Are you snapping at your partner & kids or feeling cynical seeing everyone else's happy posts about the holidays?
You sound like you're feeling resentment right now...
Been there, done that. There's a lot going on under resentment and in this episode, I want to help you:
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As promised, here are some of the resources referenced in this episode:
- Tim Ferriss podcast episode with Diana Chapman: How to Get Unstuck (Whole Body Yes)
- Tim Ferriss podcast episode with Debbie Millman: How to Design a Life (Sketching out a 5 year plan)
Seasonal living is an old-fashioned way of living that allows us to slow down and change our life throughout the course of the year.
In this episode, I share my own experience with seasonal living and how it helped me move out of stress and anxiety and into a calm, assured sense of knowingness.
I'll also share insights on how to make the most of this special time of the year (without pulling your hair out)!
Resources:
1. New Post: 7 Powerful Ways to Live with the Seasons Any Day of the Year https://www.milkglasshome.com/2022/12/16/living-with-the-seasons/
2. Winter Solstice Self-Reflection & Intention Setting https://www.milkglasshome.com/2021/12/13/winter-solstice-reflection-guide-free-download/
3. Christmas Planner Bundle https://www.etsy.com/listing/1353535246/christmas-planner-printable-bundle
We're in the holiday season! This magical time of year is also incredibly stressful for many people. We're full of stress about our budgets and to-do lists, we're dreading this work party or dealing with strained relationships with relatives, and many of us are coping with loss and grief.
There are so many things that complicate the holidays and this year, I'm going to help you enjoy a gentle, peaceful holiday.
In this episode, we're dealing with the mental and physical overwhelm that comes with doing TOO MUCH.
We're breaking down the mental load of things to do and I'll help you feel calm and grounded in your body.
Ready to tackle your to do list? Check out my Christmas Planner Printable Bundle to help you plan out your holiday shopping, gift-giving, dinner, and more. Even Santa gets some help in this one!
Friends, I'm back! I'm here to help you end this year feeling good - calm, peaceful, focused, and grounded. I'll be sharing tips, strategies, and perspectives to help you move out of the ever-busy mode and truly enjoy this time.
I'll share a new episode each Saturday for at least the next 3-4 weeks. If you like it, let me know!
Hey there, friends! I'm taking a few weeks off from the podcast to put some time into other projects and make sure my episodes are high-quality.
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Especially with rising food costs, how do we make the right choices for our budget and our health?
In this episode, I'm sharing my own decision-making process about grocery shopping. These tiny decisions feel stressful and overwhelming so by learning which standards matter the most, we can make eating an organic, local diet easier and less overwhelming!
Get your free pantry staples list --> https://milk-glass-home.ck.page/pantry-list-freebie
🌿 Check out my ebook From Scratch for Beginners to learn how to set up your own real food lifestyle
Resources to help
- Read my Azure Standard review
- Learn where to buy grass-fed beef wherever you live
*Special offer: Get 2 lbs of grass-fed beef for life when you shop with Crowd Cow!
Don't forget to listen to earlier episodes about stretching your food budget!
I believe that creativity is a fundamental part of human nature that we can use to not only survive, but thrive.
In this episode, I'll break down what I mean, share my own personal story of healing through creativity, and strategies to help you unlock this part of yourself!
Get the Roadmap to Sustainable Living here: https://milk-glass-home.ck.page/roadmap
Check out the show notes for more details & resources here: https://www.milkglasshome.com/2022/07/08/ep-11/
Put away the water bath canner! Don't worry about the pectin and canning pressure.
In this episode, I'm sharing 6 of the easiest food preservation strategies you can do anywhere you live. Most of these are 1 or 2-step processes that come together quickly and easily.
This list is just the start, too! There are so many great ways to preserve food. Pick one of these simple approaches this summer to try your hand at food preservation.
You CAN can...get it? :)
Don't forget to get your Home Canning Bundle if you're ready to dive into canning! https://shop.milkglasshome.com/product/home-canning-bundle-natural/
See the complete show notes & get some recipes here: https://www.milkglasshome.com/2022/07/01/episode-10/
In this episode, we're going to take a quick dive into the issues with food waste, how much we're really throwing away, and the simplest strategies to fight food waste.
Spoiler: no clever TikTok hacks required!
Here's what you need:
Free meal planner & pantry checklist --> https://milk-glass-home.ck.page/pantry-list-freebie
Then head to Milk Glass Home to see my zero waste guides, tips for cooking from scratch, meal planning help, and more!
Want some stats? Head to the show notes for more information.
In this mega episode, I'm breaking down some of the best tips from the world of sustainable living to help you save money during these unprecedented times.
Then, I'm going to delve into becoming a conscious consumer to help you understand what that means, how to do it, and the lessons I've learned in my journey to detach myself from consumerism.
There are lots of tips here and ideas to help shift your thinking!
Here are some resources to help you on your way (Visit simplesustainablehome.com for links to all of these things!)
Related resources
How can this old phrase from WWII help us live simple, sustainable lives today?
In this episode, I'll share the simple mindset shifts that help make sustainable living easy & affordable. These are also the baby steps to start becoming a conscious consumer!
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The easiest way to start cooking from scratch regularly is to meal plan! I know, I know...that sounds awful. It really doesn't have to be! In this episode, I'm going to break down meal planning into simple steps to help beginners start a successful meal planning routine.
START HERE: Get your free meal planning template & pantry staples list
Help me help you! Answer this brief poll to share which meal planning tool would be the most helpful.
After you listen, visit the show notes for more mealing planning tips!
Get your feet wet learning about sustainable beauty! In our first interview, we'll be talking to Amy of Beauty and the Planet about:
Get to know our guest, Amy
Come hang out with me!
My Biossance review for sensitive skin
Last week, Stephanie Seferian of Sustainable Minimalists interviewed little ol' me all about cooking from scratch! We're going into all of it: why it's so hard, words of encouragement, the best tools, my desperation dinners, and more.
Listen to the episode right here.
Check out my last minute dinners (updated to 5 recipes now!).
Grab my pantry checklist & meal planning template to make this whole process way easier.
Let's face it - shopping for sustainable fashion on a budget can be really hard! Budget + clothing typically = fast fashion and unethical labor practices.
Add in the complexities of being plus size or having a changing body and you're in even more of a bind.
In this episode, I'm breaking down I dress in plus-size clothing on a budget and what I'm doing (and will start doing!) to minimize my carbon footprint.
Visit my sustainable living blog for the show notes!
This is where zero waste truly shines! Learn our favorite sustainable living tips to save at the grocery store while also minimizing your waste.
I'm also going in-depth into how to afford organics for less, shopping for local produce, and affording grass-fed and pasture-raised meats.
Don't miss this episode! I want to help you save money while you feed your family. I'm sharing my tips as a sustainable living blogger, home gardener, and former farmers market manager.
Click here to see the show notes.
*Zero Waste Whole Home Guide - printable checklists to help you switch to a sustainable (and realistic) zero waste lifestyle {Save 15% with code ILOVEMGH}
*Get access to my free resource library to get my pantry staples list, real food buying guide, printable frugal food hacks, and more
Learn how to make living sustainably as easy as possible with baby steps. I'll share stories from some of my favorite sustainable living bloggers about how they started their journeys. We'll break their tips down into easy baby steps and I'll share a couple of ways to make your habit changes extra effective. Click here to see the complete show notes.
Learn how to ditch the plastic wrap habit with these simple and sustainable alternatives. Click here for the show notes.