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Does it ever seem like you just can't get a hold of all the kid clothing? Today we have professional organizer, Lisa Woodruff back on the show for part 2 of the 4-part series where we will be talking about clothing. Lisa shares with us the steps she goes through with her clients in regards to processing the clothes.  She also goes over why the closet is so important and how to set up their closet so that it will work until they move out! One topic that really jumped out at me is when she told me that we are going to get rid of the dressers! Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, make sure to check out part 1 of this series where we talk about kids bedrooms! https://mominspiredshow.com/how-to-organize-your-kids-stuff-series-bedrooms-lisa-woodruff-140/ Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  

Do you find yourself feeling lost when it comes to keeping your kids stuff organized? Today we have professional organizer, Lisa Woodruff on the show for a 4-part series. I know for many moms, summers can be challenging with having the kids home and trying to keep the house from looking like a tornado went through it. So if you have been wanting to tackle your kids stuff this is the perfect series for you! Today, we are going to talk about the kids bedrooms and why Lisa likes to refer to them as their "mini apartments".  Lisa shares with us that its a good idea to give kids ownership of their bedrooms in making decisions on how it is arranged and being responsible for keeping it clean and maintained. With this said, this means that kids need to be able to say what they want to keep and what they are ready to let go of. One topic that really stood out to me was when she shared that kids will give up items in their bedroom in order to keep it clean once whey know how to clean their rooms.  Hear what she says

Do you ever dread trying to get your kids to sleep while traveling? Today we have Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant, Eva Klein on the show.  Being a travel agent and helping clients plan their perfect trip I thought it would be great to have Eva on the show today to talk about sleep while traveling.  We all know that not getting sleep or kids not sleeping while on vacation can really impact how much fun we can have. So, Eva shares with us how to adjust to sleeping in different environments, and helping our kids with time differences. She she shares with us some great ideas with renting baby equipment so that you are not having to pack it on an airplane.  One topic that really stood out to me is how to get your kids back on track when you get home. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.   If you liked this episode,  make sure to check out the episode I did talking all about Disney Cruises and why its such an amazing family vacation and how its perfect for both the parents

Have you ever had a passion to serve your community as a family? Today we have Michele Hazelip on the show.  She shares with us her journey to move to a neighborhood that they could serve the people that live there.  She gave us all the details of how it all unfolded and the obstacles they endured along the way. I asked her what it looks like when it comes to opening up her home to other kids and was her family on board from the beginning. One topic that stood out to me was her advice she gave to others that have a dream or passion to helping others but feel too overwhelmed to begin.  Hear what she says about this and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode,  make sure to check out the episode with Erica Thayer on what to do before starting a non-profit: https://mominspiredshow.com/what-to-consider-before-starting-a-non-profit-erica-thayer-123/ Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program:  I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian

Do you feel guilty when you carve out time just for yourself? Today we have Jennifer Thompson back on the show for our 3- part series on mom-guilt.  Jennifer and I talk about how it can be so hard as moms to make time for ourselves.  That it's so easy to put our needs last and in the end it's not beneficial for anyone! Self-care is such a big topic these days and I think that many moms think that they have to run off on a girls-trip, or escape to a spa retreat to be able to check that box off. Were here talking about how just taking moments throughout the day to yourself can reap huge benefits.  From getting up in the morning before the kids and having a cup of coffee, or taking a nap if you have a baby instead of cleaning the kitchen to making time to work out so that you feel good not only physically but mentally.  Hear what we say about this topic and more on the podcast. If you like this episode make sure to check out last week's episode part 2 of our Mom Guilt Series: https://mominspiredshow.com/are-yo

Do you feel like you are the only mom that doesn't sit down and play with their kids for hours? Today we have Jennifer Thompson back on the show for our 3- part series on mom-guilt.  Jennifer and I talk about the moms that play with the kids and how its so natural for them and on the other hand the moms that have a little bit harder time doing that.   Jennifer shares with us her experience on having 4 kids and what kind of mom she is and what she found works for her!  It's so easy to feel guilty if we are not playing enough with our kids or maybe we are the mom that just doesn't thrive in this area which then also leaves us feeling so guilt ridden.  One topic that I really enjoyed talking about was if you are not the mom that sits down for hours to play we have some ideas that everyone can be happy about. Hear what we say about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, make sure to check out our other episode together from last week :https://mominspiredshow.com/mom-guilt-series-how-do-y

Do you feel like you are the only one feeling mom-guilt these days? Today we have Jennifer Thompson back on the show to do a 3-part series on mom-guilt.  Jennifer and I talk about how do we find our self-worth as moms.  We chat about how easy it is for moms to feel like we don't do enough and how will we find our validation? One of the topics that stood out to me that I feel like most moms could relate too is the constant comparing ourselves to other moms if it be in person or via social media and how damaging that can be. Hear what we say about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, make sure to check out our other episode together : Why friends are important and where to find them Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: Recently, I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  find out: What intermittent fasting is and how it works How intermittent fasting can h

Have you ever thought about hiring a financial planner but just don't know where to start? Today we have financial planner Christina Gatteri on the show.  Christina walks us through the process of finding the right financial planner for you! She shares with us the red flags to look out for and why she doesn't love 529's for college savings.  We also talk about cash flow and what she prefers her clients to have for when it comes to having an emergency fund. One topic that she shared that stood out is what she wishes more parents were doing to help teach their kids about money. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode,  make sure to check out the episode with Julie Lam on how to save for you kid's future: Saving for your kids future Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  find out: What intermitte

Do you ever wish you could make your home a mindful space that you could really embrace? Today we have Kennesha Buycks, the design and lifestyle blogger behind Restoration House on the show today.  Kennesha shares with us her journey from being an early blogger where she used that platform to sell her furniture to launching her new book which is all about helping families make their home a home that works for them.  She also shares with us some of the challenges that she experienced with her journey and how she overcame it.  I asked her what are some of the common questions that she gets from clients when it comes to decorating their homes. One story that really stood out to me is when she opened up about her mom passing away and what grief looked like not only for her but her dreams and passions.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.   If you liked this episode,  make sure to check out the episode with Alli Worthington where she talks about creating the life you were meant to liv

Have you ever wondered what is the best way to save for your kids college? Today we have Julie Lam with Good Egg Investments on the show and we dive into different ways to save for college, why 529s might not be the best route as well as teaching our kids how to invest.  You might remember Annie Dickerson from episode 124, where she talked about investing in real estate passively, her and Julie started Good Egg Investment and so I thought it would be great to hear from Julie this time. Julie shares with us how she plans on paying for an ivy league college education or have the flexibility to have money available for her kids to invest in businesses or themselves.  She explains how she is teaching her children about investing using a syndication model and what that looks like.  One topic that stood out to me was that for her situation, renting a home instead of buying has allowed her to have money coming in every month instead of out.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.   If you li

Have you experienced a loss and feel all alone? Today we have Sarah Rieke on the show and we talk all about loss and grief.  She discusses with us how we can help loved ones through grief as she shares her journey with losing two full-term infants.  Sarah's new book is about her own personal story and how the Lord sustained her through both of those losses and took something that was broken and brought beauty to it.  One topic that really touched my heart is Sarah wanting women who experience the brokenness of this world will come to find the same hope in brokenness because of the beauty of Jesus can bring.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, make sure to check out our series with Lindsey Renee as she shares her story and the importance of prayer. the importance of prayer Resources mentioned on this episode: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: Recently, I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On

Are you in love with the Enneagram, well have you ever thought about how it could make your marriage thrive? Today we have the Enneagram Coach, Beth McCord back on the show and we talk about her new book she wrote with her husband.  She shares with us that she couldn't find an enneagram book for married couples that resonated with her. So she wanted to write a book that would be "a wake-up call for couples who feel stagnant, revealing what happens when two people in a committed relationship risk seeing each other from a fresh perspective." She gives us a glimpse of what she talks about in the book from the importance of doing our own work, and to be understanding and forgiving to our spouse by using the Enneagram. One topic that stood out to me is to not commit "assumicide" but rather ask for clarifying questions and give clarifying statements.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, make sure to check out our series with Beth starting with episode 90 . Unde

Have you ever felt that panic on a Sunday night wishing you had prepared better for the upcoming week? Today we have Jenny Stemmerman on the show and she shares with us some great ideas on setting up our week!   Jenny goes over her routines and what works best for her as well as explaining that it shouldn't all fall on the mom.  She highly encourages that weekend prep should be a team sport and everyone participates. One thing that stood out to me is that we should really approach this as a skill and with all skills we don't master them right away, it gets easier the more you do it.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.   If you liked this episode I bet you will love the episode with Stephanie Sikora where we talk about how simplifying makes our lives easier. Simplify Your Life       Lean 7 week online weight loss program: Recently, I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  find out: What

Today we have Emily Orton on the show and we talk about her fun adventure at sea with her family of 7!   Emily shares with us how sailing lessons turned into a decision where a dream would become a reality to sail the seas as a family.  She tells us that their goal was to help their kids learn how to live their goals, and how to customize their life and not just do things because of what other people think.  Some of the lessons their kids learned during this amazing adventure at sea was they learned to be comfortable being uncomfortable as well as becoming more their self in a deeper and faster way. One story that really stood out to me is when Emily shared with us that it could be really hard not having space to yourself on the sailboat where normally you don't get to experience having too much time with each other in the modern world.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode I bet you will love the episode I did with Kelly Bowser where we talk about her fun e

Have you ever wanted to pursue something just for yourself? Today we have Lindsey Johnson on the show and we talk all about her starting her business, being a mom of 3 and homeschooling.  Lindsey shares with us how she grew her business slowly but steadily and that she preferred it that way vs. growing it super fast.  We chat about her schedule and what that looks like in a week with homeschooling and running a business and how its key to get the most important tasks done first.  One tip that she gave us that really stood out to me is when she said that if you want to start a business then you have to offer a solution to a problem and that is what you have to remember in order to be successful in what you are doing. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode I bet you will love the episode I did with Jaime McLaughlin about quitting her job as a make up artist to start an online business that would allow her more time with her family. click here to listen: Turning

Do you find yourself having these big dreams but feel too scared to go after them? Today we have Rebecca Faires on the show and we talk all about adopting internationally, traveling with kids in a bus, and dealing with grief.  Rebecca shares with us how her and her husband decided to freelance so they could travel in a renovated bus and homeschool while pursuing their writing careers.  We talk about her journey of adopting her two boys from Ethiopia and realizing when they got back to the U.S. that they were pregnant and were going to have 4 kids under 4! One story that stood out to me is when she was sharing about her new book on grief, how it's so important to grieve and sometimes we just don't know how to offer comfort to others when they are grieving. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode I bet you will love the episode I did with Ruth Schwenk about knowing the season of life you are in click here to listen: The Seasons of Motherhood Resources menti

Have you ever had a passion to do something but just didn't know how to get there? Today we have author Amy Parker on the show and we talk all about her journey of becoming an author.  She shares with us her story on what it looked like before she became a writer and what she has learned along the way.  Amy also chatted about why she wants to encourage moms to instill a lifelong love of reading with our kids.  We talk about working at home, and how that has it's pros and cons as well as some advice she shares with us when it comes to pursuing our dreams.  One story that stood out to me is when she told us that all her jobs leading to her becoming an author were preparing her for writing children's books. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.   If you liked this episode I bet you will love the episode I did with Jaime McLaughlin about turning your passion into a career: https://mominspiredshow.com/turning-your-passion-into-a-career-jaime-mclaughlin-119/ Resources mentioned in th

  Have you ever wondered if you could be investing your money differently especially in real estate? Today we have Annie Dickerson on the show and we talk all about real estate investing.  She shares with us her journey when she bought her first home and rented out part of the home to make rental income and how she was then hooked with real estate investing! She explains how she now has multiple houses out of state and the pros and cons of doing real estate investing that way.  One topic that really stood out to me was when she shared with us how passive real estate investing looks like. How easy it can be to do and why its way less time consuming then the traditional real estate investing. One story that stood out to me is when she told us that one of her tenants didn't pay the rent and then plugged all the drains and flooded the house. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode I bet you will love the episode I did with Natali Morris about building wealth: http

Have you ever had a business idea that you wanted to pursue? Today we have Erica Thayer of Project Heart on the show and we talk about starting a non-profit.  She shares with us her journey with her son who was born with a heart congenital disease and how she felt there was something missing when it came to helping kids with this disease.  We talk about why it's so important to know your "why" when starting a non-profit or business.  Why it's key to know your strengths and when to hire someone.  One topic that really stood out to me is when Erica was thinking that someone should definitely do something about this, and then realized that someone was going to be her! Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode I bet you will love the episode I did with Alli Worthington about pursuing your dreams and making it a reality listen here: Creating the life you were meant to live Resources mentioned in this show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: Recently, I had the

Is Paris or Belgium on your travel bucket list? Today we have Erin Phillips back on the show for part 2 of our interview where we are talking about Paris and Belgium.  As we mentioned in our first interview, Erin lives in London and has been taking advantage of traveling to different places while she is living there.  She shares with us some fun things to do with little ones in Paris and how she even found a photographer to capture her memories there with her family. Erin also chat with us about planning a trip to Brugge, Belgium and how amazing that city was and how she can't wait to go back. From the delicious food to beautiful architecture.  She shares with us her experience on the Eurostar and how affordable it is to get from one country to the next. Hear what she says about this topic and more on podcast. If you liked this episode I bet you will love the episode I did with Kelly Bowser where we talk about Italy, click here to listen: Bucket List Travel: Italy vacation with Adventures by Disney : Kelly