Life With Many Blessings

Tiffany & Deborah Hockman discuss ways to start 2021 with a BANG! Get all the info about the summit that is discussed at Makeover Your Life Summit (aff link). I hope you are enjoying time with your family and getting ready for this new year.

In this episode, Mazi Robinson of CultivateAtlanta.com talks with me about women's mental health and how important it is for us women to take the time we need to stay healthy. Check out the show notes for this episode to connect with Mazi Robinson and find out information about their upcoming events. Enjoy your Many Blessings this week!! LifeWithManyBlessings.com/Episode28

Happy Thanksgiving!! This is an interview that I have been wanting to have for SO long and I'm so THANKFUL to finally share it with you, lol! In this episode I'm chatting with Hal & Melanie Young about Homeschooling Boys, a topic on which they have MUCH experience. I hope you learn as much during this episode as I did.

I'm back, in this first full episode all by myself!! I am moving forward with this calling that God has placed on me and I am happy to be back with you all. In this episode I start out by giving a short update on the purpose of Life With Many Blessings and how it got started. Next I chat about Family Traditions during the holidays. I hope you get some encouragement from this episode and it gets you thinking about some traditions that you would like to implement with your family this year. Don't forget to enjoy your blessings!!

It's been a LONG time since we've put out a new episode, but we are still here!! Here is a short update on what's been going on since you've last heard from your hosts and a look at what is coming soon.

This week on Life With Many Blessings, Tiffany and Laura have the privilege to sit and chat with Ginger Hubbard about her newest book "I Can't Believe You Just Said That". Ginger is an award-winning writer whose articles have appeared in numerous publications, such as Focus on the Family, Baptist Press, HomeLife Magazine. She is a veteran homeschool mom of four children and is married to her husband, Ronnie. Ginger's experience and wisdom has led her on a wonderful journey of touching women with the truths of God's word across the country. Click here to read more...

Tiffany and Laura talk briefly about what they do at home and in church to teach their own children the truths of the Bible. As parents we are the ones responsible for teaching our children. Daily we should speak the truths of the gospel to our children through parenting and everyday life. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says....."And these words I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." Up until now, … CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING!

This special episode gives us a glance into what exactly the Enneagram is and how you can learn a deeper understanding of why you think, feel and behave like you do. The reason this episode is so special is because of the scope at which the Enneagram is used. Beth McCord, founder of YourEnneagramCoach.com, explains all nine types and how we can use the Enneagram as a tool to measure how in line we are with the gospel.

Moms, can't do it all!!!Chores are important to incorporate in your family. Kids genuinely want to help out but only on their terms. However, if you're an OCD mom like Tiffany and Laura you have a hard time letting go of the control that comes with knowing it's done right. Moms as well as children do not enjoy chores because household tasks are simply boring, but things get dirty and we cannot live in a dirty house! So how must we go about teaching ...Click here to read more!

Connie Albers has graciously set aside time with us to talk about the importance of having a relationship with your children. She has 30 years of parenting experience with her 5 children and 20 of those years has been spent working with teens. All five of her children have graduated from University of Central Florida and shared a deep bond with each other throughout their​... Click here to read more!

We are so glad to have Cindy West from the blog Our Journey Westward to really dive into who Charlotte Mason was and her method of education that everyone is falling in love with. Cindy has been homeschooling for 18 years!!! She is a mother of three; a 22 year old senior in college, a 19 year old sophomore in college, and a 12 year old entering into his 7th year of homeschooling. Cindy was a public school teacher before deciding to homeschool her own children. She has been blogging about this journey for about 13 years and written... Click here to read more!

The new “school year” is rapidly approaching and every homeschool mom is planning. Listen in as Tiffany and Laura share with you their curriculum choices for the next year and the homeschool items that are essential to their homeschool day. They are also gearing up for their planner launch in July! This planner will be customizable to meet your needs. You can purchase the downloadable version that will be available in July. Pre-Register for your very own homeschool planner at www.lifewithmanyblessings.com/planner. Click here to Read the Show Notes and Access links to all of the items mentioned today.

Sharing our mom lives with each other aids in us knowing we are not alone and gives us a sense of community and support. Your hosts have decided to have a fun and interesting conversation about what mom life entails. In this episode we hope you will laugh along with us as we rant about... Click here to read more!

Summer is here and there are many things to look forward to! Tiffany and Laura are excited to share with you their most anticipated summer activities! Listen to what they plan on doing this summer and get inspired to make your own plans! Don't forget to subscribe to their email to receive the Summer Bucket List!!!!

This is the second episode of the Summer mini series!! Laura and Tiffany share with you great tips and tricks to an enjoyable, budget-friendly vacation. They have traveled to Disney World, Florida beaches, The Smoky Mountains, and St. Louis, MO. They mostly drive on their vacations but have taken the family on at least one airplane ride. Needless to say they have experienced the ups and downs of everything it takes to make a vacation an ACTUAL vacation!!

For the start of the mini summer series Tiffany and Laura discuss whether they will end or continue homeschooling throughout the summer. They talk about the benefits of both taking the summer off of schooling and schooling year-round. No matter what you decide, your kids are learning every moment of the day.

Tiffany and Laura continue to discuss all the things that they loved about this book. There were SO many that 1 episode just wasn't enough! This book caused a thinking shift for both Laura and Tiffany where they are seeing a way to approach learning from a whole new direction. We're excited to see what our kiddos think about this shift and see if the family atmosphere is changed with this exciting atmosphere.

When Tiffany and Laura started this book they had no idea how much valuable information and advice they would receive and strive to relate to their listeners. After the two hour podcast was complete they thought it would be best to split it into two parts! They are mommas too and don't have two hours to listen to one podcast either!! The Brave Learner is written by Julie Bogart who is the creator of The Brave Writer curriculum that I'm sure most homeschool mommas have heard of. She is well known in the homeschool arena and has a plethora of wonderful experiences that she has shared with us in her new book.

Our world is driven by technology and we as parents, should not feel guilty or afraid. Technology is our friend and we can use it to connect with our kids and give us a few moments to collect our sanity. As in all things, a balance must be found and a level of safety put into place. In this episode Laura and Tiffany talk about , the benefits of kids using technology, how they use it to survive the day, and different programs for parental controls.

With Easter right around the corner Tiffany and Laura discuss their own Easter traditions and the struggle of keeping Christ the focus of why they celebrate.

Laura and Tiffany talk in depth about different safety issues involving kids and how they have taught their children to act in certain situations, or how they plan to address these issues with them. This episode covers water, fire, car, and stranger safety along with many other topics. Along with talking about how to keep kiddos safe we struggle to find the balance to preserve the wonder of our world for our precious babies.

Potty Training can be a hard task unless you know what you are doing! Tiffany and Laura share their experiences training both boys and girls. What worked for them may not work for you, but they are here to share their tips and tricks to hopefully make your potty training journey a little smoother.

Meal Planning is one of the easiest ways to make your life as a mom simpler. We know that moms have WAY too many things to do and if we take 30 minutes a week to plan our meals we will be saving ourselves the stress of figuring out... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE!

Oh the lovely sunshine has decided to come out and show it’s face and even though we have longed for it so long, it does come with a price. It shines light on the dust and dirt that has accumulated these long winter months. During the winter, the willingness to clean is buried deep down inside and it takes the bright sunshine to bring the desire to clean to the surface. There is just something natural about Spring Cleaning. Our hearts and homes are longing for a fresh start and a new beginning!In this episode, Tiffany and Laura discuss the ins and out of Spring Cleaning and what they have come to love and loathe as they have cleaned many spills, dusty... (Click here to read more of the show notes for this episode!)

Laura and Tiffany host a special guest on this week's podcast, Gaye McGarity. Gaye is Laura's Pastor's Wife and is a very dear friend to her family. She joins Laura and Tiffany to discuss her journey through her life, living with her decision to abort her first child in 1987. She tells us how she carried the weight of this sin for many years until she came to Christ and like all of our sins, He forgave her. She now tells the story to encourage other women to not make the same mistake that she did, but also to help women that have already chosen abortion know that God loves them, will forgive them, and help them deal with this pain. This is a miraculous story of healing and love that we are excited to share with you.

Laura and Tiffany LOVED this book!! It was such a refreshing read to know that God has everything under control; We can sit back and enjoy the ride.Not only does our strength come from the Lord, but He will also give us peace! With peace we can find rest in Him. This book was a refreshing breath of fresh air when too much around us is telling us to do more and be more. We can't be enough because only God can give us everything we need. Sarah Mackenzie pens her encouragement so well that we can't wait to implement all she suggests. If you haven't already read this book, order it TODAY!!

You can find encouragement in many different places and today ours comes from Melissa Johnson! Our very 1st guest is a veteran homeschool mom with over 24 years of experience. She helps us to remember that God is in control and that He CHOSE us to be the parents for our children. He is there to guide us and give us a helping hand whenever we simply ask. Homeschooling can be overwhelming, but as in all areas of life God will send people to encourage, uplift, and remind us of what is important. Laura and Tiffany gained a lot of insight and refreshment from Melissa this week and we hope you do too!

Homeschooling can seem like a daunting task when you take on ALL the responsibility of your child's education. It can seem overwhelming and something that society wants us to think is unachievable. However, Tiffany and Laura are addressing these normal but frustrating doubts that creep into our minds. They are here to encourage you, parents, that Yes, You can Homeschool! You are the parent. God has placed your children in your life to teach, nurture, and guide. This episode is full of guidance, encouragement, and laughter!

Tiffany and Laura welcome you into their homes and tell all about how they met their husbands, how many kids they have, and how they got started homeschooling. Both Tiffany and Laura grew up in big cities but now reside in rural Northwest Tennessee. They both prefer small town life to the hustle and bustle of the big city. However, they do miss the accessibility to stores like Target, Trader Joes, and TJ Maxx.Laura is married to her husband Zach and they have been married for 8 years. They have 4 kids together and just moved into their forever farmhouse. Their children are Eli (age 9), Darcie (age 6), Luke (age 5), and Charlotte (age 2).Tiffany and Robert have been married 7 years and have 3 children. God led them to move to Tennessee 3 years ago and they are greatly enjoying the seasons that TN offers compared to FL. Their children are Nicolas (age 5), Lexi (age 3), and Trebor (age 1).read more...

This is just a small preview of what is to come with Episode 1. Our 1st episode is airing in just a few days and we wanted to give you a sneak peak. Enjoy!

Tiffany and Laura welcome you into their homes and tell all about how they met their husbands, how many kids they have, and how they got started homeschooling.