event...
3 Easy Steps to the Best Boiled Eggs. It is Simple to Make the Perfect Easy to Peel Boiled Eggs and You Will Have Beautiful Deviled Eggs as Well.
April 07, 2023 09:51 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBHere is a quick bonus episode! I boiled 3 dozen eggs last night so I can make deviled eggs for Easter because we love deviled eggs even for a snack if they don’t all get eaten on Sunday and I remembered how many of my friends have trouble with getting their boiled eggs to peel easily and how long it took me to learn this simple way to make them, so here is a quick bonus episode so you can enjoy boiled eggs not only at Easter, but every day! It is such a good snack and we always have a bowl...
Make This One Change to Reduce Food Expense! Homemade Bread or Sourdough Bread is Simple and Healthier Than Store Bought Bread Plus it Will Save Money
April 06, 2023 10:25 - 3 minutes - 3.83 MBHello! I can’t believe it is Easter this weekend! I hope you are able to celebrate the joy of Jesus' resurrection! When it is cold outside, we like to bake an extra amount and then freeze items for when our schedules are full and we are extra busy. This works out great to always have food that is nutrient dense and keeps up from spending extra money at the store for convenience items. When the prices in the store are rising, there is hope that you can save money and reduce expenses! Ma...
Having Peace Knowing God is in Control Can be a Result of Cultivating Faith and Trust in God. Here are 5 Simple and Practical Steps That Can Help You Find Peace in Your Chaotic Life as a Busy Mom
April 03, 2023 10:45 - 5 minutes - 5.53 MBHappy Monday! We have been on this crazy journey the last month and there is so much peace knowing and trusting in God's plan. I know you can find this incredible peace as well even as a busy overwhelmed mom. Here are 5 simple and practical tips that can help you have more peace Trusting God and knowing He is in control. Spend time in quiet reflection, prayer, or meditation to connect with God and seek His guidance every single day. There sure is a difference in a day that starts out in ...
5 Ways to Save Money and Simplify This Easter. Easy Tips for a Budget Friendly Celebreation as a Busy Overwhelmed Mom
March 30, 2023 10:10 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBHello Easter and Holidays can get expensive if you let them, but I have some money saving tips and tricks to reduce expenses, so you can cut costs without sacrificing the fun. You can have an elegant budget friendly celebration without breaking the bank! We usually host most holidays and it usually includes about 20-30 people, so not too crazy, but it does cost quite a bit of money and takes time to prepare all the food for that amount of people. If we aren’t careful we could easily ov...
5 Tips to Help You Reduce Your Food Expenses. You Can Save Money Growing Your Own Food This Year Even as a Beginning Gardener Living in the City or in the Country
March 27, 2023 10:55 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBHey there! This has been an interesting week and I decided I will go back to 1 episode per week unless I have some extra time each week to put out 2 probably for the next few months anyway. If you haven’t listened in the last few weeks, God put it on my heart last month to put our house up for sale which makes no sense to us at all, so knowing that we need to be obedient, within a few weeks, we put our home up for sale and it sold within a couple days. I am a planner and at this time w...
Are You a Stressed Out Mom Wearing the Busyness Badge of Honor, but Would Enjoy Simple Living and a More Intentional Life with Less Stress? 3 Tips to Break Free of Busy
March 20, 2023 10:14 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBHey Friend I love to be doing something as I am very active and mutlitpassionate, so I really have to intentionally makes choices as to what takes up my time. I see you trying to do it all and feeling proud of yourself for getting so many things done, but sometimes it is like a busy badge of honor and can be very harmful to your health and relationships all around you and you can really only sustain this for a short time before you hit burnout. You want to have meaning and purpose in your...
Large Mason Jars Can Be Expensive for Preserving Food. How to Find Jars so You Can Save Money when You Start Canning Your Own Food or Making Your Own Kombucha
March 16, 2023 21:35 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBHey there! I know you are probably thinking about just growing seeds right now or possibly even planting your garden depending on where you are in the world, but I just wanted to give you this tip to save money so you can get started preserving your own food on a lower budget. Over the years, I have gathered a large amount of canning jars, but when I first started preserving food, I couldn’t afford to buy jars. Thankfully I knew several people who canned in the past and they were h...
Do You Want a Calmer Home? 3 Areas of Your Home to Simplify Quickly to Feel More Peaceful and Enjoy Less Stress
March 14, 2023 00:31 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBHey there I’m guessing that you most likely have chaos in so many areas of your life, so I want to give you simple tips you can quickly add more peace and less stress into your life. We are all so busy and I know you don’t need another thing to do, but I do want you to think about how easy a few of these things are to do to simplify and have a calmer home. I do think having too much stuff can weigh you down mentally, so I want to give you a few tips if you struggle keeping your house str...
Simplify Your Life, Live With Less Stress and Enjoy Moments With Your Family and Friends Because You Never Get Your Time Back. Some of the Best Quality Time Nobody Talks About Because of Slow Living.
March 09, 2023 10:31 - 4 minutes - 4.72 MBHey Friend We had another incredible 3 day weekend with grandkids and kids last weekend and even though the weekend ended up being very cold, we still had plenty of quality time spent together. It just amazes me how fast all the kids grow and I am so glad they all have a good time playing together! I am so so grateful for all the time we are all able to spend together. This got me thinking about winter here. I don’t know where you live, but in MN, we have 4 very different seasons and th...