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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living
58: Plaine Products and the Zero Waste Movement with Lindsey McCoy

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 32:09


Interested in the zero or low-waste lifestyle? Need some fresh inspiration to jumpstart your journey? In episode 58 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa chats with Lindsey McCoy, co-founder of Plaine Products, a sustainable, vegan, and non-toxic hair and body line. Lindsey shares her drive to start the company and practical ideas for living sustainably. In this episode: Companies to check-out for your zero-waste lifestyle: https://us.whogivesacrap.org brushwithbamboo.com dentallace.com Try Plaine Products and get 20% off your order with code “cohesivehome”. Head to plaineproducts.com to shop!   Follow Plain Products on Instagram @Plaineproducts

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living
57: Parenting Peacefully + the Montessori Method with Simone Davies

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 33:18


Interested in a more peaceful way of parenting and a simpler home experience for your children? In episode 57 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate interviews Simone Davies, the Montessori teacher and blogger behind the popular website The Montessori Notebook, which helps families bring the Montessori Method into their daily life. She's also about to release her new book The Montessori Toddler, a positive parenting guide to raising little people. If you're scratching your head and asking, what's Montessori? You will learn so much from this episode. Even if you're familiar with the method, Simone shares so much wisdom and practical advice for implementing it in your home.     In this episode: What is the Montessori method? Simone's story and how she got started with it What inspired Simone to write The Montessori Toddler How parents can incorporate Montessori into their home and parenting The benefits of the Montessori method, and how you can get them at home, even if you don't send your kids to one of the schools Simone's own take on living simply and her new interest in wabi-sabi   Where to find Simone: Instagram: @themontessorinotebook Web: themontessorinotebook.com

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living
56: 5 Tips to Being More Intentional and Less Reactive

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 33:52


In episode 56 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa tackle a listener question about living intentionally.   A listener said “How do you all figure out how to live intentionally every day instead of reactively? I know what my values are, but I’m not sure how to be purposeful on a daily basis and actually living them. Listen on as we share our top 5 ways to be intentional in your days:    Know your values  Set your non-negotiables  Organize your days  Be willing to say no  Watch your mindset Thank you for listening to episode 56! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on iTunes or share it with a friend. Thank you so much to our sponsor, Care/of! Take advantage of this month’s special New Year offer! For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter "cohesivehome50".

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living
55: Organizing Your Life and Reaching Your H.E.A.R.T. Goals with Whitney English

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 36:13


Planners, goal setting, and habit shifts with Whitney English in episode 55 of the Cohesive Home Podcast. Whitney English, founder of Day Designer, a business strategist and creator of H.E.A.R.T. Goals, shares her story and wisdom with Kate.   In this episode: Whitney's story and how her business has changed over the years Comparisons on social media and how to not let it affect you How to keep your New Years Resolutions as well as think differently about them Innovative ways to shift habits and create new ones Why it's important to focus on the journey instead of just the end  To connect with Whitney, you can find her:   @whitneyenglish   whitneyenglish.com

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living
54: When Your Family is Overwhelmed and Out of Sync

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 29:49


Has your family ever been in a total funk where life seems out of sync? In Episode 54 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa chat about a concept called soul fever, which happens when life gets overwhelming or something stressful happens. They share how to overcome it with kiddos, as adults, and also as a family. This episode is encouraging and practical and will inspire you to simplify and tighten your family bonds.   Talked about in this episode: * What's soul fever? * Kate's background as a Simplicity Parenting Family Life Coach. Work with Kate 1 on 1. * How to recognize soul fever in your kiddos and a solution to help them "heal" from it * What does soul fever look like in adults? * How Kate and Melissa deal with their own periodic soul fevers * Can a family unit experience soul fever at the same time? Yes! * Best tips for overcoming overwhelm to connect more as a family. * More about the book "Simplicity Parenting"     Thank you to our sponsor Audible! We recommend listening to "Simplicity Parenting" on Audible and let us know what you think! Audible, the most inspiring minds, the most compelling stories. The best place to listen. Get started with a 30-day trial when you go to audible.com/cohesivehome or text [cohesivehome] to 500500 and listen for a change.

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

  Ever wish you could sit down with a financial expert and get practical advice? Well, we here you! In Episode 53 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, we invited Jessi Fearon, financial expert from Real Life on a Budget, to share her advice for being intentional with finances in 2019. Read on for more.   In this episode: Jessi's personal story with debt and how she conquered $55,000 of it and nearly has her house paid off How to live on a budget AND live by your values The first step you should take to start your debt pay-off journey How to communicate with a partner about money and her number one tip for approaching it in a positive way   Where you can find Jessi: Her Blog and Website Instagram Pinterest Facebook     A big thanks to Warby Parker for sponsoring the Cohesive Home Podcast. Get your stylish and affordable glasses for only $95 delivered straight to your door by heading to HERE to order your try on program today!!

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

How do you goal set for the New Year? In Episode 52 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa give you full access to their goal setting process by talking through 2019 LIVE. The two share their personal, family, and business goals as well as what worked and didn’t work in 2018. This episode is like sitting down with your girlfriends for a fun 2019 planning session; grab your paper and write down your goals too! In this episode: The major goal that Melissa knows she has to accomplish so she can meet her other goals Why 2018 was Kate’s best year yet MUTU - 12 week post-partum recovery program- mutusystem.com How Kate plans to prioritize wellness in 2019 and the major mistake she’s made in the past Melissa shares her family’s plans for 2019 and their next big move Why Kate and her family are choosing to live tiny for 2019 Kate and Melissa’s business goals and how they hope to grow their side hustle You can find her candles at Blokeanddame.com What will Cohesive Home be upto in 2019? Listen to find out and subscribe to our newsletter to catch our survey going out at the end of the month. We need your help! Thank you to Cohesive Home sponsor Care/of. Care/of offers daily personalized vitamin packs with high-quality and researched backed ingredients. We love Care/of because their simple, 5 minute quiz makes choosing the right supplements for your individual needs so easy! Prioritize your health in 2019 by trying Care/of and save 25% using code “COHESIVE HOME.”    

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

For Episode 50 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, we're welcoming Jennifer Pepito: homeschooling mom of 7 and owner of Peaceful Press, a homeschooling curriculum and resource shop to the show. Melissa and Jennifer chat about seasons of life and knowing when it's time to make a change, along with the steps they took to make those changes with a large family. Why she chooses essentialism over minimalism and living intentionally as a family while still creating memories together during the holidays.   Even if you're not a homeschooling family, we think you'll be inspired by this conversation and walk away with a few ideas to shape your cohesive home! Stay tuned till the end when she shares a discount code for one of her amazing products.    Connect with Jennifer: Peaceful Press website and Instagram Jennifer on Instagram

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Do you know all the ways you can lead a simple life at home? In this episode of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa share the 4 main ways you can live an intentional and minimal life. The two share about their experiences with capsule wardrobes, zero waste living, clearing their family schedules, and decluttering with plenty of wisdom and tips for your own simple living path! Read on for more:   What's your favorite way to live simply? Capsule wardrobes--for more listen to Episode 13: Minimalist Wardrobes Zero wasters--head to Episode 21 to hear our experiences with zero waste living. Interested in trying a zero-waste shampoo/conditioner/body wash option that Melissa LOVES? Check out Plaine Products and use code: PLAINELOVE for 10% off! Clearing out the family schedule-- head to Episode 06 for more! Decluttering--you know Kate and Melissa have so much to share on this topic! Get your fill by listening to: Episode 31: Change and Decluttering, Episode 34: Minimalism 5 Years Later, Episode 12: Newbie Decluttering Tips, and Episode 2: Generational Clutter.   Challenge: choose one of the above that you're a bit intimidated by and give it a try for 1 week. See if you can make some real, impactful change in your family's lives and email us with the results: hello@cohesivehome.com   Please leave a review on iTunes to let us know what you think of the show and share it with a friend; sharing is caring! Until next time.....  

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

The Nester is in the (Cohesive) House! Join Kate and Melissa for a chat with Myquillin Smith, better known as the Nester, about how you can create your own Cozy Minimalist Home. You are going to love all of the tips and suggestions she offers.   In this episode: Kate and Melissa share about one of their favorite podcasts: the Friendlier Podcast with Sarah Kopper and Abby Olena, a show in which two incredibly related moms share their favorite recipes, books, and chat about the most relevant topics. It’s like listening to a conversation between two great friends and feeling part of their welcoming community! You can find more here: Listen to the podcast Find them on Instagram   Kate also shares about her newest venture, Streamlined Motherhood. Motherhood not filling your cup like you hoped? Wanting to actually thrive in motherhood instead of just survive? Kate is hosting her own podcast, offering resources, and 1:1 Motherhood Support Sessions to help you live a life that fills your cup! For more head here:   Listen to the podcast or find her on iTunes Get her Mama Wellness Guide and Video (sign-up required) Sign-up for your FREE 30 minute Motherhood Support Session   Melissa now has a YouTube channel! In this episode, she shares about her latest project and how she is creating resources to help support you and your family’s wellness through healthier habits, tricks, and encouragement. Help her reach 100+ followers by the end of this weekend by heading here:   Melissa’s YouTube channel (don’t forget to like and subscribe!) Melissa’s website Find her on Instagram   Interview with the Nester: Melissa spends some time chatting with Myquillin Smith, author and entrepreneur with an eye for creating beautifully imperfect homes. Her latest book, Cozy Minimalist Home, guides readers to creating their own simple, but welcoming space. Where to find the Nester:   Her website Buy her latest book “Cozy Minimalist Home” Follow her on Instagram   Thanks so much for listening to Episode 48 of the Cohesive Home Podcast. We would love for you to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes!

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Have you ever faced a really difficult decision about your kids? In episode 47 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate are bringing it with vulnerability and honesty, sharing how they handle difficult situations and decisions. Melissa opens up about her decision to stop homeschooling her kids and what's next for them. Kate shares how the launch of her podcast got pushed back by a death in her family and how she's dealing with both. This episode will help you feel encouraged and less alone in your struggles!   In this episode: Melissa shares why they stopped homeschooling and how she's processing that decision. Kate talks about her struggles recently and why routine matters. They both chat about ways to overcome struggles and make difficult, but needed decisions.   Thanks for listening to Episode 47! Please subscribe at cohesivehome.com and leave us a review on iTunes!  

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Has homemaking gotten a bad rap? In Episode 45 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate tackle the meaning of the word "homemaker" and update it for today's home creators. They share their own personal experiences with homemaking and their top tips for creating a home of your own, whether you live in a physical home, an apartment, or even a home on wheel; it all counts!   Covered in this episode: *The qualifiers to being a homemaker (big hint: there are none!) *Why you should embrace homemaking *Melissa announces their new home choice and why it's the perfect one for their family *Kate shares her greatest influence when it comes to her minimalist design sense *Melissa talks about how she was raised versus how she runs her own home *Tips for creating a home that is welcoming and fits your family *Why you should outsource *What's coming up this fall for Cohesive Home; a new series on intentional home design for raising families! *Melissa is going back to school for aromatherapy! Contact her with questions or to simply talk oils. *Kate shares her new podcast and upcoming re-launch of The Streamlined Life offering coaching and resources to help mamas to thrive in motherhood; stay tuned for more!   Thank you for listening to episode 45 of the Cohesive Home Podcast. Subscribe on our website for updates, announcements, and more!  

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Melissa and Kate are back from their epic break and jumping back into the podcasting saddle with Episode 44 of the Cohesive Home Podcast. In this episode the two share what life was really like behind the scenes and why a break from the podcast was a necessity. They dig into the value of rest and share the major life lessons learned from taking a step back. If you've ever wondered if your life has become too hectic, this episode will give you the courage to put yourself and your family first!   This episode was recorded from Melissa's Oklahoma bungalow and Kate's nomadic home on wheels so please excuse the ambient background rain.    Topics discussed:     --Kate and her family's transition to the full-time travel life --The number one reason why Kate took a step back from her overscheduled life --Kate shares the most crucial step to take to connect deeply with your kids --Melissa shares her family's big news and what it was like to work through an uninspiring season of life -- Why it's so important to find work you love and how this is changing Melissa and her husband's journey --Where you'll find Melissa's family next summer and why it's crucial to not let go of your dreams -- The value of deep rest and assessing your family's needs -- The big dream that Kate and Melissa have for Cohesive Home and are going to make happen in 2019   Thank you for listening to the Cohesive Home Podcast! Will you share it with a friend or leave a review on iTunes? Find us online at cohesivehome.com and Instagram @cohesive_home

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Muse and The Catalyst: Personal Growth | Spirituality | Creativity | Family
27: Nomadic Family Dreams and Living Intentionally With Kate Saffle

Muse and The Catalyst: Personal Growth | Spirituality | Creativity | Family

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 65:58


In episode 27, we chat with Kate Saffle of the Cohesive Home Podcast and The Streamlined Life. Kate and her family of 5 have just sold their house and are hitting the road full-time in a travel trailer. We talk about how it took 4 years to see their dream of nomadic living come to fruition and how they prepared for it financially. Kate shares how they make decisions based on their values and how important it is to not feel stuck. We also get into minimalism, simple living, and building a community of like minded folks. This is a super fun show and we hope it will inspire you to go after your own family dreams. Show notes can be found at: www.museandthecatalyst.com/podcast/episode27

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Overcoming fears and chasing dreams: in episode 42 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate share step-by-step how to face down your fears and make progress toward your family's dream. The two unpack some of the hurdles you might face going after a dream and strategies to make it happen. They also share their own personal experiences with facing down fear and encouragement to help you do the same! Head to cohesivehome.com to subscribe for the latest podcast episodes and news. Mentioned in this episode: Keep Your Daydream YouTube and Podcast   Kate on Instagram: @thestreamlinedlife   Melissa on Instagram: @melissarisenhoover   Melissa's shop on Instagram: @blokeanddame    

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

In Episode 40 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa revisit one of their favorite topics: food. In this follow-up to episode Episode 9 "Simple Family Food" the two talk about the latest in their personal food journeys, helpful resources, and thoughts for incorporating minimalism into your food philosophy. Listen on or read more below: Mentioned in this episode:   Oh She Glows cookbook by Angela Liddon   How Not to Die by Dr. Michael McGreger   Rich Roll Interview with Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Longevity, Epigenetics, Microbiome Health & The Difference Between Eating for Long-Term Wellness Versus Performance   Creative QT:  Spend $50 get the NEW Chore Sticks for FREE! Available at www.creativeqt.net on Black Friday thru Sunday, November 26.     Subscribe at cohesivehome.com for the latest updates, with new episodes every other Tuesday!

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

  In episode 38, Melissa and Kate team up with 4 other lady podcasts to chat about community. The two share their thoughts on building online community, ways to find your people online, and the value of believing in abundance over scarcity. Let's jump in!     People/topics mentioned in this episode:     scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset: read this article from The Simple Dollar     Muse and the Catalyst Podcast     Erin Tannehill of A Welder's Wife     Idea of community over competition from Rising Tide Society         To learn more about the other podcasts in our round-up, read on:     25% Friends / Sarah and Kim are 100% friends but only 25% alike. They're two girls who appreciate their similarities, respect their differences, and always find common ground. On their podcast they chat about everything from serious and deep topics like vulnerability and relationships to the fun and silly like their favorite treats and their love for their pets.     Friendlier / It's like eavesdropping on a phone call between Sarah and Abby, long time friends—and now parents—who love to talk, read, and eat. Every episode they review books, share recipes, and explore a sometimes random/sometimes serious topic.     Girl Next Door / Listening to The Girl Next Door Podcast is like catching up with girl friends over a cup of coffee or a cocktail. Former next door neighbors Erica and Kelsey invite you to join them for candid, hilarious conversations about raising a family, marriage, living with intention, pursuing creativity, and building community.     Minimalist Moms / Minimalist Moms is a bi-weekly conversation between two minimalist-living moms, Megan Ericson and Diane Boden. Our goal is to inspire you to think more and do with less.       Subscribe to the Cohesive Home Podcast at cohesivehome.com. Thank you for listening!

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Ever wonder what a day in the life looks like for Melissa and Kate? In Q & YAY Episode 3 the girls chat candidly about what a normal day looks like for each of them. They share about homeschooling and juggling three kids each while keeping a podcast going, spoiler alert: it involves coffee. #momlife  For show notes go to cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/qandyay003 This episode is brought to you by Patreon. Head to Patreon to support the Cohesive Home Podcast!

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

How do you deal with a partner who is a maximalist? In this Q & YAY episode, Melissa and Kate answer a listener's question on how to deal with a partner who will not declutter and share a surprising perspective. They also chat about their current favorite podcasts and music you should know. Listen now or read more below: It's not on our timing Deal with your own stuff first before requiring that of your partner We can’t change people, bottom line. Change comes from within! Kate recommends the Muse and the Catalyst podcast, hosted by Megan and Aaron Schiller. Melissa loves Zach Winters' new album To Have You Around This episode is brought to you by Patreon. Head to Patreon to support the Cohesive Home Podcast!

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Some dreams just take time and perseverance; on this episode of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate share practical tips for staying the course. They chat about the benefits of community, communication, and flexibility. They also make a big announcement at the end of the episode! Talked about in this episode: The Cohesive Home Family Philosophy Worksheet ...and cat hair. Sign up at cohesivehome.com for the latest podcast episodes and resources.

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Cait Flanders is a finance blogger, a minimalist, and the co-host of the Budget and Cents podcast. In 2011, she decided to get serious about paying off her 30,000 in debt and began blogging her progress. When she paid off the last of it in 2013, she further experimented with hacking her life by successfully completing a two year shopping ban, got rid of 75% of her belongings to live more simply, and started the podcast Budget and Cents with Carrie Smith. To catch the latest episodes of the Cohesive Home Podcast, make sure to subscribe at cohesivehome.com. Podcast music: Fernweh (Shore) by Zach Winters

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

What makes a cohesive home? In the 30th episode of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate share tips for identifying your family’s values, creating a happier home, and living simply. They reflect back on the last year of podcasting and offer encouragement for your journey, wherever you may be on it. Subscribe to the podcast on cohesivehome.com or your favorite listening app to catch the latest episodes!

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Toss the 10 step decluttering guides and tailor your simplicity approach to YOUR Values: In this episode, Melissa and Kate explore the idea of family-sized minimalism inspired by individual values. They walk you through the steps of figuring out your own values and how to purposefully apply them to your home and life. The two also chat about the impact of living simply with children and practical tips for implementing minimalism in a family home. For updates and new episodes, subscribe to the Cohesive Home Podcast on iTunes or on our website cohesivehome.com     59m8j5m8

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

Would you ever give up social media? In this episode, Melissa shares how she recently deleted her Instagram account and what life has been like post-social media. Kate shares her own struggles to cut back on tech use and the two mamas refer back to a previous podcast episode on technology, Episode 3. Kate and Melissa share some of the reasons why going tech-light is in alignment with living minimally and why you should evaluate your own use. Practicing minimalism is about more than getting rid of physical clutter, but also shedding any time commitments or habits that lessen life quality. For links mentioned in this episode, head to http://www.cohesivehome.com/cohesivehomepodcast/26. Subscribe to the Cohesive Home Podcast on iTunes to hear the latest episodes!

Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Episode 107: World of Difference

Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2017 62:55


Thank you for tuning in to Episode 107  of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles  Sunwalker Shawl Pattern: Sunwalker by Melanie Berg Yarn: Sun Valley Fibers MCS (Merino Cashmere Silk) Fingering in Kensington Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Modifications: Made it smaller than originally called for. Notes from this Ravelry Project Page as my guide. Did garter stitch for body instead of textured stitch.    Teddy Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash in brown & red Hook: C (2.75mm) Pattern: none Eyes & Nose from: 6060 on Etsy   Heart Garland Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarah Anderson Yarn: Pussyhat leftover yarn- Tink Yarn, Cascade 220, other stash scraps Hook: H (5.0 mm) Idea from Andie of AndreSue Knits Video Podcast Works for Marce of Brown Berry Chronicles Video Podcast KAL  #MakeWIPsNotWaste   Mom’s 2017 Birthday Socks Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings- self striping Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Sock by Megan Williams     Bruins Hat Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sockaholic Fingering weigh yarn in Bruins Tailgate Party Colorway Pattern: None- see project page for details. Needles: US 5 & 6 On the Needles  Dan’s New Year’s Socks Yarn: KFI Luxury Collection (MCN)- Color 604 Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) Pattern: OMG heel 52 stitches   Journey Sweater  Pattern: Journey by Alina Schneider $7 Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (merino/bamboo worsted weight) Needles:  US 6 (4.0 mm)   Snowy January Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50- Imprim Ciel Colorway US 1 (2.0mm) needles Pattern: OMG Heel   Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm Brainstorming  Outfit for Millie's doll Kitkat hat for a friend Patriots Hat From the Armchair  Podcasts: Teaknits Podcast video podcast hosted by Lauren (available on YouTube) Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Podcast hosted by Vivian and Alyson audio podcast available on iTunes & YouTube. Cohesive Home Podcast - audio podcast hosted by Kate & Melissa. Focusing on minimalism, slow, values based living, creativity, goal setting. Nourishing Real Talk - audio podcast hosted by Lindsey and Jenna. “Space for fearlessly authentic women and multi-passionate entrepreneurs who are all about living their lives and doing business on their own terms." Movies: Lion La La Land Moonlight Books: Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography    KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  First Quarter Prizes: Project Bag of Winner's Choice from She is Sew Whimsical on Etsy (contact:  renee_schimel@charter.net) Sherlock Knits     WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. Pigskin Party ’16 Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. Scope out the prizes! Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Berry Colorful Yarnings Bijou Basin Ranch Daizie Knits Fair Winds Farm Fiber Nymph Dye Works Knit Life Designs Knitcircus Yarns Knits4Comfort Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Lilliput Yarn Media Peruana Designs One Geek To Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns The Yarn Sellar Yarn Geek Fibers   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode- Check out the Sponsor Love Thread in our Ravelry Group. Tell us about your favorite Pigskin Party sponsors and be entered to win prizes. Announced the Knit Knight Designs Interception Winners Announced winners of the Bail Money for Greg Interception Events  GoodReader Class - March 25 from 4-6p Stitch House in Dorchester, MA ($30)     Contests, News and Notes  World of Difference Shawl- my  new shawl is available on Ravelry! Purchase it within the first 2 weeks and get it for 50% off! No coupon code required.     Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017   January: Minimalism I gave a final recap of my experience focusing on Minimalism in January (experiences > stuff) Slow Home Podcast: Does Slow Living Have a Branding Problem?   February: Memory keeping   The Plan: Determine a sustainable plan for documenting memories through scrapbooking (paper and/or digital) in a creative, sharable way that doesn’t overwhelm me. Find, print and hang more photos in our home.   Why? I scrapbooked 2005-2009 of my life and then again for part of 2013. I am so grateful to have documented the stories of that time in my life, especially as my nieces and nephews were born. I want to fill in the gaps and document those stories before I lose them. Kids were still so little then. So many cute photos, memories, milestones. funny things they said. I have boxes of photos & memorabilia my mother thoughtful saved for me. I want to organize it and purge what I don’t want and find a system for making this into something worth saving and sharing. I want to remember and celebrate my life. I want to share stories with my family and pass along wisdom where I can.   What I've done so far   Identify an approach- Stacy Julian, Library of Memories approach combined with Project Life divided page protectors Sort through childhood memorabilia based on these categories Assess finished scrapbooks. Sort through emails and journals. Momento app all to pull social media. Reorganize 2014 photos already printed into LOM approach. Started scrapbooking them! Working on Project Life App for 2017 and 2016 pho tos   Resources   Apps: Momento- access your social media feeds as a means for triggering journaling Google Photos Photo Fab {free} Class (explains how to use Google Photos) Becky Higgins Blog Post about Google Photos Pic Tap Go- for editing   Podcasts: The Scrap Gals Modern Photo Solutions Live Inspired with Tracie Claiborne   Websites + Blogs Simple Scrapper Project Life + Library of Memories Approaches Combined Ways to cope with sentimental things   On A Happy Note 3 point protein shake — Almond Breeze Almond/Coconut Blend Milk (unsweetened), 1 scoop Whole Foods Vanilla Protein Powder, 2 tbsp PB2 Idea of being kind to your future self. I heard about this on the Happier podcast- Episode 101 Click here for the Wil Wheaton blog post I've been setting a weekly agenda in Evernote and it's helping me achieve more each week. Women's March Boston!  I celebrated a belated Christmas with my niece Emelyn and nephew Oisin. They made me  yarn ball tree and decorated frames for their school photos! Ice skating with friends! Going through my toys-ponies, barbies etc! Millie playing with my Barbies! Garret playing with his new dirt bike! We went to a friend's for dinner! Their daughter singing and dancing kept us entertained for hours! Google photos app Mom and Jeffs birthday dinner and family Karaoke!   Quote of the Week Jane Goodall said: “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”   ------   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

In Episode 23 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa share their thoughts on simplifying resolutions and instead encourage you to focus on internal change. They chat about the ups and downs of 2016, popular resolutions for 2017, and ways to make habit changes an intentional part of your everyday instead of once a year. The CH mamas also review the new  "Joy of Less" journal by Francine Jay and give the details for a giveaway. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to catch the latest episodes! 

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

In Episode 22 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa and Kate share the ways each of their families handle spending and how they align finances with their individual values. They also share a few tips for budgeting and cutting back on expenses to create a more purposeful financial approach. Check back in January 2017 for the next episode of the Cohesive Home Podcast and subscribe at cohesivehome.com for updates!

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Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional Living

In Episode 21 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Kate and Melissa chat about creating a more sustainable home through zero waste living. They share some easy tips and resources for reducing waste and also challenge you to try it out yourself. If you've ever wondered how to take minimalism to the next level or if you've ever worried about your environmental impact, then you'll enjoy this episode. Subscribe to the Cohesive Home Podcast on iTunes to catch the latest episodes every Friday! And sign up on our website to receive updates via email!

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