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If your home feels like it’s constantly one step away from chaos and you don’t have the time or energy for a full-on overhaul, this episode is for you. Today I’m sitting down with Emily Counts from Small Stuff Counts, and she is such a breath of fresh air when it comes to organizing real homes for real life. Emily is a working mom of two who truly gets the juggle, and she shares how small, intentional changes can make your home function better without chasing impossible Pinterest standards. We talk about why starting small matters, especially when you’re overwhelmed or craving a fresh start. Emily shares practical ways to tackle the little daily annoyances that quietly drain your energy, from smoother mornings to easier routines, and why those tiny tweaks often make a bigger impact than trying to organize an entire room in one weekend.  If you’ve ever thought you’re “not organized enough” or that your house just doesn’t work for you, I hope this episode encourages you. Emily reminds us that organization isn’t about perfection, it’s about creating a home that supports your family, your rhythms, and what matters most right now. This is one of those episodes that will leave you feeling inspired to make one small change and trust that it really does add up. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Order Tiny Tweaks Happy LIfe & Pre-Order Bonuses here: https://amzn.to/4rZix0s 👉Check out Emily on social media! You can find her on Instagram @smallstuffemily, on Facebook at smallstuffcounts, and TikTok @smallstuffemily! 👉Also check out her Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EmilyCounts%20 👉The Busy Mom's Guide to Finding Time for Organizing FREEBIE 👉Emily’s Website: https://smallstuffcounts.com/  👉If you want makeup that brings out your natural glow instead of hiding it, Jones Road is the way to go. For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Cool Gloss on their first purchase when they use code SIMPLE at checkout. Just head to jonesroadbeauty.com and use code SIMPLE at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a new year begins, so many of us want things to feel different, more intentional and less reactive, but don’t know where to start. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Hart-Unger, pediatric endocrinologist, mom of three, and host of the Best Laid Plans podcast. We talk about why planning isn’t about doing more, but about making room for what truly matters, like rest, relationships, and joy. Her new book, Best Laid Plans: A Simple Planning System for Living a Life You Love, offers a refreshing, flexible approach to creating a life that actually feels good. Sarah shares why daily to-do lists alone often keep us stuck in reactive mode and how planning at multiple levels, from yearly goals to weekly and daily rhythms helps us to stay focused on the bigger picture. We dive into simple, practical ideas like creating a true master calendar, communicating weekly plans with your family, and using tiny tweaks to reduce stress and decision fatigue. If you’ve ever said, “I’m just not a planner,” this conversation will encourage you to start small, personalize your approach, and remember that planning is a learnable skill. This episode is full of realistic encouragement and doable strategies for busy moms who want life to feel calmer and more intentional—without perfection or pressure. If you’re ready to make one small change that leads to less friction and more peace, this conversation is for you. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Check out Sarah’s website and blog at www.theshubox.com! 👉Also be sure to check out Sarah’s book Best Laid Plans, and the Best Laid Plans Podcast! 👉Order Tiny Tweaks Happy LIfe & Pre-Order Bonuses here: https://amzn.to/4rZix0s 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m sitting down with Wynne Elder for a refreshing, honest conversation about creating rhythms that support your real life, not an idealized one. Wynne shares her heart for helping moms move from constantly reacting to their days to living with intention, and why the small, ordinary choices we make each day quietly shape the life we’re building. We talk about seasons of life, how to recognize the one you’re in, and why naming a season can bring so much peace, especially when things feel hard or overwhelming. Wynne also gets very practical, walking us through simple weekly and family rhythms that reduce mental load, create more rest, and help weekends actually feel restful. From “clearing the decks” before the weekend to building systems your kids can grow into, this episode is full of doable ideas. We also dive into mindset, loving the life you have, taking breaks from social media, and giving yourself permission to slow down. If you’re heading into a new season and craving more calm, clarity, and intention in your days, this conversation will encourage you and leave you with simple tweaks you can start using right away. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉To see more content from Wynne, be sure to check her out on Instagram @wynneelder! 👉You can also see more from her on Substack at https://substack.com/@wynneelder. 👉Lastly, be sure to get Wynne’s Family Binder Freebie to help with your organization this year! 👉Order Tiny Tweaks Happy LIfe & Pre-Order Bonuses here: https://amzn.to/4rZix0s 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we head into a new year,  let’s pause and talk honestly about New Year’s resolutions, because if they’ve never worked for you, it’s not a personal failure.  In this episode, I’m sharing why we crave fresh starts, why resolutions so often fall apart, and why the problem isn’t you, but the system we’ve been handed. Instead of chasing an aspirational version of life that doesn’t fit your current season, I’m inviting you to try something gentler and far more effective: tiny tweaks.  We’ll walk through simple questions to help you notice what feels clunky in your real, everyday life and how small, realistic changes can make your days feel lighter and more joyful. This conversation is all about letting go of pressure, redefining happiness, and starting the new year with grace, one tiny tweak at a time. Cheers, friends.  Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Order Tiny Tweaks Happy LIfe & Pre-Order Bonuses here: https://amzn.to/4rZix0s 👉LifeMD is offering a Holiday and New Year’s Sale with 50% off their Weight Management Program plus free shipping, which makes getting started easier and more affordable. Just visit www.lifemd.com/PURPOSEFUL to activate the offer. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays are a magical time, but when December 26th rolls around, the joy of the season can feel overshadowed by the daunting task of undecorating. In this episode, we’re diving into simple, purposeful strategies to tackle post-Christmas clean-up without the overwhelm. From organizing ornaments to embracing a blank slate, we’ve got tips that will leave your home feeling refreshed, cozy, and ready for the New Year. Whether you’re working with a real tree, artificial decor, or bins of treasured holiday items, this episode will inspire you to streamline your storage and savor the process. Plus, don’t miss our hacks for making undecorating a fun family affair! Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Post Christmas Organization Tips Blog Post 👉Order Tiny Tweaks Happy LIfe & Pre-Order Bonuses here: https://www.zondervan.com/p/tiny-tweaks-happy-life-erin-port/ 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to sprinkle some festive fun into your day because we've got the fabulous Kelsey from Dancing Around the Kitchen, back in action! 🕺 This time, she's dishing out all the secrets on how to turn the holiday cookie decorating chaos into a masterpiece of joy and simplicity. Brace yourselves for Kelsey's wisdom as she spills the beans on keeping messes at bay, no more flour explosions and icing avalanches. Plus, discover the art of keeping your little cookie artists captivated and engaged throughout the creative process. Spoiler alert: It involves a dash of magic and a sprinkle of laughter! Kelsey is here to ensure your festive treats stand the test of time. Learn her top tips for keeping those cookies fresh and scrumptious, making your holiday baking a delightful experience from start to finish.  Grab your aprons, put on your dancing shoes, and let's turn cookie chaos into holiday magic with the amazing Kelsey! 🎄✨ Tired of holiday chaos and the constant hustle and bustle? Say hello to the Simple Purposeful Holiday Workbook – It's your ticket to a joyful, stress-free holiday season, and it's not just any gift, it's FREE! No need to check your list twice; it's packed with fantastic activities, delightful games, mouthwatering menus, and scrumptious treats that'll have your taste buds dancing with joy! Jingle all the way to simplepurposefulliving.com/holiday to unwrap your FREE copy today! Don't let the holiday frenzy get the best of you – it's time to make memories, indulge in laughter, and create moments that sparkle Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Don’t forget to check out Kelsey’s FAVORITE Cut-Out Cookie Recipe. 👉For more from Kelsey, you can find her on Instagram @dancearoundthekitchen2019, on Facebook @dancearoundthekitchen.kelsey, on YouTube @ Dance Around The Kitchen, and on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/dancearoundthekitchen/. 👉LifeMD is offering a Holiday and New Year’s Sale with 50% off their Weight Management Program plus free shipping, which makes getting started easier and more affordable. Just visit www.lifemd.com/PURPOSEFUL to activate the offer. 👉No discount code needed to take advantage of NativePath’s savings this season! Consistency is key- Bundle and save risk-free for up to 45% OFF + Free Shipping (+ a free gift!). Visit getnativepath.com/Purposeful. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I can finally share the news I’ve been bursting to tell you, my very first traditionally published book is here, and I’m giving you all the behind-the-scenes details!  Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life: Simple Changes to Create Space for What Matters releases January 27, 2026, and I’m spilling everything from why I wrote it to who it’s for to how a season of overwhelm and exhaustion birthed this “book baby.”  In true SPL fashion, this episode is heartfelt, practical, story-driven, and overflowing with encouragement for the overwhelmed woman who wants to create a simpler, more intentional, happier life one tiny tweak at a time. I share the moment that sparked this entire message, and the deep belief that small changes really can transform your whole year. You’ll also hear the wild publishing journey, the rejections, the rewrites, the writing coach, the agent who championed the message, and the long runway that led to this dream finally becoming real.  If you’ve ever felt stuck, tired, or unsure how to move forward, consider this episode, and this book your permission slip to start small, start now, and finally create space for what matters most. Let’s dive in, friend… I’ve been waiting years to share this with you! Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Order Tiny Tweaks Happy LIfe & Pre-Order Bonuses here: https://www.zondervan.com/p/tiny-tweaks-happy-life-erin-port/ 👉Join the Launch Team! 👉LifeMD is offering a Holiday and New Year’s Sale with 50% off their Weight Management Program plus free shipping, which makes getting started easier and more affordable. Just visit www.lifemd.com/PURPOSEFUL to activate the offer. 👉No discount code needed to take advantage of NativePath's savings this season! Consistency is key- Bundle and save risk-free for up to 45% OFF + Free Shipping (+ a free gift!). Visit getnativepath.com/Purposeful. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to create a holiday tradition that will have your guests laughing, bonding, and making unforgettable memories? For the past five years, we’ve hosted Reindeer Games Parties, and they’ve become the highlight of our holiday season! These festive gatherings are so much fun, we host them three times a year—for family, friends, and coworkers alike. In this episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know to host your own Reindeer Games Party, including: The lineup of games guaranteed to bring the holiday cheer, simple and stress-free menu ideas that wow your guests, and bonus tips to make your party extra magical! Reindeer Games Parties aren’t just about the games, they’re about fostering connection, building community, and spreading holiday cheer. Whether you’re hosting for family, friends, or coworkers, this episode is your guide to creating a magical event everyone will rave about. 🎅 Hit play now, and let’s get this party started! 🎄 Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Reindeer Games Blog Post 👉Reindeer Games Printable Guide 👉Amazon Shopping List for the Reindeer Games right here! Visit https://cozyearth.com NOW! 👉Caraway’s cookware set is a favorite for a reason, it can save you up to $190 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/SIMPLE you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase.This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/SIMPLE or use code SIMPLE at checkout. 👉No discount code needed to take advantage of NativePath's savings this season! Consistency is key, bundle and save risk-free for up to 45% OFF + Free Shipping (+ a free gift!). Visit getnativepath.com/Purposeful. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re diving into holiday gifting, the part of the season that somehow feels both magical and mildly panic-inducing. If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to be thoughtful and generous but also staring at a long list feeling totally overwhelmed… same. This episode is your permission slip to take a breath, simplify, and bring the joy back into giving. I’m sharing the tiny tweaks that have genuinely changed the game for me, starting with reframing gift-giving as a simple expression of gratitude, not a quest for perfection. We’ll talk about getting clear instead of chaotic by creating a gift list (my updated printable is linked!), figuring out what kind of shopper and wrapper you actually are, and scheduling shopping so it stops looming over you. You’ll hear easy, budget-friendly ideas like favorite drinks, homemade treats, recipe cards, and simple group gifts. Plus, I’m walking you through my go-to “default gift” strategy, the thing that saves my sanity every single December. If you’ve been craving a calmer, more meaningful gifting season, this episode will help you feel organized, inspired, and maybe even excited again. Grab your coffee and let’s make holiday gifting feel manageable, and dare I say, enjoyable. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉25 Days to Prepped & Merry FREE Printable 👉If you are struggling with finding gifts for any moms in your life, check out our Simple Purposeful Living Shop! It’s full of practical products that can help any mom, but I personally recommend the Weekly Plan Bundle and the Brain Dump Bundle! Use code PODCAST for 10% off your order! 👉If you want to give an experience gift but don’t have an abundance of ideas, check out my 50 Best Experience Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List blog post! 👉Black Friday has come early at Cozy Earth! Right now, you can stack my code PURPOSEFUL on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. These deals won’t last, so start your holiday shopping today! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here! Visit https://cozyearth.com NOW! 👉Caraway’s cookware set is a favorite for a reason, it can save you up to $190 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/SIMPLE you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase.This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/SIMPLE or use code SIMPLE at checkout. 👉No discount code needed to take advantage of NativePath's savings this season! Consistency is key, bundle and save risk-free for up to 45% OFF + Free Shipping (+ a free gift!). Visit getnativepath.com/Purposeful. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I’m sharing my heart on something that so many moms feel this time of year: the holidays are magical… until the pressure, expectations, and “shoulds” start stacking up. With over half of parents reporting higher stress during the holiday season, and one in five saying their stress even dampens their kids’ joy, I invite you to slow down, breathe, and shift into a gentler, more intentional way of moving through the season. Instead of striving for a perfect Christmas, I’ll share my favorite tiny tweaks to create real peace, joy, and presence this Christmas season.  Through personal stories (including a memorable HomeGoods meltdown, a bumpy Aspen landing, and rethinking those “sucky-innie” Christmas pajamas), I’m here to remind you that small changes, like asking “What do I need?”, giving yourself a longer runway, checking your expectations, and communicating clearly make a huge difference in your holiday mindset.  This episode is filled with encouragement and practical wisdom to help you ditch overwhelm, release perfection, and craft a Christmas that aligns with your family, your values, and your capacity. Tune in to learn the 10 tiny tweaks that will lighten your load, bring back the magic, and give you permission to savor a season you love, not just for your kids, but for yourself too. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉25 Days to Prepped & Merry FREE Printable 👉If you are struggling with finding gifts for any moms in your life, check out our Simple Purposeful Living Shop! It’s full of practical products that can help any mom tweak her way to more happiness and less stress! 👉Black Friday has come early at ⁠Cozy Earth⁠! Right now, you can stack my code PURPOSEFUL on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. These deals won’t last, so start your holiday shopping today! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about ⁠Cozy Earth⁠ right here! Visit⁠ https://cozyearth.com⁠ NOW! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready or not, the holidays are here, and if you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in tangled lights or missing the tape when it’s time to wrap gifts, this episode is for you! I’m sitting down with professional organizer and fellow mom, Jaclyn Musselman, to help us take the stress out of holiday prep and replace it with a little more peace and purpose. Jaclyn shares how she turned her passion for simplifying motherhood into a thriving business that helps women declutter their homes and find calm in the chaos, especially during the most wonderful (and sometimes overwhelming) time of year. In this episode, you’ll learn how to actually organize your seasonal decor so it’s easy to find, how to make the most of small spaces, and why subtracting before adding is the secret to a more peaceful home. Jaclyn also drops game-changing tips for organizing your wrapping station, keeping track of gifts, and letting go of sentimental items, yes, even that Christmas decoration you feel guilty parting with. Plus, we chat about creating cozy holiday vibes that don’t add more clutter and why experience-based gifts often mean more than another mug or mantle piece. So grab your favorite holiday drink, put on your festive playlist, and get ready to simplify your season. You’ll walk away with practical tips, a few “why didn’t I think of that?” moments, and the gentle reminder that a meaningful holiday isn’t about more stuff, it’s about more peace, presence, and purpose. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉If you want more from Jaclyn, find her on Instagram @coffeepancakesdreams or at her website www.coffeepancakesanddreams 👉25 Days to Prepped & Merry FREE Printable 👉Black Friday has come early at Cozy Earth! Right now, you can stack my code PURPOSEFUL on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. These deals won’t last, so start your holiday shopping today! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here! Visit https://cozyearth.com NOW! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re officially (or unofficially!) kicking off the holiday season, and what better way to start than with a heart of gratitude?  In this episode, I’m joined by Kerry and April, the creative moms and founders behind Turkey on the Table, a simple, hands-on way for families to practice gratitude together all November long. Born out of a preschool parking lot conversation, this sweet idea turned into a nationwide movement helping parents teach their kids to slow down, notice the good, and give thanks in tangible ways.  Kerry and April share the inspiring story of how Turkey on the Table came to life, the surprising science behind gratitude, and why small daily habits can make a big impact on our hearts and homes. They also open up about their meaningful partnership with Feeding America, donating over 1.8 million meals to families in need, and the sweetest stories they’ve heard from homes, classrooms, and even nursing homes using the turkey tradition to spark joy and connection.  If you’re ready to anchor your family in gratitude and kick off the holidays with more heart, this episode will leave you inspired, grounded, and ready to start your own tradition of thankfulness. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Check out Turkey On The Table on Instagram @turkeyonthetable! 👉Get Turkey on the Table on Amazon! 👉25 Days to Prepped & Merry FREE Printable 👉Black Friday has come early at Cozy Earth! Right now, you can stack my code PURPOSEFUL on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. These deals won’t last, so start your holiday shopping today! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here! Visit https://cozyearth.com NOW! 👉Caraway’s cookware set is a favorite for a reason, it can save you up to $190 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/SIMPLE you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase.This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/SIMPLE or use code SIMPLE at checkout. Caraway. Non-Toxic cookware made modern 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when God asks you to do something that doesn’t make sense? Today I’m joined by Lindsay Parks, a wife, mom of five, and cohost of the podcast Built for More for a real, faith-filled conversation about obedience, motherhood, and finding peace in the messy middle. Lindsay shares what it looked like for her family to sell their dream home in pursuit of financial freedom, the rhythms that keep their home running, and how she stays grounded while raising kids from middle school to college. We also talk about making space for marriage, friendship, and faith in busy seasons, and why sometimes following God means letting go before you see the full picture. It’s practical, honest, and full of grace, the kind of conversation that feels like catching up with a friend over coffee, so grab yours and tune in!  Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Find Lindsay on Instagram @thehousetheparksbuilt! 👉Don’t forget to check out the podcast that Lindsay co-hosts Built for More 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a spooktacular episode, where we're brewing up some devilishly good Halloween fun! 🎃👻 Today, I'm your ghostly guide through the haunted Halloween season. Whether you're a Halloween aficionado or just a humble participant in the festivities, fear not! We've got your back with a cauldron full of tricks and treats. First up, let's dive into the mesmerizing world of pumpkin carving. 🎃✨ We'll unveil the secrets to creating jack-o'-lantern masterpieces that will leave your neighbors green with envy. From classic grinning faces to intricate works of gourd art, we've got the tips to make your pumpkin pop! Plus, stay tuned for our bonus section on how to keep your pumpkins looking fresh and fabulous for longer, because no one likes a saggy pumpkin. But that's not all, boys and ghouls! 🧟‍♂️🧛‍♀️ We've got spine-tingling activities to keep your little monsters entertained. Get ready for wickedly fun games and crafts that will have your kids howling with delight. We're about to transform your home into a haunted house of fun. And don’t forget, if you need help planning your week for the holidays, or any other week for that matter, look no further than my Weekly Plan Notepad. This simple notepad makes it so easy for me to plan ahead and make sure we always have some fun activities for any festive season. Don’t forget to use code “PODCAST” to get 10% off your order!  Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Check out our Halloween Activities for Your Kids blog post. It's filled with ideas to keep your mini monsters busy and entertained throughout the eerie season. 👉Unlock the secrets of perfect pumpkin carving with our Pumpkin Carving Tips blog post.  👉We've conjured up a 3-ingredient Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins recipe that's so easy, it's almost scary!  🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited for you to meet my friend Jenny Marrs in this episode, she is the real deal: generous, grounded, and hilariously honest about what it’s like to parent a big, beautiful, complicated family. Jenny’s new book, Trust God, Love People (out October 7 — grab it wherever you buy books), is a collection of short, bite-sized stories of God’s faithfulness written especially for busy parents who don’t have time to read a memoir cover-to-cover. We talk adoption, spiritual warfare, and the he middle of the mess, yes, including Jenny’s delightful obsession with “heart rocks” (you’ll want to start collecting them on your next walk). If you’re in a waiting season — adoption, infertility, loss, or any long “not yet” — Jenny’s honesty about how waiting reshaped her faith will land like a warm hand on your shoulder. She shares the ways her family marks God’s faithfulness (photos, rocks, kitchen bowls full of memory) and how those markers bring perspective when grief or chaos arrives. We also get real about life in the public eye: filming a family show, the hard comments online, and protecting kids while being authentic. Jenny’s practical tiny tweaks are gold for busy moms: bring meals, send a quick “thinking of you” text, call people by name, and keep a giant handwritten calendar where everyone can see it — simple, doable, meaningful. Before we go, Jenny answers rapid-fire (including what she’s clinging to in hard times — a New Year’s trip countdown on her airline app — and one filming secret: outfit changes for days). Tiny tweak reminder from us both this week: if someone comes to mind, bring them a meal or send a quick note, loving people well is usually small, and it matters more than we know. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Pick up your copy of Jenny’s book Trust God, Love People: Stories of My Openhanded Faith 👉Find Jenny on Instagram @jennymarrs and at jennymarrs.com. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every few months, I love to hit pause and share what I call my “saving graces”: the small, everyday things that are making life simpler, calmer, or just a bit sweeter in this current season. It’s never about a full-blown life overhaul (who has time for that?), but rather those tiny tweaks that make you exhale and think, okay, I can do this. In this episode, I’m sharing the little shifts and products that are saving my sanity right now. From my favorite new walking shoes that make errands feel like self-care, to the Tatcha face cream I can’t stop raving about, to the best gluten-free baking flour that even my kids approve of,  these are the things making daily life feel lighter. We’ll also talk about practical systems that just work, like giving each kid their own laundry basket (yes, it really is as magical as it sounds), setting recurring phone alarms that remember things for you, and carving out a bit more white space in your days. And for a little fun, I’m sharing how bucket golf has become our family’s go-to game night favorite and how “choose-your-own-adventure dinners” are saving weeknights around here. It’s the kind of episode that feels like a cozy catch-up with a friend, full of small but meaningful ideas to help you slow down, simplify, and savor the good stuff. Grab all the links mentioned in the episode and join my Saturday Scroll email at simplepurposefulliving.com/email. It’s my favorite way to stay connected and share even more of the simple, purposeful things that are making life easier right now. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉⁠Check out Caraway Home: Visit. www.Carawayhome.com/SIMPLE  to take an additional 10% off your next purchase or use code SIMPLE at checkout.  👉My Favorite Books List 👉Bob's Red Mill Flour 👉Brooks Tennis Shoes 👉Tatcha Face Cream 👉Bucket Golf 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re diving into one of those topics that makes most parents squirm, the birds and the bees. I invited expert Megan Michelson from Birds & Bees to join me, and she has such a refreshing way of helping us move past the dreaded “one big talk” into simple, steady, everyday conversations with our kids. Megan shares her favorite “sponge” analogy and how the drip-drip-drip approach, short, age-appropriate talks over time, fills our kids with our voice and values so they’re less likely to absorb outside messages. We talk about starting early with anatomically correct words (without shame), why it’s never too late to begin, even if you have older kids, and how to make these conversations feel natural instead of nerve-wracking. We also chat about puberty, changing bodies, periods, and how to frame these moments with empathy so our kids feel normal and supported instead of embarrassed or scared. If you’re ready to stop dreading “the talk” and instead raise kids who see you as their safe place for honest conversations, this episode will leave you encouraged and equipped. Megan’s full Birds & Bees course breaks it all down in just 75 minutes, with lifetime access so you can revisit it as your kids grow. She’s even given us a discount—use code SIMPLE20 for 20% off. The link can be found below, and trust me, this is a resource you’ll be grateful to have! Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Follow Birds & Bees on Instagram @birds__bees 👉Follow the Birds & Bees Facebook 👉Get 20% off Birds & Bees Course at https://birds-bees.com with code: SIMPLE20 👉Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys 👉The Care and Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every few months I love hosting an Ask Me Anything episode where your real-life questions take center stage.  In this Fall Edition, we dive into seasonal decorating tips that make your home feel festive without the overwhelm, simple family meal planning ideas that keep snacks and dinners stress-free, and why plan B dinners are a lifesaver for busy moms.  I share encouragement on how to find a therapist you actually connect with, how to build a gratitude journaling routine that sticks, and gentle ways to talk with kids about hard news in the world. We also chat about creative ways to connect with independent teens and I pull back the curtain on how I launched my shop with nothing but an idea, a lot of faith, and some scrappy problem-solving.  If you’ve ever wished for practical tools and intentional living inspiration, this AMA episode is full of tiny tweaks to simplify your days and help you create a home and life you truly love—no overhaul required. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Don’t forget to grab your Simple Purposeful Living Meal Planner and Simple Purposeful Living Happy Notes to tweak your way to success. Use Code: PODCAST for 10% off order! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever caught yourself waiting until you feel “ready” before making a move, whether that’s starting something new, having a hard conversation, or stepping out of your comfort zone, then this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Jill Schulman, a former U.S. Marine Corps officer turned corporate leader and positive psychology expert. Her upcoming book, The Bravery Effect, unpacks how courage isn’t about being fearless; it’s about taking steps forward with fear, and how that shift changes everything. Jill’s story is full of brave leaps: from serving as one of the first women combat engineer officers in the Marines, to leading in the corporate world, to heading back to grad school at 47 to study the science of happiness and wellbeing. What she’s learned along the way is that bravery is not a personality trait, it’s a skill we can all grow, one tiny tweak at a time. We talk about what’s really happening in our brains when we choose to be brave, why comfort doesn’t equal happiness (even though the world tells us it does), and simple practices like “yet” thinking, reframing stress, and even prioritizing sleep. Each one is a small but powerful way to build your brave muscle without overhauling your whole life. I left this conversation feeling inspired to stop waiting until I feel ready—and I think you will too. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 Find more from Jill at her website www.jillschulman.com! 👉 And if you want to hear more from Jill about bravery, be sure to get a copy of her new book The Bravery Effect! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the school year kicks off and schedules get packed, I’ve got the perfect cure for those mid-day hunger pangs: 10 quick, grab-and-go meals that’ll keep you full and happy. Forget boring sandwiches, these meals have personality. We’re talking endless combinations that’ll keep your taste buds on their toes. Craving something a little fancier? Take a quick trip (with your fork) to the French countryside with charcuterie boards that feel like a mini-vacation in every bite. Or maybe you’re in the mood for comfort, simple bowls that wrap you up like a cozy hug on the busiest of days. Here’s to good food, zero stress, and meals that make life a little more delicious! Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Craving a cheat sheet for these mouth-watering delights? My 10 Best Meal Ideas For On The Go blog post has your back! 👉 Enroll in the Master Your Meal Plan email series. Zero dollars, infinite flavor wisdom. 👉Dive into our showstopper: the Best-Selling Meal Planner. Your roadmap to mealtime mastery! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever looked at a closet full of clothes and thought, “I have nothing to wear”, well this episode is for you. I’m joined by Conni Jespersen, wardrobe stylist and founder of Art in the Find, who has spent the last decade helping women build intentional wardrobes that feel personal, practical, and pulled together. Conni shares how to “shop your own closet” and rediscover pieces you already own, why a tiny tweak like changing a neckline can transform an outfit, and her genius “In-N-Out, not Cheesecake Factory” method for editing your wardrobe so getting dressed feels effortless. This conversation is practical, inspiring, and packed with those “why didn’t I try this sooner?!” moments that will have you reaching for forgotten favorites and feeling like they’re brand new. Whether you want to simplify your mornings, refresh your fall wardrobe, or just feel more confident in your clothes, Connie’s approach proves that no overhaul is required — just small, intentional steps that make a big difference. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 To hear more from the fabulous Conni, check her out on Instagram @artinthefind, or on Pinterest @artinthefind. 👉 You can also find her at her website www.artinthefind.com. 👉Lastly, don’t forget about Conni’s Signature Style Method Course, which will teach you how to style for who YOU are!  🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back-to-school season has a way of throwing us off balance. One moment we’re celebrating the quiet pockets of space that come with new schedules, and the next we’re drowning in routines, expectations, and overwhelm. In this episode, I share how to steady yourself and your family with small, doable rhythms that layer in slowly, like learning piano one hand at a time instead of trying to master the whole song on day one. Drawing from my years as a first-grade teacher and now as a mom, I talk about why anchor rhythms like bedtime and wake time matter so much, how visual and auditory reminders can take the “nag” out of transitions, and why giving yourself and your kids grace to practice is the key to building habits that actually stick. You’ll hear stories from the classroom, honest encouragement about what’s normal in this season, and practical tweaks to help your days run smoother without the pressure of perfection. If you’ve felt the floor shift beneath you as the school year starts, this conversation is your reminder that rhythms are not meant to bind you, they’re meant to free you. With patience, practice, and a little faith in the process, you’ll create space for connection, ease, and joy in the everyday. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Don’t forget to check out my How to Make Mom Friends Blog Post, don’t forget about yourself, Mama!  👉Use code PURPOSEFUL for 20% OFF any AquaTru Water Purifier: https://www.AquaTru.com  🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back-to-school season is packed with emotions—joy, nerves, excitement, and a whole lot of worry about what’s to come. In this episode of the Simple, Purposeful Living Podcast, I share eight tiny tweaks that have helped my kids (and me!) face new seasons with courage. From creating side-by-side conversations and normalizing anxiety, to adding comfort anchors, practicing new situations, and celebrating milestones, these small shifts make a big difference in helping kids flex their “fear muscle.” Rooted in my experiences as a former first-grade teacher and now as a mom to four, this conversation is all about giving our kids the tools to navigate uncertainty with resilience while reminding us as parents that our role isn’t to remove the hard things, but to walk with our kids through them. This episode will encourage you to approach back-to-school with fresh eyes, practical ideas, and a little more peace as you help your children step bravely into the year ahead. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Check out Sissy Goff on Instagram @sissygoff. 👉Get your Happy Notes to send in your kids’ lunch everyday. Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10$ off your order!  👉Check out my favorite Back to School Books on Amazon! 👉And lastly, don’t forget to download my FREE Affirmations for Kids List! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever opened your fridge, spotted a soggy bag of spinach or a fuzzy berry graveyard, and thought, “Well… there goes $7” 🫠 — this episode is going to be your new best friend. I’m joined by Amy Cross, urban homesteader and founder of The Cross Legacy, whose viral kitchen hacks have saved families up to 40% on their grocery bills. Her secret? Learning how to make food last way longer than you ever thought possible. From blueberries that stay fresh for six weeks to avocados that survive a whole month 🥑, Amy’s got tips that will blow your mind — and transform your grocery habits. We talk about the strawberry hack that broke the internet 🍓 (and why you should only trust the original method), fridge systems that actually reduce food waste, and why apples, bananas, and oranges should never hang out in the same fruit bowl. Plus, Amy shares how she shops just once every three to four weeks and still has fresh produce the entire time — all without endless meal prep days or complicated systems. This conversation is practical, inspiring, and sprinkled with the kind of “why didn’t I know this sooner?!” moments that will have you reorganizing your fridge before dinner tonight. Whether you want to save money, stop wasting food, or simply keep your berries alive past the weekend, this episode is packed with small tweaks that make a big difference. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Check out Amy on Instagram for more tips, tricks, and food fun @thecrosslegacy! 👉You can also find Amy on YouTube under the name The Cross Legacy. 👉Check out Amy’s Zero Waste Produce Guide at her website thecrosslegacyshop.com and use code SIMPLE15 for 15% OFF any book or book bundle offered by Amy! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re officially in back-to-school mode, and if that thought feels more overwhelming than exciting, you’re going to love today’s conversation. Erin sits down with Brittany from @homeandkind — aka the queen of practical mom hacks — to talk all things lunchboxes, rhythms, and how to actually make this season feel lighter, not more chaotic. Brittany shares how her business evolved from party products to viral lunch hacks, the freezer-friendly tricks that will change your mornings, and the simple snack box system that’ll have your kids packing their own lunches in no time (yes, really).  She opens up about how motherhood has taught her to lean into her kids’ independence, how she fiercely protects her own hobbies (hello, sourdough and birdwatching!), and why sometimes the best thing we can do is embrace the chaos. We also talk traditions (her back-to-school dinner idea is genius), her go-to breakfast and dinner shortcuts, and the tiny evening tweak that makes mornings feel 100x smoother. Whether you’re packing lunches for the first time or juggling multiple kids in different schools, Brittany’s practical wisdom and calm encouragement will leave you feeling equipped, inspired, and way less alone. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Follow Brittney on Instagram @homeandkind 👉Brittany’s cookbooks (including her Costco + Trader Joe’s One Stop Meals and Lunch Box book): shop.homeandkind.com 👉Reusable Snack Boxes Mentioned 👉Celebrate the start of school by wrapping up summer with my FREE Summer Done List — because checking things off feels so good. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you believe we’re already at the end of July? Whether your kids are already back in school or you’re soaking up the last few weeks of summer, this episode is here to help you make the transition smoother (and way less stressful). I’m kicking off our Back-to-School series with five simple reminders that will seriously make your life 100x easier. I’m sharing why it’s so important to look back before you move forward (celebrate your summer with my FREE Summer Done List!), how to turn dread into anticipation, and how to name those big feelings so they don’t take over. Plus, I’m giving you the friendly nudge to do something now your future self will thank you for—like school supply shopping before the aisles are picked over. And of course, the biggest tip of all: keep it simple, sweetheart. No Pinterest awards needed—just easy rhythms, simple meals, and traditions you can actually repeat. I’m on vacation at the lake while you’re listening, but I’d love to hear what tip resonated with you most.  Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Summer Done List 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, friends! We’re smack dab in the middle of the slow, sticky, sunshine-soaked days of July—and if you’re anything like me, that summer pace has you craving ease, fun, and a little bit of rhythm in the chaos. So this week, I’m bringing you a list I’ve been quietly keeping all season long: 10 simple summer saving graces. These aren’t life-changing hacks or massive overhauls. They’re the small, often-overlooked tweaks—the little joys, household helpers, and daily rhythms that are quietly holding things together and making life feel just a bit brighter. From a new household rule that eliminated dishwasher drama to the frozen Pad Thai lunch I can’t stop eating, this list is full of the good stuff. Whether you try one, two, or all ten, I hope this episode inspires you to notice and name the saving graces in your own life. Because when we recognize what’s working, we’re more likely to keep doing it—and maybe even enjoy the ride a little more. Let’s keep life simple, purposeful, and joy-filled—even in the middle of summer chaos. ☀️ Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Get our Best-Selling SPL Weekly Plan Notepad to help your weeks flow smoother. Use code PODCAST for 10% off your order today! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is the perfect time to slow down, get a little reflective, and have some fun—which is exactly what this Ask Me Anything episode is all about. Whether you’re on a walk, running errands, or hiding in the pantry for a moment of peace, this one’s for you. I’m answering your thoughtful, curious, and sometimes hilarious questions—from how I remember the little details in people’s lives, to navigating social situations when you’re feeling anxious or awkward. We’ll talk about intentional relationships, what my parents do as grandparents that means so much to my kids, and how I handle body talk with my girls after walking through my own struggles with an eating disorder. And yes, we’re also covering the lighter stuff—like why I just can’t get into movies, the snacks saving me this summer, and the one sound that drives me absolutely nuts. I even share how therapy and feedback have reshaped my year and why I’ve learned to embrace being helped, not just helping. This episode is full of honest reflections, tiny tweaks, and a whole lot of heart to help you live a little simpler, more connected, and more intentional—because you don’t have to overhaul your life to love it. Sometimes, one tiny tweak is all it takes. 💛 Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Get your Air Doctor today: www.AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code PURPOSEFUL to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you stick four kids in a closet recording studio in the middle of summer? You get this episode. ☀️🎙️👩‍👧‍👦 When I asked who you wanted to hear from on the podcast, a few of you said, “Bring on the kids!” And with everyone home for summer break, I figured—why not? So today, I’m joined by my four favorite co-hosts: Solan, Vera, Lucille, and Quincy. In this special Q&A episode, we’re answering your questions—everything from favorite meals and family traditions to road trip games, fun summer moments, and what it’s really like having a mom who shares our life online. (Spoiler: they don’t mind… and one of them feels famous.) Whether you’re a parent, an auntie, or just someone who loves a behind-the-scenes peek at real family life, this episode is full of laughter, sweet moments, and the joyful chaos of raising kids with intention. Let’s keep it simple, a little silly, and full of heart—because summer memories don’t have to be perfect to be really good. 💛 Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 Simplify feeding your family with EveryPlate. New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code PURPOSEFUL199 to get started. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your home feeling heavy (and not just because of summer clutter)? Let’s lighten the load—inside and out. 🧺🧠💛 This week, I’m joined by Julia Ubbenga—minimalist living coach, mom of five, and author of the beautiful new book Declutter Your Heart and Your Home. Julia shares her powerful story of how minimalism became her lifeline—not just to a tidier home, but to peace, joy, and presence. We’re talking about how too much stuff creates more than mess—it creates stress, distraction, and overwhelm. But with a few small, intentional tweaks, you can reclaim your space and your sanity. You’ll hear: — Why clutter isn’t neutral (and how it’s secretly stressing you out) — How to help kids become little “noticers” instead of stuff tornadoes — The surprising first place she recommends decluttering (hint: it’s not a junk drawer) — And how making space on the outside can shift something powerful on the inside too Whether you’re overwhelmed by toys, drowning in laundry, or just longing for a little breathing room—this episode will help you take that first (doable!) step toward a home and heart that feel lighter. And remember—no overhaul required. One tiny tweak at a time will do. 💫 Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 Grab Julia’s book Declutter Your Heart and Your Home: How a Minimalist Life Yields Maximum Joy wherever books are sold! 👉Follow Julia on Instagram at @richinwhatmatters and Facebook at Rich In What Matters: Decluttering and Minimalist Living for more wisdom and practical encouragement! 👉Find more resources from Julia from her website, www.richinwhatmatters.com. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If it feels like your kitchen has turned into a 24/7 all-you-can-eat buffet and you’re just the exhausted head chef trying to survive… this episode is for you. We’re diving into the wild world of summer mealtimes—when school’s out, appetites are up, and the “I’m hungry!” chorus never ends. But don’t worry—we’re not just commiserating. We’re sharing practical, stress-saving ideas for snacks, lunches, and easy meals that’ll keep your kids fed and your sanity intact. No more mealtime meltdowns or grazing chaos. Just smart strategies, fresh inspiration, and tiny tweaks that make a big difference. Whether you’re feeding toddlers, teens, or a mix of both, this episode will help you ditch the mealtime overwhelm and bring a little calm (and flavor!) back to your kitchen. 🍽️ Psst… want even more support? Go check out Episode 3: Weekly Meal Planning Simplified—it’s a total game-changer. Let’s make this summer delicious and doable. You’ve got this. 👏🌽🍑 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Scott joins me to answer your questions about what we’ve learned in nearly two decades of marriage. Spoiler: we’re still learning. From love languages and conflict resolution to staying connected in the chaos of parenting, this episode is full of honest reflections, funny moments, and the little habits that keep us growing together—even when life is loud and messy. We share the tiny tweaks that have made a huge difference in our marriage, how we navigate different personalities and busy schedules, and why some of our favorite moments have come from the hardest seasons. Whether you’re newly married, deep in the little-kid years, or just wanting to feel seen in the everyday grind of couplehood, this is a cozy, real-life look behind the scenes. Plus, hear what tweak Scott says has made his life easier lately—and no, it’s not just the car wash subscription. 😉 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think budgeting is boring, restrictive, or just not for you? Let’s change that! 💸✨ In this episode, I’m joined by Carly Hill of Debt Free Mom, and we’re diving deep into how to create a budget that actually works for you—not one that feels like a financial diet. Carly shares her story of becoming a stay-at-home mom by making intentional money shifts, and we talk through how budgeting can bring freedom, not frustration. We cover everything from why awareness is your biggest superpower, to how to shift the mental load around money, and even how to handle it when you and your spouse are wired totally differently when it comes to spending. (Spoiler: “no-questions-asked” fun money might just be the secret weapon you didn’t know you needed.) Whether you’re drowning in expenses, feeling anxious every time you swipe your card, or just curious about how to start making sustainable financial changes, this conversation is packed with clarity, encouragement, and tiny tweaks that add up to big peace. Let this be your permission slip to begin—imperfectly, slowly, and with your priorities leading the way. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Get Your Debt Free Mom FREE Budget Template NOW 👉You can find Carly on Instagram @debtfree.mom and explore her budgeting templates and custom services at debtfreemom.co 👉Check out the Debt Free Mom Podcast at www.debtfreemom.co/podcast! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t need a summer overhaul—just a tiny tweak (or ten)! Today I’m sharing some of the best real-life hacks from ALL OF YOU that make summer smoother, simpler, and way more enjoyable. From laundry baskets for every family member to cold lunches prepped at breakfast, you’ll hear creative ways women are cutting stress and embracing the season. Whether it’s setting a casual summer schedule, using more paper plates (no shame here!), teaching kids to cook, or keeping popsicles stocked for those hot afternoons, these tips are full of real-mom wisdom. I also dive into the importance of slowing down, letting go of guilt over the “perfect” summer, and giving kids both structure and freedom. If you’re looking for easy wins and simple inspiration, this episode is packed with golden ideas to help you find your groove this season—no perfection required. 💡🌈🧃 Thank you all for sharing your amazing tweaks with me for this episode!  👉 Got a great summer tweak to share? I’d love to hear from you! DM me on Instagram @simplepurposeliving or email erin@simplepurposeliving.com! Mentioned in This Episode: Get Your FREE Summer Calendar Download! Simplify feeding your family with EveryPlate. New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code PURPOSEFUL199 to get started. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

☀️ Summer’s calling—but instead of a carefree breeze, it might feel more like a pressure cooker. If you’re a mom wondering how to “do summer right” without burning out, this episode is for you. We’re diving into 8 simple lessons to help ease the pressure and bring more peace, joy, and intention to your summer. From naming your anxiety out loud to honoring quiet time (yes, even if no one naps anymore!), we’re sharing mindset shifts, gentle tweaks, and hard-earned wisdom from 16 summers in the trenches, and you’ll find tiny strategies to help your days feel less chaotic and more connected. 🎨🧃🌈 Mentioned in This Episode: Get Your FREE Summer Calendar Download! Get Your SPL Gratitude Journal! (Use Code PODCAST for 10% off your order) 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

📚 Paper chaos, be gone! Today’s episode is all about conquering the mountain of school paperwork without losing your sanity (or your kitchen counter). 🌀✂️ From permission slips to finger paintings, we’ve got smart, simple systems to handle it all. You’ll learn how to sort the important stuff before it piles up, and clever ways to store those priceless art projects without drowning in glitter. Get ready to turn paper clutter into calm—and maybe even have a little fun doing it. Let’s dive in! 🗂️✨ Mentioned in This Episode: May Lighten Your Load ✔️List My Simple System for Organizing School Papers  Blog Post Summer Download! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling like May is running the show? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why this episode is all about simple systems that save your sanity. We’re talking about the Sunday Sweep, our weekly rhythm that keeps life from unraveling when things get busy. It’s not fancy, it’s not perfect, but it works—resetting the house, lightening the mental load, and helping the whole family start the week with calm instead of chaos. Plus, grab your free 7-Day Meal Rotation and May Lighten-the-Load Checklist in the show notes—because a little rhythm goes a long way. Mentioned in This Episode: May Lighten Your Load ✔️List Weekly Meal Rotation Simple Purposeful Living Shop 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, I’m joined by the always-relatable Kate from Naptime Kitchen to talk all things simplifying life when everything feels like too much 🙃.  From streamlining daily routines to ditching perfection and embracing “good enough,” this episode is packed with gentle reminders and practical tips to help you find peace in the chaos.  Kate shares how small tweaks can make a big impact, why it’s okay to let some balls drop, and how to embrace the season you’re in—with grace, humor, and a little bit of coffee ☕️. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin, this one’s your cozy permission slip to slow down and breathe. Mentioned in This Episode: Simplify feeding your family with EveryPlate. New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code PURPOSEFUL199 to get started. PREORDER Kate's Book - I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy Dr Kate's Green Smoothie Recipe May Lighten Your Load ✔️List 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the "Momma Mayhem Maycember" Extravaganza! In today's episode, we're diving into the whirlwind of what I fondly call "Maycember" – that chaotic fusion of May and December, when the end of the school year collides with all the other events that life throws at us. But fear not, I've got a treasure trove of life hacks, tips, and tricks to help you sail through this storm like a seasoned pro. From planning your weeks out ahead, to asking for help, you won’t want to miss these tips I’ve got for you.  But wait, there's more! I challenge you, my fellow superheroes, to think of three things you can do each day to help you THRIVE and not just SURVIVE.  So, buckle up and join me on this roller coaster ride to discover all the ways I like to make life easier during this wild and wonderful time of the year!  Ready? Set? Let's conquer Maycember together!  Mentioned in This Episode: 6 Ways to Survive End-of-Year Busy May Lighten Your Load List 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a refreshing Spring Q&A episode where we dive into all your burning questions! 🌸  From travel plans to parenting teens, we're covering it all. Discover our family's upcoming adventures, get a peek into where we shop for our kids' clothes, and hear candid advice on maintaining intimacy with your spouse in a house full of teenagers. 🏝️ We're sharing practical wisdom on navigating difficult seasons, offering advice without sounding pushy, and finding those precious moments of one-on-one time with each child. Whether you're seeking parenting tips, relationship advice, or just a relatable conversation about balancing it all, this episode delivers heartfelt answers to the questions you've been asking! ❤️ Mentioned in This Episode: Thrive all year with clean, easy meals from Green Chef at www.greenchef.com/purposefulfree and use code purposefulfree for 50% your first box and 2 months of FREE salads  Simple Purposeful Living Products on Amazon 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Easter is right around the corner, and I'm here to sprinkle a little extra magic on your celebrations! 🌷✨ Today's episode is like a treasure trove, brimming with inventive and joyful Easter ideas that go way beyond the classic egg hunt. We're diving into a wonderland of games, crafting unique Easter experiences, and dishing out some delightful food inspirations to make your holiday table a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. But wait, there's more! Ever wondered what to do with the mountain of eggs left post-Easter? We've got some egg-cellent solutions for you! 🥚🎨 And for a dash of mischief and giggles, don't miss out on our "EGGED" flyer – a fun way to spread Easter cheer by 'egging' your neighbors or friends (in the kindest way possible, of course)! 🐰💕 Make sure to hop over to our blog for the Easter Seasonal Activities blog posts – they're bursting with creative ideas to make this Easter unforgettable for you and your little bunnies. So, grab your basket and let's embark on this egg-citing adventure together! 🎉🐣 Also be sure to check out our Simple Purposeful Living Amazon Easter Faves! ✨ But wait, there's a cherry on top! I've got a FREE travel checklist waiting just for you. Imagine a world where packing is a breeze, and your trip flows like a symphony. Head to www.simplepurposefulliving.com/travel and claim your FREE checklist now. Did I mention it's FREE? Because, well, it is! Get ready to transform your travel game, ignite the wanderlust, and make family travel a tale worth telling. Adventure awaits – let's soar together! 🚀🌈 #TravelWithEase #AdventureAwaits #FamilyTravelFun 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎉 We made it — 100 episodes of the Simple Purposeful Living Podcast! Whether you’re new here or have been with me since day one, I’m so glad you’re here. 💛 In this special episode, I’m sharing the message that’s been on my heart: how to escape the overwhelm without escaping your life. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin (🙋‍♀️ hello, motherhood + life), this one’s for you. You don’t need a giant life overhaul — just a few tiny, powerful tweaks. ✨ We’ll talk about: 🧠 Brain-dumping to clear mental clutter 📝 Planning your week to skip the daily scramble ⏱️ Timing tasks to build momentum 💡 And asking the simple but powerful question: Why am I doing this? Plus, I’ll share what really makes us happy (hint: it’s not doing more — it’s being more connected 🤝). So grab your coffee ☕, take a deep breath, and let’s tackle the overwhelm together — one simple, purposeful tweak at a time! And hey, if this encourages you, would you share it with a friend? We all need this reminder. 💛 Mentioned in This Episode: Simple Purposeful Living Products on Amazon Gratitude Journal Brain Dump Notepad Weekly Plan Notepad Meal Planner 7 Day No Brainer Meal Rotation FREE Printable    🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring is here—and so is the beautiful chaos of outdoor practices, school events, and nonstop evenings. If dinner feels like an afterthought lately, you’re not alone! In this episode, I share 20 easy, on-the-go meals that are perfect for busy families. We’re talking wraps, sliders, baked tacos, pancake dippers, and more—all quick to prep, easy to pack, and totally kid-approved. 🥪🌮🧃 I’m also spilling my favorite tips for keeping food warm (or cold) on the move, simple meal prep wins, and how a few tiny tweaks can take the stress out of spring dinners. So whether you’re eating on the sidelines or in the car, you’ll have fresh ideas that make feeding your people way easier—and even a little fun. 💛 Grab our Best-Selling Meal Planner and let’s make dinnertime doable again! Mentioned in This Episode: On the Go Meal Essentials FREE Easy-Peasy Meal Ideas on the Go Printable Best-Selling Meal Planner 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to ditch the overwhelm and finally make fitness and nutrition simple, sustainable, and actually enjoyable? In this episode, I’m joined by my amazing friend and powerhouse personal trainer Amy Boyd of BA Fitness Training. Amy is passionate about helping women feel strong, energized, and confident in their own skin—without the pressure of perfection or complicated routines. We dive into practical tips for reclaiming your health, creating intentional habits that last, and showing your body the love it truly deserves. Whether you're just getting started on your wellness journey or looking to level up your routine, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to take action. Let's simplify health together—and have fun doing it! Mentioned in This Episode: -Thrive all year with clean, easy meals from Green Chef at www.greenchef.com/purposefulfree and use code purposefulfree for 50% your first box and 2 months of FREE salads -BA Fitness Training -BA Fitness Training Instagram -Fit After 40 Podcast 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is bursting with freshness as I chat with the delightful Becky Rapinchuck from Clean Mama about all things spring cleaning and simplifying life. Dive into our conversation packed with tips and tricks to banish clutter and revitalize your space this spring! Becky spills the beans on how she kickstarted Clean Mama, unveiling the secrets to making cleaning feel like a breeze. Discover the art of dividing and conquering tasks, finding your groove in different seasons of life, and granting yourself a generous serving of grace during busy times because, hey, seasons change! But wait, there's more! Becky unveils her magic potion, Oxygen Whitener—your bleach-free ticket to dazzling whites. Plus, snag a Cleaning Routine Freebie and Clean Mama's Free Guides to level up your cleaning game. Hop on over to cleanmama.com or stalk Becky on socials @cleanmama for a treasure trove of cleaning wisdom and inspiration. Let's make this spring sparkle! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎉 Ready for a stress-free vacation? Whether you’re hitting the road, catching a flight, or settling into a cozy vacation rental, a little planning can make all the difference! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 14 simple travel tips to keep your trip smooth, fun, and (mostly) meltdown-free. ✈️🚗 From packing smart (because we’ve all forgotten underwear before!) to meal planning hacks that save time and money, I’ve got you covered. Plus, I’ll share why having a "landing day" can set the tone for a relaxed vacation and how a few small tweaks—like keeping your reservations handy and designating a suitcase for laundry—can keep things running smoothly. So, if you’re dreaming of a vacation that actually feels like a vacation, grab your packing list and hit play! Let’s make traveling easier so you can focus on making memories, not stressing over the little things. Safe travels, friend! 🌎✨ Mentioned in This Episode: Use code PURPOSEFUL to get UP TO $300 off today!: https://airdoctorpro.com/  Free Travel Printables Best Travel Tips Best Packing Tips 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friendships are one of life’s sweetest gifts, but they’re always evolving. 💛 Lately, this has been on my heart as I navigate a big shift—my dear friend, my neighbor, my go-to for last-minute eggs (even in this market! 🥚), is moving away. While our friendship isn’t ending, it will change, and that’s got me thinking… why do friendships shift, and how do we navigate it with grace instead of resistance? Today, we’re diving into the three pillars that shape our connections—proximity, timing, and energy—and how to nurture friendships, whether near or far. Because adult friendships take effort, and if we cling too tightly to what was, we risk missing out on what can be. The good news? Shifts don’t mean the end. Friendships can stretch, evolve, and even come back around when the timing is right. So here’s your challenge: send the text, plan the coffee date, or check in with that friend on your heart. Because friendships don’t just happen—we have to show up for them. Let’s dive in! 🎙️✨ Mentioned in This Episode: Use code PURPOSEFUL for 20% OFF any AquaTru Water Purifier: https://www.AquaTru.com  🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If winter has you itching to declutter, you’re not alone! ❄️ But let’s be real—decluttering can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you avoid getting stuck? And how do you keep from filling the space back up again? 🤯 In this episode, we’re flipping the script on decluttering with tiny mindset tweaks that make it easier, less stressful, and way more effective. ✨ I’ll share a (surprisingly relatable) analogy that will change how you think about clutter, plus simple shifts to help you let go of guilt, stop overthinking, and actually make progress. 💡 And because decluttering isn’t just a one-time thing, I’m inviting you to join my decluttering series on Instagram, where we tackle it together! 📦 Ready to clear space and breathe easier? Let’s do this! 🚀 Mentioned in This Episode: Use code PURPOSEFUL for 20% OFF any AquaTru Water Purifier: https://www.AquaTru.com  🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there, friends! Welcome to another special Ask Me Anything episode where I’m answering YOUR burning questions about everything from family time to crafts, cleaning hacks, and more! Let’s dive right in and have some fun! I am answering all your questions including an update on my book, crafts with kids, cleaning, meal planning, and more! That’s all for today’s Ask Me Anything session! Thanks for sending in your questions. If you’ve got more, feel free to reach out anytime. Remember, these tiny tweaks can make life a whole lot easier and a lot more fun! Keep doing your thing and enjoy the journey! Mentioned in This Episode: Use code PURPOSEFUL to get UP TO $300 off today!: https://airdoctorpro.com/  Use code PURPOSEFUL for 20% OFF any AquaTru Water Purifier: https://www.AquaTru.com  🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like life hit the fast-forward button, but you’re stuck in slow motion? This episode is for you! We’re diving into that all-too-familiar feeling of being “behind” and flipping the script. It’s not about playing catch-up—it’s about reframing how we see our journey and embracing where we are right now. ✨ In This Episode, We Cover: ✔ How my chaotic start to the year left me feeling behind (spoiler: it wasn’t as bad as I thought) ✔ The 4 mindset shifts that will change how you handle overwhelm and help you move forward with confidence Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Sometimes, life’s unexpected twists can leave us stuck in a cycle of frustration and shame. But the truth is, you’re not behind. You’re right where you’re meant to be. 🎯 This episode will help you ditch the pressure, reset your mindset, and take tiny steps toward progress. 📢 Tune in now and remember: Every small step counts. You’ve got this! Mentioned in This Episode: Use code PURPOSEFUL to get UP TO $300 off today!: https://airdoctorpro.com/  🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices