The Clever Housewife

The podcast is back! After taking a break, we are back with a brand new episode for you! Bethie and Amy both recently did one simple, (albeit life-changing!) thing that helped turn their homemaking overwhelm to (dare we admit?) hope! Maybe it's time that you do this one thing, too. What's the thing? Well, you'll have to tune in to this latest episode to find out what is making both their lives so much BETTER.   Show notes: Clever tip: Amy: Floret website    Free Floret fall mini-course (and more information about dahlias):    Clever tip: Bethie: Stiletto mascara   FOLLOW this podcast on Instagram or in our private Facebook Group!

Show notes: Do you have a room that could really use a refresh? Possibly all it would take is a good decluttering and a coat of fresh paint? Or maybe it needs some new lighting, a piece of art on the wall, or curtains? Whatever it is, it's driving you crazy and you know it wouldn't take THAT long to turn it from dull to delightful!   US TOO!   Join us for the month of October as we each choose a room in our homes that needs some TLC. We will break down tasks of refreshing that one room into baby-sized steps that we can accomplish in 15-30 minutes per day. As the seasons change and we spend more time indoors, we intend to dig into making our homes more beautiful and peaceful, one task and one room at a time!   How can you jump into our One Room Challenge/October?

• Download our list (link) of the baby steps you'll take to turn that one room from dull to delightful!
• Jump into our communities on Instagram and/or Facebook and use the hashtag #oneroomOctober.
• Be ready to post "Before" photos and share your plan with us on October 1st! We'll be doing the same.
• Grab a friend to join the challenge with you! (It's always more fun to bring a friend along!)

Download the FREE printable HERE!

The home improvement blog Amy mentioned.

  Our clever tips of the week: Amy: Check out the nurseries and big box stores for clearance plants this week! Bethie: Buy this $45 membership at Sam's and get a $45 off your first purchase!   FOLLOW this podcast on Instagram or in our private Facebook Group!

Bethie and I freely admit that we suck at self care. We do! Through the years, however, we've learned that there's a crucial 15 minute daily habit that propels us to dramatically better self care.   It's something that's extremely simple; anybody can do it; and it leads to stronger and more vibrant health! What more could you ask for, at least in that area that so many moms (including us) need improvement with: self-care?   Join us inside this episode to find out what this crucial, super-simple 15 minute habit is. Also learn why it's so important to work on getting better at self care, especially for those of us (cough) who are getting older.   Links:  For locals, this is where Amy found organic "screenings" for her chickens at a good price! Bethie's Squeeze Guac   FOLLOW this podcast on Instagram or in our private Facebook Group!

Don't have the time or energy to make supper every night? In today's episode, Amy and Bethany share the new meal planning strategies they've tried, and hit on a new strategy to try for the future. 

Bethany's Kindle case

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In this episode, we reveal our third top-secret topic that we are diving into for the next few months.   This is an issue that we both have a love/hate relationship with. It's something we wake up to face every morning, and go to bed with every night. It's something that we'll be working on, probably, every day for the rest of our lives. We're determined to figure out how to do it efficiently, and do it . . . can we use the word "brilliantly"?? YES. We can, and we shall! (May we reach for the stars in this area? Why the heck not??)   Tune in to this week's episode of The Clever Housewife to find out what this fascinating topic of conversation is!   Links from the show:   Amy's recipe for homemade apple cider vinegar. Bethie's budgeting software: YNAB

Frankly, we do. We stink at self care. We own it today, and we wonder aloud how we can work so hard to take care of our families and fail so miserably in caring for our own selves in this episode of Clever Housewives.   It's not so clever, after all, to work so hard at caring for your family, home, and business that you collapse in an exhausted, quivering heap at the end of each day! There's got to be a better way.   We discuss how we might do a better job of caring for our own selves, and what might be behind our self-care denial.   Links from the show:   Amy's Pineapple Peel Tea Bethie's blender salsa  

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Today we are revealing the first of three topics we will be covering over the next few months. We are also sharing three clever things we've been doing to make life a bit easier. 

Lisa’s Sourdough English Muffins

Bethie’s Key Finder

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Drumroll please! Today we are introducing our brand new podcast!! Find all the details in today's episode.

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On today's show, Amy and Bethany reveal all their best tips on saving money at the grocery store. They share: where they shop, what they buy, and how they get the most bang for their buck.

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This is the perfect time of  year to snatch up a discount bird feeder, and prepare your house for bird watching this winter! In today’s episode, Amy and Bethany discuss how to set up bird feeders, and all the health benefits of bird watching.

Bird Bath Heater

 

Binoculars

Suction Bird Feeder

Shepherd’s Hook

Field Guide to North American Birds

Great Backyard Bird Count