Podcast appearances and mentions of polly conner

Children are a blessing and parenting is hard work. Two things that are both true but sometimes feel at odds against one another. Whether you are a parent or not, join us for this conversation as our friend, Polly Conner, shares with us her personal experience and what God has taught her in parenting intense children. Resources Thriving Home Blog Biblical Reference Isaiah 41:10

Show notes: It's probably no surprise that two book nerds who have a book club and a book podcast love buying books, right? Although, we might be in slight denial about how many books we actually purchase in a month. Spoiler: it's a LOT. But that's OK. We're not addicted, we can quit anytime! Related Links: Books mentioned*: The Promise of Stardust by Priscille Sibley The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong by Brené Brown A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Bed Stuy: A Love Story by Jerry McGill 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard Alice Hoffman the Collected Novels - two collections, 4 books each Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney The People We Keep by Allison Larkin We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza The Storyteller by Dave Grohl A Little Hope by Ethan Joella The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman Magic Lessons, The Rules of Magic, Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman Ghosts by Dolly Alderton I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness by Claire Vaye Watkins Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman Traction by Gino Wickman Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier Wild Like the Foxes by Anauta The New Big Book of U.S. Presidents 2020 Edition: Fascinating Facts About Each and Every President by Running Press Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar From Freezer to Cooker: Delicious Whole-Foods Meals for the Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker, and Instant Pot by Polly Conner and Rachel Tiemeyer Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie Billy Summers by Stephen King Every Last Secret by A. R. Torre Mother Trucker by Amy Butcher From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you. Click here to join our brand new Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Real food meets reality. In this episode, Rachel Tiemeyer shares how her journey from a desperate mom navigating nutritional changes for her son's diagnosis with Crohn's Disease morphed into authoring two cookbooks, From Freezer to Table (2017), and From Freezer to Home (2020), and creating the wildly popular site, Thriving Home, along with her friend and colleague, Polly Conner. We discuss her healthy fast and fresh meal ideas for busy families, along with her latest project, 1 Hour Freezer Prep, where she equips moms to make 6 family meals in just 1 hour. We also dive into women in business, the scarcity mindset, and Rachel's own journey through binge eating and body image issues.

Join your friend Jeanette in part 4 of the Focus on Family Series! She is joined by friend Jen Smith to talk about all things money, budgeting, and shame behind debt and the work it takes to become debt-free. This conversation is FULL of practical tips and tricks to help you use your finances well so you can focus on your family! Amazon Book Store Episode 95 w/ Polly Conner

Can we use Facebook to represent Jesus? Does it always have to be toxic? Thriving Home (https://thrivinghomeblog.com/) 's Polly Conner walks us through her own social media journey, from growing her following to using her presence to (non-weirdly) share Jesus with others. She gives guidance on how we can all represent and share Jesus with others winsomely by building bridges and being authentic. Also! We are starting the Ten Minute Bible Talks Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Ten-Minute-Bible-Talks-103966368000540/) . We want to turn your questions into podcasts, so check out the page, vote on your favorite questions or share your own. Keith and Patrick will also be on there regularly to interact - so we hope we can get to know you wherever you are! Follow us on Facebook today: https://www.facebook.com/Ten-Minute-Bible-Talks-103966368000540/ (https://www.facebook.com/Ten-Minute-Bible-Talks-103966368000540/) Want to hear more from Thriving Home? https://thrivinghomeblog.com/ (https://thrivinghomeblog.com/) Support this podcast

Today I'm talking with Polly Conner, who is half of the team of wizards over at Thriving Home. Polly and Rachel have a new cookbook out, From Freezer to Cooker, and today Polly is on the show to help us feed our people and the people our people bring home. Polly kicks us off with a hilarious recipe fail, then she gives us a ton of ideas to help us lighten up about hospitality. We chat about her go-to things for feeding big groups of teens and tweens, what she buys in bulk, how freezing meals has revolutionized how she preps for dinner, and how she uses her Instant Pot for hands-free meals. After talking with Polly, I have so many new ideas for meal planning and prepping, and I'll have links to everything she shares in the show notes, so grab a snack, kick back, listen in, and lighten up. Links from the show: Polly made us a Lighten Up page with all the recipes and ideas from the show! From Freezer to Table From Freezer to Cooker Polly's website, Thriving Home Find Polly on Instagram

Sure, we might say that we want to find satisfaction in Christ, but what does that really look like? In this episode, Polly Conner shares some really practical insights into how WE CAN TAKE THE NEXT SMALL STEP towards finding true joy in Jesus. Here are some of the things we discuss:>>> The difference between our "thinking brain" and our "feeling brain". >>> The importance of talking to ourselves versus listening to ourselves.>>> Her own tendency to believe lies about what will make her happy.>>> How following Jesus looks different in our different seasons of life. >>> Our need to pursue the things that stir our affections for Jesus.>>> Possible "next steps" to growing closer to God.Hope you're encouraged by our conversation. It was a great encouragement to me!MORE ABOUT POLLY:Polly Conner is the Co-founder of Thriving Home, a company committed to helping women thrive at home. Check out this link for a special Thriving Home page just for Dwell listeners. You'll find fun recommendations, cooking freebies and a link to their newly released cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker. Support the show (https://dwelldifferently.com/products/new-dwell-monthly-membership)

In this episode we continue our conversation with Polly Conner, a mom, a writer, Co-founder of Thriving Home, and a pastor's wife. It is just such a good episode! I learned so much that I just can't help but say... "PREACH ON, Preacher's Wife!"She really dives into this this idea of satisfaction, talking about what it means and how it should look (not just like warm fuzzies). She talks about the deeper peace that comes from finding our contentment in Jesus instead of in our circumstances, and how we're all tempted to try to find our happiness in people or things that can never truly satisfy us. We talk about how we tend to think, "If I could just get this next thing, or make it through this hard season, then I will be happy." But, the truth is, we can be content right now if we are seeking it in the right place. I hope you give it a listen. It's such a practical and insightful conversation.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT POLLY by going to the Thriving Home Website. Or follow @thrivinghome & @pollyconner on FB and Insta. She and Co-founder, Rachel Tiemeyer, have recently published another fantastic cookbook called From Freezer to Cooker. Support the show (https://dwelldifferently.com/products/new-dwell-monthly-membership)

Today’s episode is with my guests Polly Conner & Rachel Tiemeyer. They are the gals from the Thriving Home blog! If you have seen my Instagram Stories lately you have seen what I’ve been making for dinner and it’s been some recipes from their blog! Let’ me just say I tried three of their recipes and they are now in my monthly rotation that’s for sure! On today’s episode you will hear a part of Polly and Rachel’s story. Their journeys of creating and sharing recipes began with two very different stories of their view about food. Rachel’s oldest child was 18 months old when they had to adjust their family eating habits because they found out he had Crohn’s disease and wanted healthy options for him. Polly walked through a weight loss journey that led her to whole food eating. They have perfected fixing food for their families using whole food ingredients and no or fewer processed ones while being versatile for busy women! And all the mommas said AMEN! Grab the Show Notes here

Hey Mamas and welcome to this very special episode of the Mama Needs Podcast! I am interviewing Rachel Tiemeyer who is one of the creators and editors of ThrivingHome.org, a down-to-earth lifestyle blog that she and her friend, Polly Conner, began in 2012 as a way to encourage and equip moms in the day-to-day challenges that come with raising a family. Thriving Home has risen to the top as a leader 
in the online freezer cooking space, and these time-strapped moms of three (each!) jokingly refer to themselves as “freezer meal evangelists.” They are the authors 
of two cookbooks, From Freezer to Table (2017) and From Freezer to Cooker (January 2020), and live with their families in Columbia, Missouri. I've been following their blog for years and actually was a part of a recipe testing team they created to test the recipes in their cookbook that just released this week called From Freezer to Cooker! I can't recommend their cookbooks enough! I loved chatting with Rachel about meal plan tips, her motherhood story, self-care and so much more! Enjoy my conversation with Rachel. Find Rachel and Polly: Website: https://thrivinghomeblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivinghomeblog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivinghome/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/polly827401/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5oVQyW5dhinhStpTsFMy6A

We are celebrating the frigid month of January with a show about freezer cooking. Today’s show just might inspire you to get going with that new Instant Pot you received for Christmas. We are covering the process of preparing those time-saving freezer meals and using the latest kitchen appliances to put nutritious meals on the table for your busy family. Rachel Tiemeyer is the author of the new cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker: Delicious Whole Food Meals for the Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker, and Instant Pot. The recipes are easy, delicious, family-pleasing, and nourishing. We’ll dig into Rachel’s new recipe for the humble home cook’s Beef Bourguignon, which can be made in a slow cooker or instant pot. We’ll talk about another recipe that I contributed to Rachel’s cookbook for Barley and Chickpea Soup, which is a vegetarian soup made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. It’s chock-full of good nutrition and fiber. Rachel is co-founder with Polly Conner of Thriving Home, a down-to-earth lifestyle blog that they began in 2012 as a way to encourage and equip moms at home. Check out their blog for lots of great recipes. Their website is one of the top sites for freezer cooking in the online space. You might remember Rachel from Episode 11 when she visited with us to talk about one of her favorite topics, freezer meals. Let’s jump into more deliciousness with Rachel!   Show Highlights:   Getting to know Rachel, a busy mom of three who lives in Columbia, MO, and is known as a “Freezer Cooking Evangelist” Why freezing prepared meals does not deplete nutrients Rachel’s first book, From Freezer to Table, published in 2017; it covers how to prep, package, store, and thaw freezer meals How her new book came from the needs of busy families to get healthy meals on the table by using a slow cooker and Instant Pot How every recipe in Rachel’s new book can be prepared in either the slow cooker or Instant Pot---and can be used as a freezer meal! Why you don’t want to fully cook a freezer meal before freezing Rachel’s Beef Bourguignon: A flavorful concoction of stew meat or chuck roast, bacon, aromatics, flour, red wine, chicken broth, tomato paste, soy sauce, thyme, bay leaf, carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes Rachel’s specifics in using a pressure cooker or Instant Pot for freezer meals Safe ways to thaw freezer meals: in the refrigerator, in a cold water bath, or in the microwave Why the Instant Pot keeps food juicier than a slow cooker Why chicken is usually overcooked in the slow cooker Rachel’s rules for knowing your slow cooker Some favorites from the cookbook at the Tiemeyer house: Jack’s Chicken and Dumpling Stew and French Dip Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Breakfasts and desserts, like steel cut oats, egg casseroles, and french toast casseroles How to use “Pot in pot” cooking Liz’s Barley and Chickpea Soup A favorite vegetarian recipe in the book: Pumpkin Chili A random question from the Mason jar about Rachel’s favorite food   Resources:   Giveaway: One lucky U.S. listener or reader can enter for a chance to win a copy of From Freezer to Cooker: Delicious Whole-Foods Meals for the Slow Cooker, Pressure cooker, and Instant Pot by Polly Conner & Rachel Tiemeyer. Post a comment in the comments section at the end of this post and tell me about your favorite slow cooker or Instant Pot recipe. Or if you're a freezer diva, tell me what you like to cook from your freezer! Giveaway ends on January 29th.   Special FREEBIE page for LHT listeners: ThrivingHome.org/lizshealthytable  Top 10 EASY Freezer Meals – This collection of favorites will get you started right away on stocking your freezer. Instant Pot Cooking Times Chart – We spent years testing these cooking times (for fresh and frozen meals)! Weekly Menu Planner – A simple printable to help you plan each week. Freezer Smoothie Pack Bundle – Stock your freezer with delicious and healthy smoothies.     Check out my "Reduce Your Kitchen Carbon Footprint" blog series. In January, we're tackling COMPOSTING:  https://www.lizshealthytable.com/2020/01/06/reduce-your-kitchen-carbon-footprint-compost-food-scraps-and-kitchen-waste/   Episode 11 featured Rachel's first cookbook, From Freezer to Table: https://www.lizshealthytable.com/2017/09/19/freezer-cooking-with-rachel-tiemeyer/   Website: ThrivingHome.org    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivinghomeblog/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivinghome/

We are celebrating the frigid month of January with a show about freezer cooking. Today’s show just might inspire you to get going with that new Instant Pot you received for Christmas. We are covering the process of preparing those time-saving freezer meals and using the latest kitchen appliances to put nutritious meals on the table for your busy family. Rachel Tiemeyer is the author of the new cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker: Delicious Whole Food Meals for the Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker, and Instant Pot. The recipes are easy, delicious, family-pleasing, and nourishing. We’ll dig into Rachel’s new recipe for the humble home cook’s Beef Bourguignon, which can be made in a slow cooker or instant pot. We’ll talk about another recipe that I contributed to Rachel’s cookbook for Barley and Chickpea Soup, which is a vegetarian soup made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. It’s chock-full of good nutrition and fiber. Rachel is co-founder with Polly Conner of Thriving Home, a down-to-earth lifestyle blog that they began in 2012 as a way to encourage and equip moms at home. Check out their blog for lots of great recipes. Their website is one of the top sites for freezer cooking in the online space. You might remember Rachel from Episode 11 when she visited with us to talk about one of her favorite topics, freezer meals. Let’s jump into more deliciousness with Rachel!   Show Highlights:   Getting to know Rachel, a busy mom of three who lives in Columbia, MO, and is known as a “Freezer Cooking Evangelist” Why freezing prepared meals does not deplete nutrients Rachel’s first book, From Freezer to Table, published in 2017; it covers how to prep, package, store, and thaw freezer meals How her new book came from the needs of busy families to get healthy meals on the table by using a slow cooker and Instant Pot How every recipe in Rachel’s new book can be prepared in either the slow cooker or Instant Pot---and can be used as a freezer meal! Why you don’t want to fully cook a freezer meal before freezing Rachel’s Beef Bourguignon: A flavorful concoction of stew meat or chuck roast, bacon, aromatics, flour, red wine, chicken broth, tomato paste, soy sauce, thyme, bay leaf, carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes Rachel’s specifics in using a pressure cooker or Instant Pot for freezer meals Safe ways to thaw freezer meals: in the refrigerator, in a cold water bath, or in the microwave Why the Instant Pot keeps food juicier than a slow cooker Why chicken is usually overcooked in the slow cooker Rachel’s rules for knowing your slow cooker Some favorites from the cookbook at the Tiemeyer house: Jack’s Chicken and Dumpling Stew and French Dip Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Breakfasts and desserts, like steel cut oats, egg casseroles, and french toast casseroles How to use “Pot in pot” cooking Liz’s Barley and Chickpea Soup A favorite vegetarian recipe in the book: Pumpkin Chili A random question from the Mason jar about Rachel’s favorite food   Resources:   Giveaway: One lucky U.S. listener or reader can enter for a chance to win a copy of From Freezer to Cooker: Delicious Whole-Foods Meals for the Slow Cooker, Pressure cooker, and Instant Pot by Polly Conner & Rachel Tiemeyer. Post a comment in the comments section at the end of this post and tell me about your favorite slow cooker or Instant Pot recipe. Or if you're a freezer diva, tell me what you like to cook from your freezer! Giveaway ends on January 29th.   Special FREEBIE page for LHT listeners: ThrivingHome.org/lizshealthytable  Top 10 EASY Freezer Meals – This collection of favorites will get you started right away on stocking your freezer. Instant Pot Cooking Times Chart – We spent years testing these cooking times (for fresh and frozen meals)! Weekly Menu Planner – A simple printable to help you plan each week. Freezer Smoothie Pack Bundle – Stock your freezer with delicious and healthy smoothies.     Check out my "Reduce Your Kitchen Carbon Footprint" blog series. In January, we're tackling COMPOSTING:  https://www.lizshealthytable.com/2020/01/06/reduce-your-kitchen-carbon-footprint-compost-food-scraps-and-kitchen-waste/   Episode 11 featured Rachel's first cookbook, From Freezer to Table: https://www.lizshealthytable.com/2017/09/19/freezer-cooking-with-rachel-tiemeyer/   Website: ThrivingHome.org    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivinghomeblog/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivinghome/

Do you feel like your constantly trying to keep all the plates spinning??? And, just getting dinner on those plates feels like a really tall order?Well, in this episode you're going to hear from Polly Conner. She and her friend, Rachel Tiemeyer, founded Thriving Home, a company dedicated to encouraging and equipping women to thrive. In this episode, she shares about all the different plates she has spinning, from mom, to pastor's wife to business owner, to blogger... This girl has a lot going on. But, you'll discover from this conversation and the ones that follow, that she is dedicated to finding her ultimate grounding and satisfaction in Jesus. In this episode, we just dip our toes in the water of this month's Dwell verse: Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days (Ps. 90:14). But, you will want to keep listening in the coming two episodes as we really dive in to the satisfaction only God can give us and practical ways to go deep. Check out this link for a special Thriving Home page just for Dwell listeners. You'll find fun recommendations, cooking freebies and a link to their newly released cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker. Support the show (https://dwelldifferently.com/products/new-dwell-monthly-membership)

IT’S TIME TO READ!! Today is the second episode in our Time To Read series!  Do you struggle finding time to cook and make delicious meals that your family will actually eat and enjoy. What about those nights when you know you have NOTHING prepped and you find yourself in the Chick-Fil-A drive through….again...No shame sister we have all been there! I mean to be totally honest I was just there on Saturday! BUT Polly and Rachel are here to save the day, and our budgets! So today grab a cup and sit down with Polly Conner and I as we discuss how being strategic with our time in the kitchen can actually minimize our time as we cook meals and maximize our time with our families! Polly and Rachel’s new cookbook From Freezer to cooker will teach us how to prep and freeze meals that can be prepared in our slow cookers or my very favorite appliance/ tool my Instant Pot. This new cookbook is going to be a LIFE SAVER this year! Be sure to click the link below and get it now! You better believe mine will be here tomorrow! Order From Freezer To Cooker   Connect with Polly & Rachel   Connect with your friend Jeanette Instagram // Website// Podcast

It’s not called the “witching hour” for no reason. Dinnertime comes to the Thomas house daily and with it comes crying and drama (and sometimes my kids are upset too…). I got a lot out of this chat and I hope you do as well! Polly is a wife, mother, blogger, foodie, money-saver, animal-lover, and freezer cooking evangelist. She has a heart for equipping and encouraging young moms and women to thrive in their homes. Her blogging journey began when she and Rachel Tiemeyer founded Thrivinghomeblog.com and found that blogging and writing has not only kept her mind sharp during these foggy-sleep-deprived years but has also served as a much-needed creative outlet. Polly is a go-getter, project manager, sometimes a bit too honest, hard-working mom who enjoys a challenge... and a strong mocha with extra whip on the hard days. What we chat about: the story behind Polly and Rachel’s freezer cookbook, From Freezer to Table building community while meal prepping letting go of the expectations you had for your kids and embracing who they are how nurturing her child’s ADHD has affected their relationship Links mentioned: Thriving Home From Freezer to TableLoving the Little YearsShoe DogHellbound on His TrailLibby Thriving Home recipe tester team Connect with Polly: website | instagram | facebook | pinterest Connect with Emily: website | instagram | facebook | patreon Episode Sponsors: Daily Harvest: use promo code SWP and get 3 free cups in your first box Noom: visit noom.com/SWP to start your trial today Care Of: get 20% off your first month with code SWP Blinkist: visit blinkist.com/SWP to start you free 7-day trial Support the show: Patreon | Amazon Share the Struggle! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love the Struggle Well Project? Please leave a review here!

Practical Tips to Eating Dinner Together as a Family with Blogger and Cookbook Co-Author, Rachel Tiemeyer   Psalm 34:8 (a) NIV “Taste and see that the LORD is good;”   Rachel Tiemeyer is one of the two moms behind the blog Thriving Home and a new cookbook titled From Freezer to Table: 75+ Recipes for Gathering, Cooking, and Sharing. She and her friend, Polly Conner, started their site in 2012 as a way to encourage other moms by sharing tips, stories, and healthy recipes from their own homes. After freezer cooking for their families for nearly a decade, they now jokingly refer to themselves as “freezer meal evangelists”. Their blog is a top-ranking site for healthy freezer meal resources, and they are currently writing their second cookbook that will focus on slow cooker and Instant Pot freezer meal recipes. Rachel and her husband have three elementary-aged children and live in Columbia, Missouri.    At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We also want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.    Thriving Home Website  The Nourishing Home  Socials:  Instagram @thrivinghome  Facebook    From Freezer to Table Cookbook Table Talk Cards Sold Here Article on Importance of Enjoying Dinnertime as Family Time    Thank You to Our Sponsor: Leman Property Management Company   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Also, check out our newly launched Patreon Page to find out how to gain access to additional podcasts and freebies!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Mom, we know feeding your family is a huge thing. Coming up with the meals and the groceries and all the things. That's why we have Polly Conner of the popular Thriving Home duo Polly & Rachel to chat about their new cookbook and how they are going to make meals with your family easier.

Figuring out what to make for dinner each week can be so stressful, especially with work, and kids, and life. That time of day can be MISERABLE, and takes everything out of you just to get food on the table. A few years ago, my friends and I actually started a monthly Freezer Meal Party, where we gather and we cook freezer meals, and then we swap them. So, we have easy meals ready to go throughout the week or month. This has been such a lifesaver for me and my friends, and honestly it’s become such a joy to just gather with them each month. Getting to talk about freezer meals, and community, and the importance of the dinner table on the podcast, well this was an episode I couldn’t wait to do!   ON THIS WEEK'S BUSINESS WITH PURPOSE PODCAST EPISODE My guest on the Business with Purpose podcast this week is Polly Conner, the co-author of The Thriving Home blog, and From Freezer to Table, the freezer meal cookbook. I have been following Polly for quite some time, and I was so excited to do this interview. We have the BEST time chatting, and clearly could be best friends in real life, and I really just loved hearing her heart behind the blog, and the cookbook, and we even talking about internet trolls. Also, be sure to head on over to my Instagram, as we’ll be giving away a copy of From Freezer to Table. We laughed, we cried, we talked about all the things, so we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! BALANCE Balancing motherhood, working, and taking care of the family can be exhausting at times. In this episode, Polly and I discuss what real balance looks like and how to most women, this can be an unspoken battle. Balancing the kids and cooking dinner can make 4pm-7pm the real STRUGGLE. Polly’s Freezer Meals approach allows mothers to, “free your time, be more present, and be more hands on. Be available for your people.”   FRIENDSHIPS AND THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY The need for real, honest friendships is so necessary throughout many stages of life. Being new to motherhood, and coming out of working a full-time job can leave women feeling lonely. When life gets demanding, it’s important to be intentional in creating space for community. Gathering around the table is not just important in our own families, but with friends and other loved ones who can be each other’s support system in times of need.   VULNERABILITY   Being a blogger, author, or even just person on the internet often exposes us to much criticism (we’ve all dealt with the trolls,) but also allows us to really make an impact with our words. Polly and I discuss what writing, blogging, and the community we’ve built online means to us, and how privileged we feel to have a platform to be vulnerable and real with our audience. About Polly Conner, Co-Author of From Freezer to Table: Polly is a wife and mother of three little ones. She refers to herself as a “high-tech grandma,”  because she enjoys the typical hobbies of a grandma - crafting, sewing, knitting, baking, and slipper-wearing - but have the skills of techie. As a woman constantly in a state of nesting, Polly has grown to love being at home and finding ways to be resourceful. A few years ago, Polly and her friend Rachel, came together to start a blog with the mission of helping families to thrive. Together, they recently authored From Freeze to Table as a resource for busy mothers to be efficient in their homes, community, and lives, while still valuing the importance of time at the dinner table. CONNECT WITH POLLY: Thriving Home Website Use code MollyPolly1982 for 50% off Table Talk Cards from their store From Freeze to Table Freezer Meal Cookbook https://www.facebook.com/thrivinghomeblog/ https://www.instagram.com/thrivinghome/ https://www.pinterest.com/polly827401/ Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week’s Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let’s continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I’d love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter “Business with Purpose“ Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.  

This week we talk with the guru of freezer to table meals - Polly Conner. Polly will be walking us through how to easily make freezer meals ahead of time and serve them up to your table like a pro. She’ll also tell us about how to start your own “freezer clubs” where you and your neighbors can cook together to provide a week of meals for you and your families while creating community in the kitchen. Polly and her business partner Rachel have written about this great way to plan meals in their book "From Freezer to Table."  They also head up the Thriving Home Blog which has incredible resources for busy moms. This episode will revolutionize the way you look at meal prep and give you time to actually enjoy dinners with your family. ---------------------------------------------- Show Sponsor: Shipt: Grocery Delivery Today's Guests & Featured Product:Polly Conner & Rachel Tiemeyer’s ThrivingHomeBlog.com Freezer to Table: 75+ Simple, Whole Foods Recipies for Gathering, Cooking, and Sharing Cookbook  

This week I am venturing off of our Nashville series to bring you an interview with Polly Conner to discuss partnerships and how to simplify your business.     Polly has co-written a cookbook called From Freezer to Table, it’s 75 simple recipes you can make and freeze. I absolutely love this book and couldn't wait to share it with you all.    In this episode, Polly and I chat about what we can and cannot freeze, her "state of the union" meetings and why they decided not to do a book tour with this book release.    Her website Thriving home blog encourages moms to thrive in every area of home life.   Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Audible Get your free 30-day trial and download from Audible Here.      

My guests for The Happy Hour #172 are Polly Conner and Rachel Tiemeyer from Thriving Home blog, where they write about parenting, recipes, and most importantly freezer cooking. They've just released their first cookbook, From Freezer to Table. After listening to our conversation, I just know you're going to be so inspired to go grab a copy and take a good swing at this freezer cooking movement.  I was so intrigued with these ladies for a few reasons. First, they are women just like you and me chasing their dreams and making them happen. They have real lives, families and normal hurdles that we're all trying to navigate. Secondly, they are providing great recipes with whole foods that you will feel confident in serving your family. And lastly, freezer cooking - tell me more! In today's show, you'll hear all about freezer cooking - the myths, the advantages, and how to start a freezer club.  At the end of our conversation, Polly and Rachel share about walking through suffering within their families and with their kids. If you are suffering or know someone that is, I think our conversation will be such an encouragement to you. {You can listen to the showHERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show Thriving Home Blog Polly & Rachel's Book: From Freezer to Table Making Oprah What Polly & Rachel are loving: a new bike, barre, How I Built This, Aldi chips, Homeland and A Chef's Life The Happy Hour Facebook Group Pre-Order If You Only Knew Connect with Polly & Rachel Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube Sponsors littleBitsHelloFresh :: Code JAMIEIVEY30

How to work with different personalities, divide responsibilities, and split your income with Polly Conner and Rachel Tiemeyer. ----- Welcome to episode 114 of the Food Blogger Pro podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork talks with Polly Conner and Rachel Tiemeyer from Thriving Home about working as a partnership on their blog. How to Run a Successful Blog as a Partnership A blog is typically started as a sole venture, but Polly and Rachel decided to start their blog, Thriving Home, as a team. While they both have different personalities, they use those differences to their advantage to divide tasks and grow their business. But even though they’re running their blog as a team, anyone can take lessons away from the way they treat their blog as a business. You’ll learn how they made their first $1, the most important thing that makes their partnership work, and the intentional way they invest back into their business, and more. In this episode, Polly and Rachel share: How Polly and Rachel met Why they decided to start a blog together How they work with their different personalities What they focused on when they first started blogging together How they compliment each other How they navigate difficulties in a partnership What their State of the Unions look like How they divide responsibilities How they handle constructive criticism How they decided to start working on their blog full-time How they divide their income and how they decide what to invest in Why they set up their business as an S-Corp What their typical days look like Resources: Thriving Home Dave Ramsey From Freezer to Table Cookbook - releasing September 12! Profit First ConvertKit Leadpages Shopify If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com.