We are in the thick of winter right now and you might have found yourself reaching for your phone or your remote a little more often. Winter has a way of stretching our evenings long and making screens feel like the easiest option to entertain us, pass the time, and keep the kids occupied. When it’s cold, dark, and especially if everyone’s been together all day, it’s tempting to default to tablets, TVs, or phones just to get through until bedtime. And if that’s been your rhythm lately, that’s okay. This episode isn’t to shame you, but I think most of us want to turn to screens less and spend more time together as a family. And winter can also be such a good opportunity for family connection with slower paced nights and more indoor time with the people we care about. In this episode, we talk about what winter family time can look like without screens, not in a super strict or guilt-driven way, but in a realistic, life-giving way. I share some screen boundaries that we put in place and simple ideas and habits that help your family actually enjoy being together during these colder months.

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A new year means a new calendar, fresh goals, and all the pressure that seems to come with it. Everywhere you look, it’s “new year, new you,” and sometimes that can feel exciting and sometimes it can feel exhausting before the year has even really begun. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by resolutions, long to-do lists, or the expectation to completely overhaul your life in January, you’re not alone. Today, I want to offer a different way, a more gentle start to the new year that focuses on preparation without overcommitment. We’ll talk about practical ways to plan your days, your home, and your routines without losing your margin or your joy. I hope you leave this episode with a little more peace about the new year, that it doesn’t have to start with pressure, perfection, or exhaustion.

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If you’ve ever looked at beautiful garden pictures or listened to other homesteaders talk about everything they grow and thought, “That sounds nice but there’s no way I can keep up with all of that right now,” then this episode is for you. We talk about a simple garden plan for busy moms that fits real life and your energy level for the season you are in right now. Most of us aren’t lacking the desire to garden; we’re just short on time. And I want to encourage you that a stress-free garden is possible. It might not be big or perfect, but it puts good food on your table while releasing you from some of the pressure.

So if you’re in a season of juggling kids, work, homemaking, and everything in between, learn how to grow a little food without growing overwhelmed. If you’ve been on the fence about gardening this year, I hope this encourages you!

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Resources mentioned in today's episode:

→ Ep. 9 Beginner Garden Prep Series: Tools

→ Ep. 10 Beginner Garden Prep Series: Your Garden Space

→ Ep. 11 Beginner Garden Prep Series: Planning Your Garden

→ Ep. 12 Beginner Garden Prep Series: Planting

→ Ep. 76 How to Freeze Any Vegetable in 15 Minutes or Less!

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