The Clever Housewife

Don't have the time or energy to make supper every night? In today's episode, Amy and Bethany share the new meal planning strategies they've tried, and hit on a new strategy to try for the future.  Bethany's Kindle case FOLLOW this podcast on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. 

In this episode, we reveal our third top-secret topic that we are diving into for the next few months.   This is an issue that we both have a love/hate relationship with. It's something we wake up to face every morning, and go to bed with every night. It's something that we'll be working on, probably, every day for the rest of our lives. We're determined to figure out how to do it efficiently, and do it . . . can we use the word "brilliantly"?? YES. We can, and we shall! (May we reach for the stars in this area? Why the heck not??)   Tune in to this week's episode of The Clever Housewife to find out what this fascinating topic of conversation is!   Links from the show:   Amy's recipe for homemade apple cider vinegar. Bethie's budgeting software: YNAB

Frankly, we do. We stink at self care. We own it today, and we wonder aloud how we can work so hard to take care of our families and fail so miserably in caring for our own selves in this episode of Clever Housewives.   It's not so clever, after all, to work so hard at caring for your family, home, and business that you collapse in an exhausted, quivering heap at the end of each day! There's got to be a better way.   We discuss how we might do a better job of caring for our own selves, and what might be behind our self-care denial.   Links from the show:   Amy's Pineapple Peel Tea Bethie's blender salsa   FOLLOW this podcast on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. 

Today we are revealing the first of three topics we will be covering over the next few months. We are also sharing three clever things we've been doing to make life a bit easier.  Lisa’s Sourdough English Muffins Bethie’s Key Finder FOLLOW this podcast on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. 

Drumroll please! Today we are introducing our brand new podcast!! Find all the details in today's episode. FOLLOW this podcast on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. 

On today's show, Amy and Bethany reveal all their best tips on saving money at the grocery store. They share: where they shop, what they buy, and how they get the most bang for their buck. Sign up for a free Azure account here! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HE, andRE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at [email protected]

This is the perfect time of  year to snatch up a discount bird feeder, and prepare your house for bird watching this winter! In today’s episode, Amy and Bethany discuss how to set up bird feeders, and all the health benefits of bird watching. Bird Bath Heater   Binoculars Suction Bird Feeder Shepherd’s Hook Field Guide to North American Birds Great Backyard Bird Count

Today we are sharing how to read more books this year, and how to get out of a reading slump. We talk about why it is so hard to get reading time in, Bethany's review of the Kindle, and our reading goals for this year. Grab a Kindle here + get 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited for free! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HE, andRE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at [email protected]

Today we are sharing our personal stories about how decluttering has changed our lives, as well as ten tips to get started! MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at [email protected]

Sometimes it's difficult to muster up the enthusiasm and energy to do what needs to be done to pare down, declutter, toss, donate, etc. That's when I turn to a favorite book, a podcast, or another resource that will MOTIVATE me to do the work. IMHO, it's not that difficult to know HOW to declutter. What is difficult is to tap into the proper MOTIVATION so I'll dive in and really enjoy it! So without further ado, here are our favorite resources that motivate us to declutter... Clutter’s Last Stand   Eve in Exile The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up   Declutter Like a Mother Sink Reflections by Flylady The Messies Manual: The Procrastinator’s Guide to Good Housekeeping A Slob Comes Clean Podcast MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. FOLLOW SWEET AS LOVE HERE: on Instagram or in the Sweet As Love Facebook Group. Or send us an email at [email protected]