Pruning To Prosper/ Catholic, Declutter, Organize, Motivation, Budget, Meal Plan

Opening Bible verse: Proverbs 10:9

It's the most wonderful time of year but it's also a very expensive time of year too.  In today's episode, I give you 20 gift ideas for the hostess or your child's teacher that is both budget-friendly and clutter free.  

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Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?  

 Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck.  In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes.  You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time.  Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items.  Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean.  5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward.  Let's get started

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Opening Bible verse: Matthew 4:1-11

We've entered into a Holy Season and boy does the Evil One ramp up his game?  He knows exactly where and how to hit us the hardest. He even tempted Jesus by planting that seed of doubt. "If you are the Son of God...." But take comfort, use this opening Bible passage as a guide.  Just do what Jesus did to fight back.  Know your scripture, pray, attend Mass, receive Eucharist, go to confession and put on your daily armor.  When you are on the brink of greatness, The Evil one will do everything in his power to stop you.  That's how you know, you're on to something good.  Push through, pray and know that in the end, the angels will minister to you too. You've got this! XOXO, Gina

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Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?  

 Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck.  In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes.  You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time.  Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items.  Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean.  5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward.  Let's get started

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

To watch this podcast on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBOLMzUaXPRTy59xCxr76g

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Opening Bible verse: Matthew 24: 37-44

Does Christmas stress you out?  It stresses me out!  I'm not good at choosing gifts for people that I'm confident they will like. I stress about all the money involved, the mess, the extra annoying traditions like elves that need moving and on and on.  This Sunday, November 27th, marks the first Sunday in Advent and in today's episode, I invite you into one of our family traditions that keeps me grounded in the reason for the season. 

This is not meant to be yet another thing added to your To Do List.  Please do not even look at Pinterest for any ideas, keep it simple and stress free! 

 Begin with asking your kids how they can use their time, talent, and treasure to bring Christ into the season.  Our kids are so creative and once the ideas start to flow...there's no stopping them.  I pray this tradition is one you and your family will embrace and look forward to year after year.

Here is the list I mention in this episode along with the original old school YouTube video that shows you the Advent bags I mention in this episode.  Merry Christmas! XOXO, Gina

https://youtu.be/lxCvJkWYEfk

Service: Soup Kitchen, Nursing Home, Trash Pick-Up, Shoveling snow for neighbors, Take someone else’s dog for a walk, Babysit for free, Wrap gifts for someone else, Run Errands for someone else, Coat/clothing Drive, Bake a casserole for the soup kitchen, Invite a lonely neighbor for tea or dinner

Helping Hands: Pick a chore and do it for free with JOY, Be a Mother’s Helper today

Religious: Attend morning mass, Pray the Rosary, Light Advent Candles, Army Men reminders to pray for our military, Decorate the grave of our baby/brother and pray for him, Pray for someone that lost a loved one this year, Pray for someone who lost a pet, Pray for the lonely, Check Church bulletin for ideas or those that need prayers, groups, etc, Confession, Apologize for something specific and ask that person for forgiveness, Attend mass for our loved ones that died in December, Pray the Rosary on ride to Christmas Eve dinner for all the people that don’t have family, Place Jesus in manger on Christmas morning, Put your shoes out for St. Nicolas Day (shoes out the night of December 5th)

Good Deeds: Make granola/breakfast sandwiches for waste management guys, Adopt a family (gifts, gloves, hats), Hang hats, scarves, mittens at city bus stops, Pay for someone’s groceries, Pay for someone’s gas for their vehicle, Fill a family’s propane or oil tank, Donate toys to thrift store/clean playroom, Teacher Appreciation Day (write card and wrap gift), Bake Cookies for Neighbors and deliver, Donate to charities, Leave money for a family that’s had a hard year, Give money to Pastor so he can decide who needs it most, Family Fun Talent Night (play piano, guitar, sing, dance), Go see Santa and get photo, Go see a Holiday Show at local theatre, Out to Dinner Night, Happy Birthday, Jesus! Bake him a cake

Family Time: Appreciate the siblings you have, tell them what you love about them, play the game they want, Go Pick out a Christmas Tree, Game Night, Decorate the Christmas Tree, String popcorn for the birds/pinecone feeders, Send a card to a grandparent telling them the best thing you did with them this year, Drive Around looking at Christmas lights or pay to do a drive-through exhibit, Snowy Day hike, Sledding, Skiing, Walk the dog, Christmas movie nigh

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Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?  

Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck.  In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes.  You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time.  Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items.  Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean.  5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward.  Let's get started

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

To watch this podcast on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBOLMzUaXPRTy59xCxr76g

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Opening Bible passage: Philippians 4:19

You finally got your budget all sorted out. Every dollar is accounted for and you are finally feeling in control of telling your money where to go.  And then...an unexpected expense pops up.  Your kids grew two shoe sizes overnight or got invited to yet another birthday party!  UGH!  Now what?

In today's episode I share with you 6 tips for dealing with these unexpected expenses that seem to pop up every month.  Once you pay off debt and learn to live within the budget, you'll begin to easily cash flow many of these surprises.  That unexpected expense that's keeping you up at night will eventually become a small blip on the financial radar.  The secret to financial freedom is in the budget.  It will never be perfect, but it will get easier.  God is calling you to a life of abundance, trust that he will provide for all of your needs.  

Have a great day, Gina

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Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Begin here, with 5 minutes at a time.  You'll be amazed at how quickly your home will start to feel lighter, you'll find things easier, you'll save money by not repurchasing items you already own but can't find.  You'll save even more money when you decide the peace that comes from a clutter-free home is better than anymore items entering your home.  You'll save a ton of money when your bills are organized and dealt with in a timely manner.  Your home will develop an easy flow of items coming in and items going out.  Eventually, it will practically run itself.  What would you do with a free day or a free weekend?  It starts here. Welcome to Pruning To Prosper, the podcast where we clear the stuff (clutter, debt, mindset) to better hear who God is calling us to be.  

Have a great weekend,

Gina

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

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Opening Bible passage: Matthew 6:11

"Most men live lives of quiet desperation." - Henry David Thoreau

When you decide that you are ready to start living a life that brings you joy, abundance, challenges and excitement, people will start to notice.  When people start to notice, they may not be cheering for you.  

In today's episode, I talk about the prayer I pray for my children each morning. I pray, "Heavenly Father, protect their eyes, protect their ears and protect the words that come out of their mouths."

When you are on a growth mindset journey, you need to wake up each day and protect these things too.  You'll need nourishment on your journey. What words are you allowing to build you up or bring you down? What images do you allow your eyes to see? And what words are you saying to yourself? I'll give you some ideas of what can bring you nourishment while you walk the path to becoming the woman God has called you to be.  You're going to need it!

Happy Trails,

Gina

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Is the clutter taking over your house or worse...your life?  Do you feel so overwhelmed you don't know where to begin?  I'm so glad you found this podcast.  Each Saturday, I lead you through one very small area in your home in which to declutter.  In today's episode, we are tackling kitchen gadgets.  Kitchen real estate is valuable real estate so every inch of our kitchens need to be working for us.  It's a lot easier to get a healthy, fast dinner on the table when our kitchens are clean and organized.  Open your drawers and see what gadgets you love and use at least once per week.  If you aren't using them at least once per week, do you need to keep them at all? Does another gadget perform the same task and you can donate one? If you only use a gadget for one specific holiday meal, can it live with seasonal decor?  Do you have a place somewhere else in your home for items you still want to keep but don't use once per week? 

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

To watch this podcast on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBOLMzUaXPRTy59xCxr76g

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