Finding Joy in Your Home

This is a long-requested episode! Today I'm sharing all my pregnancy favorites but I'm sure I missed some, so make sure you share all your favorites as well over on Instagram. Listen to the Podcast: You can find important links & info below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Favorite Pregnancy Books: Taking Charge of Your Fertility The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth The First 40 Days: The essential art of nourishing the new mother Awakening Fertility: The Essential Art of Preparing for Pregnancy Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way Husband-Coached Childbirth Betsy Bosom's Baby Book: A Girlfriends Guide to Using Essential Oils From Bellies to Babies Gentle Babies: Essential Oils and Natural Remedies for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Infants, and Young Morning Sickness Remedies: Sea Bands - Motion sickness bands High amounts of vitamin b - my two favorite Vitamin B complexes are Dr. Axe's Vitamin B complex & the one I use now is Super B by Young Living (it's AMAZING!!) Heartburn remedies: The only thing that has ever worked for me for heartburn is: Alkalime supplement by Young Living Pregnancy tea: Mama's Red Raspberry brew - My favorite pregnancy blend!! Mama's Milk tea - Great for lactation and milk production! Earthley also makes a great pregnancy tea Pregnancy workout dvd: Lindsey Brin's pregnancy workout DVD set Vitamins and supplements: Take a good prenatal - I use Master Formula + Super B as my prenatal vitamin (both from Young Living). You can read about this combo here. Dr. Axe also has a great prenatal I recommend I also take a good probiotic. I switch between Young Living's Life9 and some of Dr. Axe's probiotics. It's a good idea to switch up your probiotic from time to time to get different strains. Dr. Axe has a bunch of good ones but I recommend his Women's once a day as well as his SBO probiotic. You will also want a good omega/fish oil supplement for pregnancy. No surprise here but I recommend one of Dr. Axe's Omega's but all four are currently sold out. The one I take now is Young Living's OmegaGize. A good omega supplement is crucial during pregnancy, but a GOOD one from a good source is going to be expensive. Just keep that in mind. I usually take mine 3-4 times a week instead of every day just to lesson that expense a bit. I also take Magnesium and iron - see my favorites below Other supplements I LOVE: TriLight Health has an entire line of pregnancy herbal blends that are affordable and rock! Their ingredients are outstanding. I recommend getting their Pregnancy essentials kit for everything you need. Earthley is my next favorite store to recommend. It's owned by a mom who has a passion for providing home remedies at an affordable price. Here are a few of my favorites from Earthley: Pregnancy tea -a Premade blend for pregnancy Fertili Boost herbal extract - Want help getting pregnant? This tincture might help. Post Partum balance - I am SO getting this tincture for this time around - helps balance things out after pregnancy Mama's tummy relief - I wish I had seen this during my first-trimester sickness Nourish her naturally - Another possible option for a prenatal Magnesium Lotion - Another great one for pregnancy! I use this every night. Dr. Axe has a good supplement if you want a pill instead of a lotion. Iron supplement - I LOVE Earthley's iron supplement. Make sure to look for an herbal iron supplement though if using a different brand. Additional resources: When pregnancy and motherhood doesn't go the way you planned - Hf # 60 Find me over on Instagram - watch my highlights for all of these items and to share your own!! Check out Wix.com/Podcast to get 10% off your new website!

One of my big goals for 2020 is getting into a better fitness routine. I know that if I can work on my physical health, it can help me have more energy for my family and ministry. Listen in to this awesome interview today between myself and Beth Learn! Listen to the Podcast: You can find important links & info below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Visit Beth over at Fit2B Studios Follow her on Instagram Visit our Sponsor: Vistaprint.com use coupon code HOME for free shipping on all business cards Visit our Sponsor: MEL Science - get 25% off your first box & free shipping when you text HOME to 64-000

For the first time in 3 years, Jason and I are both hitting our reading goal this year! Next week we are releasing our 2020 reading challenge and I'm preparing for that by reflecting on my favorite books from 2019. Listen in for some good books to add to your reading list for next year. Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. My Top 10 Books of 2019: Listen to the full podcast episode for my reasons behind these picks and more! Chasing Contentmentby Erik Raymond God's Healing for Life's Losses by Robert W. Kellemen Don't Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Plowman & I Can't Believe You Just Said That Finding God in my Loneliness by Lydia Brownback Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. White The Little House on the Prairie Series by Laura Ingald Wilder Introverted Mom by Jamie C. Martin Eat Dirt by Dr. Josh Axe You Need a Budget by Jesse Mecham Mother Culture by Karen Andreola Links & Resources: My Word for 2020 Our Sponsor: Wix.com/Podcast for 10% off your website! Our Sponsor: MyLola.com use coupon code HOME30 for 30% off your feminine care subscription

I love this time of year! It's time to make new goals for next year and I have 5 areas I want to work on as we head into 2020. Another great episode to listen to in conjunction with this one is my Word for 2020. Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: My Word for 2020 My favorite meal planning website has a sale going on right now Visit our sponsor: Minno! Stories kids love, values parents trust. Visit gominno.com (that’s M-I-N-N-O) Use coupon code HOMEMAKING to begin your 7-day free trial and start streaming anytime, anywhere on your phone, tablet, TV or computer

This is my 6th year picking a word for my year. It's always a tough decision to nail down my word, but this year was particularly hard because I had a hard time really pinpointing what I wanted to work on in 2020. I felt a little all over the place trying to decide so it took me longer than normal to settle on my word. But now I've picked and it's feeling like the perfect fit for 2020! So today I'm sharing my new word for the year as well as some tips for picking your own word for this year. Here are my past words: 2012: Intentional 2016: Joy 2017: Create 2018: Refresh 2019: Faithfulness Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. What has gone into choosing this word: On the podcast, I share the general flow of our life since 2012 and how you can see that overarching picture of our family through each word of the year. But looking ahead to 2020, we are facing what is likely going to be a very big transition year for us. Baby #6 is due in April and we are Lord Willing, going to be selling our house and starting to travel around the country. But at the same time, my own personal energy and capacity has been rising and I feel ready to jump back into more consistent routines and habits. So 2020 for us is going to be a big mix of buckling down and cultivating better habits as a family AND living in a constant state of change throughout the year. ? Bring it on! So when choosing my word for 2020, I faced a difficult challenge of blending this idea of stricter discipline while also going through the flow of newborn, selling our house, and lots of change...all while maintaining those BIG important priorities as #1 priorities (God, Jason, and the kids)! So while thinking about and praying about my word, I started a list of things that felt important to focus on. This list included: unity, community, relationships, grace, connectedness, harmony, vision, perception, connectivity, adventure, compassion, connection, consistency, and intuition. This then led me to a word that I've almost used a few times in the past.... Cultivate. My word for 2020 is cultivate and it's fitting so perfectly with my goals and desires for 2020 (even those that seem to be at odds with one another like slowing down to have a baby and enjoy the newborn time...while at the same time selling our house and traveling)! So as I head into 2020 and start to form my goals and habits for the new year (look for the next episode for a discussion on those), I've broken my word into 3 main categories: Cultivating Relationships I want to do a better job this year of investing in those close to me. Jason and I really pulled back this year to be able to focus on our family and it's been great! We feel like we've really been able to double down on those big important priorities and look inward to our family. That's what we've needed in 2019! And now I need to do a bit more outward focus for this next year. I want to do a better job of following up with friends and family. Asking them how I can pray for them (and actually doing it) and adding a few select things back into our schedule (without overwhelming ourselves)! Cultivating friendships is another big one for me this year! Cultivating Better Habits As 2019 as drawn to a close, our life has been busy and full (with so many good things) this fall. SO many of our normally good habits and routines have gone out the window. So as usual, I'm desperately craving some better routines as we head into 2020 and beyond. So one of my big focuses will be building in better habits and routines so that come baby time, I hopefully have things working more consistently (things like meal planning...

This is a super fun episode and next installment in our series, Finding Joy in Your Home. Today we are chatting about specific hobbies and ideas for investing in yourself. I'm going to share ideas from YOU guys on what you do for fun. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Our favorite board and video games to play together with Jason – Hf #181 Our Sponsor: Wix.com/Podcast for 10% off your website! Our Sponsor: Vistaprint.com use coupon code HOME50 for 50% off Christmas cards and photo calendars!

An important part of this series we are working through here on the podcast is finding more joy and peace in your life and home. A HUGE part of that is turning to the Lord and making him of ultimate importance. But there are some other things to consider in a well rounded life. And today we are talking about a fun one: hobbies, finding joy, and finding things that fill you up! Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Subscribe to this entire series on iTunes Visit our sponsor: Minno! Stories kids love, values parents trust. Visit gominno.com (that’s M-I-N-N-O) Use coupon code HOMEMAKING to begin your 7-day free trial and start streaming anytime, anywhere on your phone, tablet, TV or computer

As women, we have a unique ability to set the tone in our homes - for the good or the bad! With our thoughts, actions, and speech we can either drive our family towards God or tear them away from Him. this lesson is going to cover what it looks like to set a God-glorifying atmosphere in your home and is our first step in finding joy within our homes. Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Setting the Atmosphere Quiz Download the PDF version of the quiz here! Links & Resources: Our Sponsor: Vistaprint.com use coupon code HOME50 for 50% off Christmas cards and photo calendars! Our Sponsor: MyLola.com use coupon code HOME30 for 30% off your feminine care subscription Hf #29: Becoming Your Husband's Cheerleader (even when marriage is hard) Hf #30: Loving Your Husband Like God Does

Intentional, Biblical rest is an important part of finding more joy in our home and in our lives. In this next installment of our series, we will dive into the WHY behind getting rest and the HOW to make it happen. Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book recommendation: The Tech Wise Family Subscribe to this entire series on iTunes Visit our sponsor: Minno! Stories kids love, values parents trust. Visit gominno.com (that’s M-I-N-N-O) Use coupon code HOMEMAKING to begin your 7-day free trial and start streaming anytime, anywhere on your phone, tablet, TV or computer

Do you have people always looking to you for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks? Jamerrill will show you how real life freezer cooking can help you streamline and simplify your family meal times. She will show you freezer cooking strategies, tips for big batch cooking, and more! Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Find Jamerrill's YouTube channel Jamerrill's blog Large Family Table Follow Jamerrill on Instagram Sponsor: Wix.com/podcast for 10% off your website Sponsor: Get 9 free meals with HelloFresh by going to HelloFresh.com/FOUNDATION9 and using code FOUNDATION9.

Developing a mission statement for your life, for your family, and for your home can be a powerful tool to help give you clarity and direction. It doesn’t have to be a long or complicated process, with just a few minutes, you can put some real thought and intentionality behind why you do what you do every single day. Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Read through the full notes for making your own family mission statement TTM #21: Developing Your Priorities in Your Home Subscribe to this entire series on iTunes Visit our sponsor: Minno! Stories kids love, values parents trust. Visit gominno.com (that’s M-I-N-N-O) Use coupon code HOMEMAKING to begin your 7-day free trial and start streaming anytime, anywhere on your phone, tablet, TV or computer

Welcome to the next installment in our Finding Joy in Your Home Series. Today we are chatting about a topic that is easy to overlook but SO important: How to figure out those BIG priorities are for your family so you can start building your ideal schedule and calendar. Let's dive in!! Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: More on creating your personal priorities here Book recommendation: Say Goodbye to Survival Mode by Crystal Paine Book recommendation: Crazy Busy by Tim Challies Sponsor: Paint Your Life - get 30% off your personalized painting - text HF to 64-000 Sponsor: Care/Of - Get 50% off your first box of personalized vitamins at TakeCareOf.com and use promo code HOME50 at checkout Our Priorities: Always maintain a strong, deep, and vibrant relationship with the Lord through daily Bible study, serving, home group, fellowship, Church, daily prayer, and reading Gospel Centered books. Purposefully and passionately pursue my husband as my best friend and love of my life. Pursue Christ-Centered parenting through disciplining, love, encouragement, and taking time to play with my kids. Craft a healthy home for my family by encouraging exercise, cooking from scratch, and researching & pursuing a natural lifestyle. Write and manage my blog & ministry so that I can encourage other women in Gospel Centered Homemaking.

Part two of our brand new series, Finding Joy in Your Home is focused on taking care of ourselves physically so that we can thrive mentally, emotionally and spiritually! It's a key piece of finding more joy and peace in the every day. Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: Reset by Shona Murray Go through my women's hormones workshop Creating Grace-Infused Routines & Goals with Shona Murray – Hf #210 Is Self Care Biblical? – Hf #238 Sponsor: Wix.com/podcast to get 10% off Sponsor: HelloYUMI.com and use promo code HOME to get $60 off your first month

Welcome to episode #1 of our brand new 12 week series: Finding Joy in Your Home. We are kicking off this super practical series by laying the groundwork for everything we will talk about: what do you do when you struggle to find joy? Where do we turn? Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Register for our 2019 Homemaking Ministries Online Conference here Follow me over on Instagram: Instagram.com/jamibalmet Podcast episode: The simple key to finding more joy in your life Podcast episode: Finding joy in all aspects of my life Podcast episode: My simple Bible reading plan for deeper study Book recommendation: Trusting God by Jerry Bridges One of my favorite biography series: A Long Line of Godly Men Series

I am SO excited to be kicking off this series on Finding Joy in Your Home. Over the next 12 weeks we are going to dive into this topic and cover some really helpful lessons. I can't wait to dive into. This introductory episode will set us up well for lesson #1 coming next week! Let's dive in. Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Sign up for the 2019 Homemaking Ministries Online Conference Follow me over on Instagram: Instagram.com/jamibalmet Watch our cute pregnancy announcement here Sponsor: Get 10% off your website Wix.com/podcast Sponsor: Get FREE shipping on business cards. Use promo code "Home" – Vistaprint.com

Join Jason and I in this episode as we share our journey with family worship. Hint hint: It did NOT happen naturally and we didn't know what it was suppose to look like. We've got some great resources to share in this episode. Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Grab your ticket to the 2019 Homemaking Ministries Online Conference and get the Gospel Centered Home Toolkit for FREE!! Sponsor: Get 500 high quality business cards for $9.99 - Vistaprint.com/home Sponsor: Get 25% OFF your first Care/Of order with coupon code HOME

Do you ever feel like your day is drudgery? Do you wake up facing another un-important feeling day? What about when you are just not sure why you work so hard day in and day out? If you identify with any of these - listen in today for some encouragement and hopefully a dash of perspective! Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: You can read the full notes for this episode here Book recommendation: Do More Better by Tim Challies Book recommendation: Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller Book recommendation: Treasuring Christ by Gloria Furman Sponsor: Check out Wix.com/podcast for 10% off a new website! Sponsor: Text HOME to 64-000 to get 25% off and a bunch of freebies from Mel Science

Are you stuck in a season of not being in God's Word? I know I go in and out of seasons of being in the daily habit of reading God's Word and faithful prayer and then I have super dry seasons. In this episode we are going to cover some simple ways you can establish the habit of daily meeting with God. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: New Morning Mercies devotional recommendation Bible study recommendations: Katie Orr's bible studies. My favorite is Jonah! Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney (a fantastic book on prayer!) Listen to my interview with Donald Whitney on prayer! Learn about our Bible reading plan we follow Learn about some other simple methods for Bible studies here Book recommendation: Word Filled Families Our favorite catechism for younger ages: Catechism for boys and girls Our favorite catechism for older ages: The New City Catechism Favorite devotional for kids ages 2-8: I Am: 40 Reasons to Trust God Good devotional for kids ages 6 and up: I Am Devotional: 100 Devotions About the Names of God Good devotional for kids ages 6 and up: The Ology My FAVORITE journaling Bible: ESV Interleaved edition Amazing Scripture journals: ESV Scripture journals New Testament Set (you can also find the OT set or all the books individually!) Our Sponsor: VistaPrint.com! Use coupon code Home2 at checkout for free shipping on all business card orders! Our Sponsor: MyLola.com! Use coupon code HOME to get 40% off your first Lola subscription box!!

Are you dealing with fatigue, stress, over daily overwhelm? Then this episode is for you! In it we are going to cover physical as well as some emotional and mental tips you can do to overcome that daily fatigue and stress. Get ready, this is going to be a fun and practical episode! Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: It looks like Dr. Axe Magnesium oil is no longer sold but he has an awesome Magnesium supplement Ashwagandha supplements - good for sleep! My FAVORITE Ashwagandha supplement for sleep - Cortistop Favorite essential oils for sleep: Valor (my personal sleep oil), Stress Away, Lavender, Francisense, Peace & Calming Favorite hot drinks: Criobru, Dandelion Tea (Dandy Blend - you can find on Amazon!), and Four Sigmatic products. Essential oils to diffuse for a morning pick me up: Peppermint and a citrus blend like Citrus Fresh Energy essential oil blend: En-R-Gee (terrific for helping to support thyroid and adrenal function) Thyroid supplement for when you know something is wrong: Thyromin Great thryoid supplement that helps support healthy thyroid function: Thyroid support system THE BEST essential oil for Thyriod function & energy: EndoFlex Join Eliza and I on our FREE masterclass: Naturally Balancing Women's Hormones

Our big aim and goal this year with homeschooling is instilling a love of learning in our kids. That's a tall order but also a fun goal to work towards. In this episode I am going to share our homeschooling picks and curriculum for this year and how we are trying to instill that love of learning. We will discuss fun ideas for this regardless of how you school your kids. Come listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Simply Charlotte Mason: To learn more about Charlotte Mason style homeschooling Listen to the previous episode: A Homeschooling Q&A The Good and the Beautiful Homeschool Curriculum - what we are using this year for math, language arts, handwriting, and science for 1st grade and we also got their PreK curriculum for the 4-year-olds. We also got a bunch of their reading books! Master Books - Another great curriculum we love. They have some amazing science resources especially and for more books to read Resources for learning more about morning basket time: Your Morning Basket Podcast with Pam Barnhill - an entire podcast dedicated to this topic! How We Homeschool - Morning Time - by Read-Aloud Revival Simple Morning Time Plans - by Read-Aloud Revival Where to find living books: The Good and the Beautiful Library - they republish out of print books Master Books - Great source of science books & devotionals Sonlight Readers - we love buying the package of books for each grade level. We will likely purchase Core B books for the spring when we finish up all core A books. Read Aloud Revival - Has TONS of book lists, recommendations, and more!

Self care is a popular term and discussion item right now. But what about self care from a Biblical perspective? Should we invest in ourselves? Do we need to think about self-care? In this episode we are going to talk about three important topics: spiritual health, physical health, and emotional health. Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung Book Recommendation: Refresh by Shona Murray Join me over on Instagram.com/JamiBalmet See more Bible study resources in the links below

It's that time of year again: back to school! And over on Instagram all week we've been doing homeschooling Q&A's and it's brought up a ton of fun discussions. So we are bringing the Q&A to the podcast. Listen in: Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Find out more about Charlotte Mason homeschool here Find out homeschool laws in your state at HSLDA Book Recommendation: For the Children's Sake Book Recommendation: A Charlotte Mason Companion Book Recommendation: Mother Culture My favorite curriculum choices for a Charlotte Mason style homeschool: Sonlight - a literature based curriculum. While we ABSOLUTELY LOVE the books that Sonlight provides, the entire curriculum wasn't for us. But we still purchase the book sets each year to use throughout our school year Master Books - If you are looking for an incredibly sound Christian curriculum that is Charlotte Mason based, then Master Books is the one for you! We did their math last year and loved it and we own several of their other books. We love Master Books! The Good and the Beautiful - a newer curriculum that is beautiful, stunning, and so inspiring! We are trying some of their curriculum this year to try it out!

This has been a BIG topic the past few months in our house: How to create a Gospel Centered Home! In today's episode we are going to chat about 4 important ways to do this: 1) Centering yourself on the Gospel, 2)Centering your home on the Gospel, 3) Using your home as a jumping-off point for the Gospel and 4) Building in intentional rest. Let's jump in! Listen to the Podcast: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Check out the 2019 Homemaking Ministries Online Conference. The theme for this year is Creating a Gospel Centered Home Check out Wix.com/Podcast for your website and podcasting needs Check out Vistaprint.com/HOME to get 500 high quality business cards starting at $9.99 “You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, that your days and the days of your children may be multiplied in the land that the Lord swore to your fathers to give them, as long as the heavens are above the earth. For if you will be careful to do all this commandment that I command you to do, loving the Lord your God, walking in all his ways, and holding fast to him, then the Lord will drive out all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and mightier than you." - Duet 11:19-21

As we head into the Fall, I'm desperate and ready for some better routines! I really want to tackle better morning routines, but I know that that morning routine needs to first start with a better evening routine FIRST. So today I'm sharing a little encouragement on routines in general (and giving grace during tough seasons) and what I am implementing for new evening routines. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book recommendation: Refresh by Shona Murray My spiritual disciplines binders Join us for the 2019 Homemaking Ministries Online Conference!! The theme for the conference this year is Creating a Gospel Centered Home and it's going to revolve around everything we talk about in today's episode. Get your ticket for the lowest price of the year through August 21st. Check out all 23 speakers, sessions, and more at: HomemakingMinistries.com/2019Conference

In the past episode we talked about what happens when we grumbling and complaining take over our home. We discussed the heart of the issue and why we need to address grumbling in the home. Today, we are going to dive into some practical resources and ideas for creating a grumble free home. Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Pre-order the book The Grumble Free Year from Amazon Are you feeling discontent? 3 questions to ask yourself Get your own customized hand painted portrait for 30% off by texting HF to 48-48-48 from Paint Your Life Get 500 high quality, custom business cards starting at just $9.99 from Vistaprint.com/HOME

We all know how destructive grumbling and complaining can be. We want to cover our ears when our kids are complaining in the back seat of the van that they are hungry. We roll our eyes when our husbands complain again about the air conditioner making that noise. But how often are we stopping to evaluate our own hearts when it comes to grumbling and complaining. In this episode we are going to take a look at what we can do when grumbling and complaining takes over our house! Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Pre-order the book The Grumble Free Year from Amazon Are you feeling discontent? 3 questions to ask yourself Preorder the Laugh and Learn Bible from JellyTelly for 50% off with coupon code: HOMEMAKING

I've been on a long time quest for a healthier kitchen. A couple of years ago I took a giant step in that quest that has become one of the best things I've ever done in my kitchen: I started grinding my own grains. And while that might sound crazy, it's actually super simple and easy (plus cheaper and nutritious). Today I'm going to share a little peek into this! Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Preorder my new grain mill course: Freshly Milled Baking! Another great resource: Bread Beckers A terrific cookbook: Cooking with Ancient Grains Want to start your own podcast or website, check out Wix.com/Podcast for 10% off! Freshly Milled Course: A Comprehensive Guide to Home Ground Grains Preorder my brand new grain mill course for 50% OFF!! You will get EVERYTHING you need for only $24.99! After August 1st, the price will go up to $49.99. It's going to be amazing and you will get my recipes, the ins and outs, how to find a good grain mill for you, all the different grains, and so much more. Preorder the brand new grain mill course here.

Meal planning and grocery shopping can be so hard to fit into a busy schedule. But one mom I know does it beautifully (and she has 8 kids)! Listen in to the podcast today as Jammerill Stewart from Large Family Table shares her tips for getting food on the table and your family fed...every single day! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Find out more about Jamerrill over at Large Family Table Follow her on YouTube (Her videos are amazing!!) Purchase the full Encouragement for the Homeschool Mom Online Conference recordings Checkout Wix.com/podcast for 10% off your new website Get $80 off your first month of Hello Fresh by going to HelloFresh.com/Foundation80 and use coupon code: Foundation80

I've got my favorite guest back on the show today! My husband Jason is cohosting with me to do a little Q&A. We are going to chat about date nights, strengths and weaknesses in marriage, what our thoughts were finding out we were having twins, our upcoming travel plans update, and more! Listen in here: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Follow Jason on Goodreads to keep up with his reading Follow Jami on Goodreads to keep up with her reading Book Recommendation: Parenting by Paul David Tripp Book Recommendation: The Faithful Parent Our favorite board games to play together - episode with Jason Marriage and parenting books we love - episode with Jason Cultivating friendship in marriage - episode with Jason Preorder the Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids and get it for 50% off - preorder for just $9.99 with coupon code HOMEMAKING

Are you feeling burnt out? Do you often feel overwhelmed? Do you lack joy on a daily basis? I've experienced all of those. And I've also learned some really good ways to avoid that burn out and overwhelm. Listen in today for tips on creating a culture in your home of rest and nourishment. Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: Mother Culture: For a Happy Homeschool And interview with Karen Andreola on Mother Culture Podcast Episode: Getting back on track with your Spiritual Disciplines Get a copy of my Spiritual Disciplines notebooks I use for Bible journaling Get 25% off your first box of personalized vitamins from Care/Of with coupon code: HOME

Friendships are so hard for so many of us! And figuring out how to balance friendships and relationships well is a life long struggle! I know this is something I've been wanting to grow in for a long time. Join my friend Angie on this episode as she shares some tips for maintaining health and wholeness in our relationships. Listen in here: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Find Angie at Courageous Mom Listen to Angie's podcast at Courageous Parenting Sponsor: Get 10% off your website by going to Wix.com/Podcast

Social media, and the internet at large, can be very helpful tools (such as listening to this podcast)! They can also waste massive amounts of time and become problems. How do we evaluate if we are spending too much time online? And how can we use social media and internet to God's Glory? Listen in to this episode to find out: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: You can find Many online at Mandy J. Hoffman Grab her fabulous eBook called Reforming Social Media Purchase access to all the sessions from the 2016 Homemaking Ministries Online Conference (the theme for that year was Finding Balance in Your Home) Sponsor: Visit VistaPrint.com/Home to get 500 high quality business cards starting at just $9.99! Sponsor: Looking for a new mattress? Purple Mattresses has you covered! Text "HOME" to 84-888

Today we are chatting about all our favorite natural summer tips and ideas! I've got my sister Sienna on the show today and between the two of us we have (almost) 8 kids 6 and under and we are always on the look out for new summer favorites. Here are the tips we've been learning: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: The Charcoal soap that Sienna uses after the pool Our current favorite healthy sunscreen (give us your favorite healthy SPRAY sunscreen recipes)! LavaDerm After Sun Spray Aloe Vera (add lavender) Bug spray ideas: Make your own using essential oils. Badger & Aunt Fannies Roxanna's Candles all natural bug repellent candle My favorite place for healthy snacks: AzureStandard.com Preorder the new Laugh and Learn Bible from JellyTelly for 50% OFF using coupon code: Homemaking Join our FREE workshop: Using Essential Oils with Kids On July 2nd, Sienna and I will be hosting an awesome and practical workshop on how to use essential oils with kids. Sienna has been through a lot with her 2 (almost 3) kids and she has learned so much in how to help support their systems using oils and other natural products. Join our FREE workshop here! (and YES! We will send out a replay of the video if you can't catch it live. And if you are viewing this anytime after the 2nd, go register and you will get immediate access to the workshop!)

STRESS, lack of sleep, and hormonal imbalances have been very big struggles for me over the past few years. I found myself struggling with health issues that I didn't know how to identify and didn't know how to start researching them. Here I am over two years later and I am so thankful for the progress I've made with my health! In today's episode we are going to cover many of those struggles that come out of what happens when stress takes over your life from a physical and spiritual stand point! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder Join our FREE workshop here: Naturally Balancing Women's Hormones with Jami & Eliza Get 30% off your custom hand painted portrait by texting the code HF to 48-48-48 Join our FREE Online Workshop! Want to learn more about all of this and what supplements and essential oils you can use to REALLY make an impact on your health? Join our FREE online workshop on Wednesday June 26th at 2pm EST / 11am PST (and don't worry, if you miss the live training you can catch the replay)!! :)

There is not place like the family...for conflict and fights to rage! It's easy to let home life and family relationships suffer form unresolved conflict and failing to know how to deal with these issues in a Biblical way. In today's episode we are going to share 4 simple commitments to creating a peaceful family. Listen in here: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Get 500 high quality business cards starting at just $9.99 by visiting Vistaprint.com/HOME Book Recommendation: The PeaceMaker by Ken Sande Book Recommendation: Peacemaking for Families by Ken Sande Book Recommendation: Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul David Tripp Book Recommendation: Idols of the Heart by Elyse Fitzpatrick Book Recommendation: Unoffendable by Brant Hansen

I'm on a mission this year to recapture the joy and passion in my motherhood (and family as a whole)! I want to make sure I am not letting these years pass me by by being too busy to stop and chat or read a book with the kids. Toady we are going to chat about what it means to say YES to more things! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: A Mother's Heart Book Recommendation: Memory Making Mom Visit our sponsor for today's episode for natural ear ache relief: Hylands.com/ear-pain

I am not naturally very good at keeping up on the home but as I've learned some tricks over the years it has helped so much! In this episode, Marci is going to share some of those practical tips and systems for keeping up on your home without all the stress! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Visit our sponsor for today's episode: To get 10% off go to Wix.com/podcast Download all of Marci’s notes here to find all the links and books she talks about! You can find Marci over on her blog: Thankful Homemaker And you’ve got to subscribe to her awesome podcast: Thankful Homemaker Podcast

Marci Ferrell from Thankful Homemaker has been a huge encouragement and mentor in my own personal life. And today, she is on the podcast sharing encouraging with all of us on loving and cherishing our homes (all aspects of it)! Listen in: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Download all of Marci's notes here to find all the links and books she talks about! You can find Marci over on her blog: Thankful Homemaker And you've got to subscribe to her awesome podcast: Thankful Homemaker Podcast For an amazing Father's Day gift idea check out: StoryWorth.com/homemaking to get $20 off your book!

We kicked off a reading challenge this week with our kids and it's been rally fun! We built in some goals and incentives and the whole family is on board and excited to our reading goals. Every member of the family has their own reading goals - including Jason and I! Listen in today as I share our goals and some tips for reading more: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Free reading challenge for kids packet 2019 Reading Challenge for Women 2019 Reading Challenge for Men Follow me on Goodreads Join in on the books and reading discussion over on Instagram A Summer Reading Challenge – Hf #81 Get 30% off your custom painting from Paint Your Life by texting "HF" to 48-48-48 Get 25% off your first box of personalized vitamin packets from Care Of by going to TakeCareof.com - and use coupon code home

I want to be really intentional this summer with my time in the Word. I crazy sweet moments with the Lord and time set aside to do this. So whether you are facing a realizing and calm summer, or more likely, a crazy and hectic one...let's all brainstorm together how we can creatively get in the Word more! Listen in: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Start a new summer reading plan: 60 Day Summer Reading Plan from Intentional By Grace Zondorvan has a summer reading plan for kids Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth from Revive our hearts has a 30 day reading plan 8 Ideas for Book Studies: Women of the Word A Mother's Heart: A Look at Values, Vision, and Character for the Christian Mother Adorned: Living out the beauty of the Gospel together Refresh: Embracing a grace-paced life in a world of endless demands Chasing Contentment: Trusting God in Discontented Age Growing Your Faith by Jerry Bridges When a Woman Inspires Her Husband by Cindi McMenamin The Text Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in it's Proper Place Other ideas: Bible journaling (you can find my spiritual discipline notebooks here) Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney My interview with Donald Whitney on praying the Bible Biblical Discipleship & Mentoring - My interview with Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth Getting back on track with my spiritual disciplines - podcast episode Our sponsor for today's episode: Get 10% off your website with Wix.com/Podcast

I have a passion and a dream this summer to make more space to hang out as a family, go on more hikes together, and make sure that we are creating the time and the space to teach our children about the Lord. I want to slow down this summer and make more time for our family. In this episode we are going to chat about some really fun and encouraging family bucket ideas and more! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Related podcast episode: Viewing motherhood as the important task that it is -Hf #216 Natural Summer Essentials - Hf #127 Making Summer Plans & Memories - Hf #126 (from last summer)! A Summer Reading Challenge - Hf #81 Visit: Hylands.com/ear-pain

It's been on my heart a lot lately to make sure that I have a proper view of motherhood. I know in my head how important motherhood is and the grand end goal of raising up these kids. But it's really easy to forget how important the every day average moments are when I'm drowning in the mundane. Listen in for some encouragement and practical ideas of keeping the larger goal and plan in mind! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: A Mother's Heart: A look at values, vision, and character for the Christian Mother by Jean Fleming Today's Sponsor: Hylands.com/Ear-pain

I am wrapping up this current homeschool year and starting to plan and collect resources for next year. So now is a great time to do a little recap of our homeschool curriculum we've used the past 2 years and what we will be using going into next year! I'll also share a little bit about the homeschool philosophy we have fallen in love with, how we do a morning basket time, and more! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Using Sonlight: The Sonlight curriculum we have: Core A (for grades K-2 and ages 5-7) For our family we have fallen in love with their book selection but don't need their Instructor's Guide. LISTEN: How to get started homeschooling (and the curriculum we are using this year)- Hf #92 LISTEN: Our homeschool plan for Kindergarten/First Grade – Hf#150 Sonlight books we've loved: James Harriot's Treasury for children Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion Adventures in Ancient Greece Dolphin Adventures Cappy Boppy The Boxcar Children #1 Johnny Appleseed: The Story of a Legand Usborn's Children Encyclopedia What we use for teaching reading: Teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons (goes from K-2nd grade) Dash into Reading books - Amazing beginning reader books. They are so beautiful!! What we now use for Math (and LOVE!!) Master Books Level 1 (this is technically first grade math but it was perfect for Kindergarten) Morning basket time: Devotional we use: I Am: 40 reasons to Trust God Other books we've loved reading this year: Children's picture atlas - Usborn My first keyboard book - Usborn Rahl Dahl Book Set (we got ours at Costco for a killer price) The Dragon Master Series We are the gardeners by Joanna Gaine The Usborn Outdoor Activity Book What we are planning for next year (but this might change as I start to order stuff): Master Books Math level 1 Continue with 100 easy lessons book Next level in handwriting without tears Adding in a nature notebook Move into another devotional when we end that one Sponsors for today's episode: Get 500 high quality business cards starting at just $9.99: Vistaprint.com/HOME Get 40% off your organic feminine care products by going to mylola.com and use coupon code HOMEMAKING

I love doing Q&A episodes here on the podcast because it allows me to cover a bunch of smaller/random topics that we don't normally get to cover. So join me today as we chat about our RV life update, my ideal weekly/daily schedules, our church denomination, favorite book recommendations, and more! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Hf #42: What to do when your routines & schedules vary from day to day Getting Fit & Healthy on a Busy Schedule (from someone who HATES exercise) – Hf #204 When Your Day Feels Like it’s on Repeat…and it’s exhausting! – Hf #135 Learning more about grinding your own grains Book Recommendation: Say Goodbye to Survival Mode by Crystal Paine Book Recommendation: Refresh by Shona Murray Book Recommendation: Glimpses of Grace by Gloria Furman Book Recommendation: I will Teach You to Be Rich by Remit Sehti Book Recommendation: Introverted Mom by Jamie C. Martin Visit our sponsor from today's episode: Hylands.com/ear-pain

Rest has been a big battle for me. Finding the time for rest, knowing the best way to rest throughout my week, and not feeling GUILTY about taking adequate rest. In this episode we are going to look at how Biblical rest is a necessary part of your day and week. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: Refresh by Shona Murray Sponsor for today's episode: Wix.com/Podcast to get 10% off your website Sponsor for today's episode: Hellofresh.com/foundation80 and use coupon code FOUNDATION80 for $80 off your first month!

It's easy to feel overwhelmed and under-appreciated on a regular basis. Do you ever wonder "I wish they would just notice all I do this for this family?" or do you feel think "If only they realized how much I work and all I do?" You are not alone in these feelings! But what do we do, where do we turn when we have these feelings? That is what we are going to discuss in today's episode: Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Sign up for our brand new one day mini conference: Refresh Your Routines 1 Day Conference Book Recommendation: Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman Book Recommendation: Idols of the Heart by Elyse Fitzpatrick Our sponsor today: TakeCareOf.com and use promo code: Home30 to get 30% off your first order!

Are you struggling to develop new habits and routines (I'm over here raising my hand!)? Listen in to this episode today and Kat will share how just 3 minutes (yes, really just 3 minutes) can change your morning routine and have a big impact! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: Hello Mornings by Kat Lee Sign up for our brand new one day mini conference: Refresh Your Routines 1 Day Conference Our Sponsor today: Wix.com/podcast Our sponsor today: Storyworth.com/homemaking (an excellent mother's day idea!!)

One of my favorite books of all time is Refresh by Shona Murray. It's a reminder to live a grace-paced life in all we do. And today she is on the podcast sharing with us how to do just that! Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Book Recommendation: Refresh by Shona Murray Sign up for our brand new one day mini conference: Refresh Your Routines 1 Day Conference Our Sponsor today: visit Hylands.com/ear-pain

I talk about reading a LOT. It’s a hobby of mine but it’s also an important tool I use in my Spiritual growth. Because I read a lot and talk about it a lot, I get a ton of questions about reading and the best ways to fit it into a busy homemaker’s schedule. I get it. It can be really hard to fit any reading time into your already too busy and too full schedule. But I want to encourage you to try and find a few minutes in your week to invest in a good book. Reading is so life giving and encouraging to me that I sorely miss it when I get out of the habit. Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: You can read the full notes with links to this episode here Follow me over on Goodreads Check out the 2019 Christian Reading Challenge for Women Get natural deodorant scented with essential oils for 50% off your first box! Mymyro.com/home and use promo code HOME

I got a comment from a friend who was feeling overwhelmed and like her work in the home is just plain pointless sometimes. And my heart went out to her! Last week I addressed the first part of her question: When Your Work Just Doesn’t Feel Worthwhile. In that episode I addressed the heart aspect of it. And today, I want to address the practical parts of her question. Where can you turn to for help when life seems overwhelming? Listen to the Podcast: Thanks for listening in today! You can find all the links & resources mentioned in today’s episode down below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Read the full notes from this episode here For natural ear ache relief for your little ones check out Hylands.com/ear-pain Sign up for my FREE class Finding Joy in Your Home