The Happy Now Podcast with Rachel Kline Creative

Today we're sharing all things birthday parties. We have lots of April birthdays this month so between Bethany's husband's 30th, and our kids turning 2 and 6, we're doing lots of planning. We wanted to share our best ideas, and our biggest failures so you could avoid them! Bethany is always full of money-saving ideas, and Rachel is sharing how to re-use what you've got to make your party supplies last longer. In addition to parties, we're sharing our #maskproblems and hopes for a "normal" summer, along with a fun "What's in Our Cup" segment! 

This week we're welcoming spring and celebrating the launch of Rachel's brand new website! Rachelklinecreative.com 2.0 is here and we can't wait to share what is was like to rebrand from the ground up. From photography to color palettes and copy writing, we learned that there's a lot more involved with a rebrand, than slapping on a new logo and calling it a day. Plus, we'll be sharing our favorite spring drinks and how we're enjoying the warm weather! 

This week we're sharing favorite things. From our favorite clothes (athleisure obviously) to our favorite beauty products and snow day comfort food, we're excited to chat about the things we can't live without. Be sure to checkout the show notes for links to all the things we talk about.  - MAC concealer - Broccoli cheddar soup -The best grilled cheese -Aerie sweatshirts -Mega Babe deodorant and a whole bunch more! 

We're so excited to be back with new episodes for the not-so-new-year! After a much needed time to refresh and enjoy the holidays, we'll be releasing a new episode each Thursday. This week we're talking about our goals for 2021, how we're hoping to grow, and Bethany shares what life is like with a brand new puppy! 

Today we're talking goals and how creating a vision board can help you stay focused on the things you're passionate about. Whether you've created a vision board before or the entire concept is new to you, we're sharing everything you need to know to get started... Literally down to the supplies and our favorite magazines or glue sticks! Pour a cup of coffee and join us for a fun episode as we talk about the law of attraction and making dreams happen.

Today we're talking about life between holidays and what it's like doing online kindergarten when the class is required to quarantine. It seems like covid is never going away and Rachel & Bethany talk about how the pandemic is playing out in new TV shows and effecting holiday plans. If you've been feeling the same way, join us for some laughs this week as we make the best of what 2020 has thrown at us. 

Thanksgiving might be looking different than usual, but we're still excited about the food... And ALL the side dishes! This week's episode is devoted to our favorite Thanksgiving recipes and food. We're chatting green bean casserole, cornbread dressing, pumpkin cake and the great debate - canned or homemade cranberry sauce. Foodies, this one's for you!  

Today we're recapping our socially distant Halloween experiences, along with what our plans are looking like for the holidays this year. Rachel talks about what Thanksgiving is like with an extended family that includes 50+ cousins and Bethany shares how she's adjusted her Thanksgiving sides in recent years to accommodate a vegan sister-in-law. Spoiler alert - there are actually a ton of great vegan Thanksgiving dishes. Listen for laughs, a special "what's in our cup" and more!  

This week we're chatting with Shelleen Weaver about her journey from mom and storyteller to published Christian author. Shelleen just released her first book, "Love Bird" which is part of a series of nine Fruit Fables. Why fruit fables? Because each book teaches a lesson based on a different "Fruit of the Spirit" - the nine character traits Paul teaches about in the book of Galations. Shelleen was so fun to chat with, from what inspired her to write to how she juggles it all with kids, and what the publishing process actually looks like. If writing is one of your dreams, you'll want to take notes! 

Today's episode features our favorite enneagram expert... Enneagram Ashton! [Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober] We are so excited to talk about our favorite personality profile and how knowing your enneagram type truly benefits both you and those around you. Ashton is not just an expert in all things enneagram, she has a psychology degree and recently wrote a book about the enneagram and relationships. Join us for one of our favorite episodes yet! 

This week Rachel & Bethany are talking about body image. As moms to toddlers, we'll be the first to admit our bodies are a little squishier than they used to be, and accepting the physical changes that come along with motherhood can be difficult. We're here to share how we're learning to love our curves, and what we're doing each day to show up and work towards our healthiest selves - both physically and emotionally.

From Lattes and Target Dollar Spot Finds to Pumpkin Picking and Cozy Sweaters... We are pretty obsessed with fall and we're okay with being totally basic. In this episode we're sharing our favorite places to find affordable fall decor for making your home feel extra cozy, how to create the perfect "pumpkin stack" and where to get the best fall cardigans. Grab your PSL and join us! 

This week we're catching up on life, adjusting to back to school schedules and baby names. Yep, we've heard some interesting ones lately and it got us chatting about how we decided to name our own kids. While Bethany is all about the meanings, Rachel isn't sure what her kid's names even mean or where they originated from. Join the discussion as we talk mom life, our favorite fall coffee creamers and more. 

We had the opportunity to chat with Chelsea Christmas, the founder of Fit City Women this week and we hope you love her interview as much as we did. Not only did we enjoy learning about the story behind FCW, we had so much fun chatting work outs and what we all like to do for exercise in the stages of life we're living... it was encouraging to know we're not alone in our fitness journeys — and that even the leader of a fitness community has cheat days. Be sure to listen for tips and inspiration, along with our favorite local workout studios, parks and gyms.

This week we're chatting social media! Whether you're growing a creative business or you're simply trying to make some extra money during this pandemic, we're sharing how to be intentional in what you share on Instagram & Facebook. Learn how to leverage your personal accounts, plan your visual content and choose a scheduling app. We cover things like sharing "evergreen content," creating a bank of post ideas and engaging your audience. A few weeks ago Bethany shared a ton of tips for taking better photos and today Rachel talks how to use them! 

This week we're featuring some of our favorite local FOOD. Yes, from the best local coffee and acai bowls to our favorite places for date night and more, you don't want to miss this episode. Whether you're local to Lancaster or you listen from across the country, we're sharing our favorite date night out ideas, the best breakfast to-go and the places you'll want to save for your next sweet tooth craving!

Vacation with toddlers can be exhausting and amazing. This week we're sharing our best tips for packing, unpacking, heading to the beach, and making the most of every moment.  Plus, we're sharing our favorite "I can't believe they said that" moments that we're sure will make you laugh as hard as we did! Grab a cup of coffee and join us. And remember you can always find our favorites linked in our show notes at www.thehappynowpodcast.com/show-notes

Have you ever wondered how some Instagram influencers have such perfect looking photos and they all have the same look and feel? It's like every post is planned and color coordinated. Well, this week Bethany is putting on her photographer hat and teaching us how to take better photos with your phone - no professional skills required. If you've wondered what a preset is and how to create the perfect Instagram feed, we cover it all so grab a cup of coffee and join us! 

Is back to school even happening? We're not sure what life will look like in September, but in today's episode we're talking about how we're navigating this season of uncertainty. Rachel discusses how she and her husband came to the decision to look into a Christian school for their daughter starting kindergarten this year, and Bethany shares her recent experience in choosing a preschool. 

In this episode, Rachel and Bethany are opening up about motherhood and the feelings of loneliness that often come with it. Yes, if you felt like you were the only one, we're here to tell you that you are not alone. Making "mom friends" is hard and getting connected when you reach a new phase of life takes a lot of work and putting yourself out there. Join us as we share our experiences and tips for getting through the lonely years.

From our favorite summer flip-flops and easy pool day cover-ups to the perfect iced-coffee and our go-to trendy backpacks... this week we're sharing all our must-haves for summertime with kids. Shop all of our favorites and checkout our show notes here: https://www.thehappynowpodcast.com/show-notes

This week Rachel and Bethany are joined by Autumn Aguiar to talk about toxic-free living and how simple switches can make a big difference. Autumn, the expert behind @skyeandsage offers her personal experience swapping products for greener and safer options after a health scare caused her and her husband to reconsider the ingredients in the products they were putting on their skin everyday. From Boston, Massachusetts, Autumn brings her no nonsense approach to making changes that will help you live your happy now! Be sure to checkout our show notes at www.thehappynowpodcast.com/show-notes for all of Autumn's resources and favorites. 

While covid-19 has put a damper on many of our travel plans for the summer, it's not stopping us from talking about our favorite places this week! Susan is sharing about her place of birth - Guatemala - and all of the gorgeous sights and natural attractions for anyone looking to plan a trip! And Bethany and Rachel are sharing about their favorite US vacation spots, from childhood road trips to beach towns and amusement parks. We're talking about the destinations on our bucket lists and more. Come dream with us!

Today we're talking about all things Enneagram. We aren't experts, but we have learned so much from exploring our personal Enneagram types, that today we want to share a few of the benefits of knowing your personality traits - the good and the bad. Rachel is an Enneagram 3, Bethany is a 6 and Susan recently learned she's a 9 (not a 3 like she originally thought she was). In our research we've learned we are all connected on the Enneagram and tend to move towards each other in times of stress or strength. These similarities and differences effect our communication and have helped us learn more about each other, our significant others and loved ones. Knowing your Enneagram number and how it relates to others can prove beneficial in friendships, working relationships and so much more. For additional notes and links visit https://www.thehappynowpodcast.com/show-notes

Self care... What comes to mind? For a lot of women it's the image of a luxurious bubble bath, a facial with cucumbers resting on your eyelids or some other kind of beauty treatment. While we fully support all forms of pampering, today we're digging deeper and talking about both the internal and external aspects of self care that are absolutely necessary. That might mean time to yourself just to read a book, do some journaling or sit quietly with a hot cup of coffee. Self care looks differently at every stage of life and we're sharing our secrets for showing up as our best selves. For links to all our favorites from this episode, checkout our Show Notes at: https://www.thehappynowpodcast.com/#SHOWNOTES  

This week we're chatting birthday parades and friendship. Have you been going the extra mile to support others during this quarantine or can you think of a friend that's been there for you with a latte when you need it most? Rachel, Bethany and Susan are getting personal this episode and sharing some of the most powerful ways to be there for the ones we love most during these weird times we're living in. Get inspired, feel encouraged... Know you're not alone.

In this episode Rachel, Bethany & Susan are chatting quarantine life and how staying home has impacted them each in different ways. Find out which of the girls is ready to pull her hair out and which one is living her best introvert life during quarantine and soaking up the peace and quiet! Bethany shares how she manages to meal prep and eat healthier during this time, while Rachel talks about the importance of routines and not waiting to embrace a new version of normal. Want to learn to do a two-week grocery shop and make the most of your to-do list? This is the perfect episode for you! We're here to help you make the most of your quarantine wherever you're at.   

Welcome to The Happy Now Podcast - A weekly show hosted by Rachel Kline, Bethany Ballantyne and Susan Mariscal. We're connecting with other creatives and forming a community of like-minded women - photographers, designers, small business owners and moms - we see you! We want our show to inspire you each week to take your side hustle or business to the next level. Will you join us? In this episode we're sharing a sneak peek of what's to come in Season 1, and what inspired us to create a podcast together.