Finding Joy in Your Home

I want to be really intentional this summer with my time in the Word. I crazy sweet moments with the Lord and time set aside to do this. So whether you are facing a realizing and calm summer, or more likely, a crazy and hectic one...let's all brainstorm together how we can creatively get in the Word more! Listen in: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Start a new summer reading plan: 60 Day Summer Reading Plan from Intentional By Grace Zondorvan has a summer reading plan for kids Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth from Revive our hearts has a 30 day reading plan 8 Ideas for Book Studies: Women of the Word A Mother's Heart: A Look at Values, Vision, and Character for the Christian Mother Adorned: Living out the beauty of the Gospel together Refresh: Embracing a grace-paced life in a world of endless demands Chasing Contentment: Trusting God in Discontented Age Growing Your Faith by Jerry Bridges When a Woman Inspires Her Husband by Cindi McMenamin The Text Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in it's Proper Place Other ideas: Bible journaling (you can find my spiritual discipline notebooks here) Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney My interview with Donald Whitney on praying the Bible Biblical Discipleship & Mentoring - My interview with Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth Getting back on track with my spiritual disciplines - podcast episode Our sponsor for today's episode: Get 10% off your website with Wix.com/Podcast

I have a passion and a dream this summer to make more space to hang out as a family, go on more hikes together, and make sure that we are creating the time and the space to teach our children about the Lord. I want to slow down this summer and make more time for our family. In this episode we are going to chat about some really fun and encouraging family bucket ideas and more! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Related podcast episode: Viewing motherhood as the important task that it is -Hf #216 Natural Summer Essentials - Hf #127 Making Summer Plans & Memories - Hf #126 (from last summer)! A Summer Reading Challenge - Hf #81 Visit: Hylands.com/ear-pain

It's been on my heart a lot lately to make sure that I have a proper view of motherhood. I know in my head how important motherhood is and the grand end goal of raising up these kids. But it's really easy to forget how important the every day average moments are when I'm drowning in the mundane. Listen in for some encouragement and practical ideas of keeping the larger goal and plan in mind! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: A Mother's Heart: A look at values, vision, and character for the Christian Mother by Jean Fleming Today's Sponsor: Hylands.com/Ear-pain

I am wrapping up this current homeschool year and starting to plan and collect resources for next year. So now is a great time to do a little recap of our homeschool curriculum we've used the past 2 years and what we will be using going into next year! I'll also share a little bit about the homeschool philosophy we have fallen in love with, how we do a morning basket time, and more! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Using Sonlight: The Sonlight curriculum we have: Core A (for grades K-2 and ages 5-7) For our family we have fallen in love with their book selection but don't need their Instructor's Guide. LISTEN: How to get started homeschooling (and the curriculum we are using this year)- Hf #92 LISTEN: Our homeschool plan for Kindergarten/First Grade – Hf#150 Sonlight books we've loved: James Harriot's Treasury for children Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion Adventures in Ancient Greece Dolphin Adventures Cappy Boppy The Boxcar Children #1 Johnny Appleseed: The Story of a Legand Usborn's Children Encyclopedia What we use for teaching reading: Teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons (goes from K-2nd grade) Dash into Reading books - Amazing beginning reader books. They are so beautiful!! What we now use for Math (and LOVE!!) Master Books Level 1 (this is technically first grade math but it was perfect for Kindergarten) Morning basket time: Devotional we use: I Am: 40 reasons to Trust God Other books we've loved reading this year: Children's picture atlas - Usborn My first keyboard book - Usborn Rahl Dahl Book Set (we got ours at Costco for a killer price) The Dragon Master Series We are the gardeners by Joanna Gaine The Usborn Outdoor Activity Book What we are planning for next year (but this might change as I start to order stuff): Master Books Math level 1 Continue with 100 easy lessons book Next level in handwriting without tears Adding in a nature notebook Move into another devotional when we end that one Sponsors for today's episode: Get 500 high quality business cards starting at just $9.99: Vistaprint.com/HOME Get 40% off your organic feminine care products by going to mylola.com and use coupon code HOMEMAKING

I love doing Q&A episodes here on the podcast because it allows me to cover a bunch of smaller/random topics that we don't normally get to cover. So join me today as we chat about our RV life update, my ideal weekly/daily schedules, our church denomination, favorite book recommendations, and more! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Hf #42: What to do when your routines & schedules vary from day to day Getting Fit & Healthy on a Busy Schedule (from someone who HATES exercise) – Hf #204 When Your Day Feels Like it's on Repeat…and it's exhausting! – Hf #135 Learning more about grinding your own grains Book Recommendation: Say Goodbye to Survival Mode by Crystal Paine Book Recommendation: Refresh by Shona Murray Book Recommendation: Glimpses of Grace by Gloria Furman Book Recommendation: I will Teach You to Be Rich by Remit Sehti Book Recommendation: Introverted Mom by Jamie C. Martin Visit our sponsor from today's episode: Hylands.com/ear-pain

Rest has been a big battle for me. Finding the time for rest, knowing the best way to rest throughout my week, and not feeling GUILTY about taking adequate rest. In this episode we are going to look at how Biblical rest is a necessary part of your day and week. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: Refresh by Shona Murray Sponsor for today's episode: Wix.com/Podcast to get 10% off your website Sponsor for today's episode: Hellofresh.com/foundation80 and use coupon code FOUNDATION80 for $80 off your first month!

It's easy to feel overwhelmed and under-appreciated on a regular basis. Do you ever wonder "I wish they would just notice all I do this for this family?" or do you feel think "If only they realized how much I work and all I do?" You are not alone in these feelings! But what do we do, where do we turn when we have these feelings? That is what we are going to discuss in today's episode: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Sign up for our brand new one day mini conference: Refresh Your Routines 1 Day Conference Book Recommendation: Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman Book Recommendation: Idols of the Heart by Elyse Fitzpatrick Our sponsor today: TakeCareOf.com and use promo code: Home30 to get 30% off your first order!

Are you struggling to develop new habits and routines (I'm over here raising my hand!)? Listen in to this episode today and Kat will share how just 3 minutes (yes, really just 3 minutes) can change your morning routine and have a big impact! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: Hello Mornings by Kat Lee Sign up for our brand new one day mini conference: Refresh Your Routines 1 Day Conference Our Sponsor today: Wix.com/podcast Our sponsor today: Storyworth.com/homemaking (an excellent mother's day idea!!)

One of my favorite books of all time is Refresh by Shona Murray. It's a reminder to live a grace-paced life in all we do. And today she is on the podcast sharing with us how to do just that! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: Refresh by Shona Murray Sign up for our brand new one day mini conference: Refresh Your Routines 1 Day Conference Our Sponsor today: visit Hylands.com/ear-pain

I talk about reading a LOT. It's a hobby of mine but it's also an important tool I use in my Spiritual growth. Because I read a lot and talk about it a lot, I get a ton of questions about reading and the best ways to fit it into a busy homemaker's schedule. I get it. It can be really hard to fit any reading time into your already too busy and too full schedule. But I want to encourage you to try and find a few minutes in your week to invest in a good book. Reading is so life giving and encouraging to me that I sorely miss it when I get out of the habit. Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today's episode down below. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: You can read the full notes with links to this episode here Follow me over on Goodreads Check out the 2019 Christian Reading Challenge for Women Get natural deodorant scented with essential oils for 50% off your first box! Mymyro.com/home and use promo code HOME