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Alex and Krista bring the Fun & Fire format back for a little summer inspiration. Though summer feels like it is starting to wind down. What?! Already?! They are not ignoring those things they still want to happen. From the whimsical to the practical, hear what summer items are still on their to-do lists! And what's getting them fired up? Prices these days! Are you feeling the pinch of the pocketbook? We feel your pain and we give you some of the ways we're making our dollars stretch right now. From travel savings to back to school shopping, we put some of our tried and true savings ideas to work. What is left on your summer list? And how are YOU making your dollar stretch these days? A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Matthew 6:28-29 Code for ThredUp thrifting: 45% off plus free shipping on your first order: Referral link QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What is one thing you can put on the summer calendar that you have not yet done this summer? Where has God provided in the past for you? Where do you need for Him to provide right now? How can you walk and trust that He will meet your needs in the future? What are some practical steps you can take right now that will help stretch you dollar? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier
Do you have a high school graduate this year? Or does someone you know? In this episode Alex is interviewing Krista, asking questions such as: -How do you celebrate a high school senior well? -How do you help them practically prepare for college? -How do you say goodbye when it's time for them to leave (nooooooo… I'm not ready!)? -And what do you do about this grief over the loss? In this conversation, you will find practical advice and helpful questions to ask. Krista emphasizes the importance of communication, setting expectations, and planning ahead. She also discusses ways to make graduation and the moment of departure feel special and recognized. No matter where you find yourself – fully party planned or not even started, happy or sad, prepared or completely unprepared, this episode is for you! A FEW THINGS MENTIONED HOW WE SAY GOODBYE BEFORE OUR CHILDREN GO TO COLLEGE Takeaways Communicate with your child about their expectations and what success looks like to them Plan and budget for the expenses of launching a child to college Make graduation and the moment of departure feel special and recognized Acknowledge and cope with the emotions and grief that may arise during this transition Find joy in the journey and embrace the new chapter Before College weekend questions What will make this fun for you? What will make this feel special for you? What does support look like to you during this time? QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What conversation do you need to have with your child now about graduation coming up? What is important to you as you mark this transition? What can you do now to practically prepare for fall? How can you have that significant conversation with your child before he/she leaves?
The DISC is one of the leading assessments to help people learn to communicate better in the workplace and in relationships. In Part 1 last week we broke down what the letters stand for, and how we can learn to self identify our natural tendencies in conflict, pacing, processes, interpersonal relationships and decision making. In Part 2 this week we're looking at how the types interact and what potential sticking points may surface because of our style. We also discuss each type in leadership positions and what the potential strengths and pitfalls may be as they lead. Join us as we interview DISC coach Krista Gilbert on how to be more self aware and insightful about the way you work with others in any arena. SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW TO TAKE THE DISC ASSESSMENT AS AN INDIVIDUAL, A COUPLE, OR A GROUP SIGN UP HERE. “Every human interaction offers you the chance to make things better or to make things worse.” ― Barbara Brown Taylor QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How do you see your DISC type conflicting with another DISC type? How can you adjust your communication style to work more effectively with that person? What is your one BIG takeaway from the DISC assessment information? LET'S CONNECT FRIENDS! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you!
Today on the show, Angie is chatting with Alex Kuykendall about the dark places in the world, but how we can find the hope of goodness. Alex is an author, speaker, and podcaster who you will enjoy hearing from. If you're interested in starting your podcast in 2022, and purchasing Angie's course for beginners, click here: Angie Elkins Podcasting Course Connect with Alex: alexandrakuykendall.com/ theopendoorsisterhood.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrakuykendall/ Connect With Angie: Website: chatologie.com IG: @angiebrownelkins Twitter: @Angieelkins Facebook: @chatologieangieelkins
REPLAY: Guest Host Alex Kuykendall: Blogger, Author, and Co-host of the Open Door Sisterhood Podcast 5 Word Prayer: Allow me to receive you. Links: Loving My Actual Christmas – Alex Kuykendall Produced by Unmutable™
What are some ways that we can intentionally show that grocery store clerk, a cubicle mate, or the woman across the street that we care? What does it look like to love our actual neighbors, those we interact with down the block and in our community? Monday we visit with Alex Kuykendall who unpack some of her 7 practices that will show the people right in front of us that we treasure them. Join the conversation all this week as we explore ways to love and bless our neighbors on Ken and Deb in the Morning.
When Jesus tells us to "love our neighbors," who does he include? And what does loving them look like? Dustin talks with author and podcast host Alex Kuykendall about her latest book, "Loving My Actual Neighbor."
Thanksgiving is this week and Christmas is just around the corner. You may feel determined to enjoy the season, but tension in the reality that things never go quite as planned. We are often let down by our real life interactions with family and friends, the actual responses of our children on Christmas morning or the fact that the fighting doesn't just "stop" so you can sit and admire your beautiful holiday decorations. In this episode I'm chatting with Alex Kuykendall about her book, Loving My Actual Christmas. You’ll hear us discuss how to fall in love with the season again, reflecting on themes of advent—hope, love, joy and peace—plus, practical advice on common Christmas stressors such as finances, schedules and extended family. I hope you’ll finish this episode with the encouragement to go easy on yourself, remember what truly matters, and find joy in your own actual, imperfect Christmas. Sponsor: Prepdish Shownotes: KindledPodcast.com
Guest Host Alex Kuykendall: Blogger, Author, and Co-host of the Open Door Sisterhood Podcast 5 Word Prayer: Allow me to receive you. Links: Loving My Actual Christmas - Alex Kuykendall Learn more about Lisa at LisaWhittle.com Produced by Unmutable™
In this final instalment of the Intentional Holidays Series, Havilah talks to Alex Kuykendall about how to love your ACTUAL Christmas. You know, the one you are actually living, not an idealized one. Alex is practical and wise and warm. Little Faith Holiday Guide Alex's Website
Alex Kuykendall joins me for Episode 104. She is mother to 4 girls ranging from ages 6 to 15. She is a writer and co-host to The Open Door Sisterhood podcast and retreat. I invited her to join me on the show to talk about her recent book, Loving My Actual Christmas, because the reality is that many of us don't love the Christmas we have. We have expectations that go unmet during this time of year. Christmas isn’t always a merry season. We can have disappointment or pain from loss. Maybe its a grieving season. Maybe life doesn’t look like what you hoped. And Christmas can accentuate our pain, grief and disappointment. How do we step into our real circumstances and try to enjoy Christmas in the midst of the pain? With that in mind, Alex conducted a Christmas experiment. An experiment on what it would look like to find hope, joy, love and peace during the Christmas season in the midst of her real life circumstances. What did you enjoy about this episode? What was your takeaway. Let's continue the conversation on Instagram or Twitter or you can send me an email here. Thank you for following along life with me. I love being apart of your day. And as always, I hope this show helps you survive a little easier.
Hey you guys, this week we have author Alex Kuykendall of Loving My Actual Christmas on the show. If you find that the holidays make you stressed out make sure to listen to this one and share with your friends! We chat about expectations, from spending money for Christmas, not just for gifts but for food, entertaining etc. What is your expectations for spending time with family, hosting people at your house, what events do you want to commit too? We discuss how it is to feel crazy as a mom trying to do everything behind the scenes and sometimes it can feel like the wonder of Christmas can be gone. So if you feel like you are having to have tough conversations with family members, starting to shift what you want for your family vs. what everyone else expects, but also showing grace and love to our extended family then you will feel right at home with this episode. I hope this inspires you to have a Christmas you love this year! Let's go to the show! Please join me over at: http://mominspiredshow.com/ Have you checked out our Vacation Planning Tool? It's a perfect Christmas Gift for people who love to travel and want to give experiences this Christmas! What do you value more? A bunch of stuff that collects dust in your house, or amazing experiences that can bring your family closer together? If you’re a mom like me who treasures memories and experiences over the accumulation of “stuff”, you know that prioritizing family time is the best example you can show your kids as they grow. This is one of the reasons why we created the Dream Achiever Vacation Planning Tool. mominspiredshow.com/vacationplanningtool What is your vacation personality? Take the Vacation Personality Quiz now: http://mominspiredshow.com/vacationpersonality/ Guest Contact Info: Website: http://alexandrakuykendall.com Click on her book to purchase it on Amazon. Twitter: @alex_kuykendall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrakuykendall/ Disclosure: Affiliate links used in this post. Thank you!
Christmas is around the corner and we are determined to enjoy the season. In this episode we talk with Alex Kuykendall about her new book, Loving My Actual Christmas. You’ll hear us discuss how to fall in love with the season again, reflecting on themes of advent—hope, love, joy and peace—plus, practical advice on common Christmas stressors such as finances, schedules and extended family. We hope you’ll finish this episode with the encouragement to go easy on yourself, remember what truly matters, and find joy in your own imperfect Christmas. Like what you heard? Visit coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your motherhood journey. And, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! To help fund Season Two of the Coffee + Crumbs Podcast, head on over to our brand new Patreon support page.
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Is your calendar too full? Do you get stressed about meal planning? Does social media become a time suck? Living Clutter Free does not mean just dealing with the physical clutter, but also the emotional and spiritual. Author Alex Kuykendall embarked on a nine month experiment to see how she could better her home life. Listen as she tells us about the little changes she made that created a BIG impact on her life.