Kids are making wish-lists and dreaming of presents - let’s also get them involved with the joy of gift-giving. In this bite-sized episode of POP, I’m sharing three practical ways to bring kids in on the fun of giving gifts!

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My aunt is a hostess-extraordinaire and the one I’ve learned so much from when it comes to food, entertainment, mission and ideas for welcoming people into our homes and taking care of them. You’ll learn so much from her perspective that hosting is a skill we can grow into by opening our homes with the desire to love and serve, and learning from our mistakes and successes as we go. 

She covers diet restrictions, favorite recipes, small touches that make a big difference and so many ideas for events! I can’t wait to incorporate them myself, and I know you’ll love her thoughts, too! 

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Everyone wants to get a littler cozier this time of year - but just what kind of cozy is right for you? Let's explore with the four energies - whether you're fun-loving, comfort-seeking, a go-getter or a process perfecter, knowing which  fabrics, colors, textures, patterns and design elements will work best for you helps you unlock your cozy season in an all new way!

Take the Energy and Design quiz to find out which design style suits your energy!

If you need a refresher on the Four Energies, we've discussed them before:

Build a Wardrobe to Match Your Unique Energy and Show Off Your Personality

Design According to Your Energy Type

The Energy Types in Crisis

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We can’t hide who we truly are in crisis - and no one else can, either. Which is why it’s good to understand people’s natural energies when dealing with stressful situations. When we understand why and how we tick, we can also extend grace to others as they handle things - even if they are handling it differently then we want them to .

 Do you know your energy type? Take the quiz here!

Type 1s are light and bubbly and desire fun. They bring joy and inspiration and are full of ideas. 

Type 2s are calm and peaceful and they want comfort. They bring harmony, security and sensitivity. 

Type 3s are go-getters, full of energy and desire results. They are great at getting things accomplished and moving forward.

Type 4s are precise and perfectionistic, they want respect. They are great at improving processes and making things better. 

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We all want to create and be a part of a village of support for our children, and the teachers at our schools are a huge part of that. Marcela is here as a former classroom teacher and current teacher educator to talk about homework, attention spans and how to support your children as students at home and in the classroom. 

Hear Marcela’s last episode all about living a life of abundance here. 

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Pretty Over Perfect in Real Life - come hang out with Michelle and Erica as they chat about implementing the systems and skills we talk about here to turn Erica's house into a real life dream home! Together they turned her chaos into calm and overcame the overwhelm so her family can finally live the way they've always wanted to in their home.

And check out the brand-spanking-new PrettyOverPerfect.com

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We all have to feed ourselves and our families, but if the traditional idea of meal planning doesn’t work well for your family (or it makes you feel trapped), this is the episode for you! Simple steps to create your family’s very own fusion restaurant. Plus! How to create a master grocery list and bonus ideas for adding a little zhuzh to your cooking! 

Cookbooks I love:

Cravings: Hungry for More

Come On Over

Half Baked Harvest Super Simple

100 Recipes You’ll Make Forever

The Joy of Cooking

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Personal trainer and all-around amazing superhuman, Georgia, joins us to talk about simple ways we can rethink nutrition, get moving and fuel our bodies for the performance of life. 

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I'm excited to bring a special guest, my friend, Chaleah, to talk about parenting through a tough situation - her husband's deployment. We dive into her strategies to set herself up for success, as well as the things that bring her joy while solo parenting for long periods of time. 

Her recommendations:

3 Minute Gratitude Journal

Grow Bags for transportable gardens (and the plants don't get root-bound like they do in pots!)

For older kids, I love the Gratitude Journal for Teen Girls and Moms.

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Today I'm joined by my bookworm teenager, Ellie, as we talk all about how to get kids reading - with our favorite books for kids in all age categories. 

Here are some of our favorite books:

Picture Books (Babies and Toddlers)
Sophie's Squash
Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch
I Love You the Purplest

Read-Aloud Chapter Books (Preschoolers)
A Little Princess
The Wild Robot
The 101 Dalmations
Mary Poppins

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