Need a little encouragement for upleveling your life in little ways? Let me introduce you to our guests Drew Scarbrough (18) and Carson Brownlow (16) who are the hosts of Peace in Christ Podcast. Drew and Carson talk about the inspiring conversations, devotionals, and expert insights they are receiving as they interview faith filled guests on their show. Tune in for some inspirational thoughts and uplifting tips.

We are going to talk a bit about how to prepare our children for missions, be a support to them while they are out, what items you may need to gather or prepare before they leave, give some suggestions for how to support during home MTC (missionary training center), give gift ideas for missionaries, as well as share ideas for how siblings of missionaries can best stay connected during the time apart.

Family finances can often be a source of stress, frustration and desperation. Today we have on Hilary Nielsen @MomHandlesTheMoney to hold our hand and baby step our way to financial freedom. She speaks to big and small budgets, and has some awesome tips to help all of us give our finances a little refresh!

There are often stereotypes that a lot of people think of those experiencing homelessness, such as those with addictions or mental illness. The tragic thing is, some are just one tough experience away. Things that can lead to experiencing homelessness: single mom’s with low paying jobs that don’t have family support veterans with PTSD people with high student loans large medical bills This is called the slow spiral. An event happens and before you know it, one thing leads to another and finally it’s one thing too many and it pushes them over the edge. There is a feeling of hopelessness and no where to go. Our guest, Author and lifelong homeless advocate Leigh Lincoln, is giving us lots of great information of how we can help those in need. Listen below or in your favorite podcast app! This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission for sharing at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

People all over the world are becoming more and more interested in their family history. Why is knowing our family history important? Studies have shown that knowing where you came from gives you more sense of self, more compassion for others, greater resilience, and feelings of connection and belonging. But if you are like me, you feel overwhelmed with where to start! That is why I am so excited about our podcast guests today. Meet genealogists: Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer from Family Locket. They are going to be giving us great ideas of where to begin, how to do family history in our own personal way, and how to involve our kids.

We have a fabulous guest for you today: Brent Beck. You may know him better as Grandpa Beck- from Grandpa Beck Games. You have probably played some of his games such as Cover Your Assets, Nuts About Mutts or Antiquity Quest. In today’s episode you are going to hear about the greatest games for gatherings, be inspired for fun party themes, get ideas for some tasty party foods, and be energized about the connections you can make with friends and family without it costing a lot of money.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with getting your house ready to sell? Or are you feeling like your home needs a little facelift and you’re not sure where to start? Today’s guest, Tammy Goolsby, owner and realtor of Team Goolsby Real Estate is on our podcast to get you going in the right direction. On this episode Tammy tells us the 5 important tips to make our homes more appealing to buyers, she gives us a list of rooms prioritized from the most important, provides moving tips, and even shares with us some fun fall traditions she has with her family.

Hillary Hess talks about bringing culture to your family through the food they are cooking. Also, learn 10 tips for teaching your kids to cook!

I have learned so much from our guest, Kamree Price, about how to travel for super cheap and sometimes even free using travel rewards. Kam teaches us the beginning steps of travel hacking, what credit cards have the best reward, how to get a Southwest Companion Pass the fastest for the longest amount of time, as well as lots of tips for traveling with your family.

Parenting cell phone use can be super overwhelming. I am a mom of 7 kids, and this has been quite the challenge for us. I learned a lot of good and bad things with my older kids, and have made some changes for my younger kids. Putting a device into the hands of your kids can be a terrifying thing. Making sure we were all on the same page and that they were taught proper usage, manners, expectations, and safety has helped us avoid a lot of frustration and angry moments. I loved recording this episode of our podcast with guest: Bill Brady, CEO of Troomi Wireless. I applaud Bill and his mission to keep kids safe on their cell phones while keeping relationships good with their parents. He also gave us a very generous coupon code to share with you!! Listen below or through your favorite podcast app!!

Meredith Rotz is a dream chaser!! She not only went after one of her own dreams, but now she helps others achieve their dreams as well. She was a bit worried about going to coaching school when she was in her 40’s. A thought that really helped her was, “If it wasn’t the right time, it wasn’t the right time. But I knew it was the right time. 42 year old Meredith is doing this for 45 year old Meredith.” I can’t wait to have you listen to her inspiring message and get ready to tackle things in your own life in a similar way!

After having my 7th baby (which was nearly 6 years ago), I just couldn’t get a handle on my health. My blood pressure was high, the weight wasn’t coming off like it had after baby #6, my energy was low and my other numbers weren’t looking great. I was very caught up in being busy with my baby and other 6 kids. I was busy building Helping of Happiness, the pandemic hit, I sent a daughter to college, then on a mission, then a son on a mission. It seemed the hamster wheel never stopped and I wasn’t taking time for myself. My aunt has been eating plant based for years, and every time we talked, I felt these nudges that I should try it. I just never felt like I could commit to it with everything else in my life. About a year ago, I started doing “Tackle it Tuesdays” with some friends. The lifestyles we were striving for felt too big and overwhelming, but we felt we could do it one day a week! No problem!! It was great support and my numbers did improve a little, but not enough. A few months ago I ran into a class Ali Essig was giving at the Thriving Mothers Summit, all about Plant Based Eating. That nudge was back and even stronger than before. I decided it was time to jump in with both feet. I’ve been working on plant based eating now for over 2 months and it has been so good for me. I feel so much better than I did. I’m learning a lot, stumbling plenty, feel like much healthier, sometimes frustrated, happier in my own skin, and it’s something I want to stick with the rest of my life. I know this may not be for everybody. But if you are feeling those nudges like I was, or feel you need a change, maybe this episode is just what you need. Here are the What’s, the Why’s and the How’s of plant based eating.

Sometimes being a mom is just HARD!!! It gets to the point where you can either laugh about it, or cry about it. And while I do shed my share of tears over my kids, I would much rather laugh! This is one reason I love Megan Whitmer. She has written a book for moms all about how to find the humor in motherhood. On today’s podcast, we talk with her about what made her want to write her book, how we can find ways to look on the bright side, and remember that we are daughters of God and don’t have to compare ourselves to society and the crazy trends happening there. Listen on our blog or through your favorite podcast app.

The Red Cross recommends 72 hour kits be at the top of our emergency preparedness list. That tells me it should probably be at the top of my list of things to have ready in my home. Figuring out what to put in your kit and how to go about the whole project can be very daunting, especially if you want your kit to be tailored to you and your family. This is why I’m so happy we have our emergency prep super star: Melanie Papworth from Plan for Awesome, back on the podcast with us today!! Melanie has an awesome guide to 72 hour kits that takes us through the whole process. On this podcast she walks us through every age and stage and what items are helpful from babies to adults.

“How can I inspire my family without being in their face?” Isn’t this a great question to ask ourselves?! I often feel like the family nag- reminding, lecturing and trying to help everyone reach their highest potential. What I learned from Candace Hafen (owner and creator of Lemon Drops N Lilies- Home Decor Shop) on our podcast today, was that we can inspire our family members by the things we keep in our homes. Beautiful artwork, quotes hanging in frames, messages on throw pillows, pictures of our family in meaningful moments, can be brought back to our minds years down the road when we need those reminders most. Come join us in creating more intentional decor for our homes!! Learn why Candace says, “What’s on my walls matters.”

The middle school years was one of the hardest parts of my young life. It was awful trying to maneuver all the new changes in my body and mind, while trying to figure out who I really was. And everyone else was in the same boat- what a mess!! That is why I am sooo happy to introduce you to our guests today!! Katie, Becky and Allie have put together an amazing program for tween and teen girls to help boost their confidence, figure out who they are, grow their gifts and help their friendships flourish. I wish I had them in my life when I was young!!

Tanya Christensen’s son, Dylan, needed some blood work done for an oral surgery he needed to have. Tanya and her family were shocked to find out that his white blood count was extremely low when the labs came back. They had to postpone the oral surgery and had to do more testing to see what was going on with Dylan. Sadly, Dylan was diagnosed with MDS: myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of blood cancer. Chemo or radiation weren’t an option for fighting this type of cancer, they would have to rely on a bone marrow transplant. On this week’s podcast, you will hear more details of the Christensen’s story, what different steps they have had to take to find a bone marrow match, and how you can register to be a bone marrow donor. Donating bone marrow is a painless service, it’s similar to giving blood. To register to be a bone marrow donor, you just need to swab your cheek, and mail the lab kit back to Be the Match. It is incredible opportunity to save a life!!

Are you sometimes shocked as a parent that your teens and even their friends are with out the social norms you feel should be there? Today’s guest, Brooke Romney, started to notice her kids and the other teenagers around her needed help with simple etiquette, such as saying “hello” and “thank you” to someone who was giving them a ride somewhere. She came up with this fantastic flip book with 52 different manners that will empower teens to be their best selves and have confidence as they maneuver through life situations. Our family has been using this book for several months, and it has brought about the best conversations with our kids about how to handle themselves in different situations they find themselves in. I loved talking with Brooke on our podcast and learning even more about why she created this resource and how it can make our families and communities stronger. Listen below or through your favorite podcast app. And GO GET HER BOOK! I can’t say enough good things about it!!

Brittany Staker was diagnosed with an eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa. She is a young mom with 3 children and this disease has caused her to go blind in one eye and is slowly losing her vision in the other eye. This has caused her to look at things differently. I am so inspired by her perspective!! She teaches us on today’s podcast how to find faith and hope in all things. She is uplifting, cheerful and is an example that your "Eyes may See" the good, even when the world is dark.

Coming home from a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, can be the most challenging part of serving. But, with the right tools, Jennie helps return missionaries gain the ability to stop questioning themselves, start creating confidence and successfully navigate their next steps. Listen below or in your favorite podcast app!