I don’t know if you’re like me in this way, but I love to sit around and picture the time that I am a grandmother. It’s something about the legacy that we are leaving right now, in the thick of motherhood and keeping the vision of me as a grandmother. It just keeps me going. Today, I am going to share a little secret. I have a note on my phone (in the Notes app) that I have been writing down all of the things that I don’t want to forget when I’m a grandma. Notes to myself, advice to myself that I will never forget and will hopefully be the grandma that I want to be someday. Today, I am going to share everything that I’ve written down in that little Notes app with you.

Resources from this episode:

25% Off Dwell Bible App

Kate Strickler (Naptime Kitchen) Instagram

The Mommy Talks Instagram

Nancy Ray Website

Nancy Ray on Instagram

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Welcome to the first episode of my “May is for Mamas” series, where every episode in the month of May is dedicated to the mamas listening. I’m starting out with a great conversation with my friend, Molly Stillman, who just wrote an amazing book called, “If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry.” It’s so good. We talk all about it, but it really honors the life and story of her mom, which is just amazing. You’ll hear all about it. I’m so excited for this series! I hope you love it.

Resources from this episode:

If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry book by Molly Stillman

Molly Stillman Podcast: Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Home Before Morning book by Lynda Van Devanter

Molly Stillman Website

Molly Stillman on Instagram

Molly Stillman on Facebook

Nancy Ray Website

Nancy Ray on Instagram

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This week’s episode is part 2 of a conversation I had with my husband Will all about how we have observed the Sabbath as a family for a year now and how it has changed us forever. If you missed the first part of our conversation, go back to last week’s episode and listen to that before you listen to today’s episode. I’m so excited to finish out this conversation with you today.

Resources from this episode:

25% Off Dwell Bible App

An Integrated Life Course

The Family Teams Podcast

Birds and Bees with Megan Michelson Podcast Episode

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster

Papa Johns App

AllTrails

Chordify

Art for Kids Hub

Magic Markers

Brighter Day Press Watercolor Classes

Nancy Ray on Instagram

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Well it has been one whole year of our little Ray family embracing the Sabbath as a weekly rhythm. This episode is a conversation with myself and Will all about how it has changed us forever.

Resources from this episode:

25% Off Dwell Bible App

An Integrated Life Course

The Family Teams Podcast

Nancy Ray on Instagram

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We are back with the second half of my conversation with Jess Connolly talking all about rest because the month of April on the Work and Play podcast is all about the importance of rest in our lives. I’m so grateful you’re here! I can’t wait for you to listen to the rest. If you haven’t listened to part one already, go back to last week’s episode and start there.

Resources from this episode:

Jess Connolly Website

Jess Connolly on Instagram

Go + Tell Gals

Tired of Being Tired book by Jess Connolly

Nancy Ray on Instagram

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Well, I’m trying something new here on Work and Play with Nancy Ray and that is months that have themes. So the theme of April is rest and this conversation is not going to disappoint. I’m talking to Jess Connolly today all about why women are so tired. We’re all so tired and this conversation is full of practical and spiritual answers as to why we’re so tired and what we can do differently. Guys, this conversation was so good, I decided to divide it into two episodes. I can’t wait for you to hear it and I think it fits perfectly with the theme of rest for this April. Enjoy and come back next week to hear part 2!

Resources from this episode:

Go + Tell Gals

Tired of Being Tired book by Jess Connolly

Jess Connolly Website

Jess Connolly on Instagram

Nancy Ray on Instagram

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We live in a time where rest and play are very hard to come by. It can even be looked down on in our culture and often it feels impossible with the busy nature of our lives and schedules. Today’s episode is hopefully going to be encouraging to you to make time to rest and play a little bit more.

Resources from this episode:

Skyjo Card Game

Nancy Ray Instagram

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Okay guys, get ready for part 2 of my conversation with Barbara. If you missed last week’s episode, you’re going to want to go back and listen to it. She is so full of wisdom, so gracious, she loves the Lord, and she’s teaching us all about how to maintain our homes, get rid of clutter, and set up systems in our life that will help us do the work that we’re meant to do and live the life we’re meant to live. Loved these conversations so much. Can’t wait for you to hear part 2!

Resources from this episode:

Episode 227 - Less Clutter More Life with Barbara Hemphill : Part 1

Legacy Photo System

Less Clutter More Life by Barbara Hemphill

Love It or Lose It: Living Clutter-Free Forever by Barbara Hemphill and Maggie Bedrosian

Taming the Paper Tiger at Home by Barbara Hemphill

How to Make Your Clothes Closet a Place You Love

Productive Environment Scorecard

The Vision Accelerator

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Today's episode is so special! We have Barbara Hemphill chatting with us about how to manage all of the stuff and clutter in our lives. Guys, she has been doing this for over 40 years! She is THE pioneer to the decluttering industry. Before minimalism was a thing, she was out there helping people declutter their homes. She has so many systems and so much wisdom. I feel like I could talk to her for hours and never get tired of it. It's such a great conversation - so valuable and helpful. I plan to go back and re-listen to it and take notes. I'm so excited! It was so good that we're splitting it across two episodes so you'll get to hear from Barbara this week and next week. Get excited because it's a good one.

Resources from this episode:

Legacy Photo System

Taming the Paper Tiger at Home by Barbara Hemphill

Less Clutter More Life by Barbara Hemphill

How to Make Your Clothes Closet a Place You Love!

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The longer I live, the more I realize our journey with our money and our finances is not a straight line. There are different seasons of our life, different incomes that we will have, different life experiences and family members will add to our family. Life is ever changing and so are our finances. So today's episode is all about 5 tools that I am using right now that have helped me take a financial reset.

Resources from this episode:

Financial Peace University

Nancy Ray Courses

The Contentment Challenge

EveryDollar App

The Blueprint Model Free Training

The Blueprint Model Course

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