Episode 022: A homemakerish guide to spring(ish) cleaning- Part 1

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It's that most wonderful time of the year for your house. It's time for spring cleaning. Time to break out the extra cleaning supplies, roll up your sleeves and get to work...or not.

I have a different approach to spring cleaning. It doesn't need to be done in the spring. In fact, it should get done multiple times a year to save you the arduous task of having to spend entire weekends scrubbing and wiping for hours on end.

In this two part episode, I'm going to break down how to go about your spring(ish) cleaning, whether you're getting down to it in early April or late October, or both. 

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR TODAY:

  • Why spring cleaning shouldn't be a once-a-year endeavor
  • Why you should be planning before you clean one single thing in the house.
  • How to decide where you're going to start and what needs to be done.
  • The tools and supplies I recommend to make your spring cleaning session the most actionable it can be. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED TODAY:

  • Get your FREE cleaning list and tons more resources in The Mother Like a Boss Vault
  • Your Simplified Cleaning Routine Workshop
  • Clean It Like You Mean It: The Course
  • The Mother Like a Boss Playground on Facebook.

If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where that came from.

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  • Have a topic you want me to cover on the podcast? Submit them to us here. This show is all for you, mama. Let's talk about the things you most want to hear about. 

Whether you're looking to create more than just an organized command center for your family, or you're ready to make this year that you finally get your ish together, I've got you covered.

Homemakerish U is my signature modern homemaking course designed for moms, by a mom with program material aimed at helping you design an entire homemaking routine without the perfection. This is the program for modern moms and reluctant homemakers alike. 

Join over 850 other moms who have taken control of their lives and homes by stepping up to become #homemakerish. 

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Episode 021: How we live with minimal paper

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Truth be told, I really hate paperwork. I love to organize it, but I hate having it clutter up my home and my life. My husband and I have an unspoken rule in our house that we will keep the papers to a minimal, but that can be really difficult for people who hold on to the notion that papers are more important than they actually are. 

Today's episode is all about my journey to minimize the amount of paperwork we bring into and keep in our home. If our family of 4 (2 of whom own businesses) can do it, you can too, mama!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR TODAY:

  • Why I really dislike papers of all kinds and minimize what comes into the house
  • How I utilize our command center to cut down on the amount of junk we need to file.
  • What our filing system looks like.
  • Ways we use digital filing to cut back on the papers in our house.
  • How much of our children's papers and artwork we save and why.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED TODAY:

  • An article by Suze Orman to make record keeping easier.
  • How to create a functional family command center
  • Clean It Like You Mean It: The Course
  • The Mother Like a Boss Playground on Facebook.

If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where that came from.

  • Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. And I would just loooove if you would leave a review and rating. It's a little thing that makes a big difference and helps me to continue to bring super valuable content and fabulous guests.
  • Have a topic you want me to cover on the podcast? Submit them to us here. This show is all for you, mama. Let's talk about the things you most want to hear about. 

Whether you're looking to create more than just an organized command center for your family, or you're ready to make this year that you finally get your ish together, I've got you covered.

Homemakerish U is my signature modern homemaking course designed for moms, by a mom with program material aimed at helping you design an entire homemaking routine without the perfection. This is the program for modern moms and reluctant homemakers alike. 

Join over 850 other moms who have taken control of their lives and homes by stepping up to become #homemakerish. 

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Episode 020: How to mother like a boss on purpose with Kelsey Van Kirk

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How often do you feel like you're just going through the motions of motherhood? Where there used to be intention, there seems now to be a discouraging cycle that you don't even remember becoming a part of. Today, I'm pleased to have my friend Kelsey Van Kirk on to have an open and honest discussion about what purposeful motherhood looks like and her feelings about being created for the life we live.

We veer away from the normal "Here's a bunch of tips." kind of episode and instead get to the heart of the matter. We also dive into perfectionism and how it is ridding us women of joy and purposefulness. 

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR TODAY:

  • Kelsey's struggle with perfectionism and how she works each day to be more focused and less "perfect."
  • What it means to live life on purpose.
  • How most of us on living on autopilot and what that means for us as parents, spouses and women. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED TODAY:

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Where you can follow, stalk and be friends with Kelsey:

Facebook Page: facebook.com/officialkelseyvankirk
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/simplylifeonpurpose
Instagram: instagram.com/kelseyvankirk

If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where that came from.

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  • Have a topic you want me to cover on the podcast? Submit them to us here. This show is all for you, mama. Let's talk about the things you most want to hear about. 

Episode 019: My home birth story and what it taught me about mommy judgement: Part 2

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In part 2 of this episode all about my home birth story and how it influenced my feelings about mommy judgement, I dive into the real story of my pregnancy and eventual birth of my son. This story is raw and real, good parts and bad. I give you a glimpse into how everything went down, and how I felt afterward about my choices.

I also impart my feelings on how we can not only see how others are judging us, but learn to be less judgmental ourselves. 

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR TODAY:

  • The second part of my story 
  • How my labor progressed and the details on my home birth. 
  • Why I adored having so many people at my house during the birth.
  • What I learned very shortly after giving birth to my son.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED TODAY:

If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where that came from.

  • Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. And I would just loooove if you would leave a review and rating. It's a little thing that makes a big difference and helps me to continue to bring super valuable content and fabulous guests.
  • Have a topic you want me to cover on the podcast? Submit them to us here. This show is all for you, mama. Let's talk about the things you most want to hear about. 

Whether you're looking to create more than just an organized command center for your family, or you're ready to make this year that you finally get your ish together, I've got you covered.

Homemakerish U is my signature modern homemaking course designed for moms, by a mom with program material aimed at helping you design an entire homemaking routine without the perfection. This is the program for modern moms and reluctant homemakers alike. 

Join over 850 other moms who have taken control of their lives and homes by stepping up to become #homemakerish. 

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Episode 018: My home birth story and what it taught me about mommy judgement: Part 1

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This episode comes straight from the heart and took me quite a while to decide to record. Not because I didn't want to talk about it, but because I knew it would be emotional for me. This is part 1 of of a two part series dedicated to my home birth and what it taught me about mommy judgement.

You'll hear me discuss how I decided that home birth was right for us, what kind of research I did and eventually, the discouragement I felt when I received unsolicited advice and opinions. While home birth is the topic, this can go for any mommy topic out there.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR TODAY:

  • The beginnings of our choice to choose home birth.
  • Why my choice was not a reflection of how I feel about other people's choices.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED TODAY:

If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where that came from.

  • Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. And I would just loooove if you would leave a review and rating. It's a little thing that makes a big difference and helps me to continue to bring super valuable content and fabulous guests.
  • Have a topic you want me to cover on the podcast? Submit them to us here. This show is all for you, mama. Let's talk about the things you most want to hear about. 

Whether you're looking to create more than just an organized command center for your family, or you're ready to make this year that you finally get your ish together, I've got you covered.

Homemakerish U is my signature modern homemaking course designed for moms, by a mom with program material aimed at helping you design an entire homemaking routine without the perfection. This is the program for modern moms and reluctant homemakers alike. 

Join over 850 other moms who have taken control of their lives and homes by stepping up to become #homemakerish. 

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Episode 017: How a cleaning routine can improve your life

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Whether you already have a solid cleaning routine in place or the thought of sitting down and creating one makes your head spin, there is no denying that a good cleaning routine can change your life. Why? Because routines create freedom in your home and help you establish good habits around cleaning.

This episode is dedicated to to giving you solid strategies for getting started with your cleaning routine and how it can improve your day to day life.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR TODAY:

  • Why cleaning routines are paramount to living with less stress as a mom.
  • How routines create more freedom in your life.
  • Why a solid routine in any area of your life improves your ability to delegate
  • Some ideas for how to store and use a cleaning routine that will work for your family

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED TODAY:

If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where that came from.

  • Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. And I would just loooove if you would leave a review and rating. It's a little thing that makes a big difference and helps me to continue to bring super valuable content and fabulous guests.
  • Have a topic you want me to cover on the podcast? Submit them to us here. This show is all for you, mama. Let's talk about the things you most want to hear about. 

Whether you're looking to create more than just an organized command center for your family, or you're ready to make this year that you finally get your ish together, I've got you covered.

Homemakerish U is my signature modern homemaking course designed for moms, by a mom with program material aimed at helping you design an entire homemaking routine without the perfection. This is the program for modern moms and reluctant homemakers alike. 

Join over 850 other moms who have taken control of their lives and homes by stepping up to become #homemakerish. 

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Episode 016: Creating a functional and fabulous wardrobe with Jennifer Mackey-Mary

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When you wake up each morning and take a look in your closet, does it make you feel inspired or grumpy? Being a mom and staying stylish aren't always seen going hand-in-hand, but with help from Jennifer Mackey-Mary of Apple and Pear Wardrobe, we can all learn a thing or two about creating a functional wardrobe full of clothes that uplift our spirits and enhance our best features.

This interview is packed full of good tips and tricks, and Jennifer is a true professional who knows her stuff. You'll want to listen again just to take notes and take it all in. Time to get rid of that 10 year old ratty t-shirt and embrace the season you are in with great pieces for your closet. 

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR TODAY: 

  • How Jennifer got involved in her business and why she is so passionate about helping moms.
  • Why wearing the right bra can change your whole look.
  • How you can begin decluttering your closet to create a functional wardrobe. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED TODAY:

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Where you can follow, stalk and be friends with Jennifer:
 

Instagram: @appleandpearwardrobe
Facebook: facebook.com/appleandpearwardrobe
Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/everydaystylegroup
Freebie: bit.ly/stylekendra

If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where that came from.

  • Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. And I would just loooove if you would leave a review and rating. It's a little thing that makes a big difference and helps me to continue to bring on valuable, totally rad guests.
  • Have a topic you want me to cover on the podcast? Submit them to us here. This show is all for you, mama. Let's talk about the things you most want to hear about. 

Episode 015: The power of momentum over motivation

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How often do you sit around waiting to be hit with a rush of motivation to do what you know you should do (but don't want to) only to realize that motivation just isn't coming? Motivation is a desire or willingness to do something, but what do you know about the 99% of tasks in your life you have no desire to do, but know you need to? That's where momentum comes in.

This is a topic I preach quite a bit to my students, because waiting for motivation to do something you don't want to do is a procrastination technique. In this episode, I'm getting real about why momentum is the real key to productivity and ending procrastination. 

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR TODAY:

  • The real definition of motivation and why it doesn't work to get you to do the things you really need to do.
  • How I use momentum to make big changes and progress in my home and life.
  • My top four tips for creating more momentum in your life, even if you feel completely uninspired.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED TODAY:

  • The Mother Like a Boss Playground on Facebook.

If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where that came from.

  • Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. And I would just loooove if you would leave a review and rating. It's a little thing that makes a big difference and helps me to continue to bring super valuable content and fabulous guests.
  • Have a topic you want me to cover on the podcast? Submit them to us here. This show is all for you, mama. Let's talk about the things you most want to hear about. 

Whether you're looking to create more than just an organized command center for your family, or you're ready to make this year that you finally get your ish together, I've got you covered.

Homemakerish U is my signature modern homemaking course designed for moms, by a mom with program material aimed at helping you design an entire homemaking routine without the perfection. This is the program for modern moms and reluctant homemakers alike. 

Join over 850 other moms who have taken control of their lives and homes by stepping up to become #homemakerish. 

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