The Simple Life Project

I set a goal to read 12 books this year (1 per month). I went well past that number and I credit it to the fantastic books for keeping my attention! 

They are must reads! 

Goodbye to you all. It has been SO FUN. I will miss you dearly. 

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Book List

The LifeGiving Home: https://amzn.to/49wje8i

The LifeGIving Parent: https://amzn.to/47oibpP

Giving Your Words: https://amzn.to/475QMsz

10 Gifts of Heart: https://amzn.to/49vs7PC

Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: https://amzn.to/47oi4KV

Glimpses of Grace: https://amzn.to/3QyPwXG

Missional Motherhood: https://amzn.to/3QsrxcI

Give them Grace: https://amzn.to/40H6Y0P

Unholy Mess: See podcast in early 2023! 

Parenting: https://amzn.to/3FVV2ig

Mother Culture: https://amzn.to/3QWpUFq

When Your Child is 6-12: https://amzn.to/3FUPu7z

The 4 Hour School Day: https://amzn.to/47ajKr3

Teaching From Rest   (Read Aloud Revival): https://amzn.to/47aXrl0

Honey For A Child's Heart: https://amzn.to/3MECO8A

Uninvited: https://amzn.to/49AyDo7

It's not Supposed To Be This Way: https://amzn.to/4790dHC

Magic Treehouse Series: https://amzn.to/40CyaOs Imagination Series: https://amzn.to/465rcTb  Pilgrims Progress: https://amzn.to/3stPOao Pippi Longstocking: https://amzn.to/40wg1Sl Henry Huggins: https://amzn.to/40GGSew Mouse and his motorcycle: https://amzn.to/40Cy4X6 Runaway Ralph: https://amzn.to/3QT4byq   Little House Series: https://amzn.to/49wjXGy Little House Treasury: https://amzn.to/49poH0G    Prayer: https://amzn.to/3MDRQM3 The Brainy Bunch: https://amzn.to/49poF94 M is for Mama: https://amzn.to/49yduuJ Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends: https://amzn.to/49z0K7m Risen Motherhood: https://amzn.to/3snnhDt  

Hello and welcome to the podcast! Today I discuss my morning routine as a busy mama of 4 boys all under 6 years old! I am a homeschool mama and deeply value this morning routine. Join the conversation. Only 1 more episode left of this podcast and I would love to stay connected after I stop airing episodes. Check out the links below!

 

Miracle Morning: https://amzn.to/46TmbOM

Lisa Bevere: https://lisabevere.com   Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/   My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ   Books I Am Reading Right Now   M is for Mama: https://amzn.to/49m4gle It Is Not Supposed To Be This Way: https://amzn.to/3QpeU27 The Brainy Bunch: https://amzn.to/3QnNtFF Prayer: Timothy Keller - https://amzn.to/49d0FWR The Birth Order: https://amzn.to/3QK8vjy Boundaries for kids: https://amzn.to/3Mmj3T1   Books I Am Reading To My Kids   The Imagination Station Book 4: https://amzn.to/3MpaJlH The Imagination Station Book 26: https://amzn.to/3QItBOU On The Banks Of Plum Creek: https://amzn.to/3FHv6GZ   xoxo Lauren

 In today's episode I am getting serious about decluttering. It's almost holidays, folks! Let's clear our homes and make room for a relational holiday season by removing the clutter and making room for things that matter most. 

As always thanks for tuning in.

To connect: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ

 

Excited for this episode! ALLLL the tips for how to take back control of your digital camera roll are one click away in this episode! 

My guest today Whitney is a "family adventure photographer" based out of the Boise and Seattle areas. She also is a family photography educator. Whitney is a believer, wife, and mom to 2 and also homeschooler.

www.whitneycoudrayphotography.com
www.instagram.com/whitneycoudrayphotography
www.facebook.com/whitneycoudrayphotography

How to make home videos from phone clips https://whitneycoudray.myflodesk.com/0a03388f-a6d0-444b-9e4b-5aa6c1f767b9

Photo Organization Tools Suggested In This Conversation: 

SlideBox

Backblaze

Amazon Photos 

CONNECT WITH ME:

https://laurennicolejones.com/about/

YOUTUBE CHANNEL:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ

 

Welcome friends! I am so glad you are here. Today I am talking all about my fall declutter plans as we gear up for colder weather over here in Idaho!

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Thanks for tuning in!

 

Hey friends! Welcome here.

I am chatting all things hosting and hospitality today on the podcast! Join the conversation. Want to connect? 

Check out my YouTube Channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ

Want to get in touch? 

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Even if you don't homeschool you will get something from this episode! Listen up for my productivity tips for getting school in with a 3 & 1 year old in tow. I share about my curriculum choices for 2023/2024 and give you a little insight into our family "why" for keeping our kids at home. 

Books I Recommended: 

Teaching From Rest: https://amzn.to/3qAkupB

The 4 Hour School Day: https://amzn.to/3OODHMl

Connect With Me: 

https://laurennicolejones.com/about/

My Favorite Children's Books: 

https://youtu.be/8PZ2ktC4HhQ

Pre-K Literacy Kit: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Literacy-Preschool-kindergarten-Learning-Folder-1139583?st=e65e081f2188a187cb498cdae409bb7f

The Good and Beautiful: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com

Math With Confidence K : https://amzn.to/3qKfaQr

Math With Confidence 1: https://amzn.to/3ONiuC9

Brain Quest: https://amzn.to/3P7Hx4j

 

Hello! Welcome here.

Today we are chatting about meals and snacks as we move into the start of the school year. Getting meals on the table can be hard. Then add in snacks and extras and it can be enough to drive you mad! Listen in today for some insight!

Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/

Nutriton episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simplifying-series-cleaning-up-our-nutrition-without/id1468768660?i=1000602436505

My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ

FlavCity: https://www.youtube.com/@flavcity

 

We all deal with it. Some more severe than others. I for sure have been faced with more anxiety as my motherhood journey has pressed forward. Listen in for the tip that has helped me the MOST!

Join the conversation today! 

Let's connect: 

https://laurennicolejones.com/about/

My YouTube Channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ

 

xoxo

Lauren

Natalie has been a Master Aesthetician for 20 years and has seen the struggle women go through with skin. She has worked with anything from acne to aging to rosacea and anything in-between. Educating women about their skin and teaching them how they themselves can understand their skin and the issues they are having with it.  Getting them back to that healthy, beautiful glow!

Internal Things To Benefit Skin 

Skin oils Breath Work   Basic 4

• Cleanse (Morning Once, and Evening Twice)
• Exfoliate
• Moisturize
• Sunscreen

Non comedogenic sunscreen and makeup is important! Read your labels.   Skincare companies mentioned https://janeiredale.com https://glymedplus.com   Foods to help with Anti-Aging

• Vitamin C, E, and B
• Peptides + Collagen
• Stress management
• Veggies
• Protein + Water! 
• Good fats

Frownies Patches (Botox Alternative) https://amzn.to/3JFjsig