In today's episode we are going to cover some practical tips for when life feels crazy or overwhelming. In those ordinary days and in the extraordinary (like having a new baby like we did this week)! Listen in here: Listen to the Podcast: You can find important links & info 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: Our sponsor: Lauren Springs School! Get your registration fee waived at Laurelsprings.com/foundation Our sponsor: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code home50

Could you use some encouragement today? Are you struggling with financial stress, family issues, welcoming a new baby into the home soon, chronic illness, or any other number of things that can make life a bit more stressful? I think most of us are struggling with at least one thing (if not many more) right now. So today I want to give you some encouragement for those long, hard, weary days! Listen to the Podcast: You can find important links & info 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: Our sponsor today: Get $10 off your first order from Story Worth by going to http://storyworth.com/homemaking Book Recommendations: Glory in the Ordinary by Courtney Reissig (I interviewed Courtney on the podcast here) Glimpses of Grace by Gloria Furman Treasuring Christ When Your Arms are Full by Gloria Furman Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman Refresh by Shona Murray (I interviewed Shona on the podcast here) Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges Other Help: Coping with Homemaking and Morning Sickness (TTM #18) Lies Moms Believe (and how the Gospel refutes them) When Pregnancy (or Motherhood) Doesn't Go the Way You Plan Facing the Fear of Motherhood – how to find JOY on those hard days!

Meal planning is something that most of us could use help on these days! Thankfully, we have Stacy Meyers from Humorous Homemaking helping us out today with her tips for finding balance in meal planning. Listen in here: Listen to the Podcast: You can find important links & info 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: This episode was originally a conference session in the 2016 Homemaking Ministries Online Conference. You can purchase recordings of the entire conference here. Follow Stacy over at Humorous Homemaking Our sponsor: For 30% off your first month's subscription, visit mylola.com and enter home30 when you subscribe!

Are you hoping to read more in 2020? It's been such a busy time around here the last few weeks that I haven't really been reading. So join me in today's episode for some reading motivation as well as my favorite books I've read so far in 2020! Listen to the Podcast: You can find important links & info 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: Follow me over on Goodreads Follow Jason over on Goodreads Find our 2020 Christian Reading Challenge for Women here Find our 2020 Christian Reading Challenge for Men here Check out our sponsor today: GoMinno.com and use coupon code HOMEMAKING for a 7 day free trial! My favorite books so far of 2020: Update on our reading goal: My goal is 156 books. I've read 34 so far which puts me 9 books behind schedule. Jason is at 39 books read and 4 behind. Fun fiction series: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Christian non-fiction: Stop Calling Me Beautiful by Phylicia Masonheimer Business book: Start with Your People by Brian Dixon Homeschooling/parenting: Pocketful of Pinecones and Lessons at Blackberry Inn Christian non-fiction: Forever by Paul David Tripp Healthy Living: Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food Travel: How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter Books I'm reading next: Season's of a Mother's Heart by Sally Clarkson The Redwall Series The Gospel Comes with a House key Loving Well - Even If You Haven't Been A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning Saving Face: The Scents-able Way to Wrinkle Free Skin

Are you looking for some good resources for teaching your kids about God? Are you looking for some ways to entertain them that are GOOD resources? Today I'm sharing all my favorite Biblical resources for kids. Listen in here (and then share your own)! Listen to the Podcast: You can find important links & info 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: Our Sponsor for today's episode: Get a 7 day FREE trial to Minno at GoMinno.com and use coupon code: Homemaking MINNO just released a complete Church-at-Home experience for kids, which includes video learning and activities for free. Website here. ADVENTURES in ODYSSEY Focus on the Family's 900+ episodes and 5 family logins free for four weeks. Website here. Books We Love: The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung - Ages 5-11 (Crossway is offering free streaming access to The Biggest Story: The Animated Short Film through April 12, 2020) CRAFT BOOKP: Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible Exploring the Bible: A Bible Reading Plan for Kids by David Murry (ages 6-12) My ABC Bible Verses from the Psalms by Susan and Richie Hunt The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New R.C. Sproul has a whole series of kids books: The Donkey Who Carried a King is a great one for this time of year! Christian Chapter book series: The Green Ember Series by S.D. Smith Little House on the Prairie Series Christian Heroes Then and Now The Wingfeather Saga Narnia Series The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls