Baby Steps Homemakers

Baby Steps Homemakers

By Evita Dixon & Mandy McClernonParentingKids & Family
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Baby Steps Homemakers episodes

  • Step 22: How to Become the Woman You Are Trying To Raise
    When it comes to raising daughters, we are really trying to raise our ideal selves but there’s a problem… we’re not perfect. So how exactly do we accomplish that when we’re well…a continual work in progress per se?
    In this episode Mandy & Evita discuss the self reflection this endeavor requires, the types of women who don’t fail, the feminine virtues we inherently have (and lack, let’s be honest) and lastly some EASY and practical tips on how to raise the daughters society needs. GK Chesterton said that our contribution as mothers is much greater than our vote and as Fulton Sheen stated “To a great extent the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood.”
    So ladies, get a notebook, jot these points down and let’s level this place up!
    57 min
  • Step 21: Raising Masculine Sons In A Pleasure Driven World
    As homemakers we have the opportunity to shape our children into the adults we want them to become. As GK Chesterton said, we as mothers have the power to make or break society byway of how we raise our sons. So how exactly should we approach this great responsibility? How do we raise masculine boys to become virtuous and God fearing men, husbands and fathers? In todays episode Mandy & Evita discuss what masculinity is, the ONE thing that impedes boys from becoming men, the virtues we must cultivate in them, and as always PRACTICAL tips on how you can do this at home with your little ones TODAY. Think…how to raise a Midwest boy even if you live in the city! With laughs and wisdom this is an episode you simply cannot miss, society may very well depend on it!
    1 hr 20 min
  • Step 20: The Right (& Wrong) Way to Approach Suffering

    Suffering can be a major stumbling block when it comes to faith. Often it is asked that if God were so loving and merciful, why does it even exist? Seeing pain and suffering in this light is opposite of what God intends.

    In this week’s episode Mandy & Evita discuss the two ways to approach pain & suffering. Rebellion and resignation are the two main avenues and Mandy & Evita guide you along the paths to both: our rebellious nature that leads to the pitfalls of despair and denial and the redemptive and hopeful aspects of resignation to God’s will. Also discussed are 5 practical steps on how to embrace suffering and make the most of your cross. Our prayers are with you, and we hope you enjoy the show!


    52 min
  • Step 19: How to Build a Home That is Worthy of The Master
    As Christian mothers we are constantly trying our best to nourish, protect and teach our children, but if they were asked, would they say the SPIRIT of Christ lives in your home? Although that seems like a tall order, it is one that is absolutely ACHIEVABLE! Through our tone, practices and physical spaces we can ensure that our efforts are FRUITFUL and we are here to help walk you through it all!
    In this episode Mandy and Evita discuss how to build the ideal Christian home. With these FEW yet SIMPLE tips you will prove the Spirit of Christ dwells in your home and make a lasting impression on your children that will last them a lifetime. Grab a cup of your favorite drink and a notebook, because you will come out of this episode INSPIRED and ready to make the changes that matter.
    Rosary Board Books for Little Ones
    Word of Promise Audio Bible (now has an app, not just CD)
    Religion in Life Curriculum and Resources
    Kid's Morning Prayer (Mandy Mentioned)
    55 min
  • Step 18: Curbing Curiosity and Embracing Simplicity
    It’s 2024 and we are back! Our first episode of the year and it is a game changer friends. As wives, mothers and homemakers we often occupy our minds with ideas, events, projects or questions that we just feel the need to answer. As Aristotle states “our nature is to know.” Whether it be seasonally driven or just our human nature, CURIOSITY can lead us to places that may not be serving our family and ultimately hurting our home life. While the pursuit of knowledge is good, the intent behind the desire is what ultimately deems it a VICE or a VIRTUE. In this episode Evita and Mandy discuss the difference between curiosity and studiousness according to Thomas
    Aquinas, the TWO virtues we must practice in order to ensure our pursuit is rightly ordered, AND lastly the BEAUTY and EASE that simplicity can bring to our lives and our home. We address anxiety, trust, surrender, simplicity versus minimalism and the birds of the air! Packed with insights, practical tips and good laughs you don’t want to miss this one!
    And be sure to follow us on instagram at Baby Steps Homemakers.
    54 min
  • Step 17: The REAL Purpose of Self-Care & Closet Editing Tips

    There’s nothing wrong with Takis and Shark Tank on a regular night, or simultaneously bingeing on summer sausage and HGTV home reno shows, but there is a PROPER way to show yourself some love. Self-care culture has overtaken the media and what is emphasized is purely for satisfaction, but what is the actual purpose of self-care? Our desire to love ourselves must be nourished and aligned according to God’s plan in order to achieve authentic fulfillment. In this episode, Evita & Mandy take this topic on and share some great insight and stats on how it is in fact biblical to love yourself but in the ordered way! Evita will also discuss some practical closet editing and purging tips to start your self-care journey on the right foot! With plenty of laughs, you’ll be glad to have joined in; grab a coffee or tea or whatever you fancy and enjoy!


    58 min
  • Bonus Baby Step: Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude

    Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Soon we will see "give thanks" written on cute, little napkins and dish cloths, #blessed as a caption for perfectly posed pictures on social media, and "I am thankful for" worksheets our kids might bring home. But, do we really know what the virtue of gratitude look like? Do we live it out every day? Mandy goes through practical ways (as described in the book "The Willpower Advantage: Building Habits for Lasting Happiness") to develop a more grateful outlook in your everyday life.

    11 min
  • Step 16: How to Bring Peace and Perspective Into Your Postpartum Journey

    You know exactly what we mean when we say that postpartum isn’t exactly the BLISS you anticipated for 9 months. In fact for 85% of women it is quite the OPPOSITE. In todays episode, Evita and Mandy discuss their personal experiences of postpartum blues and postpartum depression and how to know when things are more than just blues. This period of adjustment is a roller coaster of emotions and flat out CONFUSING! We try and help clear things up and list some practical ways that can help you manage the challenges that arise when introducing a tiny new member to the family. Join the conversation and follow our instagram page for bonus content @babystepshomemakers!


    55 min
  • Bonus Step: Motivation is NOT Your Problem

    Motivation is not really the problem you are having to get ALL the things done, TASK INITIATION is. My mind was blown when I first came across this because often times we think we LACK MOTIVATION when in reality we lack the SKILL required to get things done. In this short bonus episode Evita discusses 4 PRACTICAL strategies you can do to flex the task initiation muscle and get things done today!


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    5 min
  • Step 15: You Don't NEED Friends But Why You Might Want Them

    C.S. Lewis has famously stated that friends are "unnecessary" and Greek Giant Aristotle says friends are "indispensable" and "a pinnacle of human achievement." How do these two make sense together and why should you as a homemaker care?


    Our roles as homemakers can often seem lonely, and our tasks go unseen, yet when we find a friend who stands with us "side by side", who shares in our vision, in our struggle we feel encouraged to carry on, standing together in an "immense solitude". Join our conversation and understand why some friends from your past are no longer, and also why your best friendships might be yet to come!


    "[Friendship] has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival." C.S. Lewis

    44 min

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You want to become the homemaker you’ve always dreamed of, but the challenges of daily life can make this feel like an impossible goal. Join Evita and Mandy, two professionals turned stay at home…