Suffering can be a major stumbling block when it comes to faith. Often it is asked that if God were so loving and merciful, why does it even exist? Seeing pain and suffering in this light is opposite of what God intends. In this week’s episode Mandy & Evita discuss the two ways to approach pain & suffering. Rebellion and resignation are the two main avenues and Mandy & Evita guide you along the paths to both: our rebellious nature that leads to the pitfalls of despair and denial and the redemptive and hopeful aspects of resignation to God’s will. Also discussed are 5 practical steps on how to embrace suffering and make the most of your cross. Our prayers are with you, and we hope you enjoy the show!
There’s nothing wrong with Takis and Shark Tank on a regular night, or simultaneously bingeing on summer sausage and HGTV home reno shows, but there is a PROPER way to show yourself some love. Self-care culture has overtaken the media and what is emphasized is purely for satisfaction, but what is the actual purpose of self-care? Our desire to love ourselves must be nourished and aligned according to God’s plan in order to achieve authentic fulfillment. In this episode, Evita & Mandy take this topic on and share some great insight and stats on how it is in fact biblical to love yourself but in the ordered way! Evita will also discuss some practical closet editing and purging tips to start your self-care journey on the right foot! With plenty of laughs, you’ll be glad to have joined in; grab a coffee or tea or whatever you fancy and enjoy!
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Soon we will see "give thanks" written on cute, little napkins and dish cloths, #blessed as a caption for perfectly posed pictures on social media, and "I am thankful for" worksheets our kids might bring home. But, do we really know what the virtue of gratitude look like? Do we live it out every day? Mandy goes through practical ways (as described in the book "The Willpower Advantage: Building Habits for Lasting Happiness") to develop a more grateful outlook in your everyday life.
You know exactly what we mean when we say that postpartum isn’t exactly the BLISS you anticipated for 9 months. In fact for 85% of women it is quite the OPPOSITE. In todays episode, Evita and Mandy discuss their personal experiences of postpartum blues and postpartum depression and how to know when things are more than just blues. This period of adjustment is a roller coaster of emotions and flat out CONFUSING! We try and help clear things up and list some practical ways that can help you manage the challenges that arise when introducing a tiny new member to the family. Join the conversation and follow our instagram page for bonus content @babystepshomemakers!
Motivation is not really the problem you are having to get ALL the things done, TASK INITIATION is. My mind was blown when I first came across this because often times we think we LACK MOTIVATION when in reality we lack the SKILL required to get things done. In this short bonus episode Evita discusses 4 PRACTICAL strategies you can do to flex the task initiation muscle and get things done today!
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C.S. Lewis has famously stated that friends are "unnecessary" and Greek Giant Aristotle says friends are "indispensable" and "a pinnacle of human achievement." How do these two make sense together and why should you as a homemaker care?
Our roles as homemakers can often seem lonely, and our tasks go unseen, yet when we find a friend who stands with us "side by side", who shares in our vision, in our struggle we feel encouraged to carry on, standing together in an "immense solitude". Join our conversation and understand why some friends from your past are no longer, and also why your best friendships might be yet to come!
"[Friendship] has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival." C.S. Lewis
Join Mandy for this Bonus Baby Step where she covers the ins and outs of canning. If you've ever felt that you wanted to try canning, but it seemed like a daunting task, this episode is for you! Mandy offers 4 major tips to try your hand at canning food. Your inner Betty Crocker will be delighted to know, it's not as difficult or time consuming as you may have thought!
And just like that, summer break is over friends but fear not, we have got your back! These 5 fact based routines are just what you NEED to have a successful school year, structure for your kids emotional and mental benefit and peace in your home. Consider the pre-8am chaos a thing of the past! Follow these steps and get your school year off to a wonderfully prepared start!
We all know our husband's true potential, but does he see it? How can he become his best self? In this episode we go over 2 of the 3 "essential elements" that author J.R. Miller (circa 1800s) says are required to meet the wifely demands. By meeting and excelling at these elements, we can harness the "power" and "influence" we have over our beloveds when we successfully practice these 2 elements. It is not a game of manipulation, rather a journey of cultivating a loving home that will INSPIRE our men "onward and upward".
Did you know you’re 77% more likely to be overweight if your home is cluttered OR that your brain simply cannot activate the areas required to focus if you’re overwhelmed with ‘things’? Maybe you want a tidy home but don’t know where or how to start? In part one of this episode, Mandy and Evita discuss many of the mental and physical health benefits that come with decluttering and they are LIFE CHANGING, including an EASY 4 STEP guide on how to do it (attached below)! From losing weight to a more fulfilled life, simplifying may be the answer you have been looking for.
Click here to access the Decluttering Guide!
In part 2 of this discussion, they will go over real world applications of organization and decluttering such as toy-sorting, mail/paper organizing, planning for moves and more! PLUS a sneak peek on what a seasoned mother of 6 has to say about storing children’s keepsakes and other memorabilia! You don’t want to miss this! Are you ready to make the change FOR GOOD this time? If so, tune in!