Best Don T Be Down Productions Podcasts (2024)

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216: Rethinking Playrooms: Creating a Joyful Home with Less Toy Chaos 26:40

8h ago26:40

26:40

In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, challenges the traditional concept of playrooms and offers insightful alternatives for managing toy clutter. She dives deep into the history and misconceptions about playrooms, explaining why they may not be the solution to toy chaos that many believe them to be. Joy highlights the imp…

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215: Can a 5 Minute Tidy Really Make a Difference? 17:37

1M ago17:37

17:37

You have probably heard the saying that cleaning your house with young children is like trying to brush your teeth while eating Oreos. This episode explores whether short, five-minute tidying sessions can really make a difference in a chaotic home. Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she shares insights and results from the Joy L…

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214: A Little Jolt of Joy - Does Your Home Reflect Your Priorities? 5:22

1M ago5:22

5:22

Welcome to another inspiring episode of A Little Jolt of Joy on the Joy Loving Home podcast. In this episode, we delve into a fresh perspective on productivity and planning that emphasizes prioritizing life’s meaningful moments over rigid schedules and tasks. Discover why traditional productivity methods may not work for everyone and learn how to e…

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213: A Hack to Jumpstart Your Action on Decluttering & Organizing 13:47

1M ago13:47

13:47

In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares an unconventional yet effective hack to help those struggling with getting started on home organization. If you find it hard to take the first step, this episode is for you. Joy reveals her method of "rearrange and stage first" and how it can transform your space and mindset. Jo…

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212: Tips and Life Lessons from Four Moves in One Summer 26:44

2M ago26:44

26:44

Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she reflects on a summer filled with four unique moves. Whether you're planning to move or just looking for some life lessons, this episode is packed with insights that apply to everyday living. From helping her grown son, a minimalist monkey brain, to downsizing her in-laws' home, Joy shares t…

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211: Getting Back on the Horse: Rediscovering Your Routine 19:40

3M ago19:40

19:40

Welcome or welcome back to the Joy Loving Home podcast! In today's episode, we explore the challenges of getting back into a routine after life throws you off course. Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares her personal journey of re-establishing a routine that worked for her health and well-being. Joy discusses why it can be so diffi…

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210: Break This Productivity Rule if You Have ADHD - Consistency is Key 12:52

4M ago12:52

12:52

Welcome to episode 210 of the Joy Loving Home podcast! In this special "Break This Rule" series, we explore how certain rules can hinder those of us with ADHD and offer better alternatives. This episode dives into the often-praised rule of consistency. While consistency is beneficial, it can also become a stumbling block that freezes productivity. …

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209: Tips to Overcome the Hyperfocus Crash Cycle 14:17

5M ago14:17

14:17

Have you ever experienced an ultra-productive day only to find yourself back at square one shortly after? In this episode, professional organizer Joy, delves into the hyperfocus-crash cycle, explaining why it happens and how to work with your brain's unique wiring. Joy shares insightful analogies and practical tips for managing your home in a way t…

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208: This is Harder on Me Than It Is on You: Lessons from Parenting and Organizing 15:38

5M ago15:38

15:38

You remember that old saying, "This is harder on me than it is on you"? As a parent, Joy shares her heartfelt experiences of navigating the tough decisions and emotional challenges of raising her children. She vividly recalls the struggle of pushing her son to stick with wrestling despite the difficulties and the life lessons it imparted. Joy draws…

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207: Overcoming Priority Paralysis: The First Step to Tackling Overwhelming Spaces 13:19

5M ago13:19

13:19

In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares her personal experience with a messy kitchen and provides a practical tip to overcome priority paralysis. She recounts the chaos she faced before a flight and offers insights into how to tackle overwhelming spaces without getting bogged down by inefficiency or perfectionism. Joy…

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206: How to Identify a Routine that Works for Your ADHD Brain 18:20

5M ago18:20

18:20

Welcome to the Joy Loving Home podcast, where Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, guides you through the ups and downs of finding routines that fit your unique brain. In this episode, Joy discusses the common struggle of sticking to routines, especially for those with ADHD. She challenges the notion that we are bad at routines and encour…

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205: Embrace the Chaos: Your Summer Organizing Hack 11:08

6M ago11:08

11:08

Embrace the Chaos: Your Summer Organizing Hack Welcome or welcome back to the Joy Loving Home podcast. The summer rhythm is coming, and with it, a whole lot of chaos, spontaneity, and coming and going. With your kids out of school and extra activities aplenty, this season can feel overwhelming. However, in this episode, we explore how you can embra…

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204: Try This Organizing Hack from a 3 Year Old 12:46

6M ago12:46

12:46

In this episode of the podcast, we're inspired by a YouTube short titled "Three-Year-Old Boy Who Leaves Professional Engineers Shocked". In the video, a three-year-old child uses a unique approach to fix an unbalanced Lego bridge, showing us how a fresh perspective can redefine problem-solving. Join Joy, a professional organizer, mom of four and fe…

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203: The Unexpected Detriment of Decluttering without Organizing 14:37

6M ago14:37

14:37

Let's discuss the downside of choosing to declutter without organizing. Decluttering alone without a game plan for organizing can lead to discouragement and a sense of failure, as it often doesn't reveal any immediate 'win' or visible change. For neurodiverse brains it is important to see decluttering and organizing in tandem, not as separate activ…

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202: The Unexpected Benefits of Organizing Without Decluttering 18:03

6M ago18:03

18:03

In this potentially controversial episode, I challenge one of the widely accepted approaches to organizing: decluttering first. Listen for a recent example of organizing a closet for a client who wanted to give her husband the gift of organization without making any decluttering decisions on his behalf. Going through this non-standard approach, I r…

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201: How to Reset Your Home When You Have ADHD 15:02

7M ago15:02

15:02

Discover practical and tangible steps to help reset your home environment, especially for those with ADHD, in the latest episode of Joy Loving Home podcast. Rather than offering a quick fix or hack, which might work temporarily, this episode delves into the real reasons we often struggle to reset our lives after a period of chaos. Often, people wit…

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200: Tips on Downsizing from a Professional Organizer 33:53

7M ago33:53

33:53

In the monumental 200th episode of the Joy Loving Home podcast, join a deeply personal exploration centered on the intricacies and emotional hurdles of assisting loved ones through the process of downsizing. As many of us are bound to experience this phase ourselves, this episode offers tangible insights from seasoned professional organizer, Joy. J…

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199:Try this Productivity Hack for ADHD Brains if You Are Struggling To Get Anything Done 10:45

8M ago10:45

10:45

Feel like you are always busy but nothing ever gets accomplished? Listen to today's hack and see if it helps! Try Magic Mind for some Focus, Energy, & Less Stress! https://magicmind.com/Joyshome Code JOYLOVING for 20% off Connect With Me Email: joy@joylovinghome.com Website: https://joylovinghome.com Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership…

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198: Overcome this Organizing Stumbling Block for Powerful Results 19:13

8M ago19:13

19:13

Are you struggling to get organized? Perhaps perfectionism is to blame! Don't think that is you? Have a listen and see if it sounds familiar...and what to do to overcome it. Connect with Me: Email: joy@joylovinghome.com Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/communityBy Joy Ridenour - Professional Organizer, Productivity Success Coach for ADHD Moms

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197: 3 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Organizer if You Have ADHD 13:43

8M ago13:43

13:43

This is the companion episode to 195. I first outlined why hiring a professional organizer is a bad idea if you have ADHD and now I am sharing why it is a great idea! Listen to both & decide how to find the help you need to really start seeing a change in your home! The Room of Requirement Episode - Episode 18 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/…

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196: Making Progress with ADHD 6:44

8M ago6:44

6:44

I know what it feels like to work and work on your home & feel like you never make any progress. Listen to what is actually happening and how to actually start seeing a change! Connect with me! Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.co…

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195: 3 Reasons Why Hiring a Professional Organizer Won't Work if You Have ADHD 17:39

8M ago17:39

17:39

Thinking about hiring an organizer to help fix your home? Listen to this first so that you know how to pick the right one & what to really expect about what can change. Magic Mind Link https://magicmind.com/joyshome Code JOYLOVING Connect with Me: Email: joy@joylovinghome.com Newsletter: https://joylovinghome.com Membership: https://joylovinghome.c…

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194: 3 ADHD Friendly Ways to Stop Avoiding the Hard Stuff 13:38

9M ago13:38

13:38

Do you find yourself busy doing anything but what you are supposed to be working on? Try these 3 hacks & see if you can knock out the hard stuff! Membership Open Now https://joylovinghome.com/membership Podcast Community https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunityBy Joy Ridenour - Professional Organizer, Productivity Success Coach for ADHD Moms

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193: Little Jolt of Joy - Controlling Time 10:15

9M ago10:15

10:15

Little bit of nostalgia today...thinking back to when we couldn't control time. It was a huge advantage to our parenting and our productivity. Listen and see if you agree! Join the Membership Group as a special Valentine's Gift to yourself! Be on the waitlist to get in Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Magic Mind Offer Details: https:/…

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192: Make Room for Reality in Your ADHD Organizing 16:11

9M ago16:11

16:11

Let's talk about how our ADHD Brains are wired and the reality of the actual systems & organizing that it can handle. Listen for 3 places you can take action to put room for reality into your organization! Subscribe to the newsletter: https://joylovinghome.comBy Joy Ridenour - Professional Organizer, Productivity Success Coach for ADHD Moms

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191: An ADHD Friendly Planning Hack to Keep from Overplanning or Underplanning 16:17

10M ago16:17

16:17

Give the WHY on the Fly technique a try...it keeps you from overplanning without any action....or taking action without any plan of WHY. Magic Mind Links: https://www.magicmind.com/JANjoyshome Code: JOYLOVING Connect with me: Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Email: joy@joylovinghome.com Membership Waitlist: https://joylovinghom…

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190: Break This Organizing Rule if You Have ADHD - Look For Organizing Advice Online 10:26

10M ago10:26

10:26

Part of A Series - Every 10th Episode I ask us to break an organizing, planning, or productivity "rule" for our ADHD brains and I suggest a way to do things differently. Today I am tackling what happens when you search online for organizing advice...be careful!! Mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.southernliving.com/small-organization-tasks-for-n…

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189: Decisions Making with ADHD - Choosing the Lesser Evil 15:15

10M ago15:15

15:15

This episode is a bit of a continuation from episode 188 - so if you haven't listened to that yet, go there first. In this episode, I explore how if you are in a Catch 22, at least choose the lesser evil. It doesn't sound like an uplifting episode, but it may help you have an epiphany about how your brain works and at least not beat yourself up abo…

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188: Tips for Balancing Life with ADHD 15:40

10M ago15:40

15:40

Do you feel like all you need is balance in your life? Or do you feel more like you are balancing on a tight rope? Today I explore what it means to fall off one side or the other...into the stillness of underwhelm or the paralysis of overwhelm. And more importantly, how do we get back on the wire moving forward? Connect with Me: Email: joy@joylovin…

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187: ADHD Organizing - Do you Capitalize or Compartmentalize Your Tasks? 9:01

10M ago9:01

9:01

Think about it Thursday...I have an observation that I'd love your feedback on... How do you handle your organizing tasks? Do you Capitalize or Compartmentalize? Tune in to hear my thoughts on the difference and which one I think is more ADHD friendly. Membership is Open for a Limited Time! Join at https://joylovinghome.com/membership Connect with …

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186: New Year - New Way to Plan for ADHD Brains 21:30

10M ago21:30

21:30

Ready to set a plan for 2024 that is tailored for your ADHD Brain? This simple 3 step system will be all you need to make real progress on your home & life in 2024! Join me live on 1/8/24 at 12:00 noon EST for a full demonstration of how this works! Join my free group to see it in action! https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Want some accountabili…

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185: 3 Ways to Avoid Setting Up Your ADHD Brain for Failure in the New Year 15:42

11M ago15:42

15:42

The New Year is upon us! How do you keep yourself and your impulsive ADHD Brain from setting itself up for more disappointment this year? Listen in for 3 things to avoid & what to do instead! Connect with Me: Membership Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Newsletter: https://joylovinghome.com Podcast Community: https://bit.ly/joylovingho…

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184: Are You Being Haunted by The Ghost of Christmas Past? 15:47

11M ago15:47

15:47

You know that Christmas bin that has stuff in it that you never put out, but you never get rid of it either? It's time to quit being haunted by it! Listen for how to take ACTION! Connect with Me! Email: joy@joylovinghome.com Website: https://joylovinghome.com Membership Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Free Podcast Community: https://…

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183: Getting Ahead Can be Dangerous to Your ADHD Brain - 4 Steps to Complete a Project When Your ADHD Brain Wants to Stop! 14:23

11M ago14:23

14:23

So once in a blue moon you actually have made progress ahead of schedule...but your ADHD brain wants to stop so you can still frantically cross the finish line at the very end. Ugh! How do you get your brain to keep going? Tune in to see if the RUSH method helps! Podcasts mentioned in the episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joy-loving-ho…

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182: A Hack to help your ADHD Brain to Tackle an Overwhelming Complex Project 10:21

12M ago10:21

10:21

Christmas is here...are you filled with glad tidings? Or are you filled with overwhelm at all that had to get done and your ADHD Brain is panicking at all the things that have to get done? Take a breath and listen to today's podcast with a hack on how to calm your brain and start to make progress! Join me in my free podcast community as we do 12 Da…

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181: Little Jolt of Joy - Try Something New 7:22

12M ago7:22

7:22

I'm about to try something new...to me it is scary...and intimidating...and would be a lot easier if you join me with some encouragement! It's called 12 Days of Procrastinator's Christmas Prep Plan...it is ADHD friendly and ready for you to feel set for Christmas early this year! I hope you will join me! Step 1 - Get the Free Guide https://joylovin…

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180: Break this Organizing Rule if You Have ADHD - Create Systems & Routines For Your Home! 18:17

12M ago18:17

18:17

So you have heard how important it is to set up routines and systems for your home so that it will stay neat and orderly, right? Wrong...I say to break this rule for your ADHD brain! Listen for why & what to do instead! Join me for 12 Days of Christmas ADHD Friendly Procrastinator's Christmas Prep Plan Here: https://joylovinghome.myflodesk.com/chri…

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179: The Most Important Tool to Use to Keep Your House Guest Ready if You Have ADHD 9:43

12M ago9:43

9:43

We are about to be in the season of having guests over a lot...if you have ADHD this can be a stressful time because you never seem to be able to keep your house in order and guest ready. Try adding this tool to your home organizing tool belt and then relax and enjoy visiting with guests! Isn't that what the season is really about? Connect with me:…

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178: Taking Messy Action When You Struggle with Motivation 14:02

1y ago14:02

14:02

Struggling with Motivation? Are you afraid to take action because you think you are going about it wrong? Try Messy Action and see where it gets you! Connect with Me: Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Podcast Group: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG:…

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177: How Do You Move Forward When You Don’t Have an End Goal? 13:55

1y ago13:55

13:55

You know you need a space organized because it is driving you crazy...but, you don't know how you want it to work or look when you are done. How do you know what steps to get to take to get to the end? Tune in today and see why I think that might just be a gift. Connect with Me: Free Podcast Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membersh…

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176: 3 Organizing Hacks to Tackle A Messy Space That Scares You 10:00

1y ago10:00

10:00

Happy Halloween! Do you have a space in your house you are afraid to go into? Not because it is haunted...because it is Messy!? Try these 3 Organizing Hacks to see if you can make that space a little less scary! Connect with me: Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Website: …

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175: Our ADHD Brains Can Scare Us Into Negative Thinking 11:53

1y ago11:53

11:53

Beware of subject matter experts! It isn't their fault...it's ours for thinking we should be just as far along in our skill set as a beginner to someone who literally does this for a living! So check your brain and remind yourself that you are not supposed to be an expert...you are just trying to get some basic knowledge or inspiration from the peo…

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174: ADHD Organizing & The Reverse Domino Effect 12:28

1y ago12:28

12:28

Have you heard of the domino effect? It happens a lot if you are trying to update a room. Change the paint color and the next thing you know you are buying new furniture & new lamps. But when it comes to getting our homes organized our ADHD brains often get paralyzed by a reverse domino effect. Listen to see if you have experienced this and what yo…

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173: 3 ADHD Hacks to Force Your Focus 14:50

1y ago14:50

14:50

Sometimes you just need something to force you to focus on your task...try one or more of these hacks and see if it helps! Connect with me: Website: https://joylovinghome.com Email: joy@joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghome.com Membership Waitlist: https://joylovinghome.com/waitlist IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome…

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172: Lessons in Caring for Your Home with ADHD that I Learned from a Robot Vacuum - Part 2 13:28

1y ago13:28

13:28

Following up on Episode 171 where I shared the first 10 lessons from my robot vacuum. Today I share another 5. These are fun ways to look at how we care for our home through the lens of how a robot vacuum works. Enjoy! Connect with me: Website: https://joylovinghome.com Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome Membership…

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171: Lessons in Caring for Your Home with ADHD that I Learned from a Robot Vacuum 10:42

1y ago10:42

10:42

I've made some observations in the last few weeks as my home has been being cleaned by 3 different robot vacuums. They relate to how our ADHD Brains help us care for our homes. I thought I would share and see if these lessons help you with your home and your brain! Connect with Me: Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Podcast Community: https://…

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170: Break this Organizing Rule if You Have ADHD - Conventional Organizing Methods Work Best 11:18

1y ago11:18

11:18

This is Part 17 of a series I share on every 10th episode - Organizing Rules to Break if you have ADHD. Today I talk about Conventional Organizing Methods and their value...but that it is okay to break them to see success. Hope you enjoy! If you like this one...jump back through every 10th episode and check out the others! Connect with me: Email: j…

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169: Does Your Perfect Pantry Organization Cause You to Waste Food? 16:15

1y ago16:15

16:15

So you bought all the pretty baskets and bins and your pantry looked Pinterest-worthy or Instagram-worthy at one point...but now you discover that your ADHD Brain forgot what was in your baskets and you are left with a bunch of expired food!! Why is this happening? And What should you do about it? Want to see my embarrassing chip haul? Join my free…

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168: Little Jolt of Joy - The Enemy Isn’t Failure 4:42

1y ago4:42

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If you struggle to keep your home and your life in order, having struggles is not the problem. The evidence of trying and failing is a good thing. So what is the enemy? Tune in & Find out! Join Us: bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunityBy Joy Ridenour - Professional Organizer, Productivity Success Coach for ADHD Moms

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167: Setting Up Realistic Goals for Your ADHD Brain with 100 Days Left in the Year 14:57

1y ago14:57

14:57

Did you know tomorrow, 9/22/23, marks 100 days left in the year? What should you do with that time to keep your brain from wanting to do all the things...or nothing? Let's break down how to actually tackle enough to feel great about our goals! Sponsor Link: https://magicmind.com/lovinghome Code SAHM20 Worksheets: https://joylovinghome.com or Email:…

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