The Simple Life Project

I set a goal to read 12 books this year (1 per month). I went well past that number and I credit it to the fantastic books for keeping my attention!  They are must reads!  Goodbye to you all. It has been SO FUN. I will miss you dearly.  Connect with me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ Connect with me on website: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Book List The LifeGiving Home: https://amzn.to/49wje8i The LifeGIving Parent: https://amzn.to/47oibpP Giving Your Words: https://amzn.to/475QMsz 10 Gifts of Heart: https://amzn.to/49vs7PC Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: https://amzn.to/47oi4KV Glimpses of Grace: https://amzn.to/3QyPwXG Missional Motherhood: https://amzn.to/3QsrxcI Give them Grace: https://amzn.to/40H6Y0P Unholy Mess: See podcast in early 2023!  Parenting: https://amzn.to/3FVV2ig Mother Culture: https://amzn.to/3QWpUFq When Your Child is 6-12: https://amzn.to/3FUPu7z The 4 Hour School Day: https://amzn.to/47ajKr3 Teaching From Rest   (Read Aloud Revival): https://amzn.to/47aXrl0 Honey For A Child's Heart: https://amzn.to/3MECO8A Uninvited: https://amzn.to/49AyDo7 It's not Supposed To Be This Way: https://amzn.to/4790dHC Magic Treehouse Series: https://amzn.to/40CyaOs Imagination Series: https://amzn.to/465rcTb  Pilgrims Progress: https://amzn.to/3stPOao Pippi Longstocking: https://amzn.to/40wg1Sl Henry Huggins: https://amzn.to/40GGSew Mouse and his motorcycle: https://amzn.to/40Cy4X6 Runaway Ralph: https://amzn.to/3QT4byq   Little House Series: https://amzn.to/49wjXGy Little House Treasury: https://amzn.to/49poH0G    Prayer: https://amzn.to/3MDRQM3 The Brainy Bunch: https://amzn.to/49poF94 M is for Mama: https://amzn.to/49yduuJ Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends: https://amzn.to/49z0K7m Risen Motherhood: https://amzn.to/3snnhDt  

Hello and welcome to the podcast! Today I discuss my morning routine as a busy mama of 4 boys all under 6 years old! I am a homeschool mama and deeply value this morning routine. Join the conversation. Only 1 more episode left of this podcast and I would love to stay connected after I stop airing episodes. Check out the links below!   Miracle Morning: https://amzn.to/46TmbOM Lisa Bevere: https://lisabevere.com   Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/   My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ   Books I Am Reading Right Now   M is for Mama: https://amzn.to/49m4gle It Is Not Supposed To Be This Way: https://amzn.to/3QpeU27 The Brainy Bunch: https://amzn.to/3QnNtFF Prayer: Timothy Keller - https://amzn.to/49d0FWR The Birth Order: https://amzn.to/3QK8vjy Boundaries for kids: https://amzn.to/3Mmj3T1   Books I Am Reading To My Kids   The Imagination Station Book 4: https://amzn.to/3MpaJlH The Imagination Station Book 26: https://amzn.to/3QItBOU On The Banks Of Plum Creek: https://amzn.to/3FHv6GZ   xoxo Lauren

 In today's episode I am getting serious about decluttering. It's almost holidays, folks! Let's clear our homes and make room for a relational holiday season by removing the clutter and making room for things that matter most.  As always thanks for tuning in. To connect: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ  

Hello. Join me today as I share my journey through my simple life journey over the years. Learn what not to do from me as well as what to do if you are curious about getting started! Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ xoxo Lauren

Excited for this episode! ALLLL the tips for how to take back control of your digital camera roll are one click away in this episode!  My guest today Whitney is a "family adventure photographer" based out of the Boise and Seattle areas. She also is a family photography educator. Whitney is a believer, wife, and mom to 2 and also homeschooler. www.whitneycoudrayphotography.com www.instagram.com/whitneycoudrayphotography www.facebook.com/whitneycoudrayphotography How to make home videos from phone clips https://whitneycoudray.myflodesk.com/0a03388f-a6d0-444b-9e4b-5aa6c1f767b9 Photo Organization Tools Suggested In This Conversation:  SlideBox Backblaze Amazon Photos  CONNECT WITH ME: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ  

Welcome friends! I am so glad you are here. Today I am talking all about my fall declutter plans as we gear up for colder weather over here in Idaho! Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ Thanks for tuning in!  

Hey friends! Welcome here. I am chatting all things hosting and hospitality today on the podcast! Join the conversation. Want to connect?  Check out my YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ Want to get in touch?  https://laurennicolejones.com/about/    

Even if you don't homeschool you will get something from this episode! Listen up for my productivity tips for getting school in with a 3 & 1 year old in tow. I share about my curriculum choices for 2023/2024 and give you a little insight into our family "why" for keeping our kids at home.  Books I Recommended:  Teaching From Rest: https://amzn.to/3qAkupB The 4 Hour School Day: https://amzn.to/3OODHMl Connect With Me:  https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ My Favorite Children's Books:  https://youtu.be/8PZ2ktC4HhQ Pre-K Literacy Kit: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Literacy-Preschool-kindergarten-Learning-Folder-1139583?st=e65e081f2188a187cb498cdae409bb7f The Good and Beautiful: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com Math With Confidence K : https://amzn.to/3qKfaQr Math With Confidence 1: https://amzn.to/3ONiuC9 Brain Quest: https://amzn.to/3P7Hx4j  

Hello! Welcome here. Today we are chatting about meals and snacks as we move into the start of the school year. Getting meals on the table can be hard. Then add in snacks and extras and it can be enough to drive you mad! Listen in today for some insight! Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Nutriton episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simplifying-series-cleaning-up-our-nutrition-without/id1468768660?i=1000602436505 My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ FlavCity: https://www.youtube.com/@flavcity  

We all deal with it. Some more severe than others. I for sure have been faced with more anxiety as my motherhood journey has pressed forward. Listen in for the tip that has helped me the MOST! Join the conversation today!  Let's connect:  https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ My YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ   xoxo Lauren

Natalie has been a Master Aesthetician for 20 years and has seen the struggle women go through with skin. She has worked with anything from acne to aging to rosacea and anything in-between. Educating women about their skin and teaching them how they themselves can understand their skin and the issues they are having with it.  Getting them back to that healthy, beautiful glow! Internal Things To Benefit Skin  Skin oils Breath Work   Basic 4 Cleanse (Morning Once, and Evening Twice) Exfoliate Moisturize Sunscreen Non comedogenic sunscreen and makeup is important! Read your labels.   Skincare companies mentioned https://janeiredale.com https://glymedplus.com   Foods to help with Anti-Aging Vitamin C, E, and B Peptides + Collagen Stress management Veggies Protein + Water!  Good fats Frownies Patches (Botox Alternative) https://amzn.to/3JFjsig

I am back with a fun episode this week talking all about reading! Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/   Subscribe To My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ     YOTO Player: https://amzn.to/43ZY67u YOTO Sleeve: https://amzn.to/3NR859o Winnie The Pooh: https://amzn.to/3r9O44R   Some of Lauren's Favorite Books For Kids: Jesus Storybook Bible: https://amzn.to/3pqW6pD Frog and Toad: https://amzn.to/3poP1Wy Winnie The Pooh: https://amzn.to/3PzYwgm Words To Love By: https://amzn.to/3XvR8ET Little Pilgrim's Progress: https://amzn.to/44n2Sf6 The Gruffalo: https://amzn.to/436HWaW Bear Hunt: https://amzn.to/44gGIee Blueberries For Sal: https://amzn.to/46tyaCT Chronicles of Narnia: https://amzn.to/46rL2t1   Books Mentioned:  I am quiet: https://amzn.to/43ZFO61 Henry Books: https://amzn.to/46pLE2k Ivy and Bean: https://amzn.to/442TJZ6 Dory Fantasmagory: https://amzn.to/3NPyS5T Telling Stories To Children: https://amzn.to/3NPVfbj     Connect With Heidi:   helloheidifiedler.com https://www.helloheidifiedler.com/napsandnotebooksmasterclasses https://mailchi.mp/helloheidifiedler.com/7-days-of-inspiration https://www.instagram.com/heidifiedler/

Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ Wendell Berry Books: The Unsettling Of America: https://amzn.to/3N3SNOk Michael Pollan: Omnivores Dilemma: https://amzn.to/3WMH8GU Cooked, Second Nature Azure Standard Food: https://www.azurestandard.com   Jill's Website, Book, Podcast, and YouTube Channel www.oldfashionedbook.com www.theprairiehomestead.com Instagram: @jill.winger Old Fashioned On Purpose Podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/old-fashioned-on-purpose-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theprairiehomestead     Flav City With Bobby Parrish: https://www.youtube.com/@flavcity

Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/   Subscribe To My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ   JBL Speaker: https://amzn.to/3BHv5Rc Sign of the Beaver: https://amzn.to/3Mg0YFm Henry Huggins: https://amzn.to/3BKPAg8 Magic Treehouse Books 1-4: https://amzn.to/3Wp7n5L Imagination Station: https://amzn.to/41X7A1x   Teach Your Child To Read In 100 Easy Lessons: https://amzn.to/43fDwiE   YOTO Player: https://amzn.to/3OsVhqk Create Your Own Cards: https://amzn.to/3pYibf8 Yoto Silicone Jacket: https://amzn.to/45iayQZ   What Curriculum We Used This Year: 2022-2023   Good and Beautiful Curriculum: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com   Kindergarten Prep Language Arts Level K Doodles and Pre-writing for littles, Handwriting Level K  Poetry Party For Littles   Masterbooks: https://www.masterbooks.com   Math K Stepping Stones   Books I Am Personally Reading Right Now   Honey For A Child's Heart: https://amzn.to/43jsEAp Glimpses Of Grace: https://amzn.to/3IRNcZ1   Bible Studies I Love:  https://thedailygraceco.com    

Are you having a rough day? I have had 4 in a row! Today we are chatting all things rest and encouragement in these small yet mighty seasons of feeling exahusted, tired, and in a bad mood.  Connect With ME: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Subscribe To My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ Life Giving Home: https://amzn.to/3VtiGtq Giving Your Words: https://amzn.to/44nceIB The Ministry Of Motherhood: https://amzn.to/3VxH5Ou   10 Gifts Of Heart: https://amzn.to/414mqml   Missional Motherhood: https://amzn.to/44FBiuz   Glimpses of Grace: https://amzn.to/3nrCMrk   Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: https://amzn.to/42pICs0     At Home With Sally Podcast: https://sallyclarkson.com/podcast    

Welcome back! Today I am chatting all things BEDTIME! Woo hoo... Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ   10 Gifts of Heart: https://amzn.to/41AjChC My Quotable Kid: https://amzn.to/3mFR0EQ   OUR SLEEP ESSENTIALS   Hatch Rest + Sound Machine: https://amzn.to/41mlAlR Quiet Time Visual Timer for kids: https://amzn.to/3UQFQtm Portable Sound Machine: https://amzn.to/3H0bYFg Burt's Bees Wearable Blanket: https://amzn.to/3mLl0z3 Infant Optics Baby Monitor: https://amzn.to/40nE9Vm Pilgrim's Progress Book: https://amzn.to/3mOzvCc Jesus Storybook Bible: https://amzn.to/3AbEiAu Wink Natural Sleep Melts for travel: https://amzn.to/3AeBVNy   Books I Am Reading Right Now   How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth https://amzn.to/43Qk0dJ   10 Ways To Destroy The Imagination of Your Child https://amzn.to/3LoXvW9   When Your Child is 6-12: https://amzn.to/3Lgstj8  

Excited to be back today for another episode! Today I am giving you a little blueprint insight into the 4 areas I focus on for spring cleaning, as well as some sourdough talk. To subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@laurennicolejones7650/about To Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/   Berkey Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3KAj306 Berkey Water Filter Stand: https://amzn.to/3GEuCCt Car Cleaning: https://laurennicolejones.com/simple-tips-for-keeping-your-car-clean-with-toddlers/ Dehydrating Your Starter: https://laurennicolejones.com/how-to-dry-your-sourdough-starter-to-store-long-term/   Books I Am Reading Right Now:  Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles: https://amzn.to/43rk57m For The Children's Sake: https://amzn.to/41521hC  

Today I have a special guest on the podcast. Angie Hyche is an author, speaker, and certified professional organizer (CPO®) living in East Tennessee.  Let's dive into how to declutter our homes as well as what the Bible says about clutter!  Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Verses To Reflect On 1 Corinthians 14:33 Psalm 89:11 Hebrews 12:1-2 Shipshape Solutions/Angie Hyche Shipshape Solutions Website Unholy Mess: What the Bible Says about Clutter on Amazon Shipshape Solutions Facebook page Shipshape Solutions on Instagram:  Angie Hyche on LinkedIn Uncluttered: Angie Hyche and Liana George  Uncluttered Website Uncluttered YouTube page  Uncluttered podcast on Apple podcasts Uncluttered on Instagram Uncluttered on Facebook    

Happy First Birthday To Our 4th son Hudson! The year FLEW by..... We made it to the final episode of the simplifying series! What a 3 months it has been packed full of inspiration and education! Today I chat all about picky eaters and how I cope. Our favorite kid snacks, and some healthy meals my kids are loving today. Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/   Subscribe to My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@laurennicolejones7650/videos   Dumplings From Scratch: https://youtu.be/7A1eBLJZiko Ranch Dressing Recipe: https://youtu.be/mlOIFf1VgkE Go Macro: https://amzn.to/40mTE0j   Books I Am Reading Right Now:  Parenting by Paul David Tripp: https://amzn.to/3nbg6v1 10 Ways To Destroy The Imagination Of Your Child: https://amzn.to/3n8cNov For The Children's Sake by Susan Macaulay: https://amzn.to/400rlF4

Hello! Welcome to another episode in the simplifying series! Today we are talking about healthy habits! Tune in for some simple inspiration :)  Episode: https://laurennicolejones.com/podcast-episode-6-healthy-habits/ Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Pancake Recipe: https://thefoodcharlatan.com/the-best-pancakes-ive-ever-made/ My Juicer: https://amzn.to/3yCsqqI   Recipe: 2-3 Cucumbers, 1 inch of fresh ginger, 1/2 lemon, 3 pieces of celery, 2 green apples, 1/2 inch fresh turmeric   Simple Workouts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simplifying-series-5-simple-workouts-when-you-are-low/id1468768660?i=1000603411360      

Welcome to the Simple Life Project podcast! Today we are kicking our fitness back into gear! I hope you can join me for some of these workouts! Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Workout #1 60 Toe Touches, 1:00 Plank, and 50 Push Ups (x2) Workout #2 100 Squats x4 or 25x4, 50 push ups, 1:00 side planks x3 Workout #3 30 minute run Workout #4 50 Pushups 50 Sit Ups x2 Workout #5 50 Squats, 50 Leg Kickbacks, 100 arm circles with or without weight (50 forward and 50 back)   Books I Am Reading Right Now: 10 Ways To Destroy The Imagination Of Your Child: https://amzn.to/3ZQB28t Mother Culture: https://amzn.to/3YvcCAp  

We are in the last month of our simplifying series and what better topic than to focus on our health! Nutrition and fitness talks are on the horizon, so tune into a fun filled conversation regarding foods that wreak havoc in our bodies and how to battle them. Shelley Loving is a certified Nutrition Chef that loves inspiring others to cook and eat a little healthier without dieting and boring meal plans. Shelley believes our health begins in the kitchen and she is on a mission to show easy ways to make small changes in our diet to improve our health. Shelley is the published author of What's On Your Fork?! and the founder of the app On The Fork. Shelley now teaches virtual healthy cooking classes for corporations all over the world and created a healthy community through her app.   Website: www.shelleycanhelp.com IG: www.instagram.com/shelleycanhelp Cookbook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YSIjUV Online Community inside my new app: www.onthefork.co   What I am Reading Right Now:  10 Ways To Destroy The Imagination of Your Child: https://amzn.to/3SyzT2X Mother Culture: https://amzn.to/41rbIHY   Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/    

Homemaking is a gift. Nurtuting the hearts and souls of our family members all while keeping a home is no easy feat. But it can be enojoyed.... listen for inspiration! Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Previous Episodes About Specific Home Decluttering Declutter Garage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spring-declutter-with-me-garage-and-car/id1468768660?i=1000558947491 Simplify Kitchen Clutter:  1st Episode- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-things-i-will-never-declutter-simplify-your-kitchen/id1468768660?i=1000563959945   2nd Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simplifying-series-minimizing-the-kitchen-clutter-for/id1468768660?i=1000599901795   Simplifying Sentimental Items + Photos: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-declutter-sentimental-items-photos-like-a-pro/id1468768660?i=1000552088126   Decluttering Our Closets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cleaning-out-my-closet-my-best-tips-to-declutter-for/id1468768660?i=1000549866800   My Steam Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3ZaNAYJ   The Books I Am Reading Right Now:    Mother Culture: https://amzn.to/3IJWnuF  

Today we are in the kitchen and I am decluttering it for more efficient cooking and hosting!  Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ How I redid my kitchen countertops for CHEAP: Epoxy Marble Kit: https://amzn.to/3HZqBZg My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ Sourdough Recipe: https://laurennicolejones.com/sourdough-bread-with-no-scale-for-beginners/   How To Make Your Own Sourdough Starter: https://laurennicolejones.com/how-to-make-a-sourdough-starter-from-scratch/   Books I am Reading   When Your Child is 6-12: https://amzn.to/3HYMesE Unholy Mess: https://amzn.to/3XvuomH      

Money! It's what is in the conversation pipeline today. How do we simplify our finances? Listen in for some great tips! Tabitha Rexford is a follower of Jesus Christ, the wife of Joshua, and mother of 5 1/2 year old Japheth and 3 year old Avonlea. As a financial coach she strives to inspire, guide and motivate people to move from where they are in their finances to where they want to be!  Links Instagram: @minimalistmoneymentor Email: tabsmoneymentoring@gmail.com Sign Up for a Free Consultation: https://calendly.com/tabitharexford/financial-coaching-consultation TIPS Mentioned Every Dollar App RETIREMENT ACCOUNT: Tax Advantage Retirement Account with Good Gross Stock Mutual Funds Ramsey Solutions: https://www.ramseysolutions.com Investment Endorsed Local Providers Mutual Funds: Investing a little bit in different businesses (marble analogy) if one has a bad year it's not a big deal because you have investments in other businesses.  30 Day Minimalism Game: https://www.theminimalists.com/game/ Upcoming Workshops Busting Debt on March 4th    

We are into the second part of the simplifying series DECLUTTERING OUR HOMES. I had to kick it off with our toys!    Yoto Player: https://amzn.to/40pfLnJ Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ What Books I Am Reading Right Now: Home Education: https://amzn.to/3JzCnfk Give Them Grace: https://amzn.to/3Yi9aJS Unholy Mess: https://amzn.to/3JyYqlZ The Mission of Motherhood: https://amzn.to/40js7xw    

The last episode of the "Health" portion of the series talks all about tuning up our Spiritual Health with 2 Simple Tools to add or improve on in your toolbelt! I am coming to you from a Christian perspective and tried to "recap simply" what the Lord has been pressing on my heart lately! Enjoy it! Thankful for you!   Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ  

Today I will talk about a few things I do to calm my mind down amidst life's  hustle +bustle and crazy!  Pippi Longstocking : https://amzn.to/3IZWkLN The Penderwicks: https://amzn.to/3ZM8ZYT Give Them Grace: https://amzn.to/3QQjeHC Giving Your Words: https://amzn.to/3krgILu   Henry Huggins: https://amzn.to/3HeoxgP   Read Alouds We Will Be Doing This Year:   BoxCar Children: https://amzn.to/3QL3fKO   Here Comes McBroom: https://amzn.to/3knGUGW   The Mouse and The Motorcycle: https://amzn.to/3QJYLEc    The Trumpet Of The Swan: https://amzn.to/3Hc7FHd   All of a kind family: https://amzn.to/3QMwEnI     We also have 2 YOTO Players Full of Amazing Stories: https://amzn.to/3CVTy6l     Best Yoto Stories We LOVE Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: https://amzn.to/3wc7llG Frog and Toad Pixar Series The Gruffalo: https://amzn.to/3kfdTNw     Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ      

Need some meal inspiration? Look no further (check out my links) and enjoy the episode!   Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKpOhhh4E8Ms-awhkrspQ Guacamole Recipe: https://laurennicolejones.com/the-best-and-easy-guacamole-recipe/   Sourdough Pancakes: https://laurennicolejones.com/sourdough-pancakes-recipe-a-great-sourdough-discard/   Books I Am Reading:   Giving Your Words: https://amzn.to/3IzlMYm  The LifeGiving Home: https://amzn.to/3CprMPH Mother Culture For A Happy Homeschool: https://amzn.to/3vCA6aG The Screwtape Letters: https://amzn.to/3VKueXO

Happy New Year! Happy New Series! In the first episode of the Simplifying Series we are diving into HEALTH & our fitness routines. Yes, even a busy mom can have one!     Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/   Where's Waldo: https://amzn.to/3Z3GRA2 Busy Town Treasury: https://amzn.to/3Z0oP1H Jesus Storybook Bible: https://amzn.to/3CijkBB Our Santa Gift This Year: https://amzn.to/3CkKO9A Eye Found It Board Game: https://amzn.to/3IfLe52   What I am Reading Right Now:   10 Gifts of Heart: https://amzn.to/3IlrhKg The Life Giving Parent: https://amzn.to/3GBmUcy

Christmas is almost upon us- have you simplified yet? Tune in for some tangible insprational tips to feeling less stressed + stretched this holiday season (and beyond). I also give an update about the future of this podcast! I hope you join the conversation! Connect with me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Books I am loving right now: The Ministry Of Motherhood: https://amzn.to/3UUcwRf 10 Gifts of Heart: https://amzn.to/3WgJwEc Be Anxious For Nothing: https://amzn.to/3VYbkxj      

How I decorate our home for Christmas without making it feel cluttery + some fun crafts we have been doing this holiday season!  Enjoy!   Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Hey Clay: https://amzn.to/3UGETlB Salt Painting: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/144678206771544401/ Fingerprint Tree: https://candyjarchronicles.com/fingerprint-christmas-tree-wall-hanging/  

Happy December!! Listen in as I talk about my holiday declutter checklist before the holidays are underway!    Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/  

Sorry Thanksgiving, I still love you! I wanted to get ahead of gift chatter by giving you a sneak peek into some ideas I have for my kiddos stockings! While I may not do them all, they are on my serious think list right now! Enjoy! Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Puzzles: Wooden Puzzle: https://amzn.to/3OcC2iC Baby Montessori Puzzle: https://amzn.to/3TJZy87 Crocodile Creek Puzzle: https://amzn.to/3ULILm8 School Related:   Boogie Board: https://amzn.to/3Gp8UD4   Funky Scissors: https://amzn.to/3Gp9mkK   Busy Board: https://amzn.to/3UYhm02   Twisty Droppers: https://amzn.to/3tEwTXs   Bath:    Cloud Rain Toy: https://amzn.to/3hOmLIV   Dinosaur Bath Toys: https://amzn.to/3EhZmXF     Games:   Pictureka: https://amzn.to/3OfA6G4   StoryTime Chess: https://amzn.to/3V7SdjP   Spot It: https://amzn.to/3Alspsp   Crocodile Creek Puzzle: https://amzn.to/3ULILm8     Books:   BusyTown Treasury Book: https://amzn.to/3Ocurka   Where's Waldo: https://amzn.to/3TFgCvL   Berenstain Bears Science: https://amzn.to/3GlKFpi   Others:   Yum Earth Candy Canes: https://amzn.to/3tEw4hk   Izzo Foam Balls: https://amzn.to/3V6hTNM  

I can't believe it's almost Christmas time again. I feel like we went from picking apples in the fall straight to snow blizzards and chatter about the holidays. As they are fast approaching I wanted to get ahead of planning and simplifying. Join the conversation on how you can make this year's Christmas season simple, intentional, and less stressful!  

In today's episode I wanted to give you a sneak peak into my nightly bedtime routine with 4 kiddos (sometimes solo). How do I do it alone? What works for us? Listen in!  Sourdough starter from scratch: https://laurennicolejones.com/how-to-make-a-sourdough-starter-from-scratch/ Connect with me:  https://laurennicolejones.com/about/  

I compiled a list of things I habitually have done for some time to save money and simplify spending money! I hope some of these tips help you guys! Connect:  https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Spice Jars: https://amzn.to/3srTt4Z Sandwich bread: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/sourdough-sandwich-bread    

Today on the podcast I have Misa Pignataro who is the founder of Misa's Clean Kitchen. We discuss all things kids in the kitchen, her favorite cookware for kids, and ingredients to stay away from in the grocery store! Don't miss it!   Against All Grain: https://amzn.to/3s4NAdx   Noteable Things:    Misa's Clean Kitchen:  Sweet potato quiche: http://misascleankitchen.com/sweet-potato-quiche/ Spinach chocolate chip muffins: http://misascleankitchen.com/chocolate-chip-spinach-muffins/ Sweet potato chocolate chip muffins: http://misascleankitchen.com/sweet-potato-chocolate-chip-muffins/   Kid's Chef Knife: https://amzn.to/3VBur0y Sur La Table Culinary Kit for kids: https://amzn.to/3gmbY8d Nylon Knife: https://amzn.to/3gjLzHM Crinkle Cutter Knife: https://amzn.to/3gjIcRp   The Learning Tower We Have: https://www.etsy.com/listing/743092667/learning-tower-kitchen-helper-tower?click_key=4e2ece187842549e54e46da693ca1aae1bce4af8%3A743092667&click_sum=a34bc038&ref=shop_home_active_3&pro=1   The Switch Witch: https://www.mamanatural.com/the-switch-witch/   https://laurennicolejones.com/podcast-episode-getting-our-kids-in-the-kitchen/   Facebook:Misa's Clean Kitchen Instagram: @MisasCleanKitchen http://misascleankitchen.com

In today's episode I speak with stress coach for moms Elizabeth and she gives us DOABLE actionable tips to reduce our mom stress, guilt, shame, and everything in between. Connect with Elizabeth: IG: @emotionally_healthy_legacy Email: hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.com  Website: emotionallyhealthylegacy.com Podcast: Emotionally Healthy Legacy https://www.emotionallyhealthylegacy.com/thesimplelife

Join the conversation today as I uncover 3 places that get easily overlooked in the decluttering journey. Now is the best time to declutter (right before Holidays). Getting a fresh feel in the most unexpected areas makes my heart jump!  Clear Plastic Card Holder:  https://www.containerstore.com/s/business-card-snap-pouch/d?q=clear%20snap&productId=11017541 Website: https://laurennicolejones.com  

Not the episode I was envisioning recording. But something I wanted to share.  

Tune in today as I speak about the 3 things that are key to staying productive when you are low on time (hello mom life). I also speak about my favorite things I am loving at Costco right now as I continue to stock up on my prepper pantry. As always, thanks for tuning in! Like and share with a friend! https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/ https://laurennicolejones.com Mylar Bags I Use For Food Storage: https://amzn.to/3LAMbEs https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-ive-been-up-to-my-simple-prepper-pantry-ideas/id1468768660?i=1000569111081  

In today's episode I give insight on what to do after you declutter. I give simple tips on how to keep the clutter at bay. Listen in!    https://laurennicolejones.com https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/sourdough-sandwich-bread https://laurennicolejones.com/category/food-from-scratch/sourdough-recipes/  

Great tips to get in the kitchen cooking from scratch today! Connect With Me: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ Easy Dutch Oven Bread: https://laurennicolejones.com/no-knead-dutch-oven-artisan-bread/ Redmond Real Sea Salt: https://amzn.to/3cQ8eKM Granola Recipe: https://thefoxandshe.com/homemade-healthy-granola-gluten-free/    

Today I answer your sourdough questions! So many times people overcomplicate this simple food. Don't let anyone scare you off from sourdough. It's a wonderful tool in the kitchen! Visit My Website: https://laurennicolejones.com/about/ How To Make A Sourdough Starter: https://laurennicolejones.com/how-to-make-a-sourdough-starter-from-scratch/ My Favorite Sourdough Recipes: Sourdough Biscuits: https://laurennicolejones.com/easy-to-make-sourdough-biscuits-recipe/ Sourdough Bread: https://laurennicolejones.com/simple-and-easy-sourdough-bread-recipe/ English Muffins: https://laurennicolejones.com/how-to-make-sourdough-english-muffins/ Pancakes: https://laurennicolejones.com/sourdough-pancakes-recipe-a-great-sourdough-discard/ Sourdough Blackberry Cobbler: https://laurennicolejones.com/easy-sourdough-blackberry-cobbler/    

MEALS MEALS MEALS! Join the conversation today as I speak about the meals we are loving lately, what I decluttered today, and our new routine as a homeschooling family of 6!  Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode Chris Beat Cancer Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3TcVkqr Teaching From Rest: https://amzn.to/3QR3ByL Homeschool Items I love: Pencil Grips: https://amzn.to/3chDKAP My First Pencil: https://amzn.to/3AKnxNT Math Link Cubes: https://amzn.to/3PSXCbg Montessori Sand Tray: https://amzn.to/3dVRYaY        

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Jessica McCullar from Masterbooks. She is the author of Where Faith Grows and gives great resources for connection and discipleship within our families as we lead our kids. Shownotes: https://laurennicolejones.com/podcast-episode-leading-your-kids-with-confidence

Carrie Bailey joins me today on the cast! She is the Author of Simply K, Stepping Stones, Catch Onto Cursive and Co-Author or Math K from the popular homeschool curriculum Masterbooks. She shares her insight and thought on ways we can all explode learning in our children the right way from the get go! Show Notes:  https://laurennicolejones.com/podcast-episode-explode-learning-for-your-child-today

Special guest Peg Sadie gets into the nitty gritty about motherhood stress and gives us the tools today to dramatically reduce our motherhood stress. Join the conversation! Shownotes:  https://laurennicolejones.com/URL Slugpodcast-episode-the-five-tips-you-need-to-reduce-your-stress-in-motherhood

One simple tip that will change your intentionality focus. PLUS: TWO THINGS THAT ARE CRUCIAL TO YOUR DECLUTTERING JOURNEY!  Shownotes:  https://laurennicolejones.com/podcast-one-tip-to-live-intentionally

You are not alone. I have a little encouragement waiting for you. Shownotes:  https://laurennicolejones.com/podcast-episode-a-message-for-the-overwhelmed-mom