Deliberate Motherhood Podcast (Brittany and Tiffany )

Why do our people need to eat 3 times a day?  

Meal planning saves you frustration, fatigue, time, energy, and money, but why is it such a difficult thing for moms (in fact, it's right up there with laundry)!?  It doesn't have to be!  We're here to help!

For us, there are 5 steps to meal planning:

1. Budget-be prepared for some trial and error if you have never made a food budget.  The good news is that "food" is generally one of the largest portions of a family's expenses-so there is great opportunity to save here if you really put your mind to it!

2. Inventory-check your pantry, freezer and refrigerator!  Take photos or keep a list. . .this will keep you from overbuying certain items (like Cholula) or forgetting items (which will require yet another visit to the store).  

3. Schedule-don't forget this step!  Do you weekly planning, and don't make elaborate plans for busy days!  Be kind to your future self and let those hectic days be easy!  This will save you frustration and money!  

4. Menu-keep a running list of the  meals that your family enjoys!  Use these strategically.  Also, we give you permission to include a leftover/quick & easy night!  In fact, if you are in a particularly busy season-make one meal a day into a leftover/quick & easy meal-no judgement here!  Head over to https://www.deliberatedayjournal.com and put in your e-mail to gain access to the resource library where you will find a great FREE meal planner printable!

5. List, shop, & save.  Keep a running list  on your phone or your refrigerator door that you can easily add to all week!  Consider which items are on sale this week and build meals around what's on sale and what you have on hand!  If you need to keep it simple, at most, choose your two favorite stores and shop at those!  (If you dread shopping-consider going with a friend-or a delivery or pick-up service!)

The people need to eat, so you may as well learn to simplify the process of feeding them.  Right now, head over https://www.deliberatedayjournal.com and get your FREE meal planner!  

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Where do you stand on wardrobe planning?  

What does wardrobe planning look like?  In this episode, we talk about a modified capsule wardrobe for kids.

So, how do you start?

1. Start early and small. . .go through clothes and purge anything that is in poor condition or doesn't work.  Save what will work fo the next child down for next season-or the next two seasons ONLY.

2. Go to deliberatedayjournal.com and put in your e-mail for access to the FREE wardrobe printable, print it off (one copy for each child) and start making notes about what you have and what you want.

3. Shop!  Online, in store, and yard sales and consignment shops are ALL great ways to find the pieces you need.  Also-ask friends with kids older than yours where they get their clothes-or what they do when the kids outgrow them!  (We shop at Old Navy, H & M, Target, Hollister, Underarmour Outlet, Nike Outlet, Primary).

4. Keep your list for next season!  Make notes on what works and what didn't.

If all this sounds overwhelming, take it slow!  Do what you can and give yourself grace.  If starting fresh is all you can handle, do that. 

Some other things to keep in mind:

1. Socks and underwear have a lifespan of about 12 months. 

2. Your laundry prowess.  If you are really good at laundry, you can probably get by with less.  If laundry is not your gift, make sure to have enough clothes to cover laundry delays.

3. Don't overplan.  The goal is to have several pieces that can all be worn interchangeably.  

4. Get one, cute, well put-together outfit for special occasions and protect it with your life.

5. Kids of ALL ages are hard on clothes.  Make sure to bake in extras for when pieces are damaged or lost (how do kids lose so many pieces of clothing!?).

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Season three will be ALL about listener questions!  We will do our best to share our wisdom and experience on a wide variety of momming topics!

Don't you know what causes that?  

This is a question that you begin to hear quite often-once your kid count surpasses 3.  We're not sure why people seem to ask this so often, Brittany thinks it *may just be an attempt to connect--even if it doesn't feel that way--so we encourage you to answer charitably.  Also, if you are a mom who wants to connect and encourage other moms out and about in public, consider complimenting their children, flashing them a knowing smile, or perhaps telling them good job (because at the most basic level, regardless of HOW we mom, we all LOVE our kids and want what's best for them).  

How do you do IT?  

What is IT anyway?  According to Brittany, we are all picking a different mountain to die on based on our priorities.  We both agree that the idea of a supermom who has it all together is an absolute MYTH.  Not one human can actually do it all, and that's ok!  Just know that momming well is all about choosing your priorities in this season.  

Real talk. . .Good moms yell.  Good moms get angry.  Good moms get frustrated.  Good moms get worn out.  

Motherhood can be like a battlefield and require triage.  This, mama, is where we get to shine, because we get to choose what we will prioritize.  Based on your season, you need to prioritize, do the best you can, give yourself grace, and let the rest go!

Where do you put them?  

You may not need as much space as you think you need!  Brittany's family of 9 lives in an 1,800 square foot home-very comfortably!  My family of 7 lives in a home that is just slightly bigger.  Whether you have a huge space or a small space, it can be more about how you USE it than how much you have.  

Brittany suggests the idea of being flexible. . .different set-ups are necessary for different ages and stages.  Allowing children to be in close proximity can teach children selflessness, communication, and basic "humaning" skills. 

Sharing space is good roommate and marriage practice.  Consider that siblings are a great gift-even if it doesn't feel that way!  

Should I have another baby?

1. Have you prayed about it?

2. Are the reasons you aren't having another baby rooted in love and goodness and Christ?  Or are they rooted in fear or selfishness?  

Brittany has seven children and I have five, and they were NOT all planned.  Still, each little soul has added to, changed, and grown our families in beautiful and amazing ways.  

So much goodness can come from adding another soul to your family.  We can create so many reasons to say "no" to another life, but all these things aren't always as big of a deal as we think.  There will be challenges-absolutely-but all of those challenges are conquerable!  You

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How do you get everyone's attention when you're out and about?

Consider a special whistle!  (Like Brittany-y'all this is so neat to see in action). If you can't whistle (like me), make sure you set clear boundaries for how far your kiddos are allowed to venture out (based on age, personality, and responsibility) and agree ahead of time on how they will be called.  

When you collect all the people, also think about how you will make sure everyone is present.  Brittany, once again, has a great way to make sure all the kids are there.  Encourage your kids to keep eyes on one another (because we can all use the help)!  

Inside mom tip: Your kids are capable of helping you!  Give them small responsibilities at young ages and build upon them over the years!  

What is the Catholic and Mormon rule of visiting friends?

Rule: With few exceptions, it's not ok for you to bring your many children to a home with less children.  

Consider meeting at a neutral location, or your own house.

Something else to consider, two star families (with two kids) may not be used to five star level crazy (five kids).  

This rule can be a reason why having more kids can be isolating. . .we suggest to keep trying!  Find your people (regardless of how many kids they have) and keep building relationships (if meeting a your house doesn't work, try a park, or pool, or coffee. . .just keep trying)!

How do you feel about allowing kids to venture out?  

I'm a recovering helicopter parent.  I know it is so important to let kids go and explore, but it is HARD.  (If you are like this-I feel you mama!). Brittany is a great example of a mom who sets clear boundaries and lets kiddos have a bit more freedom.  Think about this freedom as an opportunity to grow responsibility.  Kids do need opportunities to get themselves into-and out of- a little bit of trouble.  For two great books that touch on this topic, check out:

The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart

There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Akeson McGurk

If YOU have any ideas about these topics, please send us a DM on instagram!  While you're there, check out what we have going on!  

@dirty_moms_talk (both of us can be reached here)

@thedeliberateday (Brittany)

@artfully_by_dorajayne (Tiffany)

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Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
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• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
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1. How do you keep up with household organization and cleaning without getting overwhelmed and just not doing anything at all?

Start with a book!

Some of our favorites are:

Declutter Like a Mother

A Mother's Rule

Pray Like Mary, Clean Like Martha

First, figure out your priorities!  Is a clean house your #1, then schedule your day for it.  Is playing with your kids the most important to you?  Then plan for that!  (All of us have different priorities and that's OK!)

Then, figure out what makes you crazy!  Is it the laundry?  Dishes, the kitchen?  Is there a small thing, that you can turn into a habit that will make you FEEL like your home is clean?  

Next, what can you do to be kind to tomorrow's you?  

Finally, understand that having help that isn't exactly up to your standards is better than no help at all. . .not all help will be exactly what you want, and that's ok.  Opportunities for growth exist here-both for us moms (in learning to let go a bit) and for kids (in learning to be proud of the work they do).  Just know that you will have to repeat yourself over and over again.

Sidenote: In Brittany's home they practice mastery. . .
First time-you show by doing.
Second time-you show them by having them help you.
Third time-they show you and you're there to monitor and ask good questions.
Fourth time-they do it all by themselves, and you come back and check.

(The above steps can be applied to MANY different situations-not just chores and meal mastery!)

2. What do you do when your kids are asking for snacks all day long?  

In Brittany's family, the rule is one piece of fruit and then vegetables (carrots are always available), and as soon as dinner prep starts there is no more snacking.  

In my family, it's free reign.  I get cereal bars and chips and my kids quite often refuse to eat the delicious food I cook (this isn't always the case-but it isn't a battle I pick currently).  

It really comes down to what battles you are willing to fight!  If you want to snack all day and that's your thing, that's fine!  If food is really important to you, fight that battle mama-and just know there will be things that you will make that your kids don't like!

On the planning side, you need to figure out what your priorities are.  If you want snacks every day, plan it out!  Hungry kids will eat eventually!  You don't have to turn to Mac n' Cheese-unless it is for you, and you need to let it be easy.  

If you need some help with meal planning, check out episode 9 (season 2) AND head to https://www.deliberatedayjournal.com and enter your e-mail for access to the free resource library and your FREE printable.

3.  What do you do about so many different taste buds?

I try to include something something that everyone likes in each meal.  Sometimes it is a seco

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How do they earn money. . .or DO they earn money?

One way that kids can earn money is through chores.  

Initially, Brittany's family was of the mind that chores were just a part of life-and should be done-which is a belief that many families hold (and how many of us were raised).  Over the years, however, she and her husband have pivoted a bit and decided that there are definitely SOME chores that are simply done out of family responsibility, but there are also tasks that can be completed for money-for a really good reason:

Allowing children to earn money beginning at a young age can provide SO many teaching opportunities when it comes to money management-and helps with the goal of raising financially smart adults.  

Both our families pay children their age in allowance each week.  Brittany's family has a great system (which also teaches responsibility and the importance of a job well done).  We'll call it the system of 1/2's. . .

1. It's ALWAYS a good idea to check kid work (think of yourself as quality control).  Brittany emphasizes the idea (once again-because it is brilliant) of asking good questions (in a loving way) when effort is lacking (or if a job hasn't been done).  

2. Then, if a child doesn't complete their chores one day, their pay is cut in half.

3. If they miss a second day, there goes another half.  

4. By the third missed day-there will be no pay.  

On raising entrepreneurs. . .

Brittany's kids have participated in the Children's Business Fair for a few years now and they have learned a TON.  This last year, her boys made and sold wooden toys, and her girls sold handmade dolls and paper.  Parents help, yes, but the kids purchase supplies, create product ideas, and run their shops on the big day!  For more information on Children's Business Fairs, check out: 

https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org

After the fair, there is another great opportunity for a teachable moment. . .what to do with the profit!

Earnings are divided as follows. . .

1. 10% is given.  Giving is SO important, and when started young, it can become a GREAT lifelong habit.

2. 20% is saved.  The only exception to this is when profits (or earnings exceed $100, then savings gets bumped to 30%)

3. 70% is spent!  If kiddos work hard to earn all that money, they should get to enjoy it!  Now. . .depending on the kid, this can get a bit sticky--literally and figuratively--because we all have that one child who wants to spend $15 on candy!  This is another great opportunity to ask good questions and let your kids waste a little money (because when something else comes along later when they have nothing to spend-it will be a great lesson).  

As far as savings goes, this is an area where we exercise a bit more parental control, for two reasons. . .1. to teach good habits (because savings is impor

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Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
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• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
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Specifically, what chores do your children have?

For me, here's the chore breakdown. . .

17 & 16 year-olds: Garbage & Recycling (shared responsibility because they are never home).

14 year-old: All things table & surrounding area

11 year-old: Sweeping

8 year-old: Bathroom counter & mirror

In Brittany's house, they are constantly adapting and changing things up.

They start "chores" very early on.  Meaning, as soon as kiddos can pick a toy up, they can start doing little jobs.  Even an 18 month-old can learn how to pick up their toys (little-by-little).  

When assigning chores, Brittany's family always considers the youngest CAPABLE child (not necessarily the child who will do the best job).  It gives children the opportunity to rise to a challenge.  As soon as a child understands commands (and give your kids some credit-they are REALLY much smarter and more capable than we think), they can begin doing small tasks.

Be willing to work with kids. . .they are not going to do a perfect job the first eleventy-billion times, and that's OK!  It's our job to work with them!  Try not to rely on the oldest and most capable kids ALL the time.

At 2 to 3 years-old kids: grab things for you, pick up their own toys, clean up their own non-shatter glasses and plates, load their own dishes in the dishwasher, and put their own trash in the trash can.

At ages 4 to 5 years-old kids: sweep, pick up certain rooms and areas (ONE task in a certain area-be specific), take out recycling

At ages 6 to 7 years-old kids: pick up the yard, dog messes, garbage, cleaning the car (please be mindful of weather conditions and safety)

Another thing Brittany's family does with chores is the chore swap!  On the first of every month, kids receive their new responsibilities.  On the last day of every month, Brittany & her husband decide how jobs will be divided out for the next month.  They have a rough list they divide up based on responsibility, capability, and pay.  Older kids (as training for adulthood) are given the opportunity to rise to the challenge.

Chores in the Brittany House:

Oldest child (14): scouring bathrooms once a week, cleaning inside and outside of van, and all trash and recycling in the house (up to making sure they are brought to the curb)

Second Oldest (12): kitchen duty each night, ALL things laundry and laundry room

Third Oldest (11): vacuums the stairs, cleans the loft area, and cleans the girls' room with the help of the little girls 

Sidenote 1: Allow older kids to work with the younger kids-consider the "ask 3 before me" rule with chores. . .give kids the opportunity to help one another and teach one another.  

Sidenote 2: Break large tasks into smaller chunks to make it less overwhelming for kids, don't just say "clean this room."  Consider making a laminated car

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Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
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• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

What do you do when kids forget things and don't show responsibility?

Kids are GOING to forget things and be irresponsible!  Because they are kids!  The key is to figure out if it is purposeful, or just a personality trait, and be prepared to lovingly repeat yourself.  (Have you ever forgotten anything?  I know I have!)

Be a student of your kids, and use that knowledge to work with individual kids and personalities as you work with them to grow responsibility.  As they get older, teach your kids to work with their own personalities (for example, if they are very forgetful, teach them to do things as they come up so they DON'T get forgotten).  

After a certain point, as long as it's safe, consider allowing natural consequences to occur.  This way you can let go of micromanagement and the stress that comes with having to follow behind many littles checking up on them constantly.  

With your kids, are you more reliant on natural consequences or do you use other kinds of consequences more often?  

Y'all, we are trying to raise adults and teach lessons that will grow kind, respectful, and caring humans.  

We really try to work with natural consequences as much as possible.  By giving kids appropriate amounts of responsibility, you may find that natural consequences will ensue.  

Family Outing Example:  Kids AND husbands can share the responsibility for preparing for family outings.  Allow your people to help!  It sets good expectations that mom isn't solely responsible for everyone's happiness when the family is out and about (this is good NOW and in the future when these little people head out into the world to be husbands and wives).

As you allow natural consequences to occur, watch how your kiddos react. . .do they feel sorry?  Do they understand the opportunity for learning and growth?  This is when it MAY be necessary to step in and lay down a boundary.  

We WANT to say yes, but it's important to take care of business first!  Resist the urge to feel mom-guilt when kids don't hold up their end of the bargain and have consequences as a result of their actions.  This is GREAT adult training.  

It is so HARD for moms when kids make poor choices, it makes us sad, BUT we have to stick to the boundaries (natural or otherwise) we set out if we want to raise good adults.

How about you?  Do you rely on natural consequences?  Head over to Instagram this week and join the conversation @thedeliberateday 

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Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

Homeschooling looks different for all of us.

It can be so easy to get caught up in the evidence of homeschool on social media, but keep in mind that you don't always see what happens before the videos.

What is your homeschool schedule?

Every day is different!  At Brittany's house, it goes something like this:
Ideally, Britt wakes up before her kids for a cup of something hot, prayer, and to start breakfast.
She uses the natural rhythm of her kids in her schooling (she works with early risers as they wake up). 
She combines science, history, and reading--but adapts it to their skill level (littles play, middles read passages, and older read pages).
Reading is usually done at the kitchen table. . .Brittany uses the opportunity of full mouths to read-aloud.  
Older kids use Teaching Textbooks (which is very independent). 
Littles do Language Arts, Math, and some reading.
Older kids do Language Arts after Math, and really have a lot of control over their own schedules.  
After lunch, older kids tie up any loose ends, Brittany works, and the littles take naps.  

At my house:
I do my work early in the mornings (between 4 & 6).
I get my High Schoolers off to school shortly after 6.  
I begin math with my early risers, and continue after they wake up.
Then we do read-alouds. . .usually the Bible, A Saint Story, A Folk Tale, and a book.
Next up, we do History, Language Arts, Civics, and Science (although right now we are between science units).  
A great thing is when kids get old enough to realize that if they get all their work done, they are free to do as they please.  
I look for moments to work with individual children.
Every day is different--our family has 2-4 medical appointments each week--which I usually try to schedule in the afternoons, but if that can't happen, we bring school on the road.

Both of our families school formally from breakfast to lunch. . .that seems to be the sweet spot for learning productivity.

Do you require your children to sit in a seat at the table all day long?  Or for school?
Brittany does not. . .she wants to create an environment that encourages a love of learning more than anything.  Trying to recreate school at home was a challenge for everyone.  Littles school all over the main part of the house.  Older kids use their rooms for the quiet. 

When kids get "behind" (we're not sure "behind" is as big of a "thing" as we sometimes make it).

Are there creative ways you address tough subjects and frustration in learning?

When kids are getting frustrated and everything is escalating, Brittany takes a break and comes back later.  A "cookie break" can change the mood in the most wonderful way.  Teaching kids to regulate their own mood (by talking through it and regulating our own emotions) is a great skill!  When everyone regroups, it is good to come

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How do you feed your family without spending ALL day cooking?

It's true, cooking 3 meals a day and 7 days a week can be overwhelming!  In order to make more time, some families create a static meal plan where they eat the same meals each week.  Brittany heard this idea, and while it sounded like it would greatly simplify life, it didn't fit her family's values.  

So, she came up with a hybrid plan that allows for kids to make their own simple breakfasts (waffles, eggs, pop tarts, etc.), simple lunches (leftovers or simply prepped meals), and more elaborate dinners.  

Brittany suggested making a bit extra at dinner, so lunch the next day is also taken care of.  

The important thing is that you consider what season you are in, what you value as a family, and make a plan that works for you.  

Maybe you have a husband or teenagers who have different hours and dinner together isn't possible, consider having breakfast or lunch together.  Be willing to try different things in different seasons.  

Shift work, school work, and sports can make flexibility SO important!  

Try a theme week. . .my favorite cookbook is the Trejo's Tacos cookbook.  I will make meals that all compliment one another in the same week (I start with ALL the salsas, and add in different protein and carb choices all week).  

Brittany suggested making a big roast at the beginning of the week and doing potatoes & veggies for night one, barbecue sauce and buns on night two, toss the roast with garlic and oil for night three, and night four could be a stir-fry!

As always, be kind to yourself!  Try cooking all your proteins early in the week and using them as the days go on.  

What or how do you choose what you are going to keep up with and what you will let go of?

Experience!  Also, be a student of your children.  It is easy to want to die on every hill-but unsustainable.  As we grow and learn as parents, we begin to recognize which battles are the most important.

For Brittany's family, respect is the most important because it is an integral part of love.  Respect for others and ourselves is BIG.  Food is another thing that is very important in the Brittany house (which really goes back to respect).  

For me, listening the first time is VERY important.  It is a safety issue-when kids are little AND when they get older.  

What are some things you did with one or two kids that you have let go of now?

For me, it was Christmas cards (this was the first time in 10 years I was able to send them out)!

For Brittany, birthday parties are no longer a priority.  

Also, Brittany has let go of not ever taking time for her.  She no longer does ALL the things, and has allowed her kids and husband to help her-regardless of if it's right or not.

I have let go of my ideas of the mom I wanted to be (the ideal Pinterest

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• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
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How can you get your kids to not talk SO loud all day?

Kids naturally are just loud-especially at different intervals during the day.  

We recommend setting some boundaries.  Establish the "inside" and "outside" voice levels in your home (this may be different for every family).

Also, work on a little "sound consideration."  The amount of noise generated by ALL the humans in a home (even if it is happy sound) doing ALL the things can be overstimulating.  Closing doors, setting down the toilet seat, even moving dishes can be done a bit quieter.  If this is your "thing" as a mom, try a bit of calming music (earbuds anyone?).

Expect to repeat yourself ALL the time.  

Something that WILL drive the noise level up is a TV or music that is loud.  Try turning it down or off to help keep the volume level low.  

When kids come to you very loud and excited, it's ok to call attention to the volume and work on quieter voices.  Consistency and training are key here-as with everything.  

Top tips: Make eye contact, create a hand-motion reminder, set boundaries, train a ton, and be consistent.

How do you keep your kids entertained when you are nursing a newborn without just giving them screen time?

We don't entertain. . .we contain.  

Make sure children are safe and contained-where they have less ability to harm other children and property.  

The thing about entertaining kids is that nothing lasts. . .unless of course you have one of those "unicorn" children who will play and entertain themselves for hours.  (Brittany got one, I had none.)

Try staying in the same small area, or heading outside with your kids (the back yard, the front yard, or even the park-unless you have a child who is a flight risk).  

Boredom is ok-in fact-it can be GOOD for kids!  

Older kids can read, the family can listen to audible books, or moms can even read aloud while nursing!  

Finally, Brittany also had a rule that kiddos needed to wait to make requests until nursing was complete.

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If you feel like you've lost your fun side, how do you recover it?

When you're in the survival zone, it can be easy to forget who you are.  Your wants and needs tend to align directly with what you kids want and need. . .it can be easy for moms to lose that fun side while they are so busy keeping little people alive.  

Sacrificing for your children can be a very noble thing, but it isn't noble to sacrifice EVERYTHING.  It is important to find "fun" for yourself in different ways!  When you're a mom, you are automatically giving out large chinks of your day-so beginning in the morning and making "fun" a priority is important.  There are pockets of time where you can fit fun in-you just have to find them.  

Maybe traveling is your thing, find ways to bring your kids into that fun.  Find ways to have fun WITH your kids!  

With older kids, how do you have fun?  Brittany suggested video games, bringing them into your hobbies, working with them to build skills (that can also be fun)!  

You are worth it!  

How do you invest in yourself?  

Your most important student in your homeschool is you!  (Or, the most important learner in the family is the parent!). Everyone benefits from a mom who is dedicated to learning and growing!  

This is the Age of Enlightenment!  Everything you need to grow and invest in yourself is available, and lots of it for free!  

Let your kids see a mom who is a lifelong learner!  It's always ok to get better!  You can google and learn just about anything you want to know for free!

This podcast is an example of investing in yourselves so you can pass that knowledge along to others.  

How do you invest in yourself?  Anything!  Start with your interests!  If you are a homeschooler, use your schooling as an opportunity to learn WITH your kids!  Listen to podcasts, books, read books, check out your library!  You are only limited by your creativity!  

When you invest in YOU, you are also investing in your family.  

We have a challenge for you, invest in yourself this week!  Pick something (start with 5 minutes a day) and just do it!

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I'm tired of family who belittles and berates me for my choices, do you have any suggestions?

First, let's get on the same page. . .

Even the worst moms we know are most likely doing THEIR best.  

You may feel like you are doing an AMAZING job, and your kids may not receive it that way.

You may also feel like you are doing an AWFUL job of momming, and down the road you may find that your kids didn't see it the same way.

Sarah Mackenzie often said, "It's not all up to us, we have to be faithful and we have to allow God to work."  You have to show up the best you can, and you have to allow God to work.

Beginning with people who belittle and berate you for your choices. . .

Unless someone is directly caring for your children, their opinion doesn't matter.  

Children are here to humble us!  

Ending with family. . .dig into WHO is doing the belittling.  Is it coming from a place of love?  If not, if it's true berating and belittling, it doesn't deserve space on your bookshelf.  

Sometimes, when family sees you doing things differently, they may see it as a direct affront to their choices.  We need to remember that it's ok for us to make different decisions for our family.  What you discern together with your husband is the MOST important (more important than what your extended family thinks).  

Practice self awareness.  ARE you making good choices?  If yes, great!  If no, try to do much better!  

You will come across toxic people, and a lot of people can be well intentioned but poorly executed, and then there are people who are purely toxic.  

Brittany doesn't generally engage with people who are challenging her decisions.  She will listen, but will set firm boundaries.  She and her husband prayerfully and thoughtfully discuss their choices and they take responsibility for them.

As parents, we make millions of choices.  All we can do is the best we can do, learn from what happens, and then pivot if necessary.  

Did you ever feel like just being a mom is not enough in this society, like you always have to have your hand in something else other than raising the most important people in your life in order to be on the same level as everyone else?

I (Tiffany) say yes!  I never planned on having children, and if I did, I figured I would be a working mom.  I DID work up until kid #3, and then a series of events led to me staying home.  

Brittany came from a long line of women who were stay-at-home moms.  She grew up thinking that she would be a stay-at-home mom.  This is a long game, and a marathon-not a sprint.  Brittany has picked up odd jobs over the years and enjoyed the external validation.  Children have a great way of helping you die to self.  

Being a mother is incredible, powerful, and beautiful.  

Everything that we do and learn as moms has actually t

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Do you bed-share?

Bed-sharing can include, but is not limited to infants, nursing toddlers, and older kids.  Our answers are yes!  For both of us, it has made nursing babies much easier!  

For both Brittany and I, the key was keeping diapers, wipes, and a garbage close so babies could be changed and fed right in bed.  This led to me keeping a larger bed in our babies' rooms so I could continue my version of bed-sharing even when my husband was home.  Brittany did the same thing-in her bed!  

What are some things you have done throughout the years for bedtime routines?

Infants: Brittany picked the last feeding for the evening (either 6:30 or 8:30), change and nurse them and put them in their own bed.  Then at the first wake-up, she would change and feed them and keep them in bed with her.  My own kids chose 6:00pm as the "screaming hour" and our last feeding would be about 9:30 (when I would feed, change, and put the babies in bed).  At about 11:30 my babies would come into my bed.

Toddlers: Consistency is key.  Try a few different things, and when you find something that works, stick with it.  Eat dinner, clean everyone up and get toddlers ready to be IN bed by 7.  In Brittany's house, they would do "loves" and go to bed.  In our house, bedtime really began with dinner at 5:00pm.  After dinner, we would turn on classical lullaby music and dim the lights, then baths, and reading before bed (until either the kids or I fell asleep).  These kiddos go to bed about 7:00pm.

Side note: Brittany's version of "loves" is getting the kids ALL riled up-and then reciting the MOST beautiful poem.  Also, bed times are determined by age AND maturity level in Brittany's house, and are staggered.  

Pre-Schoolers & Kindergardeners: These kiddos are similar to toddlers.

School-Agers: Kids who are six and above do chores after dinner and have a little free time after the smaller kids go to bed.  

Middle-Schoolers: These guys get to play games and watch movies after the littles go to bed.  If they get chores done by chore-check, they have more free time in the evenings (if chores aren't done, they need to go to bed).  They DO get to read in bed (as long as chores are done).  Privileges come along with responsibility and good decisions.  In our home-we start wrapping things up at 7pm (final snack, brushing teeth, etc.), then I let the professionals at Audible do night-time reading for me. 

High-Schoolers: My high schoolers begin making their way towards bed at 9:00pm (the actual falling asleep varies, but we aim for 10:00pm).  

What are the best ways to divide up children's rooms as your family grows?

“Love grows best in little houses, with fewer walls to separate. Where you eat and sleep so close together, you can’t help but communicate. If we had more room between us, think of all we’d miss. Love grows best in houses just like this.”

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How do you deal with highly sensitive kids?

We talk about three types of highly sensitive kiddos. . .

1. Kids that are overly emotional.

2. The melt down kid.

3. The kiddo who just shuts down.

There are a few different ways to handle these kids, but we ALWAYS begin with respect.  

Then, first, we remove ourself from the situation (especially if a kiddo is acting out when we are out and about).  As parents, it's our job to help our little ones deal with these emotions and communicate their needs in a better way.  

We've all left stores with screaming children, we've all cried in our cars in parking lots, but these are all good battles we are fighting.  

Highly sensitive kids seem to push boundaries, and it's our job to set boundaries and stand firm on them.  We all want kids who are kind, sensitive, loving adults who bring good to the world.  

So, remove kiddos from the situation, acknowledge their feelings (as much without judgement as possible-because they are trying to communicate), then seek to hone the behavior (without breaking the child) and stick with your boundary.

At home, starting from a young age, we don't do screaming or all-out laying on the floor fit throwing.  Brittany acknowledges the kiddo, offers them the option to go and calm down, feel ALL the things, and come back when they are a bit more calm (little kids, big kids, etc.).  

In our house, we have had some kiddos who can't settle themselves once they get going.  In that case I have held hands, looked in eyes, given hugs, even bear hugs.  It ALL depends on the kid.

When kids DO settle down, Brittany suggests listening first-and then trying to help kids navigate those feelings with respect.  Respect is BIG for Brittany-modeling respect (speaking respectfully to her kids and expecting her kids to speak respectfully to her).  Next, Brittany uses the "good questions" to get her kids involved in handling the situation.  

In summary. . .Firm boundaries, consistency, ask good questions, give them time and space to calm down, then address the issue and draw your hard line at disrespect-and do so without guilt. 

Something to keep in mind (with highly sensitive kids) is the times when they are more likely to break down.  Some kids don't do well with change or transitions.  If you have a kiddo like this, make sure to talk them through the day-and give your expectations.  

Finally, kids are always growing and changing!  Maybe this is not the "Library" or the "Grocery Store" with kids season (I stayed out of the library for like 10 years), but just keep doing your best and trying over and over again!  

Maybe not at first, but children respond to boundaries really well (when we are consistent).  

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How do you deal with "busy"?

Just having kids raises your level of "busy".  But you probably have more control over your "busy" than you may think!  

Two things. . .we do "waste" time, but even without "wasted" time, as humans, we almost always try to fit more "busy" into a day than is possible.

For example, our family has created some rules around our schedule.  

1. We only do one appointment a day (unless having more will limit long range trips). 
2. We need 1-2 "off" days a week.

Brittany looks at the day in three chunks. . .

1. Morning-they are the most productive and energetic.  This is when appointments happen.
2. The afternoon-the house gets quiet, naps happen.  (Generally Brittany doesn't schedule anything during this time).
3. The afternoon/evening-a VERY busy time of dinner prep and bedtime routines, nothing is planned outside the house.  (This is another time when Brittany doesn't schedule anything). 

Depending on which season you are in, you may need to say "no" to good things!  

If you are slowly turning from "mom" to "drill sergeant" it may be an indication that you are scheduling too much.  

There are busier seasons when you can't take things off your plate-it is in these times where you can focus on being kind to tomorrow's you (as Jon Acuff says). 

In Brittany's family, down days are necessary!  Rest isn't earned!  Build in rest times for every day, and build in rest day(s) every week.

Even on a day dedicated to errands, plan ahead for meals and snacks, and build in some play time!  Brittany even suggests that even 30 minutes of hard play at a park can change a busy day for the better!

Do your children participate in extracurriculars?

Brittany's family doesn't do organized sports.  Years ago, they made a decision that the schedule of sports was more frustrating and stressful than it was worth.  However, as a homeschool family, they do sewing classes, cooking classes, theater classes, and outings during the morning!  They visit the skate park, throw baseballs, bike, kick soccer balls, just not on an official "team".  

It's really important to know who you are and what you enjoy!  You can say "no" to sports!  There are beautiful benefits that come along with sports, but these lessons can be learned outside sports as well!

Our family does participate in organized sports, in a very chill way.  I love watching my kids on the field, regardless of their ability.  

Do you allow your kids to participate in more than one sport or extracurricular activity each season?

For my family, no.  One activity times 5 kids is enough.

Brittany's family does one thing at a time, and one class per day.  It's good to know what season you're in!  

For example, our kids wanted to play basketball this winter and I knew we had a big surgery for my hu

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How do you find time to connect with your husband?

Where do you plan your "me" or "us" time in?

How frequently do you plan these things?

First, there are different seasons of parenthood. . .

Before we ever planned a date night, I would make sure the first 15 minutes after my husband got home from work belonged to us. . .I would make sure the kids were safe and we would head into our room or bathroom (where I would sit next to the tub and let my husband talk about his day).  

Brittany makes a specific effort to welcome her husband home-and let him know she is happy to see him.  It can be a challenge-but it is important for her to really let her husband know (with a smile, a hug, and a kiss) that it is wonderful that he is home.  

What do you do for date nights?

With littles, Brittany would spend time with Brandon after the kids went to bed at night.  They would order a "Hello Fresh" meal, and enjoy it together.  They would watch shows together and talk and laugh about them afterwards.  

Now, Brittany has two sisters that she pays to babysit one time a month and she and her husband go out for the whole day!  Pro-tip. . .try to come home after the kids go to bed.  (This can help you avoid a "date hangover" feeling from having to come home and immediately enter hardcore parenting mode).  Every mom knows that 3:00-7:00 is the "witching hour" and having the ability to miss that once in a while is a gift. . .for you, and for your kids (who may enjoy a fresh face).  

When my two first kids were little, my husband and I would hire a team of babysitters who would watch the kids for us while we went out-almost every weekend.  

If you don't have time for a proper date night. . .take 10-15 minutes in your room together!  

Now that Brittany's kids are older, she and her husband go on a walk in the neighborhood.  If you can't go on a walk, consider a movie or show. . .sit on the porch, hide in a closet or your room, just take the time!  

My husband and I would do bread dates!  We would go and order garlic cheese bread (for a grand total of $6) and play cribbage together for an hour!  

There are times when Brittany and Brandon have paid for the babysitter and had a picnic, or gone on a drive.  Dates don't have to be expensive!  

Find a common interest, try caring about what your husband cares about.  For Brittany's husband, it's tanks, or painting.  My husband finds shows for us to watch.

How do you make time for "me" time?  

Brittany gets her "me" time when she gets up before her kids!  Me too-I used to wake up at 4:00 am to get a few things done before my people get up (before daylight savings), now I'm on the struggle bus.  If you have little ones, finding the pockets of time to regroup is VERY important.  Maybe you need to be honest with your husband and ask for a little time. . .perhaps

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What are some of the best decisions you've made in your family life?

1. Being a stay-at-home mom (for Brittany).  She and Brandon decided that she would stay at home to raise their kids.  11 pregnancies and 7 kids later, it is the biggest and best decision she made.

2. Homeschooling.  It's not always easy, every year it is re-evaluated, but it is still what's working best for their family.  It is important to note that we understand that homeschooling isn't for everyone-we don't believe it is for everyone.  Once you start-you aren't stuck!  As homeschool moms we can feel pressure to stay homeschoolers-but the real gift is the ability to choose from ALL the options!  

3. Dinners as a family.  This one can be easy to take for granted, but it is a positive thing that both our families do together (Brittany's every night, mine as much as possible).  This doesn't necessarily have to be dinner, it can be ANY meal together.  In my home-dinner is a battle currently.  

4. Family nights.  In Brittany's house, they will do something together on Friday nights. . .game nights, memory nights, movie nights, and even Instagram Reel nights.  This has also lent to taco nights, fondue nights, etc.

5. Memories over things.  Brittany and Brandon grew up in big families-never wanting for anything-but also learning that experiences were worth spending money on.  Their family has continued this with intentional experiences. . .

6. Being as debt free as possible.  Brittany isn't quite "Dave Ramsey" but works really hard to tow that line.  If they do acquire debt to pursue an experience-they pay it off as quickly as possible.  

7. Fostering sibling relationships.  Encouraging the bond between kids is an incredible thing, especially after parents have passed away.

8. Faith.  Brittany & Brandon's entire marriage and family is built on their faith.  Prayer, sacraments, and liturgical seasons are big.  

9. Raising adults.  Financial responsibility and work ethic are all encouraged.  Meal mastery, taking classes, chores, and participating in business fairs.

10. No cell phones for kids.  Also-so social media. 

11. Traveling.  Traveling and introducing kids to different places and people is a priority for Brittany's family.

12. Love and respect for others.

Shifting gears a bit. . .

1. In our family-we prioritized outdoor play equipment over indoor toys.  Also-we have prioritized kid-powered over battery or electric powered. 

2. Homeschooling.  I have 2 kids who have moved on from homeschool to public school and three who are still homeschooled.  

3. To have another.  Openness to life.  In our family we very quickly had 3 kids in 3 years.  We tried again for a girl (which is when we had our fourth son), and then my husband came home injured when Raylan was 4 months old.  Even though life wasn't easy after Rayl

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Do you cook hot breakfast for your kids on weekdays?

In our family, we've had times where breakfast was the "family meal".  We've also had times where breakfast was a "fend for yourself" type of meal.  

For a while, Brittany's family was doing hot breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, and she was feeling quite overwhelmed.  She listened to a mom who did a dinner rotation--after considering that--Brittany realized that good and diverse dinner menus were one of her values.  Also, eating the same meals every week would get VERY boring for her family.  Dinner wasn't negotiable, but breakfast was.  SO, Brittany's family does a static breakfast menu to save time and energy (with a hot breakfast choice-made by older kids-of course).  

In our house, we now do a freestyle breakfast.  Honestly, I got tired of cooking food that kids weren't eating.  We have fruit, yogurt, cereal, and waffles available--and I encourage kids to forage in the pantry and refrigerator for breakfast.  

Sidenote: why is it feast or famine with bananas?  Either they get eaten in 24-hours, or they sit and go bad on the counter. . .there is no in-between. 

What do you do for breakfasts?

For Brittany's family, lunches are almost always leftovers or freestyle.  Ramen, macaroni and cheese, and sandwiches are a good fallback.  

Sidenote: Brittany's sandwiches are unreal!  Y'all, you can even up-level a pb&j.  

In our home, we do leftovers for lunch quite a bit.  Food is expensive, so limiting food waste is a good thing.  You can ALWAYS spend that money on something else!  

When we don't waste food, we teach great lessons to our kids about life in general.  

Dinners. . .how do you handle dinners?

Brittany uses Pinterest!  Scanning recipes, appealing meals for her and her husband, new ways to torture her older son with sweet potatoes. . .  

Brittany shops not only for the week's meals, but also to stock her pantry and freezer.  When she does her meal planning, she looks at what she has AND what's on sale.  

For example, if zucchini and squash are on sale, she has ground beef in her freezer, and pasta in her pantry, she will search recipes on Pinterest with those items.  (All together-or in complimentary dishes).

IMPORTANT: Pinterest is a search engine!  It is EASY to find visually appealing recipes that are delicious!

Another example, Brittany's family was recently sick, and had an abundance of produce in the fridge.  Instead of letting it go bad, she cut up some pre-cooked sausage, diced the veggies, tossed everything in olive oil and her favorite seasonings, and cooked them in the oven.  This is a GREAT way to get more veggies in! 

Sidenote: Garlic, onion powder, salt, and your favorite creole seasoning (I like Tony Chachere's and Brittany prefers Zatarain's) are excellent for the veggie bake mentioned above.

Fin

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What is meal planning and who is it for?  In this episode, we answer these questions and more!  Listen in to hear ALL about meal planning, and how it can look in different seasons of life.  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and send her a DM with the word “meals” for your link to  sign up for the “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit.

• What to expect in season 4. (00:39)
• What is meal planning? (01:19)
• What isn’t meal planning? (02:37)
• Real life examples of meal planning. . . (05:05)
  • Newlyweds. (05:22)
  • Young with young kids. (08:50)
  • Older with older kids. (11:00)
  • Older with kids out of the house. (12:37)
• Recap. (15:28)
• Invitation. (16:00)

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What can meal planning do for you and your family?  Hint: more than you think!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and send her a DM with the word “meals” for your link to  sign up for the “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit.  

• What can meal planning do for you and your family? (00:45)
• How can meal planning save you money? (01:04)
• How can meal planning save you time? (06:09)
• How can meal planning save you stress & anxiety? (09:45)
• How can meal planning save you from decision fatigue? (17:15)
• How can meal planning bring my family together (If I so choose)? (19:07)
• Recap. (20:20)
• Invitation. (20:38)

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What is your meal planning mindset?  Today’s episode begins with a great question. . .Were you ever actually taught how to meal plan?  Listen in to see how this can affect your entire belief system (and ultimately any frustration you may have) around meal and menu planning!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and send her a DM with the word “meals” for your link to  sign up for the “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit.  While you’re doing all the things, hit subscribe and give us a rating too (5 is our favorite)!

• Were you taught to meal plan?  (01:04)
• How can you expect to be great at something you were never taught (02:33)
• Have you ever thought about what your meal planning story is?  (03:22)
• How is your story shaping your current beliefs around meal planning?  (05:25)
• Recap. (12:11)
• Invitation. (12:38)

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What is the ‘why’ that guides how you feed your family?  It is SO important to plan with YOUR family, YOUR season, and YOUR life in mind (not anyone else’s).  Food values can (and should) vary greatly from family to family—and we are only limited by our creativity.  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and send her a DM with the word “meals” for your link to  sign up for the “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit.

• What are the priorities for your family? (00:40)
• What are some areas where food values can differ? (4:55)
• Recap. (10:31)
• Invitation. (10:41)

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The time/money paradox will GREATLY affect how you approach meal planning. . .listen in this week to learn how these two things (time and money) and their availability will influence how you feed your people.  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and tag her in a photo of your COMPLETED weekly meal plan!  If you don’t have The Deliberate Day Meal Planning Kit yet, send her a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll send you a link where you can get it!

• What is the time-money paradox? (00:40)
• The 4 factors of your food life. (01:00)
• Planning Meals (01:15)
• Prepping Meals (01:32)
• Making Meals (03:34)
• Eating Meals (04:00)
• What season are you in? (04:38)
• How old and how helpful are your kids? (07:59)
• How involved is your spouse? (11:26)
• What outside activities, obligations, and commitments do you have? (13:32)
• Recap. (14:31)
• Invitation. (15:02)

Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and tag us in a photo of your completed meal plan!  If you don’t have your meal planning template yet, send Brittany a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll give you a link to get the beautiful “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit she’s created!

Finally, give us a rating on your favorite podcast platform (5 is our favorite)!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

In this third episode of the three-part series, we’re talking about the MONEY portion of meal planning.  We’ve talked about your ‘Why’, your ‘Time’, and today we’re talking about your MONEY.  Consider which of the three categories you’re in, if that aligns with your values, and if not, think about how you can get to where you want to be!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and tag her in a photo of your COMPLETED weekly meal plan! If you don’t have The Deliberate Day Meal Planning Kit yet, send her a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll send you a link where you can get it!

• Money and Meal Planning (01:02)
• The Penny Pinchers (01:33)
• The Budget Conscious (05:40)
• The Room to Players (08:42)
• Series Recap (09:22)
• Invitation (10:19)

Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and tag us in a photo of your completed meal plan!  If you don’t have your meal planning template yet, send Brittany a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll give you a link to get the beautiful “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit she’s created (Image featured below)!  

Finally, we LOVE to hear from you!  Please consider giving our podcast a rating on your favorite platform (5 is our favorite)!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

Would you consider your kitchen “Well stocked”?  Have you put thought into your kitchen tools, making sure they work for you and your family?  Today, Brittany & I talk about our 5 must-have kitchen essentials, and WHY we love them!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and tag her in a photo of YOUR favorite kitchen necessity!  

• Kitchen Necessities (00:40)
• Kitchen Essential Priorities (01:46)
• Brittany’s Kitchen Essentials (03:45)
• Tiffany’s Kitchen Essentials (12:40)
• One Final Essential & Tips for Purchasing (19:29)
• Recap (20:49)
• Invitation (21:01)

Do you have a kitchen essential we didn’t mention?  Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and tag us in a photo of YOUR favorite kitchen necessity!  

If you don’t have your meal planning template yet, send Brittany a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll give you a link to get the beautiful “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit she’s created (Image featured below)!  

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

If you have a food allergy, life isn’t over!  In fact, you can still enjoy delicious foods!  In this episode we go through our favorite subs (and a few to stay away from).  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and join our upcoming Pantry Challenge by DM’ing her the word “challenge”!

• Food Allergies (00:40)
• Life is Better with Sauce (04:05)
• Consult a Friend (07:53)
• Our Favorite Substitutions (10:23)
• Dairy Substitutions (12:32)
• Egg Substitutions (22:20)
• Creamer Substitutions (26:26)
• Gluten Substitutions (28:06)
• Recap (32:09)
• Invitation (32:43)

Do you have a favorite substitution?  Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and tag us in a photo, or send us a DM with YOUR favorite!  

Are YOU up for a challenge!?  Send a DM to Brittany @thedeliberateday with the word “challenge” and she’ll send you a link to join!  

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

Food IS love!  In today’s episode we talk about how we can use a “Family Favorites'“ list, building community by sharing meals with friends, and the beauty of religious feasts and fasts.  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “meals” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Family Favorites List (00:40)
• Meal Sharing With Friends (03:39)
• Religious Feasting & Fasting (09:50)
• Recap (13:56)
• Invitation (15:00)

Text your people this week and choose a date to meet up and share a meal!  It can be at someone’s house, or even a park, just DO it!  Just send the text!

Have you filled out your meal plan this week?  DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “meals” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit!

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

You are going to fail!  It’s a necessary part of learning.  In today’s episode, the first of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail while planning AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Word on Failure (00:40)
• When you didn’t consider your schedule (03:39)
• When you planned too many elaborate meals (07:53)
• When you lack inspiration (12:33)
• When you’re overwhelmed by your family’s allergies (or preferences) (14:30)
• Recap (18:50)
• Invitation (19:15)

Have you filled out your meal plan this week?  DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “bonus” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit!

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

You are going to fail!  It’s a necessary part of learning.  In today’s episode, the second of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail while shopping AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Word on Failure (00:40)
• When you didn’t get to the store (01:40)
• When you didn’t make a good list (03:25)
• When you didn’t find what you need at the store (05:05)
• When you’ve gone over-budget (06:10)
• Recap (07:50)
• Invitation (08:20)

If you’re still feeling intimidated or just need a little boost to start,  DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “bonus” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit!

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

You’re going to fail!  Momma, it’s a necessary part of learning.  In today’s episode, the third of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail while making the meals AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Word on Failure (00:40)
• When ingredients go bad before you can use them (01:45)
• When you forget to defrost the meat (05:45)
• When ingredients aren’t available at the store (08:00)
• When you lack the expertise or know-how to make a recipe (08:45)
• When you’ve made the meal too. . . (salty, acidic, spicy, sweet. . .) (10:00)
• When you (or one of your kids) burn dinner (13:29)
• When you (or your meal mastery apprentice) makes a recipe that doesn’t taste good (14:45)
• When you just didn’t make tonight’s meal (17:08)
• Recap (18:10)
• Invitation (19:10)

If you’re still feeling intimidated or just need a little boost to start,  DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “bonus” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit!

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

You’re going to fail!  Momma, it’s a necessary part of learning.  In today’s episode, the four of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail derails your best made plans AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Word on Failure (00:40)
• When you’re derailed in the day-to-day (02:00)
• When an appointment or activity goes long (or pops up) (04:45)
• When there are surprise visitors or guests (06:15)
• When you’re living in crisis (07:50)
• When you’re moving or traveling (09:50)
• When you’re experiencing a medical crisis (planned or unplanned) (12:20)
• Recap (18:00)
• Invitation (19:00)

If you’re new to meal planning altogether, and if you’re a person who likes to have all the information right in front of you with a beautiful workbook and resources you can use again and again, we’d like you to check out the Mess to Meal Plan Masterclass at www.thedeliberateday.org !

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

You’re going to fail!  Momma, it’s a necessary part of learning.  In today’s episode, the fourth of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail when your best made plans are derailed AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Word on Failure (00:40)
• What is mindset and why does it matter? (01:25)
• Your self-talk (03:00)
• Your meal planning mindset (06:00)
• Recap (08:45)
• Invitation (09:25)

If you’re new to meal planning altogether, and if you’re a person who likes to have all the information right in front of you, with a beautiful workbook and resources that you can use again and again, we’d like to invite you to visit our website www.thedeliberateday.org where you’ll find out meal planning masterclass!

Additional Resources (on Growth Mindset)
Grit (by Angela Duckworth)
Mindset (by Carol Dweck)
Biglifejournal.com (for kids)

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

This is part 1 of a five part series ALL about meal planning!  Today we’ll be talking about the different options for how often you can meal plan and shop.  We discuss weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly meal planning, and address the pros and cons of each one.  If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “quiz” and we’ll send you a link to a cute little quiz that we’ve come up with that can help you choose your meal planning frequency! 

• Weekly Planning (01:50)
• Bi-Weekly Planning (03:30)
• Monthly Planning (05:30)
• How to Choose Your Planning Frequency (10:25)
• Recap (13:20)
• Invitation (13:40)

If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “quiz” and we’ll send you a link to a cute little quiz that we’ve come up with that can help you choose your meal planning frequency! Weekly Planning (01:50)

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Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

This is part two of a five part series ALL about meal planning!  Today we’ll be talking about choosing your shopping and planning day(s).  If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day!

• Your Season (00:40)
• Your Day-to-Day (05:20)
• Choosing Your Planning and Shopping Days (07:30)
• Recap (13:40)
• Invitation (14:15)

If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day!

Head over to www.thedeliberateday.org for detailed podcast notes!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

This is part three of a five part series ALL about meal planning!  Today we’ll be looking at the best ways to save and shop.  If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day!

• Saving Money and Spending Intentionally (00:50)
• Shopping the Sales (01:50)
• Reducing Food Waste (09:05)
• Recap (22:33)
• Invitation (22:52)

If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

This is part four of a five part series ALL about meal planning!  Today we’ll be looking at building your menu.  If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day!

• Building Your Menu (01:00)
• Make Sure the Meal-Ease Fits Your Schedule (03:20)
• Nights of Ease (04:20)
• Use What You Have and Check the Sales (06:10)
• Have A Back-Up Meal (07:05)
• Invite Help (09:00)
• Make A Note to Take Out the Meat (11:30)
• Recap (12:30)
• Invitation (13:05)

If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

This is part five of a five part series ALL about meal planning!  Today we’ll be looking at making your list, spending intentionally, and saving!  If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day!Build Your List (00:45)

• Pick Your Shopping Day (03:15)
• Commit to the List (03:45)
• Recap (05:00)
• Invitation (05:15)

If you’re still a bit intimidated, and don’t know where to start with meal planning, DM us on Instagram @thedeliberateday with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit!  (Or head to www.thedeliberateday.org and click the little button in the top right hand corner).

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

This week we’re trying something new!  This episode is part one of five ALL about gratitude (In a mom-friendly way).  Today we’ll cover journaling and exercising (and how to fit these in as a mom).  

Make sure to come back for parts two through five, when we’ll cover drinking more water & getting more sleep, volunteering & savoring your experiences, writing to someone & visiting a friend (or going on a trip), and prayer (meditation) & mindset.  

• Improving Your Life in Hard Seasons (01:15)
• Journaling (03:57)
• Exercising (18:55)
• Recap (31:30)
• Invitation (31:40)

Go for a five-minute walk, and record yourself sharing one win (regardless of what you look like).  Tag us @thedeliberateday in your video on IG, or send it to us in DM’s!  Momma, this world needs more REAL. . .you are inspiring others just by being YOU!  

Consider checking out GrowthDay!  The basic membership comes with a Daily Fire AND a journal (in the app) and it’s a GREAT way to quickly begin a journaling habit!  There IS a free trial, and you can click here to save on a membership if you enjoy it as much as we do!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

This week we’re trying something new!  This episode is part two of five ALL about gratitude (in a mom-friendly way).  Today we’ll cover drinking more water & getting more sleep (and how to fit these in as a mom).  

Make sure to come back for parts three through five, when we’ll cover volunteering & savoring your experiences, writing to someone & visiting a friend (or going on a trip), and prayer (meditation) & mindset.  

• Improving Your Life in the Hard Seasons (01:15)
• Drink More Water (02:55)
• Get More Sleep (10:00)
• Recap (22:15)
• Invitation (22:35)

Set a timer and drink 4 ounces of water every 30 minutes or every hour if you can!  It’s just 1/2 cup, you can do it! 

Come back tomorrow because we’ll be talking about volunteering and savoring your experiences.  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

This week we’re trying something new! This episode is part three of five ALL about gratitude (In a mom-friendly way). Today we’ll talk about volunteering and savoring your experiences (and how to fit these in as a mom). Make sure to come back for parts four and five, when we’ll cover writing to someone & visiting a friend (or going on a trip), and prayer (meditation) & mindset. Are you on our e-mail list yet? Each Monday we check in with our community of moms-and we want you there! 

• Improving Your Life in Hard Seasons (00:40)
• Volunteering (02:15)
• Savoring Your Experiences (07:25)
• Recap (18:20)
• Invitation (18:35)

At least one time today, look into the beautiful eyes of your child or your husband while they talk to you and think about how much of a miracle it is that they’re there wanting your time and attention. 

If you feel like it, send us a picture of any moment of your day!  Maybe sitting in the car with a bunch of kids crying after a shopping trip. . .share it with us in a DM (@thedeliberateday) or via e-mail (brittany@thedeliberateday.org) because we’d love to say hello, cheer you on, and be a part of your journey!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

This week we’re trying something new! This episode is part four of five ALL about gratitude (In a mom-friendly way). Today we’ll talk about writing to someone and visiting a friend (or going on a trip) (and how to fit these in as a mom). Make sure to come back for part five, when we’ll cover prayer (meditation) & mindset. Are you on our e-mail list yet? Each Monday we check in with our community of moms-and we want you there! 

• Improving Your Life in Hard Seasons (00:40)
• Write to Someone (01:35)
• Visit a Friend or Go on a Trip (10:20)
• Recap (25:52)
• Invitation (26:08)

Today, we want you to DSD (do something different).  Take a walk around the block, visit a neighbor, get lunch out and stop at a park you always pass by, or get a few $5 gift cards from Starbucks and get yourself (and someone else) a coffee.

DSD today, and if you do, message us because we would LOVE to hear about it!

Come back tomorrow for day 5 of our series, we’ll wrap up this whole series with meditation & prayer, noticing your complaints & reshaping your mindset.  These are big things for mommas-so come back tomorrow and hear some of the practical solutions we want to share with you!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

This week we’re trying something new! This episode is part five of five ALL about gratitude (In a mom-friendly way). Today we’ll talk about meditation (prayer) and mindset (noticing your complaints) (and how to fit these in as a mom).  Are you on our e-mail list yet? Each Monday we check in with our community of moms-and we want you there! 

Improving Your Life in Hard Seasons (00:40)

• Meditate & Pray (01:40)
• Notice Your Complaints & Reshape Your Mindset (09:20)
• Recap (20:30)
• Invitation (20:50)

For the next 24 hours, do your very best to catch yourself and your kids when you’re about to complain.  To go a bit further, catch yourself and don’t complain to your kids! Not about them, not about your husband, your mother, their clothing, nothing.  This is HARD, but you can do it!  

If your husband is your sounding board when he gets home from work (which is totally understanding), try to end the conversation with a few positives from your day!  Take a little time to throw in some positives, because it can be hard (as a husband) to get excited to spend time with the family when they get all the negatives right when they walk in the door.  Sprinkle in some good things, and try to do it within ear-shot of whichever kid it applies to!

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The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE!  This week, we’re sharing real tips from two moms of many!  

• What is your holiday schedule? (01:10)
• What is your holiday budget? (09:40)
• What does your family like to eat during the holidays? (19:40)
• Have you considered food allergies?  (33:00)
• Recap (37:15)
• Invitation (37:55)

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The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE!  Today we'll address the dreaded 'B' word (it's 'Budget'). We are adulty adults...adulty adults talk about budgets, and more importantly, aligning our budgets for the holidays. 

• Take a Broad Overview of Your Holiday Budget Categories (01:10)
• What will you spend in each category? (07:15)
•  Look at Your Spending by the Week (09:50)
• Recap (13:40)
• Invitation (14:00)

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The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE!  This week we want to give you a peek behind the curtain, and tell you ALL about the holidays and traditions we celebrate in our homes.  BUT, as you listen remember…we’re sharing ideas, customs, and traditions from over the years and how they’ve been shaped in the different seasons of motherhood.  Your seasons will change, your capacity will change, and you still have plenty of time to try-on traditions to see what fits your family best.  

• Advent (01:25)
• The Advent Wreath (02:00)
• The Advent Journey (Jesse Tree) (09:22)
• O’Antiphons (12:50)
• Almsgiving (13:20)
• Recap (16:55)
• Invitation (17:30)

Finally, hop on Instagram and share a holiday tradition with us that we can share with the mommas in our community!  We love hearing from you, and mommas learning from mommas is SO important, it builds community AND it enriches our lives!  

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The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE!  This week we want to give you a peek behind the curtain, and tell you ALL about the holidays and traditions we celebrate in our homes.  BUT, as you listen remember…we’re sharing ideas, customs, and traditions from over the years and how they’ve been shaped in the different seasons of motherhood.  Your seasons will change, your capacity will change, and you still have plenty of time to try-on traditions to see what fits your family best.  

• Saint Nicholas (01:40)
• Shoes and Notes (02:02)
• Baking and Cooking (05:25)
• Recap (10:38)
• Invitation (11:40)

Finally, hop on Instagram and share a holiday tradition with us that we can share with the mommas in our community!  We love hearing from you, and mommas learning from mommas is SO important, it builds community AND it enriches our lives!  

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The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE!  This week we want to give you a peek behind the curtain, and tell you ALL about the holidays and traditions we celebrate in our homes.  BUT, as you listen remember…we’re sharing ideas, customs, and traditions from over the years and how they’ve been shaped in the different seasons of motherhood.  Your seasons will change, your capacity will change, and you still have plenty of time to try-on traditions to see what fits your family best.  

• Saint Lucia (01:40)
• Celebrating Saint Lucia (04:20)
• More Ways to Celebrate (09:20)
• Recap (10:35)
• Invitation (12:00)

Finally, hop on Instagram and share a holiday tradition with us that we can share with the mommas in our community!  We love hearing from you, and mommas learning from mommas is SO important, it builds community AND it enriches our lives! 

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The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE!  This week we want to give you a peek behind the curtain, and tell you ALL about the holidays and traditions we celebrate in our homes.  BUT, as you listen remember…we’re sharing ideas, customs, and traditions from over the years and how they’ve been shaped in the different seasons of motherhood.  Your seasons will change, your capacity will change, and you still have plenty of time to try-on traditions to see what fits your family best.  Get the MOST out of this episode when you click here and we’ll send you the 2022 Deliberate Day Holiday Planner AND get you on the list!

• Friend & Family Gifts (01:48)
• Teacher Gifts (08:10)
• Random Acts of Kindness (10:25)
• Mailmen & Waste Management Workers (11:25)
• Extended Family Gift Giving (11:55)
• Gifts for Our Kids (14:15)
• Stockings (25:00)
• Recap (31:00)
• Invitation (32:15)

Go get our free holiday planner, made specifically with mommas in mind, it is filled with resources to help YOU plan the holidays this year (and stop letting the holidays plan you).

Here are a few of the pages you'll find inside:

• Gifts & Giving 
• Wishlist (it’s a keepsake)
• Stocking Stuffer Idea List

You can find the link to get the Holiday Planner EVERYWHERE!  It’s at www.thedeliberateday.org, send us a DM, e-mail at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org, and it’s right here!!

Finally, hop on Instagram and share a holiday tradition with us that we can share with the mommas in our community!  We love hearing from you, and mommas learning from mommas is SO important, it builds community AND it enriches our lives! 

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The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE!  This week we want to give you a peek behind the curtain, and tell you ALL about the holidays and traditions we celebrate in our homes.  BUT, as you listen remember…we’re sharing ideas, customs, and traditions from over the years and how they’ve been shaped in the different seasons of motherhood.  Your seasons will change, your capacity will change, and you still have plenty of time to try-on traditions to see what fits your family best.  Get the MOST out of this episode when you click here and we’ll send you the 2022 Deliberate Day Holiday Planner AND get you on the list!

• Invite Your People In (01:40)
• The In-Laws (03:15)
• Just the Family (06:10)
• Britt’s Extended Family (12:45)
• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Tiff’s (15:20)
• How Are We Doing?  (20:00)
• Recap (20:25)
• Invitation (20:50)

Go get our free holiday planner, made specifically with mommas in mind, it is filled with resources to help YOU plan the holidays this year (and stop letting the holidays plan you).

Here are a few of the pages you'll find inside:

• Holidays Thank You’s List
• Holiday Life Notes
• Resources We Love 
• Recipes 

You can find the link to get the Holiday Planner EVERYWHERE!  It’s at www.thedeliberateday.org, send us a DM, e-mail at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org, and it’s right here (below) in the podcast notes!!

Happy holidays! 

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It’s our 1 year anniversary!  This episode is all about starting and working on a podcast and a business!  When you’re done listening, click here and we’ll send you the 2022 Deliberate Day Holiday Planner AND get you on the list!

• The School of Business (00:50)
• Fits & Starts (03:20)
• The Deliberate Day (08:20)
• The Holy Spirit (16:05)
• Slow Growth (27:35)
• Invitation (36:45)

Go get our free holiday planner, made specifically with mommas in mind, it is filled with resources to help YOU plan the holidays this year (and stop letting the holidays plan you).

Here are a few of the pages you'll find inside:

• Holidays Thank You’s List
• Holiday Life Notes
• Resources We Love 
• Recipes 

You can find the link to get the Holiday Planner EVERYWHERE!  It’s at www.thedeliberateday.org, send us a DM, e-mail at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org, and it’s right here!

Happy holidays! 

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We’re coming to you today to share a few stories of pivotal moments in our lives.  If you’re listening, and you haven’t experienced these things, we pray that your heart is touched and it will equip you to help another momma who may be experiencing these things.  When you’re done listening, click here and we’ll send you the 2022 Deliberate Day Holiday Planner AND get you on the list!

• The School of Life (00:50)
• Britt’s Before & After Moment (03:40)
• My Before & After Moment (23:44)
• Invitation (36:45)

Go get our free holiday planner, made specifically with mommas in mind, it is filled with resources to help YOU plan the holidays this year (and stop letting the holidays plan you).

Here are a few of the pages you'll find inside:

• Gifts & Giving Planner
• Family Gifts & Giving Planner
• My Wishlist (a keepsake)
• Stocking Stuffer Ideas

You can find the link to get the Holiday Planner EVERYWHERE!  It’s at www.thedeliberateday.org, send us a DM, e-mail at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org, and it’s right here (below) in the podcast notes!!

Happy holidays! 

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Moms get to have goals too…whether you’re a stay at home mom who’s immersed in raising little ones, a mom who feels like she’s barely surviving, or a mom who’s balancing homeschooling, a side hustle or ALL OF THE ABOVE. We’re here to tell you, you get to have goals. 

For the next five days we’re taking you step by step through goal planning for REAL moms. From an intimate self-reflection, to figuring out what you want, aligning those dreams with your own priorities, creating a goal or two and making plans to reach it, and finally a 30-day assessment to help you get more and more traction as you crush your goals.

After years of goal planning as moms of many, we’ve tested countless frameworks from various experts and that has really shaped what we’re using today. We’re working from a resource we created called The Deliberate Start. It’s an incredible guide designed specifically for mothers. It includes 3 sections, the Deliberate Reflection, Deliberate Beginnings, and Deliberate Goal Planning. 

The prompts are designed to guide you and ask you good questions, there are checklists to spur your creativity and dreams when your mom brain is tired. Whether you’re brand new to goal planning or a seasoned planner, you’re going to hear something on this podcast, or you’re going to find something in The Deliberate Start that you’ve never considered before.

Self Reflection (02:05)

• Personal Reflection (03:30)
• Spiritual Reflection (09:05)
• Family Reflection (14:40)
• Home Reflection (21:05)
• Finance Reflection (31:45)
• Business Reflection (37:05)
• Homeschool Reflection (37:40)
• Invitation (38:23)

We’ve picked out only a few questions from each category in the Deliberate Reflection to share with you here on the podcast...But if you loved what you heard and want to dig deeper with a beautiful workbook and resources you can use again and again, head here, and get your copy of The Deliberate Start Guide today!

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Moms get to have goals too…whether you’re a stay at home mom who’s immersed in raising little ones, a mom who feels like she’s barely surviving, or a mom who is balancing homeschooling, a side hustle or ALL OF THE ABOVE. We’re here to tell you, you get to have goals. 

We’re continuing to take you step by step through goal planning for REAL moms. We started with self-reflection, and today we're going to unpack a vision for your future.

After years of goal planning, we’ve tested framework after framework from various experts and they have all played a part in shaping what we’re using today. 

We’re working from a resource we created called The Deliberate Start. It’s an incredible guide designed specifically for mothers. It includes 3 sections, the Deliberate Reflection, Deliberate Beginnings, and Deliberate Goal Planning. 

The prompts are designed to guide you and ask you good questions, there are even checklists to spur your creativity and dreams when your mom brain is DONE! Whether you’re brand new to goal planning or a seasoned planner, you’re going to hear something on this podcast, or you’re going to find something in The Deliberate Start that you’ve never considered before. 

Momma, this guide will change your world.

• The Deliberate Beginning (01:53)
• Personal (03:05)
• Spiritual (08:30)
• Family (13:40)
• Home (18:50)
• Finances (27:40)
• Business (35:20)
• Homeschool (35:45)
• Invitation (37:25)

While we were only able to share a few questions from each category of the Deliberate Reflection today, if you loved what you heard and want to dig deeper with a beautiful workbook and resources you can use again and again, head over to our website, thedeliberateday.org, and get your copy of The Deliberate Start Guide today!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

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• For the Favorites List, go here.

Moms get to have goals too…whether you’re a stay at home mom who’s immersed in raising little ones, a mom who feels like she’s barely surviving, or a mom who is balancing homeschooling, a side hustle or ALL OF THE ABOVE. We’re here to tell you, you get to have goals. 

We’re continuing to take you step by step through goal planning for REAL moms. We started with self-reflection, unpacked a vision for your future yesterday, today we're aligning those dreams with your priorities.

We have been goal planning for YEARRRRRS. It's because of all that trial and error (and learning how to grow dreams and goals WITH our husbands and children) that we created The Deliberate Start. 

It’s a both lovely and meaningful guide designed specifically to speak to mothers in their daily challenges and areas of growth. It includes 3 sections, the Deliberate Reflection, Deliberate Beginnings, and Deliberate Goal Planning. The prompts are designed to guide you through with good questions, not to mention we solved the 'blank page problem' by creating checklists to carry you through when your mom brain is giving you mad writing block vibes. Whether you’re brand new to goal planning or a seasoned planner, you’re going to hear something on this podcast, or you’re going to find something in The Deliberate Start that you’ve never considered before. And dare we be so bold to say....this is going to be life-changing.

• Priorities (02:05)
• Invitation (08:45)

Just remember we're sharing from the Deliberate Goal Planning chapter and we walked you through ordering your priorities, but if you loved what you heard and you'd like to have everything laid out in front of you in a beautiful workbook with resources you can use again and again, you can head here, and get your own copy of The Deliberate Start Guide to print out today!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

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Moms get to have goals too…whether you’re a stay at home mom who’s busy raising little ones, a mom who feels like she’s barely surviving, or a mom who is balancing homeschooling, a side hustle, or ALL OF THE ABOVE. We’re here to tell you, you get to have goals.

We’re continuing to take you step by step through goal planning for moms, 

We're talking real mom-life moms, the ones balancing all the things and all the people. We started with self-reflection in podcast #61, unpacked a vision for your future in #62, then we learned how to set priorities and align our goals with them in podcast #63, and today is all about THE GOALS!

We've tried ALLLL the goal planning things and it's because of this that we created The Deliberate Start.  It's designed by moms FOR moms. The experts have incredible suggestions, steps, and programs, but they always need tweaking to be able to apply them to the unique challenges and struggles of motherhood.

The Deliberate Start was created from its conception WITH the unique call to motherhood in mind. It has 3 sections, the Deliberate Reflection, Deliberate Beginnings, and Deliberate Goal Planning. The prompts are designed to guide you through with good questions and checklists that save you from overthinking or getting hung up staring at a blank page. Whether you’re brand new to goal planning or a seasoned planner, we promise you, you’re going to hear something on this podcast, or you’re going to find something in The Deliberate Start that you’ve never considered before. And dare we say, you cannot come away from this guide unchanged.

• Goals (02:15)
• Dreaming on Paper (03:25)
• Connecting Your Dreams with Your Big Picture (07:40)
• Narrowing Your Focus (11:00)
• Invitation (14:10)

If you're all in on this goal planning journey, OF COURSE YOU ARE! We've created a beautiful workbook that walks you through step by step with easy templates and checklists and even goes more in-depth than we're able to here on the podcast, if that gets you excited...head here, and get a copy of The Deliberate Start Guide!

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Moms get to have goals too…whether you’re a stay at home mom who’s busy raising little ones, a mom who feels like she’s barely surviving, or a mom who is balancing homeschooling, a side hustle, or ALL OF THE ABOVE. We’re here to tell you, you get to have goals.

We’re continuing to take you step by step through goal planning for moms, 

We're talking honest to goodness moms who are living life balancing all the things and all the people. We started with self-reflection in podcast #61, unpacked a vision for your future in #62, and learned how to set priorities and align our goals in podcast #63, yesterday in podcast #64 we did Chose our big goals. Today we're breaking down ONE of those big goals with you into manageable and achievable steps.

The Deliberate Start came about from years of trial and error testing programs and suggestions from all kinds experts & resources. The only problem was none of them were made specifically taking the daily challenges and important mindset work unique to mommas.

This is a beautiful and heartfelt resource created exactly with mommas in mind. It includes 3 sections, the Deliberate Reflection, Deliberate Beginnings, and Deliberate Goal Planning. The prompts are designed to guide you with good questions, and checklists that solve the 'blank page problem' and will carry you through when your mom brain feels too exhausted to answer the deep questions. Whether you’re brand new to goal planning or a seasoned planner, we promise you, you’re going to hear something on this podcast, or you’re going to find something in the Deliberate Start that you’ve never considered before. I don't think there's any possible way you could do this guide and come away unchanged.

• Goal Breakdowns (02:30)
• Examples (04:20)
• 30-Day Goals Assessment (15:10)
  • Assessment Questions (16:50)
• Invitation (20:20)

So, if you just jumped in on this podcast or you've been with us all along, we created a beautiful guide that walks you through getting a Deliberate Start on your life.  It takes you step by step from reflection to a goals assessment made specifically with the unique beauties and challenges of motherhood in mind. It's all our podcasts in this series wrapped up in a comprehensive and lovely workbook, if that gets you fired up...NOW is the time for action. Go to here and get a copy of The Deliberate Start Guide!

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Momma, all last week we told you, YOU get to have goals!  

If you were with us for last week’s podcast, you walked with us through our beloved goal planning guide The Deliberate Start.  That was borne from so many years of goal planning with the experts, testing out all their methods, all while making tweaks and changes, because motherhood is really unique.  It’s a unique vocation, a unique job, a unique calling…there are challenges unique to motherhood that you just don’t see in the rest of the world.  

We were really looking to make The Deliberate Start very accommodating to moms and the specific challenges we’re faced with every single day.  

• Why Goals Fail (01:20)
• Failure in Goal Setting (02:00)
• Failure in Goal Execution (12:35)
• Recap (45:40)
• Invitation (47:05)

Momma you get to have goals, if you don't have the Deliberate Start goal planning guide yet, we want to give you a small taste of what's in there by sharing the personal reflection and personal beginning pages for free. 

You can get it: 

On Instagram (Thedeliberateday) -- DM us with the words:  Sneak Peek

Or by emailing us at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org

Happy goal planning momma! 

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All last week we told you, YOU GET TO HAVE GOALS!

Today we’re going to introduce you to some mommas who had goals and crushed them!  

First, we’ll talk about why goals succeed!  Jon Acuff always says, “Success leaves clues.”  So, today we’ll talk about the two areas where you’ll succeed with goals, first in the setting of the goals, and then in the execution of the goals.  

• Success in Setting Goals (01:15)
• Success in Executing Goals (14:05)
• Recap (36:50)
• Wins (37:40)
• Invitation (54:44)

Momma you get to have goals, if you don't have the Deliberate Start goal planning guide yet, we want to give you a small taste of what's in there by sharing the personal reflection and personal beginning pages for free. 

You can get it: 

On Instagram (Thedeliberateday) -- DM us with the words:  Sneak Peek

Or by emailing us at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org

Happy goal planning momma!

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This week we want to honor the struggle.
Because motherhood is HARD.
There are spirits of defeat, discouragement, fear, inadequacy, and sadness that we’re fighting Every. Single. Day.

And frankly...Discouragement is everywhere you look.You can feel it and see it...like at the beginning of the pandemic.

But ESPECIALLY after 2022.

And while that's not something to celebrate, the truth is, when everything looks good (social media highlights) it's easy to feel lonely.
Or like the problem is with YOU. 
That your goals and dreams don't work because you don't work hard enough.
Or because you aren't enough to do it all.

BUT

You aren't alone.
We're all feeling it, but there are mommas fighting against these same demons and winning. You heard some mommas' wins in our last podcast and you're going to hear some more!
PSST...Keep the wins coming! We'll let you know how you can send them in at the end...
Motherhood IS hard BUT you can struggle on the daily and still accomplish big things. 
The beauty here in the struggle is...we are becoming. 
These challenges are what shape us into the best version of ourselves...
Going after these goals means we're in the game! We're doing the things!
We're in the arena (maybe even with real lions).
We aren't living in our defeat, discouragement, fear, inadequacy, or sadness.
They might still come to visit, but we're hugging them and sending them on their merry stinking way.
Your goals will change the world (we're not even kidding here)...but the reality is life is going to happen.
Your kid is going to have an accident when you're walking out the door.
A cold is going to run through the house the last 5 weeks of the year.
Your cat is going to eat 4' of yarn (financial freedom year).
Someone is going to break something
Your travel plans are going to have a hitch...like a flat tire, or a snowed in cabin.
You'll throw your hip out while you're putting on your pants and have to rest instead of exercise.
You'll have nights where no one sleeps and you're so sleep deprived only survival is possible the next day.
And when it does...you're going to need tools to deal with it.
So how do we recommit to moving forward, to getting back on track, when it does?
In podcast 65 we talked about taking your goals and breaking them down into mini goals and actions steps.
This week we're speaking directly to how these goals, mini goals, and actions steps meet resistance in the days, weeks, and months of our motherhoods and giving you tools to greet them where they are.

Today is all about daily resistance.

• Before the Mess (04:56)
• In the Mess (19:55)
• After the Mess (33:42)
• Recap (37:48)
• Wins (38:35)

We want to keep this beautiful thing going! 

If you’d like to send your mom wins in, we would LOVE to sha

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Today we're going to embrace the suck.

Because motherhood is HARD.

There's no ifs, ands, or buts, about it.

We are too often battling spirits of overwhelm, despair, anxiety, and exhaustion along-side these beautiful joys that also accompany our days. 

Discouragement can be seen and felt...everywhere right now.

And while we're not celebrating all of us feeling discouragement...it does mean we aren't alone. 

Because when we're seeing all the highlights it's so easy to feel alone.

Like the problem is with YOU...

That your goals and dreams keep failing, because you are a failure....

Or because there's just not enough of you to do it all.

BUT

You aren't alone.

And We're all feeling it.

However...It's important that we aren't giving in to our own desolations, that we're battling them and winning...even just a little bit each day.

You heard from some mommas in our last podcast doing JUST THAT. And you'll get to hear some more at the end of this podcast.

btw...Keep the wins coming because your wins are worth celebrating! Just email or message them and we'll take care of the rest.

The real truth is that Motherhood IS hard...

The real beauty is that in the struggle...we are becoming. 

And it means that…

We're in the game! We're doing the things!

These challenges we're coming up against are shaping us into the best version of ourselves...

We aren't staying steeped in our perceived failures or difficult struggles.

They still come to visit, but we're acknowledging them and sending them on their way.

Momma, the work you do every day, the goals you go after, they are changing lives (we're not even exaggerating here).

...but the reality is that in this everyday work, in these goals...we meet resistance.

It comes in all forms too...

Surprise visitors

Everyone getting a stomach bug

A child leaving your garage freezer open and all your stock defrosting and going bad

School started (or stopped)

Kids routines being thrown off

A hurricane or other natural disasters

The babysitter canceling last minute

And when these issues come up, we all need tools in place to overcome them.

In podcast 65 we talked about taking your goals and breaking them down into mini goals and action steps.

This week we're speaking directly to how these goals, mini goals, and actions steps meet resistance in the days, weeks, and months of our motherhoods and giving you tools to greet them where they are.

Today we're taking those same steps we talked about in episode #68 and we're looking at them from mountain top view, with a weekly perspective.

• Before the Mess (03:47)
• In the Mess (15:05)
• After the Mess (21:05)
• Recap (23:08)
• Wins (24:33)

If you haven't heard about it yet, we created

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Momma, the goals you go after, the little battles you fight every day...they are changing lives 

(truly they are)

 And IF you take the time to assess what you've been living, you're going to learn the lessons that have been available to you the WHOLE time...

Which is why, today we'll be walking you through the 30-day motherhood assessment that's included in the Deliberate Start Guide

• 30-Day Motherhood Assessment (01:40)
• You are here (01:51)
• Where you met resistance (03:15)
• What went well (05:42)
• How did I pause or cope (08:37)
• What I said yes/no to that was good/bad (10:10)
• My wins (16:00)
• Resources I loved or enjoyed (22:40)
• What I learned (24:20)
• The ONE thing I want to prioritize in the next 30-days (27:40)
• Recap (29:50)
• Mom Wins (30:50)
• Invitation (33:50)

Come back and do this assessment each month...DO IT momma...it really will change your motherhood. It's here FOR you and it's free because it's our mission to serve mommas.

We believe that an empowered, encouraged and equipped mother will change her family. 

And if you would rather have it in an easy to use and pretty to look at format you can print again and again, go get our Deliberate Start Guide.

It's a life and goal planning guide that capitalizes on the power of reflection (that we've been talking about all week), the excitement of new beginnings, and the power of strategic goal planning that was created specifically with the challenges of motherhood in mind. 

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Cultivating a mindset that will help us cope with the challenges and endure in the messy middle starts with building up our personal trust again...our inner trust.

It begins by speaking truth and changing our self-talk and by keeping little promises to ourselves again.

Surely we have your interest piqued and you're asking...okay, I'm in, so now what...how do I actually do those things?

• Speaking Truth (08:05)
• Self-Talk (10:20)
• Making and Keeping Promises (11:47)
• Recap (14:35)

Choose one of these steps to try this week...start with the one that seems the absolute easiest to tackle. Make a commitment to give it a chance, and then let us know if you need encouragement on the way. 

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Today, we’re going to give you a peak behind the curtain and talk about what we’re doing and where we’re going at The Deliberate Day!  

We talk about how it all started, how it’s been going, and OUR big dreams (after asking you to work out all of yours for an entire month)!

• Lots of 'New' (01:50)
• Friendship & Business (02:45)
• Doing & Learning (06:10)
• Business 'School' (07:40)
• The Graces that Come from Starting a Business (10:20)
• The 'Reel' (that we mentioned in the episode here). (11:15)
• The 'Why' (19:40)
• Hopes & Dreams (25:00)
• Invitation (32:00)

What did you think?  Send us a DM and let us know!  Also, do you have a big dream?  Share it with us if you’d like…we’ll pray for yours if you pray for ours!   

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Going after our own goals has a huge impact on our husbands and children, not only because more often than not our goals affect our families…but because we teach so much louder with our actions than our words.

In this episode we want to talk about inviting our people into our goals. The why and the how…

• Today's Sponsor (01:00)
• Goals (01:45)
• Why bring our people in? (03:23)
• Bringing our People in (14:50)
• Q & A (23:34)
• Mom Wins (40:19)
• Recap (44:55)
• Invitation (45:28)

Hey, we want to get the Deliberate Start into your hands....we know that when moms are supported, encouraged, and inspired, they're not living in survival mode. This is why we would love for you to join our beta group and test this amazing resource made specifically for moms. 

We're offering a coupon code to drop the price from $69 to just $9 for the full Deliberate Start Guide, as well as thoughtful feedback and a month of weekly meet-ups to support you. 

That coupon code is BETA23 that's B-e-t-a-2-3

You are doing beautiful work momma.

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There's a lot of talk and support out there for going after our own goals, but today we wanted to turn the tables...so we've invited someone really special here to talk about how we can support our spouses in THEIR goals…

• Karyn Macfarlane-Supporting Stars (01:42)
• Why Supporting Stars (02:15)
• Tactics for Supporting Our Spouses (06:18)
• Where to Find Karyn (33:50)

Karyn is running a beta experience of her MVP (most valuable partner) program here.  She also has a freebie called, “5 Ways to Stay Sane While Your Man is on the Road,” and you can get that here.  Finally, Karyn is @Karynmacfarlane on Instagram.  

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Whether you're coming from a place of not receiving the support you need from your husband, or being really honest about the fact that you aren't providing your husband support...this podcast is for you.

You heard us mention in a previous episode, that enthusiasm begets enthusiasm…well, we're here to tell you that support begets support. 

And one of the best ways to GET support is TO support. Not to mention that supporting is literally a part of our vocations.

• Showing Support to Your Husband (02:35)
  • Show Interest
  • Create Space
  • Be Resourceful
  • Hold Boundaries
  • Encourage Them
  • Don't love them out of their goals
  • Celebrate with them!
• Husband Wins (33:00)
• Recap (34:41)

Before we go, we have to share some exciting news! We are hosting a beta group for our Deliberate Start program and we're marking it down from $69 to just $9. It will include a 30-minute 1-on-1 call to get you started, 1 Month of weekly group calls to encourage, inspire, and empower you, the latest version of the Deliberate Start (and all future digital revisions), as well as the chance to impact other moms...because as part of this beta group we're asking for your valuable feedback and engagement. 

You can find the link HERE, our Instagram bio, and on our website. And the code to join the beta and get that low price is BETA23.

You are doing beautiful work momma!

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We've talked about our goals, we've talked about your spouse's goals...now it's time we talk about our kids' goals.

If you're already a goal-getter or your husband is, it's likely your kids have already been bit by the bug and their enthusiasm for goals is already high... if so, these ideas should inspire you to encourage them even further! 

But especially if you aren't, if you're still a skeptic of jumping in and supporting your kid's lemonade stand, or their desire to sell rocks at the end of the driveway....this episode is for you. 

So the question here is: why should we support our kids' goals?! 

You might not be dying to help your kid make 50 cupcakes for a school bazaar, but let me tell you....God gives us COUNTLESS opportunities to grow our children in the safety of our greenhouse and strengthen them so they are well prepared for the world when it comes. Using their goals as a foundation for growth is just such an opportunity.

• The Benefits of Goals for Kids (01:36)
• Where to Begin (02:00)
• Once they Choose their Goal (03:13)
  • Get the frame Brittany mentioned HERE
• Kid Wins (24:20)
• Q & A (28:17)
• Recap (37:32)

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You are doing beautiful work momma! Thanks for spending this time with us today.

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We've all been there…sitting at the dinner table with a toddler who is REFUSING to eat the food that you so lovingly purchased, cooked, and plated.  

We've received so many questions about dealing with picky eaters.

Today, we've invited an occupational therapist on the podcast and we're talking about picky eating  vs. sensory issues...how to know which camp your child falls in, and real tactics to put into place so meal times aren't such a battle.

• Kelly Shoup-Occupational Therapist (01:12)
• Kelly's Journey (02:05)
• Picky Eaters vs. Children with Sensory Issues (05:20)
• How Should we Handle Picky Eaters (17:05)
• If you Don't Want Food Wasted (24:50)
• When Meal Time is a Battle in Big Families (26:24)
• What is One Piece of Wisdom for New(er) Moms (32:14)

Kelly has a quiz on her IG linktree (@kellykshoup) and available on her website here!  Kelly has a monthly membership where she helps moms (click here for info), and it is a wonderful way to reach out, learn from Kelly, AND from other moms!  Kelly also does a 911 SOS call for families (get info on that here), and finally…she works individually with families as well (check that out here)!

Handling picky eaters doesn’t have to be as difficult as some of us have made it out to be!  

If you're not on our list yet, DM us on Instagram @thedeliberateday with the word picky and we'll send you a link for ALL the goodies.

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There's a huge, big wide world out there and it holds so many of God's gifts, and it would be such a boring life not experience these things…

We've met grown adults who ONLY eat chicken nuggets, who won't eat eggs because they didn't like them when they were 4…

As moms, we have the opportunity to build that muscle in our kids, to teach them to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, and FOOD is a GREAT place to start.

Having a rich food life will trickle into so many other parts of life, and food connects EVERYONE!  Food connects ALL of us, and is such a gift of love and service!  If we never tried anything, it would be a travesty!

If this isn’t the time or season for you to pick up this practice right now, we get it…but it can be easier than you think!  

• Why this is a Battle Worth Choosing (03:04)
• How to Address Picky Eating (05:50)
• From the "Experts" (20:12)
• Recap (25:37)

Have you rated the podcast yet?  We would LOVE if you would rate us!  5 stars is our FAVORITE, but feedback is so hard on podcasts!  We’d love to know if you have any ideas or topics you’d like us to cover…what do you think of the topics we’ve covered so far…is it resonating with you?  Are you enjoying it?  Is this podcast speaking to your heart?

Finally, remember…

You are doing beautiful work!

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Some of our greatest adulting lessons come from managing money for our families and homes. 

It isn't everything, but it does serve us in many ways and CAN if we are responsible and intentional with it. Our finances should be a reflection of the life and family we are cultivating in our home.

And the hard truth is...for too many of us that's not the case.

If your current financial state makes you feel shame, fills you with regret, or leaves you feeling down-right depressed after you look at it...

You need to take responsibility and own where you are. Acknowledging that the decisions you made up until now, led you here. HOWEVER, shame, regret, and depression will not get you where you need to go.

So you need to LET. THOSE. THINGS. GO.

Why don't we explore a few questions that can you figure out what brought you here so you CAN move forward. Because Brenden Brouchard says Life is our greatest teacher, and to follow that up, Jim Kwik says, Knowledge isn't power unless you use it... 

• What is a Money Mindset? (02:30)
• The Last 12 Months (07:20)
• Looking for the Lessons (11:10)
• Working With Your Money Mindset (15:38)
• Recap (16:35)
• Invitation (17:35)

If we're speaking directly to your pocketbook right now and you want to dig a little deeper, we have two sections of the Deliberate Start that are for you…the Financial Reflection and the Financial Beginning.  The financial reflection helps you gain a birds eye view to move forward from and the financial beginnings pages lay the foundation for the financial state you want to cultivate going forward. Because we need to take ownership of our money and how it's being spent and we all need a place to start.

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You have been talking...and we have been listening...so here it is...17 reasons your budget isn't working for you...because who wants a list of 5 or 10 when you can have 17?! 

• You’re An Optimist (00:50)
• You’re Not Reconciling Regularly (01:44)
• You Don't Have Family Buy-in (03:30)
• You Don't Actually Know the Cost of Things (05:26)
• You Aren't Aware of What You Really Make (07:03)
• You Don't Actually Know What You're Spending Right Now (08:30)
• You Forget About Infrequent Expenses (10:02)
• You Don't Get (or give) Your Spouse an Allowance (11:45)
• You’re Staying in Budget, But Only by Borrowing to Cover Overages (14:38)
• You (or your spouse) Isn't Practicing Self-control (15:50)
• You Don't Have Any Savings or a Buffer (17:00)
• You Have an Overcomplicated System (19:17)
• You Got Overwhelmed, Shut Down, and Said, "Screw It" (20:25)
• You Don't Have a Good Reason TO Stay in Budget (a WHY) (22:00)
• Your Budget Isn't a Living Thing (22:50)
• You Hate the Word 'Budget' (Mindset!) (24:00)
• You're Human (26:05)
• Recap (27:05)

Have you rated our podcast yet?  We would LOVE your feedback (you'd be surprised how hard it is to get feedback for a podcast)  What do you love?  What would you like to hear more of?  Is there a topic you'd like us to cover?  Right now, before you leave your podcast app-give us a review and a rating!  (5 stars is our favorite). 

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And don't forget…

YOU are doing beautiful work momma! 

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We say it all the time, life happens and I think anyone would agree that there's been A LOT OF LIFE happening the past few years. Between the entire world shutting down for a bit...prices running wild....unexpected layoffs....and just the normal life transitions that we're all expected to navigate...it's been a bit hard even for seasoned budgeters to keep everything in the green.

So knowing that mucking up your budget is really a part of life…how do you get back on track when you do?

This list is not to bring shame, or guilt you about falling off the bandwagon … it's really about being real about where you are, deciding to do something different, and moving forward with small deliberate ACTION.

Shame and guilt don't deserve a ticket on this train.

• STOP spending. (01:34)
• Practice "no" and "not this time." (02:23)
• Cut back on the "easy" stuff. (03:18)
• Be a team WITH your husband. (05:02)
• Check on those large-ticket bills for possible reductions. (06:44)
• Organize your pantry…then eat from it. (07:38)
• Sell stuff! (08:19)
• Check your emotions around money! (09:00)
• Learn what events trigger your spending. (09:46)
• Keep your "why" at the forefront! (11:55)
• Check in with your grocery budget. (12:50)
• Recap (13:45)

One wonderful way to support our momma friends is to let them know we're thinking about them when we're not together…we can do that by sending a text, sharing our favorite pin that made us think of them, OR by sharing a podcast we think they'd like!  Today we'd like you to share our podcast with your two closest friends…is there an episode you've loved?  SHARE IT!

And don't forget…

YOU are doing beautiful work momma! 

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The truth with our money is that we're often just budgeting to avoid loss rather than work toward or enjoy a gain. This small, but simple shift can make ALL the difference in how our budgets play out and how we behave with them.

Budgets aren't just a tool to cut back, but a tool for intentional spending based on what is most important to you...aka your priorities and your goals. 

We need to start with the right mindset...that your budget is here to work FOR you...not take-away FROM you. One of the best ways to do this is to get clarity on what your budget is allowing you to do and to make plans for what you want it to do.

If we're honest, our money is doing A LOT for us and with the right direction it can do even more.

• Mindset (01:05)
• The "B" Word (01:27)
• Starting with Abundance (02:07)
• Owning Your Money Choices (03:13)
• Making Room for Goals (05:04)
• Check-In Regularly (06:51)
• Pivot Often (07:55)
• Recap (08:12)

If you're the skeptic and you're still with us, OR if you've been IN from the start…but you still aren't sure exactly where to begin doing this work, we have something that will help you.  We know that hearing this information is just the first step, and we have something that can help you take the next step, and it's a resource we created called the Deliberate Start.

There are many different sections that will serve you, but specifically for starting from where you are and getting you to where you want to be with your finances, there are two sections we want to highlight…which are the financial reflection and the financial beginnings.

These two sections will help you build a relationship with your finances and get clarity and focus on how to move forward.  

Because we need to take ownership of our money and how it's being spent and we all need a place to start.

Look for the link to the Deliberate Start in our show notes, on our IG bio, or on the website.

And remember... 

YOU are doing beautiful work momma.

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We're starting out today with a question...How are you? Really? Momma?

If you answered with I'm so tired...or overwhelmed...or I'm surviving...but barely...

We've got you.

We did some digging this week to talk about what has been commonly coined as "Survival mode" in motherhood...and we came up with some surprising insight...

First of all in our humble opinion...survival mode isn't just a mode, it's a season

Which is good news! Because if you're in a season of survival, it means it won't last forever.

The downside here is that because our motherhood is seasonal....new challenges can throw us back into a season of survival…

But what IF a season of survival isn't a BAD thing...but just a different season...and one that we can lean-in to?

Hear us out! I know that sounds trite...But it's very possible this new outlook might be exactly what you need to SURVIVE a season of survival. 

• A Season of Survival (01:07)
• How Seasons of Survival Have Showed Up in Our Lives (02:30)
• Leaning-In During Seasons of Survival (06:45)
• Recap (38:30)
• Invitation (39:27)

We're starting a new Podcast Series and we are SO excited about it! It's called "Just" A Mom...and that's because no mom is "just" a mom...We really believe that mothers hold INCREDIBLE wisdom and knowledge and we want to tap into it and share it! Because we ALL have amazing stories, triumphs, challenges, and beauty to share with the world!  We want to share these lessons, stories, struggles, and wins from moms of all types. 

So many of the mommas we've been blessed to meet feel like their ordinary lives aren't anything interesting to share, but....we're here to tell you, that couldn't be further from the truth. Your story could be exactly what another mother needs right now. So, if you know a mother, or you have a story to share, please reach out to us on Instagram @thedeliberateday.

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You've probably heard the quote, "Well-behaved women seldom make history", but you might be surprised by what Laurel Thatcher Ulrich really meant by this statement, and once you hear it you'll never be able to hear this quote the same way.

Thatcher, a historian, author, educator, and mother of 5 dedicated her work to telling the quiet stories of ordinary people...and she won a Pulitzer Prize for it. Because, as she states, “it is in the very dailiness, the exhaustive, repetitious dailiness, that the real power lies… living has to be measured in doing.” and mommas...our lives are a very measure in doing, and doing, and doing.

Often this quote is misunderstood to mean that in order to change the world and make a difference we must be aggressive, loud, and bold...but it was merely to share that the quiet and compliant contributions of women rarely get attention or credit for their accomplishments. That's us mommas. We're living that truth every single day, because what we do. It matters. Oh man does it matter.

In our new series, "Just" a Mom, we are celebrating the beautiful stories of ordinary, well-behaved women...who we know are far more than what we see at first glance. The lives we are living have incredible beauty and power in them, and we want to share them with the world.

Welcome to the ‘Just a Mom’ Series…

• Just a Mom (01:50)
• Mildred Clima Granger (02:20)
• Wilma Noble (06:20)
• Invitation (08:53)

But we KNOW that EVERY momma has a story and wisdom to share!  During this series, we’ll be highlighting different women (like you and I) who have done amazing things…and we’d love to feature YOU!  Reach out to us @thedeliberateday on Instagram and we’ll share ALL the details!

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Laurel Thatcher Ulrich said, "Well-behaved women seldom make history", but this quotation doesn't mean what you think it means...

Thatcher, a historian, author, educator, and mother of 5 was dedicated to telling the quiet stories of ordinary people...and she won a Pulitzer Prize for it. Because, as she states, “it is in the very dailiness, the exhaustive, repetitious dailiness, that the real power lies… living has to be measured in doing.” and mommas...our lives are a very measure of doing, and doing, and doing.

We don't have to be aggressive, loud, and bold to change the world...there is power in our quiet contributions as mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters...and they rarely get attention or credit, because well-behaved women seldom make history....but that doesn't mean our contributions aren't valuable, necessary, beautiful, and worthy of being celebrated!

In our new series, "Just" a Mom, we are celebrating YOUR stories, the seemingly ordinary. Because no mom is 'just' a mom and we all have triumphs, struggles, challenges, and beauty to share. And frankly, other moms need to hear them.

Today we have Breanna Walsh, she's a homeschooling mom of 6, a wife of 20 years, and the owner of Tin Soldier Safety Latches.  She's not only a child of God, but Britt's beautiful and wonderful sister!  

• The Transition from Being a Person to Being a Mom (03:30)
• Becoming an Entrepreneur (13:03)
• The Transition to Homeschooling (14:22)
• Moving Constantly (17:57)
• The Invisible Load of Motherhood (23:00)
• Kids Growing Up and Leaving Home (29:35)
• Tips and Tricks for Moving (31:40)
• Learning the Skill of Resiliency (37:10)
• Final Questions (38:06)
• Where to Find Breanna Walsh (46:57)
• Takeaways (47:10)

You can find Breanna on Instagram here on Facebook here.  

Thank you so much for listening to the podcast today, it means SO much, and we are SO incredibly grateful!   

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We're going to ask again...How are you? Really? Momma?

Your answer here...is actually much more important for you to hear...than us.

We did some digging into what Survival mode really means in motherhood...and we came up with some surprising insights...

First of all...in our humble opinion, survival mode isn't just a mode, it's a season

This is good news, I promise, because if you're in a season of survival, like all seasons in motherhood...it won't last forever.

• Seasons of Survival (00:52)
• Mindset (02:10)
• Ask for Help (06:50)
• Recap (17:36)
• Invitation (18:07)

We're starting a new Podcast Series and we are SO excited about it. It's called "Just" A Mom...and that's because no mom is "just" a mom...We really believe that mother's hold INCREDIBLE wisdom and knowledge and we want to tap into it and share it! Because we ALL have amazing stories, triumphs, challenges, and beauty to share with the world!  We want to share these lessons, stories, struggles, and wins from moms of all types. 

So many of the mommas we've been blessed to meet feel like their ordinary lives aren't anything interesting to share, but....we're here to tell you, that couldn't be farther from the truth. Your story could be exactly what another mother needs right now. So, if you know a mother, or you have a story to share, please reach out to us on Instagram @thedeliberateday. 

Remember…

Momma, you are doing beautiful work!

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Laurel Thatcher Ulrich said, "Well-behaved women seldom make history", but this quotation doesn't mean what you think it means...

Thatcher, a historian, author, educator, and mother of 5 was dedicated to telling the quiet stories of ordinary people...and she won a Pulitzer Prize for it. Because, as she states, “it is in the very dailiness, the exhaustive, repetitious dailiness, that the real power lies… living has to be measured in doing.” and mommas...our lives are a very measure of doing, and doing, and doing.

We don't have to be aggressive, loud, and bold to change the world...there is power in our quiet contributions as mothers, wives, sisters, daughters...and they rarely get attention or credit, because well-behaved women seldom make history....but that doesn't mean our contributions aren't valuable, necessary, beautiful, and worthy.

In our new series, "Just" a Mom, we are celebrating YOUR stories, the seemingly ordinary. Because no mom is 'just' a mom and we all have triumphs, struggles, challenges, and beauty to share. And frankly, other moms need to hear them.

Welcome to the "Just" a Mom series – Today we have the lovely Kelly Mayor. She is a mother of 4 and a licensed clinical social worker. She specializes in anxiety, OCD, phobias, and postpartum depression. She and her husband are both therapists and recently opened a private practice together. In addition to momming, serving so many others with her practice, she loves dancing, camping, and taking care of their chickens. 

Takeaways (47:40)

1. If you are experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts, please know these are common, you are not alone, and help is out there.  Don’t give up if you’ve had.a bad experience talking with your husband or a therapist, keep trying.
2. Sleep can have a HUGE impact on our mental health!  We know it’s hard to get sleep, but do everything you can to take care of you, and sleep is a very big part of that.
3. Seek out community with other mommas and support groups that are going to help you be a student of yourself and your situation.
4. Get yourself out more, even when it feels hard.
5. Do what you can as a mom, and let it be enough.
6. Stand with your husband and face the problems together.

If you enjoyed hearing from Kelly, she offers telehealth in the state of FL!  Her website is kellymayorlcsw.clientsecure.me or if you prefer, you can email her at kellymayorlcsw@gmail.com

Remember momma…you are doing beautiful work!

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Recently, Britt and I took our first (of hopefully many) road trip!  We learned SO much, and we figured we would share it with you!  Listen in as we talk through our trip and the lessons we were able to walk away with!

Your takeaways (55:30)

1. Nail down specifics before you start planning
2. Prepping your family AND yourself will result in much easier transitions
3. Ensure you're on the same page with the trip budget, where you're staying, and length of the trip
4. Pay attention to the Garmin...he digs adventures and the adrenaline from surviving sketchy neighbors
5. Have good boundaries around your capacity (with a healthy dose of flexibility)
6. Laugh A LOT

Invitation (56:11)

We would love for you to go rate our podcast!  We know it’s a lot of work, but it would help us so much!  Or, if you would share any of our episodes with a friend, this would help us as well!  

And remember momma…

You are doing beautiful work!

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Welcome to our rather tongue and cheek series, Just a mom...we all know NO mom is JUST a mom.  We want to celebrate mommas AND their stories...the seemingly ordinary. Because beautiful things come of sharing our journeys, our struggles, AND our triumphs with each other!

Today we have a special guest who is near and dear to my heart, she is a devout Catholic, devoted wife, soon-to-be momma of 10, author, creator of an entire library of courses for mommas like us, and coach and mentor to Catholic businesswomen (specifically mommas like me!) all over the world! 

Mommas, today we have Lisa Canning!

• Book Recommendations for Seasons of Survival (15:48)
• Where You Can Find Lisa Canning (48:00)
• Takeaways (49:00)

You can find Lisa at lisacanning.ca—where she has two coaching communities; the first—Wealth Without Guilt—is for business owners, and the second—Motherhood Without Guilt—is for General Life Coaching for Catholic Moms.  Lisa can also be found on Instagram @lisacanning (this is the most real-time/real-life place you can find her).

Takeaways (49:00)

1. Even when we’re at our lowest, the Lord sustains us.
2. We have an opportunity for intimacy with the Lord in our darkest challenges.
3. We have to fill our brain with evidence of how the Lord has shown up and how he continues to do so, because mommas, He is!
4. “Perfection consists in doing the will of God, not in understanding his designs.” -Jean Pierre de Caussade.
5. Grace builds upon nature.
6. Even in the most challenging situations there are things we can control.
7. It’s not easy to choose to be kind to future you instead of present you, but you will always, always be glad you did.
8. We get to now dictate what “safety,” what “peace,” what “comfort” looks like, and it doesn’t have to be what we inherited.
9. A holistic approach combining the mental, spiritual, and physical is SO necessary…and it’s not as “woo” as you might think!

Thank you for joining us for today’s episode, and remember momma…

You are doing beautiful work!

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We drove over 5k miles…over 21 days…in one van…with 9 people. 

And I can tell you…Traveling…in any capacity…is going to change you. You will have SEEN some things…especially when you travel with kids… because “People don’t take trips, trips take people.” – John Steinback

As we're getting into the heart of summer we wanted to share some of the lessons we've learned and tucked away from roughly 18+ years of traveling with kids. This is not a to-do list, but just some thoughts on our list of considerations when we're planning adventures.

We REALLY believe in the importance and value of taking trips with your people (and even without them) so let this be something that helps you feel better prepared...and not overwhelmed, because once we started writing this stuff down it went from one episode to 3...because we have learned SO much and because gosh darn it, we just love to talk...and short and sweet clearly isn't our jam. 

Takeaways:

When you start planning it's really good to consider:

1. Decide what kind of traveler you & your people are...lean-in and plan for that!
2. Know your budget & the budget of the people you may be visiting or staying with and plan within those boundaries.
3. Consider your animal's needs and find a good neighbor, homeschool kid, or place to board them well in advance (and maybe even have a backup option). Don't forget all their accessories.
4. Spend a little time deciding not only your destination, but how you want to get there and who or what you want to see along the way.
5. Every road trip has a flow...decide what kind of road trip flow you want or your family will need and plan around that.
6. Don't forget that flexibility and rest are both important components of an enjoyable "trip" and deserve some space and time in the plan.

When it comes to packing for a family trip

1. Know what type of packer you are and lean in to that!
2. Pack to be kind to tomorrow's you
3. Consider your family, your vehicle and your trip when you are packing...what tactics or tips can you take away from this podcast to use to serve you and your family the best? 

Invitation

Hey! If we didn't lose you yet and you're still considering going on a road trip...before you go, we want to give you something to make it easier! Britt made a guide for Planning the Ultimate Family Road Trip, you'll get planning check-lists, our best tips for thrifty & peaceful travel, and our favorite on the go meals to prep ahead. 

 And share this series with any momma friends you know that are traveling this summer!

You are doing beautiful work momma! 

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As we're getting into the heart of summer we wanted to share some of the lessons we've learned and tucked away from roughly 18+ years of traveling with kids. This is not a to do list, but just some thoughts on our list of considerations when we're planning adventures.

We REALLY believe in the importance and value of taking trips with your people (and even without them) so let this be something that helps you feel better prepared...and not overwhelmed, because once we started writing this stuff down it went from one episode to 3...because we have learned SO much and because gosh darn it, we just love to talk...and short and sweet clearly isn't our jam. 

Takeaways:

When it comes to packing for a family trip

1. Know what type of packer you are and lean in to that!
2. Pack to be kind to tomorrow's you
3. Consider your family, your vehicle and your trip when you are packing...what tactics or tips can you take away from this podcast to use to serve you and your family the best? 

Invitation 

Hey! If we didn't lose you yet and you're still considering going on a road trip...before you go, we want to give you something to make it easier! Britt made a  guide for Planning the Ultimate Family Road Trip, you'll get a planning check-list, our best tips for thrifty & peaceful travel, and our favorite on the go meals to prep ahead.  

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Your family is still going to be your family no matter where you are.

“A road trip is a way for the whole family to spend time together and annoy each other in interesting new places.” – Tom Lichtenheld

This is Day 3 of our Road Tripping with Family series...we are no strangers to little or big adventures with kiddos and we started sharing some of the lessons we've learned and tucked away from roughly 18+ years of traveling with kids. Today is all about what we do and consider ON the actual trip. 

Listen trips are worth it. That's it. They just are. There are things that happen on trips with your people that you just can't create any other way. We are huge supporters of taking family trips (note we did NOT call them vacations) and we have GOT the tips and tricks to encourage and prepare you to make excellent memories with your people (and not lose your mind along the way.

• The Day of (01:46)
• Right Before You Leave (02:09)
• The First Stop (04:38)
• Systems That Serve You (05:31)
• Travel (13:10)
• Road-time Entertainment (20:36)
• Passes / Discounts (27:14)
• Meals / Food (28:42)
• Break Stops (34:31)
• Packing (37:46)
• Takeaways (40:30)
• Invitation (420)

invitation

Go on a trip! The memories are SO worth it!...and before you go, we made you something to make your trip even easier. Get our guide for Planning the Ultimate Family Road Trip, you'll get checklists, our best tips for thrifty & peaceful travel, and our favorite on-the-go meals to prep ahead. 

 And share this series with any momma friends you know who are traveling this summer!

You are doing beautiful work momma! 

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Welcome back...this is day 467 of our Road Tripping with Family series...

No, in reality, it's day 4, but we have to tell you...this started out as one quick easy podcast and turned into a whole series that keeps growing even as we record them! Heck, Tiff didn't even know she felt so strongly about road trips until we did this! 

If you get nothing else out of this series...let it be that trips will impact your family in the most memorable ways...if you let them. 

 Trips really are worth the challenges...it's a  lot like motherhood you see some things, you learn some things, and you are never the same after. But in the best way.

And it often starts with how we allow our trips to settle on our minds and hearts, both in the process of them, but also in reliving them after.

Go on a trip! The memories are SO worth it!...and before you go, we made you something to make your trip even easier. Get our guide for Planning the Ultimate Family Road Trip, you'll get checklists, our best tips for thrifty & peaceful travel, and our favorite on-the-go meals to prep ahead. 

And share this series with any momma friends you know who are traveling this summer!

You are doing beautiful work momma! 

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Tallulah MADE every trip after doable.

“Kids don’t remember their best day of television.” – Unknown

Here we are on Day 5 of our Road Tripping with Family series...we have had WAY too much fun recalling all our adventures and the lessons we've learned, we hope you have too! 

Today we're talking about AFTER the trip is over. 

Listen in our humble, but totally right and informed opinions…trips are worth it 100% of the time. 

The stories…the shenanigans…the near-death experiences…the worst of the worst…the best of the best…the funny…ALLL the things…they make memories lasting memories you can't fabricate any other way. They bond, they connect, they encourage, they build. THEY ARE WORTH IT. 

And these lessons we've learned along the way make every "next" trip a little easier. 

We're coming today because almost no one considers what happens AFTER the trip…and boy do we have some thoughts and ideas to share here.

Okay, If we haven't convinced you yet that travel deserves a spot in your memories…you might not be our people…but if you are…we didn't get all this hard-won knowledge for nothing! 

We put it all together in a guide for planning the Ultimate Family Road Trip. There are checklists, our best tips for thrifty & peaceful travel, and our favorite on-the-go meals to prep ahead.  Click HERE to get it! And share this series with any momma friends you know who are traveling this summer!

You are doing beautiful work momma! 

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Welcome back to the Just a Mom series! Of course no mom is JUST a mom and in this series we're shinning a little light on mommas AND their stories. If we've learned anything in the past 14 years connecting mommas, it's that our seemingly ordinary and quiet stories connect and encourage fellow mommas more than we know. And after learning the real meaning behind the quote "Well-behaved women seldom make history" we knew we needed to get more mommas sharing their stories.

Dr. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, the owner of that quotation, as well as a historian, author, educator, and mother of 5 was dedicated to telling the quiet stories of ordinary people...and she won a Pulitzer Prize for it. Because, as she states, “it is in the very dailiness, the exhaustive, repetitious dailiness, that the real power lies… living has to be measured in doing.” and mommas...we are ALWAYS doing! 

It's the really difficult dailiness that holds so much of the beauty of our contributions as mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters...and it rarely gets attention or credit, because as Ulrich stated, well-behaved women seldom make history. So let's change that.

5 kids...12 days...one van....over 5,000 miles...all in the middle of the Pandemic....and no I'm not talking about our big family road trip from back in 2021...our guest today road-tripped as a family from the far reaches of Alaska all the way down to Florida when they got PCS orders from the Army back in 2021. She is a devoted homemaker, homeschools, has a bearded dragon, and is a talented artist. She is due with her 6th precious baby ANY DAY NOW and has become a dear friend of ours. Ashley Davis...welcome!

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…It was when I first met the idea that my car could REALLY serve me……

We're coming back today talking about Our Summer of Adventure. It's a concept that we came up with to invite our kids into imagination, growth, and experiences while making memories and keeping summer rolling smoothly without burning all our money or sanity. 

• Planning (01:05)
• Ideas (04:43)
• Ground Rules (09:45)
• Prep Your Vehicle (25:45)
• Takeaways (35:47)

f you're planning a summer of adventure save this podcast and send it to a friend so you can plan your OWN summer of adventure! 

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Remember momma…

You are doing beautiful work!  

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This is the second part of our Summer of Adventure Series...because when we start talking about things we're passionate about it always ends up as a series...EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

Our Summer of Adventure is a concept that we came up with to invite our kids into imagination, growth, and experiences while making memories and keeping summer rolling smoothly without burning all our money or sanity. Today we're digging into thoughts and logistics for when you're on the go during your adventures.

• Boundaries (01:10)
• Set Yourself up for Success (17:55)
• Be Kind to Tomorrow’s You (35:20)
• HAVE FUN! (37:41)
• Extra Pro Tips (40:28)
• Takeaways (51:55)
• Invitation (53:03)

If you're planning a summer of adventure save this podcast and send it to a friend so together you can plan your OWN summer of adventure! 

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You are doing beautiful work momma! 

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Laurel Thatcher Ulrich said, "Well-behaved women seldom make history", but this quotation doesn't mean what you think it means...

Thatcher, a historian, author, educator, and mother of 5 was dedicated to telling the quiet stories of ordinary people...and she won a Pulitzer Prize for it. Because, as she states, “it is in the very dailiness, the exhaustive, repetitious dailiness, that the real power lies… living has to be measured in doing.” and mommas...our lives are a very measure of doing, and doing, and doing.

We don't have to be aggressive, loud, and bold to change the world...there is power in our quiet contributions as mothers, wives, sisters, daughters...and they rarely get attention or credit, because well-behaved women seldom make history....but that doesn't mean our contributions aren't valuable, necessary, beautiful, and worthy.

In our new series, "Just" a Mom, we are celebrating YOUR stories, the seemingly ordinary. Because no mom is 'just' a mom and we all have triumphs, struggles, challenges, and beauty to share. And frankly, other moms need to hear them.

Welcome to the "Just" a Mom series – Today we have Simone Florez!

Sho is actually a German citizen living in the United States since 2008, married to her husband since 2007.  On top of that, she’s a military wife, mom of 6 incredible kids, she’s moved all over the world, and she’s looking forward finally settling in the beautiful panhandle, homeschooling, and running a small cottage bakery out of her house! 

You can find Simone on Facebook here and here on Instagram!

• Simone Florez (02:04)
• Takeaways (35:30)

And mommas...you are doing beautiful work! 

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Summer is the time of year that everything goes off plan...even when you've taken time to plan well...you're still off routine and flying by the seat of your pants.

Asking yourself and your kids to go from that to perfectly planned days is madness...we need a transition period. Because it's a TRANSITION! And all life transitions need a bit more love in our opinion. 

Whether you homeschool, public-school, private-school, or even no-school (I'm talking about our toddler moms). Summer shakes things up for everybody! It gets dark at different times, family and friends are visiting, the weather is changing, the activities ramp up...it really doesn't matter what stage of life you're in...life gets crazy in summer.

• The Week Before (01:33)
• Emotional & Mental Health (12:48)
• Be a Student of Your Children (30:05)
• Managing Our Emotions & Health (36:15)
• Takeaways (42:48)

Invitation (43:41)

We talked about meal planning being an anchor to the day, so if you don’t have our meal planning kit yet, go get it here!

Remember momma…you are doing beautiful work!

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This week we're celebrating our 100th podcast episode...especially since most podcasts don't make it past episode 7!

We've recorded everywhere...hot cars, closet forts (with veiled threats and popsicles), in a fancy studio, AND at Brittany's desk with her dog clacking her feet...

This is HUGE for us!

So...all week we're sharing our favorites!  Today, it's our favorite products! 

Sometimes the smallest and oddest things find their way into our lives and become staples of every day life...

We're not sponsored...no affiliate links...we're just sharing our favorites!

Head here to get the list for every episode this week!  

Finally, you are doing beautiful work momma!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

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Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

Recipes are a BIG deal around here...especially since Brittany shares them each Wednesday!  Listen in to hear our absolute favorites, and if you'd like the list, click here.  

We'd love it if you'd rate the podcast, and please never forget...

You are doing beautiful work momma!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

It shouldn't surprise you that we are both HUGE fans of podcasts...and today we wanted to share some of our favorites with you! 

Would you like the full list (with links?!)...click here!

Have you shared any of our episodes with a friend?  Why not share another today!?  

Finally, sweet momma, you are doing beautiful work!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

Just like podcasts, we are serious about reading!  Today's episode is a list of our favorite momma books...the ones we read for ourselves!  If you'd like the list of links, click here!

Remember sweet momma...you're doing beautiful work!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

Children's books hold a special place in our hearts!  Both of us read to our kids daily, and over the years we've collected more than a few favorite titles! 

Would you like the list?  Get it here!

Finally...remember sweet momma...you are doing beautiful work!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

I would like to make a very bold statement...there are many reasons that you can't homeschool but you being unqualified...is NOT one of them. It is a lie and it's NOT. TRUE.

This is one of the most common things we hear that makes our hearts just ache. Momma, you've heard us say it before, but YOU are the best momma for your children, and that include their education. 

We're shaking things up a bit today and we've asked a sweet momma on the podcast that is brand new to her own personal homeschooling journey. 

We invited her to bring all her questions and inhibitions in hopes that it might speak to other mommas who are on the fence and are just looking for some more information or support.

Welcome Kendra Davis!

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Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
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• For the Favorites List, go here.

Welcome back to the Deliberate Day Podcast...we're your hosts, Brittany & Tiffany and today is OUR why for homeschooling.

There are as many different reasons to homeschool as there are options for curriculum and your reasons will even change over time...because homeschooling is a journey WITH your kids and you are ALL growing through it. 

We also want to add a caveat that we don't believe everyone should be homeschooled. We do feel strongly about it for our families (as you will be hearing), but we also recognize that homeschooling is a very personal decision based on your unique family and situation and we fully understand that it IS a privilege to homeschool.

Let's start with why we started homeschooling...

• Why We Started Homeschooling (00:50)
• What's Kept Us Homeschooling (12:15)
• Takeaways (36:10)
• Invitation (36:45)

Whether you're in camp homeschool or not, school is coming and you're going to need a plan for feeding your people. Head HERE to get your free meal planning kit. Getting this anchor in your day off your to-dos will make jumping into new routines and busy SO MUCH easier! 

And finally remember, 

You are doing beautiful work momma!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

If you've ever wanted to pick the brain of a homeschool mom who's been there and DONE that...boy do we have a podcast for you! 

We gathered up some homeschool mommas with years and years of experience! And not JUST in homeschooling...but two were also previous teachers. All three of these beautiful mommas have six kids or more so the stories and advice you're going to hear will be seasoned, honest,  and encouraging. They have graciously agreed to answer our questions and give their thoughts about traditional school, homeschool, and everything in between.

I am so excited to welcome Brenda, Barbara, & Cathy!

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

Perhaps you imagine homeschooling to look something like this…

Kids wake up promptly at 6:30 am, make their beds, get dressed, brush their teeth and head to the impeccably and incredibly well-stocked homeschool room and sit happily in their desk and eagerly complete worksheet after worksheet before playing with hands-on manipulatives until, finally, at noon, it's time to break for lunch... 

Ok sweet mommas, our fellow homeschoolers out there are laughing, because they know this is an unrealistic expectation and standard for our homeschools.

We've talked about our 'why's' and the benefits we've seen in our own families, so we thought it would only be appropriate to speak to the harder parts of homeschooling.  So, if you're considering it, you don't feel blindsided, and if you're already doing it, you don't feel alone.  

Because, like parenting, homeschooling isn't for the weak of heart, but just like parenting it will strengthen your heart along the way.

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!)
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.