Managing Motherhood

In this episode I am sharing how I adapt our meals to make them toddler friendly and some tips for eating out with young kiddos!Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

In this episode I am talking about what shelf cooking is and how it helps save you money and eliminate food waste. I am also sharing two apps that are helpful in the meal planning and grocery pick up process. JOW: https://jow.com/EMEALS: https://emeals.com/Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

In this episode I am talking about a unique way that we do "leftovers" which is also a from of double batching and freezing meals. I also am sharing how we did snacks that are healthy, affordable and simple!Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

Sharing how to make a monthly list to help you plan and map out meals to save time and money!Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

In this episode I am sharing how I plan for meals for the whole month using meal themes.Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

Quick episode with ideas to declutter, hush, and refresh your home!Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

For this episode I am sharing how we celebrate Advent through calendar cards, the Shepherd on the Search doll and Christmas tradition gifts!Episode Links:Kiddie Christmas Calendar CardsWatercolor Christmas Calendar CardsOriginal Printed Christmas Advent SetShepherd on the SearchKids Nativity SetAdvent PuzzleConnect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

In this episode I am sitting down with my dear friend Lori as we chat through her journey walking through childhood cancer with her middle son, Noah and the grief that followed after his passing.Noah Brave Foundation: https://www.noahbrave.org/5K Registration: https://p2p.onecause.com/noahbrave5kConnect with Lori: info@noahbrave.orgConnect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

In this episode I am talking all about how our toys, place spaces, and daily routines fosters and encourages out kids to play independently and how we have curated and implemented a 2 hour daily rest time for our boys after they stop napping. Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

In this episode I am touching on some tips and tricks for getting out of the house efficiently with toddlers/young kiddos. Getting out of the house can feel really overwhelming with multiple young kiddos and after almost 5 years of getting out of the house most mornings with my 3 kiddos I have found the most effective and helpful things that help us get out the door smoothly. I am also sharing how we keep our van clean with multiple outings as well as some of our favorite car toys and car organization tips!Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

In this episode I am sharing how we as a family keep track of all of our schedules and how we display and organize our calendar in a minimal way as well as sharing some ideas and tips from some more seasoned moms! I am also sharing how me and my husband have "family business meetings" each week to help encourage communication and expectations with our schedules, and eliminate confusion!Resources Mentioned:Phylicia Masonheimer Weekly Marriage Check In Journal: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/weekly-marriage-check-up-journal/Skylight Calendar: https://a.co/d/ilrEkg0Kids Scripture Memory Cards: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com/listing/1731686476Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

In this episode I talk about my minimal & simple cleaning routine as well as tips and tricks to help effectively clean your home.Episode Features:-How we use daily resets in our home-Our simple & minimal weekly and monthly cleaning routines-Tips and tricks for effective and efficient home cleaningConnect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachelFind my Etsy Shop here: https://ruminatebyrachel.etsy.com Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

This episode is all about ideas for managing and storing kids artwork and keepsake/special items. And how I manage out family photos and videos. Chatbooks Code for $10 off: http://invite.chatbooks.com/rachel80bq0Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachel Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

This episode is all about what restrictions, filters, and tools I have on my phone to help me manage phone addiction tendencies, social media and reduce screen time, in hopes to be more intentional with my family and more productive at home. Show Notes:Podcast Mentioned: Rachel Awtrey's Real Talk: Hang Up & Hang Out (Navigating the Love/Hate Relationships with our Phones) with Joey Odom | Episode 285Instagram Hidden Words to Hide Search/Explore Page: #, a, and, are, do, go, had, he, her, him, his, I, is, of, one, our, my, me, mine, she, the, this, we, you, your, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, tenConnect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachel Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

This episode is about when I make time for running my business and how I designate specific days to specific tasks during my kid's nap times to stay efficient and productive. Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachel Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

Sharing what our family does to encourage our boys to help clean up their toys and spaces! Here is a link to our clean up playlist!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zL9htWs6PMnQjI3zJc6qsConnect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachel Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

Join me as I discuss our laundry and dishes routines as well as some great other ideas to help these two tasks not feel so overwhelming!Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachel Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

A quick note and encouragement before the episodes to come!Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachel Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

Here I am sharing our daily routine; my personal daily routine, our daily routine as a family and my kids daily routines! This episode will be a helpful backbone to the episodes to comes and will help give a framework and idea of a daily routine for young families!Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachel Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros YoungConnect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachel Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young

Start here! Here you will hear the heart, story and WHY behind this podcast and how I hope it will help you in your motherhood journey! Thanks for joining me!Connect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachel Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros YoungConnect with me on Instagram: @ruminatebyrachel Intro Music Credits: Amazing Day By Iros Young