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Join us for what we expected to be an episode sharing some of the hacks we use to make our life easier, which we do, but we also share about how we struggle with anxiety in our motherhood, rage cleaning, reactive parenting and managing a large family. Hopefully in this episode, you can find something to encourage you in your motherhood, something to relate to and maybe even laugh at (even if it's at us). 

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Ever wondered how to balance an organized home while raising kids? That's what we're chatting about this week with the delightful Tiffany Deschner, a mom of four who shares some helpful nuggets of wisdom with us about joy in the midst of housekeeping and enjoying quality time with her kids. "Let's Get Real w/ Tiff and Val" is an occasional series, this time it overlaps with our ongoing theme of Habits to Thrive - where everyday intentional moms share their habits to thrive with our listeners.

In episode 207, we talk about the challenges of fostering productivity in our everyday life. Tiffany shares with us about 'blessing her future self' and her clever way of anchoring new habits into existing routines. She even lets us in on her strategy of using time tracking to handle her tasks efficiently. Sprinkled in this rich conversation is a thought-provoking discourse on the impact of social media on our lives, along with Tiffany's recommendation of Wendy Speake's 40-day social media fast for reclaiming control.

Hear how Tiffany motivates her daughters to take ownership of their spaces and how her husband's organized nature serves as the perfect foil to her spontaneous spirit - a balance that keeps their home in harmony. Tune in and let's journey together.

Want to hear more from Let's Get Real with Val & Tiff?  Listen to episodes 70, 71, 73.
Want to hear more from the HABITS TO THRIVE series? Listen to episodes 192, 172.

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Let's talk about immune health and the sneaky way sugar can mess with it—especially after that Halloween candy binge! In this episode we explore the science behind lifestyle choices that can truly fortify your immune system and keep those winter sniffles at bay.
We also dive into the difference of our immunomodulating herbs, and our immune stimulants. When you might want to take one over the other, and explore some of the best to use for your kiddos and the whole family. 
Plus, we'll cover how we can support our whole being, body, mind, and soul, which in turn will support the immune system, so you and your whole crew can stay healthy and well through the cooler weather times!

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Season 5 of the Pot Moms Podcast has a new twist on parenting and cannabis. In this week's episode, Kait and Natalie launch the first of a multi-part series around Cannabis Education! Continuing through M, N, O and P, they cover two different types of terpenes; myrcene, neridiol, OG strains and PHENOTYPES! Education is a huge way to break down stigma and find common ground and topics to speak with cannabis consumers and non-consumers alike. Tune in each week as they provide an open and honest perspective on cannabis-use as it relates to parenting, mental health, and life in general. Connect with the Pot Moms Podcast on Instagram @PotMomsPodcast, or reach out PotMomsPodcast@gmail.com with questions. 

Need some new momhacks to simplify life? This mom chat will help! Whether your struggle is overwhelm, a constant messy house, or never-ending negotiations with your kids, Guest Julie Redmond of the Mom Made Plans podcast has some fresh ideas for you. She  shares a game changer that has brought a sense of order to her household. Val & Julie chat about eliminating the stress of constant haggling and other momhacks to simplify life in episode 191, that goes with the occasional theme "Habits to Thrive."

Discover the beauty of assigning specific times for tasks and the immense difference it can make to your stress levels. We also shed light on the significance of teaching our kids the principles behind what we ask them to do. We can teach our kids how to get things done in a way that isn't just issuing commands, but is also preparing our little ones to thrive in life.

Julie also shares about consistency, SIMPLE meal planning, and the stress relief that comes with some basic scheduling tips. Julie shares how you can tune into her podcast and gain more insights. Julie says, "No schedule is going to work until you know how you work." 

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"When I go out and seek those moments of awe, my day is way better" - Lisa Berman

"There's something so incredibly grounding and centering about being outside. It reminds you that we are little piece of something way way bigger than us. It can help put things in perspective." - Lisa Berman

"Women connected with women is a life line" - Lisa Berman

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Have you noticed that people are on edge now more than ever? It seems that we experience the world differently post COVID. You know what I’m talking about. 

In this episode, I’ll share ways to conquer self-care as a mom of an autistic, especially in a pandemic.

Find the full transcript at thrivingmomsofautistics.com/6

When my son was a baby, my mom group had an art project. We made t shirts. Mine said, “Mommin Ain’t Easy!” This was before autism was a thing in our family and definitely before the pandemic. 

Autism moms juggle many balls daily

As moms of autistics, we wear many hats. They are all important. But in the midst of deep challenges and chaos, there is one hat that is a must.

So when things get crazy and you are at that boiling point or teetering on the edge … You know what I’m talking about. Put on your special hat!

The key to pulling it all together when your autism journey takes a turn

What I mean by that is think HAT. Halt what you’re doing. So stop! 

Acknowledge what is going on in your body. Are you feeling shaky? Is it hard to focus? Does your belly hurt? The list goes on.

Now that you’ve taken a hot minute to stop and acknowledge, tap into your talents. Talents are your personal resources or strengths. This is important because those talents will get you through the tough times. 

We all have personal strengths. It’s hard for all of us to pinpoint those strengths. That’s not unusual. I explore this in more detail in episode 5. So be sure to check it out if you haven’t already. We can identify our challenges much easier than identifying our strengths. 

I love positive psychology because it allows us to focus on what is right about ourselves rather than solely on what is wrong. 

When we do this during hard times, our strengths will carry us through. Strengths are great tools to have in your mom toolboxes. 

What are your strengths?

I can almost hear the chirping in your mind right now. It’s hard to identify your own strengths, isn’t it? You might consider grabbing a 90-minute clarity session with me to dive deeper into your personal toolbox.

Challenges to using HAT when parenting a young autistic child

So the whole HAT is important. It sounds easy enough to halt in the midst of chaos, but it’s not. You have to do this when it’s safe. It’s not always safe for moms of autistics to just stop and take a moment. 

I was in Walmart recently and my son was slightly walking behind me because he was dawdling. He wasn’t paying attention and walked into a little girl walking with her mom in the opposite direction. 

Her mom looked perplexed. I wasn’t able to stop and deal with the situation because my son darted off toward a preferred item. You know what I mean. He’s an eloper … a runner. Many of us have them.

So I had to deal with him in that moment. There was no time to stop and explore the situation further. 

Moms of Autistics Master Transitions

Successful moms of autistics are able to pick their battles and be okay with moving forward without perfect transitions. In a perfect world, I would have loved to have explored the situation further with the little girl’s mother. But I had to make sure my son was safe first and foremost. 

That is hard for a perfectionist such as me. I have learned to be comfortable with moving on from situations that do not end as nice, neat packages. Therefore, I wear another hat. It is the magical hat of letting go. 

Are you feeling stuck in your marriage? Do you think it's just not working? Whether you're new to this relationship or you've been married for years, the conversation and tips in this episode will help you develop and maintain a strong, healthy relationship.

Help us welcome Chelsea Smith, co-pastor of Churchome, as we discuss our personal marriage experiences and we hope that you will get some tips on how to make your marriage work from the lessons we learned (and are still learning). We are really candid about how to avoid the "D word" by sharing tips on how to have better conversations with your partner and how to handle difficult situations. If you're feeling lost or stagnant in your relationship, then we hope this episode helps you.

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Feeding a family of nine can be expensive.  I learned to SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES and SAVE MONEY ON CLEANERS.  This podcast is bursting with mom hacks for meals, groceries, and cleaning.  HI, I'm Val Harrison, the Practically Speaking MOM.  I am passionate about helping intentional moms to build strong families.  A big key in having TIME and ENERGY to focus on what really matters with your family is to get some systems in place for the "have-to"s in the momlife.   This week I am excited to begin a new mini-series- The Practically Speaking MOM's Guide to Saving Money and Time in the Kitchen.  And this HELP continues next week when I share my "Save Your Sanity, One Hour Per Week Meal Prep Plan."  If you need to save money on groceries, save time in the kitchen, and use some more natural cleaning alternatives, you are going to love episode 160 & 161 of the Practically Speaking MOM: Intentional Mom Strong Family Podcast.

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*BOKA TOOTHPASTE - I've been using BOKA toothpaste for the last three years. I'm a really picky toothpaste person. *I want it to be CHEMICAL-FREE  *I want my mouth and teeth to feel REALLY CLEAN Those are my two main reasons, but I also have allergies to most toothpastes. I get blisters in my mouth with almost every kind, even many of the more natural brands. BOKA has been the only option that didn't give me blisters, was chemical-free, and leaves my mouth feeling really clean. A bonus is that one tube lasts me a super long time (I think about a year and it may actually be longer because I think I'm on my third tube and still have a lot left).  Here's a link that will get you 15% off and me 15% off too.  http://bokaoralcare.refr.cc/valharrison  

*MISFITS MARKET -  CLICK TO SAVE $10 at MISFITS MARKET & it also allows me to save $10 when you use this link.  Misfits Market is a subscription service for ORGANIC GROCERIES.  It automatically creates a grocery order for you each week of about $35 and then you can click on your cart and change it or cancel it or postpone it.  It's organic fruits, veggies, and lots of other healthy foods.  I have been using them for about nine months.  It's called "misfi

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This episode is about friendship! Friendship is such a treasured  necessity that is often viewed as a luxury.  We hope you hear our hearts when we talk about friendship and what it means to us as moms and followers of Christ.

So, I’m joined by Linda Lederman, a kitchen confidence coach and owner of Balaboosta’s Secret where she helps busy moms with meal planning, prep and cooking lessons as well as coaches them on how to serve their delicious dinners with side dishes of games and clever conversations with their family. While we’re stressing about everything else, the one thing we could use some time off from is stressful free dinner.

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Jen chats LIVE about mom burnout and more with The Mom Room's Renee Reina.  Renee hosts a podcast that deals with so many of the down-and-dirty issues that moms face and nobody wants to talk about. She's mom to a toddler, holds a Ph.D. in psychology AND does a twice-a-week podcast.

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Jen: I’m Jen and I’m here with Renee from The Mom Room, one of the greatest mom podcasts ever. Hey, Renee!

Renee Reina: Hi, how’s it going?

Jen: Oh, it’s gone pretty well, considering I forgot a pediatrician appointment this morning and I wanted to be here with you, so I was like rush rush rush rush! And now I’m here, and we can just have fun and talk.

Renee Reina: Yes, exactly.

Unlikely Covid Shortages… Pumpkins??

Jen: What are you up to today?

Renee Reina: My in-laws are coming in this evening from Vancouver, so they’re going to be here for Halloween fun. I need to go find some pumpkins after this. I think my husband was saying that a lot of the places look like they’re selling out of pumpkins, so I’m going to be on a pumpkin mission.

Jen: Are the pumpkins going to be one of those things that we’re having a low supply of because of COVID? Is COVID affecting pumpkins?

Renee Reina: You know what? That’s a good question. I don’t know. Maybe we’re late buying them. But maybe there is a shortage.

Jen: We just blame COVID for everything. This was the first year I grew pumpkins and I have to tell you, it’s very satisfying. Pumpkins grow fast. And they grow huge. And it’s very magical to have pumpkins just outside your window. So next year, I’m going to plan a whole patch of pumpkins.

Renee Reina: That’s awesome.

Jen: I will give you a free pumpkin. Yes. Somebody was saying on Instagram, they’ve heard pumpkins are in short supply.

Renee Reina: Oh, wow. Interesting.

We have lots of small ones. I buy them because I see them at the grocery store and I feel like we need them. And Milo’s been painting them, but the larger ones are harder to find.

Jen: Okay, well, we may have a new business. Someone said it’s all the photographers buying them...

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Did you know that there is a difference between a vacation and a trip?

Learning this important difference is my best family travel hack. They are not the same and the sooner you learn this, the easier travel with children will become.

While I have learned a ton about air travel with toddlers, packing efficiently, and surviving long car rides, making this distinction is my top family travel hack for moms.

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Today I am answering some of your questions! Nothing is off the table. This community is a safe space to talk about the hard things. Submit your questions to me and get my real take on any situation.

We'll dive into...

• How do you know when you should switch careers? "I've been in my current job for 4 years now, and I'm just not happy or fulfilled. I have poured so much into my job but at the end of the day, I am just not satisfied."
• What do you do when you're feeling stuck at the gym? "I'm a Burn Boot Camp member, attend camp 5 days a week, generally eat okay, but I am just not seeing the results I really want."
• I'm just not seeing the results I wish I was at the gym. "I'm a Burn member who attends camp regularly, I'm in my 30's, a busy Mom, and I worry that my stress is impacting my results. Help!"
• You recently shared that you did Baby Led Weaning with Ryan. "Would you be willing to share your results with Ryan compared to other eating journeys?"

If you find yourself wondering how to feel more successful in your day-to-day time and energy management, you are not alone. 

Women, especially mothers, are expert multi-taskers. With many hats to wear it sometimes feels like the best or only way to operate. But research shows that is not necessarily the case.

In this episode, I cover five key productivity hacks that can be applied to different areas of your work and home life. Five ways to make the most of your time and energy so you feel satisfied with your productivity at the end of a long and busy day.

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In this episode, I share some Mom Hacks with you about gardening. During the pandemic I got really into it and now it is a big part of my life! I started out really small. It doesn't matter if you live in an apartment or if you have a large parcel of land. Anyone can do it and I'll show you how. I will even teach you what scrap gardening is. Yes, it was news to me too! 

If you are struggling to feed organic fruits and veggies to your family, here's how! Grow your own organic garden. It is way easier than you think, I promise. And when I first got started it cost me less than $20 bucks!
 
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In this episode we explore the book You are a badass by Jen Sincero.  I  give tools, tips, and strategies to combat the biggest form of self-sabotage procrastination and perfection.

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