There is a lot of secondary trauma to be had if we don’t filter information & images right now. War is an adult problem, & not a child’s problem, so as moms we’re going to have to be strategic about leading our kids through this historical time. I hope these ideas are just the beginning of a lot of healthy pursuits for your invaluable homes. Never miss a beat! Please subscribe & share with a bestie. Also, hang out with me on IG @thethoughtfulmom

Conservatism is more about being organized to impact the micro, the local level than about who is in Washington, DC. There are so many small things Christians can do to take ownership of change in their local sphere, here are 5 things to consider.

~ Thoughts by Paul David Tripp about the Grace of Christmas ~ What I’m doing to make Christmas food prep easier & more consistent each year. ~ Listener tip for less hassle in the kitchen once you get to The Big Meal on The Big Day! Share your tip on IG, tagging @thethoughtfulmompodcast with the hashtag #kitchensinkponderings or message the podcast so I can give you a shout out & share them in an upcoming episode for an easy-breezy Christmas prep. ☺️ As always, please subscribe in the top right corner of your podcast app & share with your God-centric, family-obsessed, America-loving friends so more women can enjoy the conversation! If you haven’t done so yet, please feel free to leave a positive review telling me and others what you think about the episode!

The ritual of journaling can be extremely life giving & soothing during high-volume seasons. Listen to hear why you should try to document a little piece of your heart & mind each day through the holidays. 💗 Free resource for developing this healthy habit can be found @thethoughtfulmompodcast on IG! For my past delve into journaling, check out episode 7 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thoughtful-mom-podcast/id1534912880?i=1000505376435

Let’s fully celebrate God’s goodness in sustaining the Pilgrims and then sustaining our beautiful country through the years, and then go beyond this to embrace a Gospel-centric gratitude well, using the holiday as a witness to our children of God’s grace & goodness both corporately & individually! Also discussed: Thanksgiving hacks. Share yours on IG, tagging @thethoughtfulmompodcast with the hashtag #kitchensinkponderings so I can give you a shout out & share your tips in an upcoming episode for an easy-breezy Christmas prep. ☺️ As always, please subscribe in the top right corner of your podcast app & share with your God-centric, family-obsessed, America-loving friends so more women can enjoy the conversation!

After an extended break, we’re back for brief, encouraging conversations around topics that can help to make our households stronger & more resilient as we foster & celebrate freedom as God imagined it.

As the cooler weather settles in, the kids aren’t in their tree fort and I’m not in my garden anymore, so the family tucks into the house more. I take advantage of the time to take our minds to beautiful settings and exciting experiences through well-written and long-loved classics! Listen for a some of our picks for this winter. Never miss an episode! Subscribe here and also follow on IG @thethoughtfulmompodcast for updates!

It’s hard on the front end, but makes such a difference in the long game. Maybe it’s a season of questionably folded tee shirts & soapy water splashed down the front of your cabinet, but the mature, responsible person, the closer bonds, that will emerge soon are worth it! Be encouraged.

Ever been in a season where the good ideas just keep coming, & you aren't sure which on to act on first, not to mention maybe you wonder if they can fit into your existing filled-to-the-brim life? Yeah, I have too, and I'm sharing my tips for organizing those thoughts when they come. Plus, I'm passionate about moms investing in their personal development in the margins of weekly life, so I'm chiming in on hobbies and mom life. REMEMBER TO TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THE SHOW! Share a screen shot on Instagram or Facebook & tag @thethoughtfulmompodcast so I know you're loving this episode! Now let's go have a fun, thoughtful conversation!

The point is to build milestones that open conversations for us to tell our children God’s story. 💗 Our generation of moms may live in the shadow of Pinterest, but we can effortlessly create the most important moments by looking at what we have to give our kids right now with what’s at our fingertips!