Wifestyle Hustle

Today we talk about some skin saving tips that will help you to have healthier skin. Many of these tips are things you may already do, but many are also ones that are not obvious. It is different for everyone that listens.
I used to work in the skin care industry, and even though I really liked many products, what I think I learned was that it's the routine you are using at least as much as the actual products.
We have a lot of fun with this topic, and hope you can find the time to listen to this information filled episode.

Recap

Cleansing regularly and choosing the right moisturizer are important for maintaining healthy skin.

Protecting the skin from the sun with sunscreen or a hat is crucial.

Avoid touching the face to prevent the transfer of bacteria and dirt.

Regular exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture.

Maintaining a healthy diet and staying hydrated contribute to better skin health.

Managing stress and getting enough sleep are important for overall skin well-being.

Being aware of new products and their effects on the skin is essential.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

06:26 Avoiding Touching the Face

11:52 Healthy Diet

21:59 Being Mindful of New Products

Today we discussed a few diet trends we have come across through the years. We are neither for or against any of them...well almost. And we are not experts or nutritionists. We are simply discussing our experience with each one. If you have experience with any of the ones we discussed we would love to hear about it. Hop on over to one of our social accounts and leave us a comment with your experience.

While we aren't nutritionists we do believe your diet plays a huge role in your overall health. The old saying, "You are what you eat" is so true. You can feel it in your well being when you aren't eating well. Garbage food isn't just bad for your waistline, it can cause all kinds of problems with your health. Eat well and live well.

Have you heard our first trends episode. The trad wife trend is one that has made a reappearance in recent years. Give our episode a listen HERE to hear our thoughts on it.

Transcript

Recap

There are various diet trends, such as keto, intermittent fasting, plant-based, paleo, and carnivore diets.

Moderation is key, and labeling foods as 'good' or 'bad' is not helpful.

Gardening can promote healthy eating and exercise.

Exercise is important for overall health and can help with weight management.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:11 Keto Diet

05:36 Plant-Based Diet

08:51 Paleo Diet

12:24 Carnivore Diet

25:14 Gardening and Healthy Eating

26:43 Eating When Full and Eating by the Clock

28:08 Exercise

29:48 Conclusion

When you're a new parent, and everything is brand new, it can so overwhelming just keeping up with the day to day. Wouldn't it be nice to have someone to teach you all the little tips and tricks to baby care that will make your life so much easier. Well, look no further! With 6 kids between us, we've been around the block a few times. These hacks will make your life run more smoothly so you can enjoy more time with your precious new little person.

Do you have a baby care hack we missed? Drop us a comment on our website or on social media. Let's build community and help each other.

Have you heard the 10 things we love about having babies. We narrowed it down to 10 but it was hard. Listen to that HERE 10 things I love is part of a new series. Check back for more in this series.

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Recap

Make all the formula you'll need for the day in the morning and store it in the fridge.

Consider ditching the diaper bag and keeping a diaper and wipes in your purse or leaving a diaper changing station in the car.

Swaddling can help soothe babies and improve sleep.

Have multiple car seat bases to make it easier to transfer the car seat between cars.

Keep spare batteries on hand for toys and devices that require them.

Use hairbands or other methods to childproof cabinets and keep babies from opening them.

Always have spare clothes for both yourself and your baby.

Use baby carriers to keep your hands free and bond with your baby.

Store outgrown clothes in a labeled container for future use or donation.

Establish a schedule for your children to create predictability and structure.

Spend time outdoors with your baby to enjoy fresh air and nature.

Educate older kids about nursing and set boundaries to ensure the baby's safety.

Create a safe space for the baby where older siblings are not allowed to touch or disturb them.

Chapters

00:00 Making Formula in Advance

04:39 Ditching the Diaper Bag

08:02 The Benefits of Swaddling

12:11 Multiple Car Seat Bases

13:21 Stocking Up on Batteries

14:22 Childproofing Cabinets

19:05 Using Baby Carriers

21:21 Storing Outgrown Clothes

23:23 Establishing a Schedule

26:05 Spending Time Outdoors

29:05 Educating Older Kids About Nursing

31:25 Creating a Safe Space for the Baby

Music is by Oliver Massa. It is called Weekend Chores

With the spring flowers showing off all their glory, it is time to start thinking about gardening. On today's show, we discussed a few of our first gardening tasks. It feels so good to be outside playing in the dirt again. Whether you're planting peas or getting your tiny tomato seeds under the grow lights, it is such a good time to think about what you want to accomplish in the garden this year. Join us for this discussion on the possibilities.

Today we discussed some of our first gardening tasks. If you're a new gardener, this can feel very daunting. There is so much to do and the window for getting them done seems painfully small. One of the things we talked about is how forgiving your garden can be on timelines. If you're running a little behind, have no fear. There is still plenty of time. If you have a Saturday to start planning you're right back in the game. So please don't give up before you start.

We also got into a few specifics on things we like to plant early. There are a surprising number of things that can be in the ground and almost producing before the last frost date. And there is really nothing better than being out in the garden planting tomatoes and taking a pea eating break. Yum! The perfect snack to get you right back to planting those little seedlings.

Have you heard our 2 part series on saving money in the garden. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 We love gardening and saving money so these two episodes were a lot of fun!

Transcript

Music is by Oliver Massa. It is called Weekend Chores

Today we discussed a few things we have coming up for the spring season. Things are growing so our garden episodes will be in full swing. We are so excited to get back outside and make things grow. It is our hope our listeners will be making things grow too.

WE also have a few fun things coming down the pike. Did you hear our interview with the professional plumber? Check that out HERE. We are going to be continuing with our interview series. Our goal for the interviews is it give you knowledge to make you home more efficient and safer. Our upcoming interview will help you sleep better at night knowing your family is safe.

As you probably know, we love to eat. We will be doing a few episodes about summer meals that will be done so fast, you'll hardly remember you made them. That way, you can get back enjoying this fleeting season with your family.

Transcript

Recap

The hosts discuss the topics they hope to cover in the next few months, including seed starting, vacationing with kids, road trip food, budgeting, interviews with professionals, and easy summer recipes.

They mention upcoming episodes on trends and a 10 Things I Love series.

They reflect on the busyness of spring, including birthdays, end-of-school activities, and planting gardens.

The hosts offer tips for navigating the hectic season, such as planning ahead and prioritizing self-care.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Spring Topics

02:05 Upcoming Episodes: Trends and 10 Things I Love Series

03:23 Interviews with Professionals: Fire Safety in the Home

04:43 Easy Summer Recipes: Quick and Nourishing Meals

09:05 Exploring Trends: Sharing Thoughts and Opinions

10:24 10 Things I Love Series: Light and Fun Topics

11:05 Navigating the Busyness of Spring: Birthdays and End-of-School Activities

15:46 Planting Gardens: Tips and Advice

Music is by Oliver Massa. It is called Weekend Chores

Today we started a new series where we discuss current trends and what we think about them. You know we have thought about most things we come across.

You've heard about it. You've probably seen videos about it on social media. The trad wife is making a comeback. And to think, we were doing it before it was trendy. Just kidding. Seriously, though, being a traditional homemaker has been around since the beginning of time. Only recently, is it making a resurgence as a life goal for women. There is great fulfillment in staying home and raising a family. Women are starting to see that.

We discussed a few of our pros and cons to the trad wife lifestyle. Obviously we are a bit biased on the pro side of the aisle. We truly believe having a parent at home full time is good for the family. There are certainly sacrifices made to make it a reality but they are so worth it for the health of the family.

Have you heard our episode on marriage? Listen to that HERE

Music is by Oliver Massa. It is called Weekend Chores

Recap

Living a traditional lifestyle can provide stability and a sense of fulfillment for families.

Having a parent at home can promote a stable home life for children and allow for more time for community building.

Living a traditional lifestyle can provide opportunities for personal development and the ability to take care of the home and family.

There may be social stigma associated with choosing to be a traditional wife, but surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals can help create a supportive community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tradwives

01:08 Personal Experience with Tradwives

01:31 Positives of the Tradwife Trend

04:03 Ability to Take Care of Home and Family

06:08 Building and Creating

08:14 Community Building

09:29 Time for Personal Development

11:17 Fulfillment and Guilt

13:35 Divide of Responsibilities

14:30 Homeschooling

26:58 Social Stigma

29:25 Conclusion

If you have been paying attention to our social media, you know my (Ellyn's ) crocuses have had a rough spring. They're doing much better now. Make sure to fan our social pages so that you never miss any of the fun.

On to today's episode:

We've all heard them. We've all done some or all of them.Over indulgence, inconsistent discipline, helicopter parenting..and the list goes on and on. It is easy to fall into the trap of some these common parenting fails. Our kids are so cute. Maybe just one more toy will be fine. And one more, and one more. Before you know it you have a house full of toys and a spoiled child. Recognizing these common parenting fails early can save a lot of problems down the road. Our kids will be better for our restraint.

Today we discussed a few of our own failings in these areas and what we did about it to get back on track. Too often you don't see it until we are in the thick of it and see our kids demanding more and more. Oops. Parenting fail. I know I've been there quite a number of times as my big kids have grown up. It is hard to see until you're there.

Have you heard our episode about fostering independence in your kids? Check that out HERE

Transcript

Recap

Overindulging children can create unrealistic expectations and entitlement.

Comparing your child to others can lead to unnecessary pressure and dissatisfaction.

Helicopter parenting can hinder a child's independence and problem-solving skills.

Inconsistent discipline can confuse children and undermine authority.

Avoid judging other parents and focus on your own parenting journey.

Overscheduling can lead to stress and limited quality time with children.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:21 Overindulgence

01:20 Comparisons

03:07 Inconsistent Discipline

04:06 Judgment

04:16 Inconsistent Discipline (continued)

08:12 Helicopter Parenting (continued)

09:38 Inconsistent Discipline (continued)

13:55 Inconsistent Discipline (continued)

21:08 Conclusion

Home school can be very expensive but it doesn't have to be. Between the two of us we have a lot of home school experience. But we have even more experience saving money and budgeting for the things we want and need. Home school is no different than our other dives into money saving. It takes planning..hence the timing of this episode. We are starting to plan for next year and thought it might be interesting to talk about our process.

Have you heard our other talks on this topic? Check those out HERE HERE and HERE We really like home school as you can tell.

Check back soon. This is the first of 2 episodes on this topic. There are so many ways to save!

Thanks to Lauren's Husband, Steve, for creating THIS document (pictured above) to help us stay organized.

Transcript

Recap

Create a budget and shop for used curriculum to save money.

Decide what counts as part of home school and what doesn't.

Plan dedicated research time to find the best resources.

Be an active part of the homeschooling community to access free or discounted resources.

Find used materials and take advantage of free field trips to save money.

Add extra expenses after budgeting for core subjects.

Check back on your spending a few times a year.

Use educational expenses as gifts for special occasions.

Chapters

00:00 Tip 1: Create a budget

01:21 Tip 2: Shop for used curriculum

03:12 Tip 3: Plan dedicated research time

07:46 Tip 4: Be an active part of the homeschooling community

11:16 Tip 5: Find used materials

14:59 Tip 6: Take advantage of free field trips

16:14 Tip 7: Add extra expenses after budgeting for core subjects

20:54 Tip 8: Use educational expenses as gifts

Music is by Oliver Massa. It is called Weekend Chores

We started a new series today. Have you always wanted to ask a professional about the inner workings of their profession? Well look no further than WifeStyle Hustle to get your questions answered. We are taking on interviews with professionals in different fields to find out how they handle things in their own homes and businesses. Join us, won't you for this great new series!

Today's Interview

Have you ever wondered what mysteries lurk in the plumbing behind your walls? For most people, as long as everything is moving along as it should, we give it almost no thought. It is only when a pipe springs a leak or the hot water heater breaks that we think about calling in the professionals to have a look.

Today was such a treat! We got to have our questions answered by a professional. Jeff was great fun to interview. He is so funny and makes it interesting to talk about something that can be kind of gross. He also gave us some great tips to keep our systems running smoothly for years to come.

Thanks to Jeff for joining us today!! We truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us and our listeners.

Have you heard our episode about how much we love our houseplants. Listen to that HERE Go listen to that if we've stressed you out about your plumbing. Making things grow is very therapeutic for plumbing stress.

Transcript

Music is by Oliver Massa. It is called Weekend Chores

Today, we discussed a topic we have struggled with as parents. There are times it is so hard fostering independence in your kids. It is just easier to keep doing the tasks I have always done and not teach my kids to do them for themselves. Then I see other people's kids crushing it and realize my kid could have been doing it all along. Oops!

So today we addressed how we handle helping our kids to learn to be more independent. Sometimes it is as easy as walking along side them to help them figure it out or stepping back and letting them struggle a little. The hard part is figuring out which path to take. We hope our talk will help you figure it out. We certainly aren't experts. We're on this road, too, figuring it out as we go.

Have you heard us talk about our last baby and how we knew. Listen to that HERE

Check us out over on Pinterest. We are building new boards and learning how to do it. Come check out our progress.

Transcript

Music is by Oliver Massa. It is called Weekend Chores

Recap

Letting go of control as a parent is essential for teaching independence.

Encouraging responsibility can be done through routines and tasks like taking care of pets.

Promoting decision-making skills involves discussing options and considering consequences.

Taking ownership of personal spaces helps children develop a sense of responsibility.

Modeling behavior and setting examples are crucial for teaching independence.

Creating a nurturing environment where failure is accepted fosters independence.