The podcast is back! After taking a break, we are back with a brand new episode for you! Bethie and Amy both recently did one simple, (albeit life-changing!) thing that helped turn their homemaking overwhelm to (dare we admit?) hope! Maybe it's time that you do this one thing, too. What's the thing? Well, you'll have to tune in to this latest episo…

Show notes: Do you have a room that could really use a refresh? Possibly all it would take is a good decluttering and a coat of fresh paint? Or maybe it needs some new lighting, a piece of art on the wall, or curtains? Whatever it is, it's driving you crazy and you know it wouldn't take THAT long to turn it from dull to delightful! US TOO! Join us …

Bethie and I freely admit that we suck at self care. We do! Through the years, however, we've learned that there's a crucial 15 minute daily habit that propels us to dramatically better self care. It's something that's extremely simple; anybody can do it; and it leads to stronger and more vibrant health! What more could you ask for, at least in tha…

Don't have the time or energy to make supper every night? In today's episode, Amy and Bethany share the new meal planning strategies they've tried, and hit on a new strategy to try for the future. Bethany's Kindle case FOLLOW this podcast on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group.

In this episode, we reveal our third top-secret topic that we are diving into for the next few months. This is an issue that we both have a love/hate relationship with. It's something we wake up to face every morning, and go to bed with every night. It's something that we'll be working on, probably, every day for the rest of our lives. We're determ…

Frankly, we do. We stink at self care. We own it today, and we wonder aloud how we can work so hard to take care of our families and fail so miserably in caring for our own selves in this episode of Clever Housewives. It's not so clever, after all, to work so hard at caring for your family, home, and business that you collapse in an exhausted, quiv…

Today we are revealing the first of three topics we will be covering over the next few months. We are also sharing three clever things we've been doing to make life a bit easier. Lisa’s Sourdough English Muffins Bethie’s Key Finder FOLLOW this podcast on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group.…

Drumroll please! Today we are introducing our brand new podcast!! Find all the details in today's episode. FOLLOW this podcast on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group.

On today's show, Amy and Bethany reveal all their best tips on saving money at the grocery store. They share: where they shop, what they buy, and how they get the most bang for their buck. Sign up for a free Azure account here! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SW…

This is the perfect time of year to snatch up a discount bird feeder, and prepare your house for bird watching this winter! In today’s episode, Amy and Bethany discuss how to set up bird feeders, and all the health benefits of bird watching. Bird Bath Heater Binoculars Suction Bird Feeder Shepherd’s Hook Field Guide to North American Birds Great Ba…

Today we are sharing how to read more books this year, and how to get out of a reading slump. We talk about why it is so hard to get reading time in, Bethany's review of the Kindle, and our reading goals for this year. Grab a Kindle here + get 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited for free! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY…

Today we are sharing our personal stories about how decluttering has changed our lives, as well as ten tips to get started! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslov…

Sometimes it's difficult to muster up the enthusiasm and energy to do what needs to be done to pare down, declutter, toss, donate, etc. That's when I turn to a favorite book, a podcast, or another resource that will MOTIVATE me to do the work. IMHO, it's not that difficult to know HOW to declutter. What is difficult is to tap into the proper MOTIVA…

What's the big deal with planners anyway? Today Amy and Bethany dive into how they started using planners, which planner has worked the best for them, and how to get started. Get to Work Book Planner: use code SWEET10 and Sweet As Love listeners can get 10% off the 2022 planner while supplies last. Clever Fox Budget Planner Plum Planner Cruising Th…

Here's our BIG, end-of-the-year episode! We share the best of the best of the best of 2021: favorite recipes, most significant purchases, homemaking hacks, toddler activities, and more! You don't want to miss this one! Egg Coffee Recipe Golden Latte Recipe Homemade Naan (Bethany uses this tortilla recipe to make naan) Grandpa’s french rolling pins …

Interested in starting your own compost pile to help nourish your garden next year? Now is the perfect time to start! In today’s episode, Amy is sharing three EASY ways to start a compost pile. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or …

We've got something for everybody on your list! Including a great gift idea for the men in your life. For kids: Magnatile knockoffs Tea Set Wonder Markers Water Wow Brain Flakes For men: Beef Jerky Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Hot Sauce Big and Tall Robe For women: Whipped Cream Canister Whipped Cream Cartridges Cookbooks How to Cook Everything…

What are the cleaning routines you have in place to keep your house from falling into chaos? In today’s episode, Amy and Bethany share their struggles with their houses, and the routines they have found to help keep things running smoothly. Amy, also, reveals the one purchase that has made all the difference at her house! Eufy robovacuum MEET AMY H…

In today's episode, we share twenty small comforts for fall! The recipes we are making, the books we are reading, and the food item Amy picked up from the grocery store that she can't stop putting on everything! Coconut Whipped Cream Fajita Recipe Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Spicy Dr Pepper Shredded Pork Chili and Cinnamon Rolls Controversy Buy Nu…

What do you wish you knew as a first time mom? Amy and Bethany share the things that shocked them about becoming a mom for the first time, and what they wish they would have known before having their first child. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HER…

From Amy: I ran across a paperback copy of the first The Tightwad Gazette book by Amy Dacyczyn in my early years of motherhood, and latched onto it like a drowning woman grabs onto a life buoy. With hubby in college for years and a growing family, we lived paycheck to paycheck. The tips I learned from The Tightwad Gazette helped make a big differen…

In today's episode we are sharing a list of beverages we are obsessed with! From egg-coffee to nutrient-packed smoothies, we've got a little something for everyone in this show! Ancestral Kitchen Potassium-Rich Smoothies Egg Coffee Milk Frother Red Raspberry Leaf Tea Iced Vanilla Latte Recipe MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. M…

Trying to make or break a habit? Listen to this show! The Bible Recap podcast MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.com CREDITS: Theme music by T…

Summer is just around the corner, and we have a whole list of ideas for you on ways to make this the best summer yet! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcas…

Interested in starting a side hustle, but feel like you don't have the time? We can help! In today's episode, we are sharing our strategies for finding time to devote to our side hustles, even as busy stay-at-home moms. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LO…

Today we are going to be talking about how we both save thousands of dollars on health insurance! We both use Christian Healthcare Ministries, and have been members for over half a decade, and cannot recommend it enough. This episode is not sponsored, but if you do decide to sign up to CHM after our show, we'd love it if you said we referred you! I…

Here are our absolute favorite Easter recipes, Easter basket hacks, and more! Mentioned in the episode: Deviled Egg Chicks Coconut Muffins No-Knead Dinner Rolls Chopped Salad Dollar Tree Easter Basket MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagr…

Amy and Bethany share how a simple text messaging chain has changed their lives, and their homes for good. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at sweetaslovepodcasting@gmail.…

This week we are talking all things chocolate, flowers and heart shaped pancakes. We are sharing our favorite Valentine's Day memories as well as a list of ideas for how you can make Valentine's Day extra special for your family. Valentine's Day Gifts for Him--for all five love languages Raspberry "Cheesecake" French Toast Recipe If He Forgot Valen…

In this week's episode, Amy and Bethany share with us their best tips for buying in bulk, and building a supply of food, water, and other consumables just in case of an emergency. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As…

Sweet As Love has returned! In today's episode, we are sharing some exciting news! We, also, share ten small comforts we recommend to our listeners to help you survive the mid-winter blues. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in th…

It's that time of year again, time to start thinking about your New Year's Resolutions, Word of the Year, or goals for 2021! In this episode, Amy and Bethany dish on the goals they met in 2020 (and those they didn't) and what they are planning for next year. Benjamin Hardy's 30 Day Future Self Free Course Get To Work Book Planner MEET AMY HERE: on …

In this episode, we are sharing a few of our most memorable Christmas stories from years past. We also put out an appeal to our listeners to message us YOUR best Christmas memories! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet …

Ready to snuggle up under the Christmas tree, sip some hot cocoa, and watch a Christmas movie? If so, then this episode is for you! Today we are sharing our absolute favorite Christmas movies, as well as a few we would never watch again. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. …

It's that time of year again, time for the twinkle lights, Christmas music, and holiday shopping! Today we are sharing our top gift picks for 2020. You are sure to find something for someone on your list! Bluetooth Earbuds 5 Year Line a Day Journal MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor…

It's November, and Christmas is just around the corner. Are you ready? Today we are talking about what we are doing now to prepare for Christmas, so we can be present for our families throughout the holiday season. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HE…

Interested in finding a work from home job? Today we are reminiscing about the jobs we worked as kids, and talking about how we make some extra money as stay-at-home-moms. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Fa…

Want to cut down on food waste, and use up all those leftovers? Today we have five tried and true tips to transform those leftovers into an entirely new meal! Creamy Caper Dressing Creamy Garlic, Parsley and Blue Cheese Dressing Whole 30 Dump Ranch Dressing Enchilada Sauce Veloute Sauce MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BE…

Running. Some people love it, and others don't. My cohost and I both love to run, and have been running for decades, and today we are going to share with you our personal stories about running, why it is an exercise we just can't seem to get enough of, and the best resources for those of you wanting to become a runner yourself. Books mentioned: The…

What's saving your life right now? It's easy to focus on the things that are dragging us down, the hard parts of life. But today we want to pause, and consider what is giving us life? What are the things big or small that are boosting our spirits, providing structure, just making life a little bit easier? Today we both share a list of things that a…

Do you have an excessive amount of tomatoes right now? Us too. Today we are going to explore her very favorite heirloom tomato varieties as well as our favorite recipes to help you use up all those tomatoes on your counter. Recipes in this episode: Tuscan Poached Eggs with Heirloom Tomatoes Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes in Butter and Herbs Marinated Heir…

My co-host and I are self-professed early birds. We feel physically and creatively at our best in the early hours of the morning, before most people are awake. Even though we know this to be true we struggled to make it a habit. Just because getting up early makes us feel like the best version of ourselves doesn't mean it is an easy habit to create…

Canning lids are flying off the shelf faster than many stores can keep them in stock. Why? Because of the pandemic, record numbers of people have started gardens, resulting in more veg, and an increasing number of households wanting to preserve their beautiful home-grown food. Many people like myself, are canning for the very first time this year! …

In this week's episode, we put together a list of our very favorite can't-get-enough-of comforting tv shows. We give you our list of shows, discuss why they are so incredibly fun to watch, and talk about the shows we are looking forward to checking out. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instag…

In last week's episode, we dove into all things self-care. We shared our personal stories, and hashed out why we feel like self care is so incrediblyl hard for many of us as moms. In today's episode, we are going to get practicial. We want to give you encouragement, ideas, and tools to begin to start taking better care of yourself. We will also be …

Why do we as moms stink at self care? This week we will be exploring our own personal struggles in this area and next week we will be offering our list of tried and true ways to sneak a little more self care into your daily routine MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagramor Facebook. FOLLOW…

From the cabbage soup diet, to Whole 30, to intermittent fasting, we've tried our fair share of diets. We are here today to share what has worked for us, what we've loved, and what we will never try again. Disclaimer: we know the subject of dieting, weight, and diet culture can be a sensitive topic for many people. We don't attempt to give any medi…

What was your first job? Did you detassle corn in the summers? Waitress in the evenings? Perhaps you held down a few part-time jobs in college? We all have tales--that range from nostalgic to horrifying--about the first jobs we worked, and today Mom and I are sharing a few of our stories about our favorite and least favorite stints in the work plac…

We've got a list of things for you today that we have learned to make at home! These items are SO EASY to make, and are so much better than what you can buy--or at least just as good!--and cheaper made at home, too! Find out what they are, in today's episode! Garlic, Parsley and Blue Cheese Dressing Peanut Butter Granola Bars Pico de Gallo Recipe C…

I think we all collectively need a good laugh right now! In today's episode, Amy and Bethany share a list of movies, shows, books, and articles that make them laugh! James Veitch answers spam email Children interrupt BBC News interview Dry Bar Comedy Babylon Bee Cabin Pressure MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE…