America turns 250 this month, and I have a lot of feelings about that, but the one that rises to the top is gratitude. I am so grateful to be an American. Today I am celebrating this country I love: her freedoms, her heritage, her beauty, and the God who has been with her from the very beginning.

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Hey friend, quick note before we jump in. Today's episode is a replay, and I handpicked this one because I truly believe the timing is perfect for where a lot of us are right now. We're talking about summer projects—the fun kind, the meaningful kind, the household kind, and everything in between. I hope it encourages you.

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Summer is in full swing, the school year schedule has gone out the window, but Sabbath doesn't have to. Today, I am sharing 5 practical ways that we protect and keep Sabbath throughout our summer, even when it looks like nothing it does during the school year.

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Hey friend! Welcome back to Work and Play. Before we dive in, I want to give you a quick heads up that this is a replay episode, and it's one of my favorites. We're talking all about the summer plan. Honestly, this is worth a second listen. Whether you heard it the first time around or you're brand new here, I think you're going to love it!

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Midliner Highlighters

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If you are a reader or you have been wanting to read more this summer, today's episode is for you. I'm sharing five books either that I'm currently loving or that I have already read and would highly recommend. Perfect for your summer reading list.

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The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh

Unselected Journal of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower

On Moonberry Lake by Holly Varni

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson

20 Minute Meditation Candle

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I am so excited to share this conversation that I had with Amy Wicks. She is a certified faith-based enneagram coach, speaker, author, and the founder of Simply Wholehearted. She helps women, mamas, and entrepreneurs use the enneagram, but she combines it with a faith-based perspective. She encourages you to make wholehearted rhythms to overcome burnout, reduce overwhelm and live according to your design. She also created the Wholehearted Summer Workshop, which is what we're talking about today: how to plan a summer where you and your family can thrive. I hope you love the conversation as much as I did.

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Simply Wholehearted Website

Simply Wholehearted Summer Course

Wholehearted Enneagram Quiz

Wholehearted Enneagram Podcast

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We have made it to the end of May is for Mamas, and today is our last Friday minisode. It is full of prayers for mamas with littles.

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Every Moment Holy, Volume III by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

Rhythms Reset Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry

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Today's episode is going to be a really fun Q&A episode where I get to answer your questions about motherhood.

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Legacy Photo System Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry

Discipline training from Family Team Podcast

Potty training system

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In today's May is for Mamas Friday minisode, I had my friend Abbey come and share a very small, but powerful portion from her book. It's called "Believe it for your Motherhood" and she ends with a call and response question and answer time you can do with your kids. It's so good and I think you're going to love it.

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Help! I'm Ruining My Kids: A Gospel Guide for the Mom Who's Desperate for Change by Abbey Wedgeworth

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Today, I have the absolute privilege of speaking with my favorite podcast guest this month, my sister. She is a mom to seven and her name is Mary Lindsey Blanton. She has children ranging in age from 2 all the way up to 18. She has tons of years of experience, she loves the Lord, and has so much wisdom in what she has to share. She's literally my go-to person for any question in motherhood and life. I am so excited to share her wisdom with you today.

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Legacy Photo System Discount + Coaching Giveaway Entry

Mary Lindsey Blanton on Instagram

Raising Godly Tomatoes by L. Elizabeth Krueger

Heartfelt Discipline by Clay Clarkson

Wise Words For Moms by Ginger Plowman Hubbard

Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam

The Contentment Challenge

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