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In this episode of Praise, Prayer & Protein, Micah joins me for a practical, real-life conversation all about how to budget — without overwhelm, guilt, or restriction.

We walk step-by-step through what budgeting actually looks like in our home, how to set up clear and realistic categories, and why comparing budgeted vs. actual spending is where real progress happens. Micah also shares the big-picture thinking behind budgeting, how to plan for savings and future goals, and what a simple “budget night” rhythm can look like for busy families.

We also introduce Micah’s new budgeting tool, icanbudget, and talk about why it was created — to help families gain clarity, confidence, and financial peace.

🎉 Special offer:
You can check out icanbudget and grab the deal we talk about in today’s episode using the promo code
👉 FRUGALICIOUSFAM2026

Topics we cover:

• How to set up budgeting categories that actually make sense
 • Income, deductions & planning with intention
 • Budgeted vs. actual spending (this is where the magic happens)
 • Earmarks, savings goals & big-picture thinking
 • Creating a simple budget night routine

Common Budget Categories We Discuss:

Food, Housing, Utilities, Medical, Personal Care, Transportation, Debt, Life Stuff, Faith, Fun, Family/Kids, Business Expenses (if applicable), Savings, and more.

If budgeting has ever felt intimidating or confusing, this episode will help you take a deep breath and start with confidence.

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You can find me over on Instagram and Facebook, where I share encouragement, meal planning, family rhythms, and behind-the-scenes of our big family life.
If this episode helped you, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready for more clarity and financial peace.

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Before we pull out spreadsheets and start talking budgets, we need to have this conversation first.

In this episode, we’re chatting about why money matters, what financial freedom really looks like, and how getting clear with your finances can bring more peace (and way less stress) into your home. This is the mindset episode — the one that sets you up to feel confident and ready before we get practical next week.

If money feels heavy or overwhelming, you’re not alone. This episode is here to help you breathe, reflect, and take your first step toward financial freedom.

📝 Reflection Questions

• What do I want my money to support right now?
• What causes me the most stress financially?
• What would feel freeing if money wasn’t such a mental burden?
• What am I hoping finances could make possible in this season?
• Who could I invite into this journey?
• Who would encourage me instead of judge me?
• Who could help me stay accountable?

If this episode encouraged you, make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next — Micah joins me in the next episode and we’re getting very practical with budgeting.

You can also find me over on Instagram and Facebook, where I share encouragement, real-life mom rhythms, meal planning, and all the behind-the-scenes of our big family life.

 Thanks so much for being here — and if you know a mom who needs a calmer, healthier money mindset, send this episode her way 💛

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Every year between Boxing Day and New Year’s, I take a quiet afternoon to look back on the year behind me and gently look ahead to what’s next.

For years, I did this by setting goals across a few simple categories — faith, family, health, friendships, and personal growth. Nothing fancy or overwhelming… just intentional rhythms for the season of motherhood I was in.

Last year, I decided to try something new.

Instead of a traditional goal list, I created a 2025 Bingo Card — 25 simple, meaningful things I hoped to do, experience, or grow in throughout the year. Some were practical, some were fun, some were deeply personal… and one square mattered more than all the others.

In this episode, I’m walking you through my bingo card in real time — sharing what I accomplished, what surprised me (hello, starting a podcast), what didn’t happen, and what I’m carrying forward into the next year.

We’ll talk about:
 • Simple, realistic goal-setting for busy moms
 • Unexpected wins and missed squares (and why both matter)
 • Health, faith, family, friendships, and creativity in real life
 • Letting go of perfection and choosing grace instead
 • Why reflection is just as important as planning

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by goal-setting or like New Year’s resolutions just aren’t for you anymore, this episode is a gentle reminder that growth can be slow, imperfect, and still incredibly meaningful.

I’ll be taking a short break while the kids are home for the holidays, and I’ll be back in January with some really fun and practical episodes to kick off the new year.

Thanks for being here — and for walking this season with me.

Links Mentioned in the show

KBfit - 

Julie's Speaking Link

Adventure Date Book

Copper Shore Lake House

Encounter Ministry

2026 Card

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Get ready to laugh, guess, and shout answers — because today’s episode is ALL Christmas trivia! 🎄✨

I invited my good friend Sarah the trivia pro, to join me for a festive, family-friendly episode you can listen to while wrapping gifts, baking, or road-tripping to visit family this holiday season! 

We’re covering four rounds of trivia:
 🎬 Christmas Movies
 🎶 Christmas Songs
 🎁 Traditions & Fun Facts
 🍪 Christmas Food & Treats

A mix of easy questions, tricky questions, and the kind Sarah will somehow know instantly. 😂 Play along, keep score, and see who wins in your house!

This episode is perfect to save and come back to all season long — 

If you loved this festive conversation, make sure you follow the podcast, leave a quick review, and share it with a friend who loves Christmas trivia as much as we do.

And don’t forget to come hang out with me over on Instagram and Facebook throughout the holidays — I’ll be sharing cozy moments, encouragement, and lots of practical mom-life content to help you enjoy this season.

Thanks so much for being here and for listening — I’m so glad you’re part of this community. 💛

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Christmas traditions can be magical… but they can also feel overwhelming when life is busy and expectations are high. In this episode, I’m sharing the traditions Micah and I grew up with, the ones we’ve carried into our home as parents of seven, and the ones we’ve gently let go of as the seasons of our family have changed.

From becoming a mom on Christmas morning, to the cozy rhythms we’ve added over the years — sugar cookies, Christmas puzzles, Playmobil nativity storytelling, and the chaos of seven stockings — this conversation is full of heart, nostalgia, and permission to create a Christmas that works for your family, not against it.

I’ll also share:
 ✨ Our favourite Christmas morning routines
 ✨ The traditions that bring our home the most joy
 ✨ The ones we’ve outgrown — guilt-free
 ✨ My morning Advent devotional rhythm
 ✨ And encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed by December

Whether your holiday season feels magical, messy, or a mix of both, I hope this episode reminds you that you don’t have to do it all — you just get to do what matters.

🎄 Links Mentioned:
Advent Devotional

Sugar Cookie Recipe

Christmas Movie List

Family Fun December Bucket List

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Today’s episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with three of my boys — Isaiah, Zeke, and Jedi — to talk ALL things Christmas in a big family. ❤️🎄

From early-morning excitement to our favourite traditions, treats, games, and the beautiful chaos that comes with having seven kids… the boys share what Christmas really feels like in our home. You’ll hear their honest thoughts, sweet moments, hilarious answers, and even a little singing at the end. 😉

If you’ve ever wondered what the holidays look like inside a large, loud, joy-filled family — this episode is such a gift. Lots of laughs, great conversations, and a peek into the traditions that mean the most to us.

Pour a cup of something warm and enjoy this festive (and very real!) Christmas conversation with my crew. 🎄✨

📌 Links + Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Here are a few of the things we talked about today:

✨ Our Playmobil Nativity Set
➡️ Unfortunately its not available anymore. 

✨ Family Christmas Bucket List
 

✨ Our Favourite Family Baking Recipes
 

✨ Peterson Family Christmas Movie List
 

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This time of year can be a lot. Between Christmas concerts, baking marathons, shopping lists, and all the moving parts of mom life—it’s easy to feel like the season is running you over instead of the other way around.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to slow down and truly soak in the season with intention, joy, and peace. 💛 I’m sharing five rhythms that help me stay grounded and ten simple ways I’m finding joy in this season—from hot baths and cozy books to kitchen dance parties and social media breaks.

Whether your Christmas looks calm and cozy or chaotic and full, this conversation will help you focus on what matters most: presence, peace, and the people you love most.

✨ Topics we’ll cover:

• My morning rhythm with the Advent Devotional from @rejoice_and_repeat
• Cozy afternoon coffee breaks + my DIY Holiday Drink Series @kates.creative.kitchen
• How to create space for rest, reflection, and connection this Christmas season
• How to create space for rest, reflection, and connection this Christmas season
• My KBFit Faith & Fitness routine to keep my body and spirit strong through the holidays 💪
• My family’s Holiday Movie List — because nothing says “slow down” like a cozy night in 🎬🍿
• 10 simple ways I’m enjoying December this year (don’t miss the free graphic!).

🎧 Tune in and take a deep breath, mama—this one’s for you.

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Hey friend — today we’re chatting all about how to have a Frugalicious Christmas! 🎄

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the cooking, baking, shopping, and spending that comes with the holidays, this episode is for you. I’m walking you through 3 simple steps to plan your own Frugalicious Christmas — plus sharing 10 practical ways to save money this season without losing the magic.

You’ll hear about:
 ✨ How to set your December meal plan + baking list
 🧺 Why inventory checks can save you hundreds
 💸 The gift basket system I swear by every year
 🎁 10 real-life ways to spend less and stress less this Christmas

Let’s make this holiday season organized, intentional, and full of joy — not chaos!

🎧 Tune in, grab my FREE planner, and start planning your own Frugalicious Christmas today.

💌 Links Mentioned in This Episode:

📘 Grab your Frugalicious Christmas Planner 
🎄 Follow along on Instagram 

💬 Let’s Stay Connected:

📱 Instagram & Facebook
 🎧 Follow & Review the Podcast — it helps more moms find the show!
 💌 Share this episode with a friend who loves a good money-saving Christmas!

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In this episode, I’m sharing how my Fall Meal Matrix has saved me hours in the kitchen and hundreds on groceries! 🍲 Learn how to build your own five-category, forty-meal system that makes meal planning simple, flexible, and stress-free. You’ll walk away with practical steps to create rhythms in your kitchen that actually work for your family — not against it.

👉 Grab your free Fall Meal Matrix right HERE, and don’t forget to follow, review, and share this episode with a mom friend who could use a little meal planning peace this season. 💛

You can also find lots of great meal planning tips, tricks and money saving hacks over on my Instagram and facebook! 

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On today’s episode of Mic’d Up with Mom, I sat down with my daughter Jaelyn — the only girl with six brothers! 💪💖 We answered questions from YOU and had such a fun and heartfelt chat about faith, friendships, family, and what it’s like growing up in a big, busy house.

This is a beautiful conversation for any parent who wants to build stronger connections with their daughter or hear the heart of a teen girl who genuinely loves Jesus. Jaelyn shares thoughtful advice for moms, her take on social media, and a few laughs along the way.

💬 We chat about:

• Building faith as a teen in today’s world
• Fostering healthy mom/daughter relationships
• Navigating social media and friendships
• Her favorite things (including her Starbie order ☕️)
• The best (and hardest) parts of being the only girl in a big family

🔗 Links Mentioned:

📰 Brio Magazine

💕 Let’s Stay Connected!

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a quick review — it helps other moms find the show!

 You can also find me over on Instagram and Facebook for more encouragement, family fun, and faith-filled conversations.