Podcast Episodes

Which Problems to Focus on In Each Phase on the 5 Step Path From Surviving to Thriving

Season 1 Episode 327

It can be so hard to feel like we are just surviving our days and see a huge list of all that needs to happen, but in reality all we need to do is fo…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Lessons from Watering Plants | The Power of Systems and Habits

Season 1 Episode 326

We have been working on a huge project to weed all of the garden pathways and lay down weed cloth to hopefully prevent future out of control weeks fr…

2 years, 2 months ago

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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Sauerkraut and What to Do Instead [Episode 325]

Season 1 Episode 325

If you are looking for a fun and new activity to do with your kids I recommend making a jar of sauerkraut this summer! It took me 2 years and five fa…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Gardening with Kids with Tiana Woodbury

Season 1 Episode 324

If you've ever thought about gardening with kids my conversation with Tiana Woodbury is for you! She has gardened with her three young children for m…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Smartphone update - what's working and not working to reduce screen time | Challenges with screens in each of the 5 Phases on the Path from Surviving to Thriving [Episode 323]

Season 1 Episode 323

Earlier this year I shared what I did to make my smartphone less "smart" (Digital Minimalism in 2024). Since then, our family has faced some unexpect…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Why You Need a Quarterly Review | Parable of the Peach Tree [Episode 322]

Season 1 Episode 322

We woke up on Saturday morning and my son was staring out the back window when he realized he couldn't see the zipper on the trampoline across the ya…

2 years, 3 months ago

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What do you do with all the stuff your kids create?

Season 1 Episode 321

What do you do with all the stuff your kids create? This is something I have struggled with for years with my four very creative children.

In this we…

2 years, 3 months ago

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8 Tips for Raising Creative Kids

Season 1 Episode 320

We have four very creative kids who spend HOURS each day creating things (the most recent was an elaborate tin can phone system complete with bells a…

2 years, 3 months ago

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What to do when you don't feel like being around your kids

Season 1 Episode 319

Whether you are exhausted, depressed, sick, burned out, or just want a break, in today's episode I'll be sharing my #1 tip that I've used for the las…

2 years, 3 months ago

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Why Doing a Monthly Review is So Important for Moms

Season 1 Episode 318

It is so easy to fall into the "all I do is.." trap. 

You fill in the blank - change diapers, drive kids to school and activities, feed people, nurse…

2 years, 4 months ago

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