Best Alicia Hutchinson Podcasts (2024)

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S04 E03 | Don't Complicate Things: Simplifying Your Homeschool 1:22:22

22d ago1:22:22

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In this episode, Annie and Alicia are talking about very practical ways to simplify your homeschool. Enjoy! Subscribe to magazine Get Back issues of magazine Get LW PlannerBy Alicia Hutchinson

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S04 E02 | The Best Summer (Tips) EVER! 1:02:13

1M ago1:02:13

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In this episode, we're getting ready for summer. Here are Annie and Alicia's BEST tips for the BEST summer! Subscribe to magazine Get Back issues of magazine Get LW Planner Books for a better homeschool next year: For the Children's Sake For the Family's Sake Better Late Than Early A Charlotte Mason Education series IG Reel with homeschool book ide…

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S04 E01 | The Summer of Patience: Learning Well Journal 51:34

2M ago51:34

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Welcome to season 4! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the brand new summer issue of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: what patience looks like on an everyday basis for a homeschool mom, why we should be simplifying our homeschools, doing …

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S03E7 | Tradition! Our Favorite Last Day Ideas 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Today, Annie and I are discussing our favorite last day of the homeschool year traditions. We might be getting a little emotional about it too. We're sharing about some of our favorite moments around the table with our kids and some of our best tips for creating traditions with your families. HELPFUL LINKS FROM THE VIDEO: Shop for back issues of Le…

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S3E06 | To Be Or Not To Be: Teaching Shakespeare in your Homeschool 46:34

3M ago46:34

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Today we're joined by our friend, Jessi Bridges to talk about teaching Shakespeare in our homeschools. Jessi wrote a fantastic article on Shakespeare in the spring issue of Learning Well Journal and in this episode, we're breaking it all down. Jessi shares about why we should read Shakespeare, and great outline of lesson plans, books to read, and m…

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S03E05 | Currently Reading and Lunching and more 1:03:07

3M ago1:03:07

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Today, Annie and I covering everything on our Currently Lists--what we're currently reading, eating for lunch, what we're working on and more! Tell me in the comments what's on your Currently List too! Subscribe to Learning Well Journal Get back issues to the magazine Learning Well Blog Learning Well on IG Alicia on IG Annie on IG…

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S03E04 | We're Picking Favorites (Curriculum!) 1:05:17

4M ago1:05:17

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Today, we're are discussing how their homeschool year has been--the good and the bad. We're also sharing our top three curriculum pieces from this year. So many great resources here! We end the episode with some discussion on church and hard times too. Links from the episode: Get back issues of Learning Well Journal Watch Alicia's full list of favo…

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S03E03 | Consider the Trades 59:02

4M ago59:02

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If you're a millenial, it's pretty likely that you were strongly encouraged to get a four-year college degree. Probably the trades, or any non-college options, were not encouraged at all. After a generation like this, we now have overwhelming student debt and a major shortage of tradesmen. What is the solution? Should we discourage our kids from go…

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S03E02 | A Wise Woman Builds 1:05:45

4M ago1:05:45

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Today Annie and Alicia are talking about WOMEN and the role they play in families, in society and basing this conversation around the theme of the spring issue of Learning Well Journal, which comes from Proverbs 14:1. That verse says: "a wise woman builds her home, but folly with her own hands tears it down." They'll cover common sins that women st…

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S03E01| Faith, Nature, Gardening: an Intro to Spring 2024 57:57

5M ago57:57

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Welcome to season 3! Today on the podcast, Annie and Alicia are flipping through the hot-off-the-press, issue ten of Learning Well Journal. They're highlighting some of the articles in the gorgeous new issue and hitting on topics like: laying the foundation for teens to have lasting faith, setting up a nature table in your home, and why a Christian…

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S02E05 | Are We Stressed Out? 1:10:16

5M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Today on Learning Well Podcast Annie and Alicia are discussing stress in motherhood. They speak to worry taking over our thoughts and what we could and should do instead. They then go into very practical ways to mitigate stress in our roles as mothers by getting good systems in place. Something for everyone in this one! Enjoy! Subscribe to Learning…

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S02E04 | Focus on the Good Things: A Highlight Reel 1:02:17

5M ago1:02:17

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LW Podcast is back after a nice Christmas break! Yay! Today Annie and Alicia are talking about wrapping up a year of memories and taking account of the good things before racing on to the next thing. They are highlighting some of the best moments and articles and memories from Learning Well Journal and they're sharing what they're reading too in th…

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S02E03 | The Best Christmas Picture Books on our Bookshelves 1:16:55

7M ago1:16:55

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Today Annie and Alicia are sharing their very favorite Christmas picture books. These books have stood the test of time in their homes and they think they might do the same for your family. Get the full list of our favorite Christmas picture books Sign up for the November Savoring Simple Joys Challenge Learning Well Journal CHRISTMAS Edition Subscr…

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S02E02 | We Should Write It Down 1:05:21

8M ago1:05:21

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Today we are continuing to puruse the pages of the winter issue of Learning Well Journal and expand upon topics covered in that issue and Annie and Alicia are discussing the art of written correspondence. We're reading an old letter from a WWII soldier written to his wife the day after D-Day and talking about how writing things down is so important…

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S02E01 | Winter: Peace and the Practical 40:38

8M ago40:38

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Today, Annie and Alicia are discussing the theme for winter: PEACE. We could all use a little of that right? Peace is the theme for the winter season of Learning Well Journal and of the podcast too. They're talking about practical ways to cultivate more peace in your home and in your family life. Also, they're discussing the brand new issue of Lear…

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S01E07 | POV: You're Homeschooling Through High School--a Conversation with my Teen Daughter 58:56

8M ago58:56

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My daughter, Sophia, and I sit down for a look at what it's like to be a kid that's homeschooling through high school. We talk about what her day in the life is like, what courses she's currently taking, what she's reading, what her post high school plans are, teens and social media and tons more! I think you're going to love this fun conversation.…

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S01E06 | Let's Stick to the Classic Christmas Cooky 45:44

9M ago45:44

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Today on LW Podcast, Annie and Alicia discuss a brand new, very special edition of Learning Well Journal: the Christmas Edition based around HOPE and Romans 15:13. They share some of the stories behind creating this issue, how vintage Christmas cookies are where it's at, and why we should focus on the hope and peace we have right now. They also sha…

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S01E05 | A Currently Conversation 1:02:30

9M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

How we should think about the legacy of marriage. Anniversaries of marriage and sobriety. Serious things we're considering and very unserious things we're considering. What to do when it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders and what to do with all those apples. Today Annie and Alicia are having a 'currently' conversation. They're …

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S01E04 | We Homeschool Because it's Cold Outside and More 1:09:09

10M ago1:09:09

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Today on the podcast, Alicia and Annie share why they started homeschooling 16 and 7 years ago...yes, because it was really cold outside, plus many more reasons. They talk about some of the red flags they saw in the school system and how one of them had to exercise some submission in marriage for a time. They also dive into some of their favorite t…

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S01E03 | Good Morning! Homeschool Morning Meetings 54:11

10M ago54:11

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Do you love homeschool mornings? In this episode, Annie and Alicia are sharing a rundown of all the things they use in their morning meetings with their kids. Annie has all elementary kids and Alicia has teens and elementary kids, so no matter the age of your kids, you'll find some fun and purposeful ideas in this episode. Find the links and detail…

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S01E02 | Our Favorite Homeschool Tools + Midwest "Salads" 1:10:29

11M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

In this episode we share some of our very favorite homeschool tools–the things we can’t live without, and a few things we could, but definitely don’t want to. Join us as we get excited about the upcoming homeschool year! Learning Well Journal: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/magazine/ Learning Well Blog: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/blog/ Lear…

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S01E01 | Enthusiastic and a Little Old 1:02:32

11M ago1:02:32

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We're kicking off the fall season of the podcast and Learning Well Journal and the theme for the season is: enthusiasm! We're basing this season around 1 Peter 3:13. Today Alicia and Annie are discussing the character trait of being enthusiastic about life opposed to being a big Debbie Downer, or apathetic if your name happens to be Debbie. They ta…

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S01E00 | Hello, friend! We're Back! Introducing Learning Well Podcast 23:46

11M ago23:46

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Hello, friend!! We're back!! Remember when Alicia went on a podcast break in December of 2019? Well it was a long break, but she's back! And this time she's got her friend and editor, Annie, as her co-host. In this short re-entry episode, they'll lay out what hopes and goals are for this podcast and what it will look like for this season. Join in e…

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53. Christmas Hacks You're Gonna Want to Hear 34:10

4+ y ago34:10

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Christmas can be crazy! We could all do with a few tried-and-true Christmas hacks, right? These are things I have been doing in our home from almost the beginning and they have saved me time and time again. SO many times I will find this notes-to-self and want to give myself a little pat on the back for that gift to my future self! These Christmas …

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52. Gifts Ideas for Kids Who Have Everything 51:34

4+ y ago51:34

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It is so hard to find gifts for kids who have everything! With the holidays upon us, once again, I wonder what to get for my kids–that’s right–those gifts for kids who have everything. This can be so tough! Last year, I asked my kids what they wanted for Christmas and the most I got for an answer was a glazed-over set of eyes–they had no idea becau…

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51. Christmas Q+A: Gift Etiquette, Grandparents, Budgeting + More 18:54

4+ y ago18:54

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Setting a Christmas budget and getting all the gifts purchased can be the most stressful part of the whole holiday. Today on the podcast, I’m continuing a four-week series of Christmas Q+A’s! This week, I'm answering all your questions about the Christmas budget, gift buying for grandparents, and more. Head here for all the details and show notes: …

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50. The Most Fun Games Your Entire Family Will Love 26:48

4+ y ago26:48

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The holidays are coming and that means family gatherings and that could mean sitting around awkwardly making small talk. But it doesn’t have to! This week on the podcast, I’ve rounded up a TON of family board games and card games that your entire family will LOVE! These family board games are just for littles, but they will include everyone in the …

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49. Q+A: Advent, Traditions and Staying Sane this Christmas 20:56

4+ y ago20:56

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We all want to make Advent a special time in our homes. We all want Christmas traditions that all our kids remember and enjoy. And of course, we all want the secret to staying sane this holiday season! Today on the podcast, I’m kicking off a four-week series of Christmas Q+A’s and I cannot wait for it! For the first week, I’m sharing all about our …

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48. Get Excited to Cook! My Favorite Cookbooks 29:42

4+ y ago29:42

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Do your favorite cookbooks inspire you to cook more? They totally do that for me! When I’m standing in a friend’s kitchen, I usually find my eyes going to their cookbook shelf, pulling a few off and seeing what’s inside. A great cookbook can inspire me to use different ingredients, plan better menus for my family and try new things. But we can defi…

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47. 12 Ways to Have a More Peaceful Holiday Season 43:12

4+ y ago43:12

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Christmas brings so much joy and activity--but what happens when that joy gives way to stress and overwhelm. The season is much too short to spend it stressed out. This year, let's have a more peaceful holiday. We've gone too far sometimes and loaded our holiday plates too full. We need to prioritize the Christmas season and decide what's most impo…

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46. Q+A: Feeding a Large Family, Homeschooling Multiple Ages, Work Time and More... 18:00

4+ y ago18:00

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Feeding a large family, homeschooling a wide variety of ages, scheduling work time and more…. Every week on the podcast, I’m releasing a bonus Q+A episode full of your questions. I’ve seen other podcasters do this and I love listening in to the random questions that come in. This week, we’re talking feeding a large family without feeling like you’r…

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45. Creating a Christmas Bullet Journal 18:27

4+ y ago18:27

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Christmas brings so many things for our brains to hold; gift lists, checklists, addresses, recipes, dates to remember and so much more. Post-It notes are not going to cut if for this occasion. We need a place we can hold everything in one place. Are you like me on this? You see the PERFECT gift idea for that hard-to-buy-for person on Instagram or r…

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44. Q+A Session V: Meal Planning, Delegating, Make Up and More! 20:57

4+ y ago20:57

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Meal planning, delegating, homeschooling high school and everything in between...Every week on the podcast, I’m releasing a bonus Q+A episode full of your questions. I’ve seen other podcasters do this and I love listening in to the random questions that come in. This week, we’re talking about meal planning, saying yes and saying no, skincare and ma…

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43: 7 Lessons I Learned on Vacation 34:26

4+ y ago34:26

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We recently had the dreamiest family vacation. We traveled to Germany and Austria. You can read about how we budgeted and planned too. The most unexpected thing that happened on the trip for me: the lessons learned in Europe. I wasn’t expecting it. I was prepared to have the trip of a lifetime and see amazing things. But the life lessons? I wasn’t …

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42. Q+A IV: Homeschooling w/ Toddlers, Working Out, My Fall Reading List and More 23:19

4+ y ago23:19

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This week, we’re talking about homeschooling with toddlers, when to work out, my fall reading list, and lots more! Get all the links and details from this episode here: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/qa-4/

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41. The Great Laundry Debacle 40:19

4+ y ago40:19

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There are many different systems and tools to make laundry a little less daunting, but if you're in a rut--you need a pick-me-up! (And I do too!) So, in this episode of the Over at Alicia's podcast, we're talking all about the Great Laundry Debacle. We'll cover some very different laundry system tactics, tricks and hacks, and some tools that just m…

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40. Q+A with Alicia III 20:12

4+ y ago20:12

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Let's hang out for another round of Q+A! This week we're talking mom guilt, knowing when you're teaching the right things in your homeschool, if you can be too early to start homeschooling, routines and more! Get the show notes and all the details from the episode here: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/qa-3/…

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39. Should We Dare to Be a Different Kind of Family? 31:44

4+ y ago31:44

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The world is running at too fast of a speed. We can't slow it down, but we can slow our own pace and run our own race. Let's talk about daring to be a different kind of family...the kind that might say NO to what everyone else is saying YES to. The different kind of family that might not join in the thing that everyone else is joining, just to pres…

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38. Q + A with Alicia II 27:19

4+ y ago27:19

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This week, we’re talking husbands, homeschooling and marriage. We're talking about getting started in blogging and one of my favorite things: Morning Routines and lots more! Show notes: https://www.aliciahutchinson.com/qa-2/

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37. How a New Morning Routine Can Save Your Day 29:17

4+ y ago29:17

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A good morning routine can make or break your day. Not every morning will be perfect, but having a good plan in place is always the best policy. This episode will cover all things morning routines and how they can literally save your day! I'm not expert and I'm constantly tweaking my routine and working hard to get up early--it's not easy! Listen i…

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36. Q+A with Alicia I 33:03

4+ y ago33:03

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What podcasts am I listening to? The household routine we have found most invaluable? Homeschooling teens and more on the first installment of Q+A with Alicia. Get the shownotes here: www.aliciahutchinson.com/36

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This is What Happens When We Love Our Families Well 35:14

5y ago35:14

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So often we can feel like we’re not making an impact. We’re not making a big enough difference or doing anything that will shape the world. But if we’re loving our family and loving them well, I truly believe we are in fact making a difference in a big way. As a stay-at-home mom, there have been days where the world has felt so big and loud and my …

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34. Bonus Episode: Our Curriculum Plans and Picks for 2019-20 35:36

5y ago35:36

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Everyone homeschool mama loves to talk about their curriculum picks for the new school year. This is the audio version of our curriculum picks and plans for the new school year, 2019-20! To get all the links, head here: https://www.learningwellcommunity.com/curriculum/

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How to Make Your New Fall Routine a Little Easier 26:53

5y ago26:53

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Jumping into a new fall routine can be easier said than done. It's harrrrrrd sometimes to go from the carefree days of summer, staying up late, and oddly-timed meals to the more stringent routine of fall. On this episode of the podcast, I am breaking down why it's so hard sometimes to settle into that fall routine and seven ways to make it a little…

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32: The Truth About Being a Mom for Me Right Now 24:08

5y ago24:08

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Sometimes being a mom is sheet bliss. Your kids are (sorta) behaving, dinner is in the oven, and it feels like you may have just hit your stride. But that’s not the truth about being a mom–we learn things along the way, we try to work on our shortcomings, but we never really master it. Try as we might. The truth about being a mom is that it’s hard–…

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31: 6 Insanely Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Cleaner 23:01

5y ago23:01

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Today, let’s talk about keeping our home cleaner. I will admit, my house is not normally messy, but clean is another story. Summer is upon us and that can mean a lot more sand, dirt, and grass clippings being drug through the door. On the podcast today, we’re talking about six insanely simple ways you can keep your home cleaner. What to keep under …

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30: 7 Tips for Traveling with Kids 25:33

5y ago25:33

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Whether you're heading out on a road trip or loading a plane, traveling with kids can be a tricky endeavor. Rewarding and wonderful--for sure! But tricky. You want to be prepared--but not TOO prepared and pack your entire house. You want to plan it out--but not TOO planned where you don't have any space to relax or explore the unknown. Today, let's…

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29: How to be Amazing at Home Management w/ Jen Pepito 47:22

5y ago47:22

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There's nothing more refreshing than sitting down with a really smart friend and picking her brain. That's what I just did with my friend Jen Pepito about home management. Jen is a master at home management, and she has to be as a mom to seven and a business owner. In this episode of the podcast we're talking about all things home management: What …

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28: Spring Home Maintenance That'll Make Your Home Sparkle 18:10

5y ago18:10

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Spring Cleaning is daunting and often makes a bigger mess than when we began. Cleaning our homes from top to bottom isn't necessary to make our homes sparkle this spring. In this episode, I'm sharing some really doable and simple tasks you can knock out in just a weekend or two. Best of all, these small tasks will make a BIG impact on how your home…

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27: How to be a Good Introverted Mom w/ Jamie Martin 47:26

5y ago47:26

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Are you an introverted mom? Do you find yourself having to sneak away to your room for a moment's reprieve from constant talking and noise? Do you feel angry sometimes? Are you constantly giving of yourself, but you know you need more quiet in your life? Or are you an extrovert but you still need time alone? Do you want to understand your introvert…

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