It is summer time! Most families are focusing on vacations, events, and fun, but we want to focus on reclaiming quality family time this summer. Quality time is intentional and purposeful time that you choose to spend with your family. It does not have to cost money or be an extravagant gesture. And time is the most valuable asset because you cannot gain it back. 

How do you want to spend your time with family this summer? In what ways do you show your family that they are a priority for you?

#reframe #qualitytime #family #time #prioritize

Does meal preparation and planning seem like a chore? Are you exhausted at the end of the day and not have the energy to plan a meal? Listen in as Courtney and Jen discuss how meal planning can help reclaim your time and money.

The average family can spend $40 - $125 eating out for one meal. This may be convenient at the moment, but this habit can eat away at your budget. Jen has found how meal planning can take the stress out of meal preparation, and she shares how this new strategy has saved her family money as well. On average, each planned meal is $15 per meal, or $3.64 per serving. 

Using the R.E.C.L.A.I.M. process, Jen has found success in planning and preparing multiple meals at once - saving time and money in the process. If you want to reclaim your time and money while eating well balanced meals, listen in.

#reframe #mealplanning #savemoney #reclaim #time

We are away enjoying some summer fun! This year, the United States is celebrating its 250 year anniversary. There have been many changes and transitions in American history, just as we have in our lives individually. We hope this episode helps remind you how to honor and celebrate your personal history while allowing space for change and newness.

In life we are guaranteed change. It is inevitable that we will experience transitions in life:

All life transitions bring evolution in our identities and what we need and want in life. Allowing your home to reflect these changes can be challenging and bring about mixed emotions. However, when you give yourself time to reflect and manage how to shift in life transitions, you can find healthy balance as your identity evolves. 

Listen in as we discuss different life transitions and strategies to create space for change in your life. What life transitions have you already navigated? What strategies did you practice that helped you become who you are today?

#lifechapter #history #change #transition #250

We have just returned from the NASW New Mexico Chapter conference! It was a pleasure sharing about our book, Reframe & Reclaim and the research behind how our environment impacts our well-being. Courtney presented during the conference, “Clutter & Cognitive Congestion: Cognitive Reframing for Healthier Home Environments and Mental Wellbeing.” Jen exhibited our book and resources during the conference and shared about our mission to support the community at large.

What a wonderful experience meeting new professionals and learning about the social work community and resources in New Mexico. Social Workers help the community in multiple capacities including advocacy, case management, education, medical, and clinical support. Thank you to everyone who participated in the NASW New Mexico Chapter conference, especially the board and event coordinators. We look forward to next year!

#NASW  #NewMexico #NASWNM #connection #community

We are away enjoying some summer fun! We wanted to replay one of our most viewed episodes from summer 2025. We hope you are enjoying a successful summer. We will be back soon!

Description: Summer is just beginning. Are you already feeling the stress and frazzle of the summer schedule? Whether you are a parent trying to keep your kids safe and entertained or you are ready for some respite and relaxation, 🎧  listen to hear Courtney’s advice to keep your sanity and have a successful summer. Prioritize you with these 3 Summer Success Tips.

#podcast #summer #sanity #selfcare #summersuccess #summer2026

Summer is here! School is out, the sun is up longer, and the kids are free! But don’t let all of the routines and expectations fly out the window. Summer is a great time to relax the busy and hectic schedules and focus on helpful self-care and life skills.

Whether you are a single adult trying to have fun in the sun or a parent of kids at home, we all need some form of routine to keep a sense of normality. Focus on the basics of self-care and be sure you are not sacrificing your self-care for summer chaos.

Sleep schedules, decluttering spaces in your home, focusing on basic life skills, and allowing yourself and your kids down time can be helpful in the sizzling summer months. Listen in as Courtney and Jen discuss what research has shown to be helpful for everyone during the summer fun!

#summer #relax #chaos #lifeskills #selfcare #sleep #boredom #declutter

Have you heard of the “latte factor,” how small recurring purchases can prevent bigger goals if unchecked? Today we are talking about reframing our mindset about spending. It is easy to spend $3 - $6 on a morning latte, but how much are you investing in coffee each year? 200 days of purchasing a $4.50 latte can cost you $1,350! If you were to reduce this small spending, what would you do with that extra money?

What is your opportunity cost - what are you giving up with your small daily spending habits? Practicing trade-off-thinking can help us to consciously ask ourselves if we would rather have this now or something bigger later. Immediate gratification and convenience can keep us stuck in unhelpful mindsets and habits. Listen in as Courtney and Jen discuss their experiences and practice of cognitive reframe to help them to reach bigger goals than the immediate gratification of now.

Whether you are saving to bulk up your savings account or budgeting for a family vacation, practicing delayed gratification and trade-off-thinking can help you reach your goals.

#reframe #goals #spending #instantgratification #lattefactor

It is officially summer time! Kids will be home, vacations are to be planned, and the house will be filled with the family every day. Summer can be a respite from the typical hustle and bustle, and it can be a new kind of stress that seeps in. How do you balance all of the summer fun with the continued responsibilities of life?

Listen in as Courtney and Jennifer discuss their strategies and systems to create a smoother summer filled with realistic expectations and shared responsibilities at home for everyone involved. Use summer time as an opportunity to teach helpful lessons to your kids at home about common life skills and family goals. From personal hygiene, accountability for time management and contribution to the family daily chores, summer time can be a fun and valuable time to spend together.

What are your tips and strategies to create a successful summer break for everyone in the family?

#reframe #summer #summerstress #lifeskills #family

May 25 is Memorial Day -  honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service of our country. As we reflect to remember people who are no longer living, with gratitude and sentimentality, we also remember our loved ones who have passed. How do you honor and remember your loved ones that are no longer with you?

Listen in as Jennifer and Courtney discuss their experiences with loss and how they cope with grief, remembrance, and honor of their loved ones. Whether you remember your loved ones with physical items in your home or with shared stories, we want to encourage you to continue to honor your loved ones while also honoring your home. 

Shared memories and stories passed to younger generations is a beautiful way to honor loved ones and share their life legacy for generations to come.

#reframe #memorialday #remembrance #honor #family

Celebrating a loved one’s birth is a special occasion. In the month of May, Jennifer and Courtney have a lot of birthday celebrations and gifting ideas to share. We want to challenge yourself to reframe how you give gifts this year. Although receiving a physical gift is appreciated, accumulating gifts and things can be overwhelming. 

Listen in as Courtney and Jen discuss their experiences with gift receiving and how they have challenged themselves to reframe how to give and receive thoughtful and memorable gift experiences and shared memories.

Some of the best gift ideas are not things at all. Spending quality time with someone, experiencing a new adventure, or reminiscing about fond memories together can sometimes be more valuable and impactful than a physical gift.

Give the gift that lasts. What do you enjoy receiving from others? And what gift giving habits have you chosen to help reduce physical objects in your home?

#reframe #celebration #gifts #birthday #value