The Timeless Mama Podcast: Sharing about Faith, Family, Natural Living, and Homemaking.

Why Does Hospitality Matter? What The Bible Says About Hospitality What IS Hospitality What Hospitality Is Not Do Some Planning What Does Hospitality Look Like? Some Practical Ideas For Hospitality Get Out of Your Comfort Zone Some More Quotes About Hospitality Based on this post from TimelessMamaBlog.com Mentioned: Family Conversation Starters

Homemaking is full of challenges. Did you know that what consume spiritually, mentally, and physically can have a huge impact on the tone of your home? Today I am diving into some ways to help you be more intentional in setting the tone of your home by considering what is consumed in your home. Have you ever considered that you have a spiritual and mental diet as well as your physical diet? Do you guard your heart in what you allow into your heart and mind? What impact does physical diet have on your children's behavior? Tune in to find out more about foods that can cause behavioral issues, as well as some nutrient deficiencies that can also cause behavioral issues. Sleep is another thing that can impact the tone of your home, you can find my episode on ways to get better sleep here. You can check out some more ways to set the tone of your home here.

Today I am sharing my favorite kitchen hacks for reducing waste in your kitchen by using scraps. As a homemaker, and large family mom, something that is a big part of our days is time in the kitchen. Even if you do not cook every meal from scratch, I hope these ideas will inspire you to look at how you can get the most out of your food. What are your favorite ways to reduce waste in your kitchen? Have you ever tried any of these ideas to reduce food waste?

The Weight of Words Sticks & Stones We all know the old adage, but is it true? Speak Life What does the Bible say about our Words? Bricks and Feathers Do your words weigh people down, or lift them up? Words of Wisdom on Our Words Some quotes on Words and their power The Science of How Words Affect Us There is actual science on the difference of negative words and positive words and how they are physiologically processed Bank Account, THINKing Before We Speak Another analogy for words. And a helpful acronym to remember before you speak. Have you stopped recently to think about how your words impact those around you? Have you been impacted by careless words? Have you been encouraged by intentional words? https://www.timelessmamablog.com/the-weight-of-words/ https://www.timelessmamablog.com/gracefilled-speech/

Christ Centered Christmas This time of year can be incredibly busy, but it is important to be intentional with making sure our families understand the reason for the season. The holiday season is here, are you ready to make it a Christ centered Christmas? This episode is not meant to shame parents for celebrating in the way that they choose or choose not to. It is simply to share what we do in our family. The Reason for the Season Faith at home is something that is very important to us. Living out Deuteronomy 6:4-9. Some people start celebrating the day after Thanksgiving, others December 1st. I can watch Christmas movies and listen to Christmas music year round. One thing that we try to do is make the season about Christ, and not Santa or gifts. We are still working on our traditions. We do not ‘do’ Santa. We do not hold being naughty or nice over the children’s heads. God’s gift of grace is completely undeserved, and we should strive to live holy lives not because we might not get a treat if we are naughty, but because we love Jesus. Santa is not the all-seeing, all-knowing being that many make him out to be. Only God is. An Elf sent to spy on the kids does not quite fit with our goals for the Christmas season. A lot of families do Elf on the Shelf, but I’ve been looking for more Christ centered Christmas/Advent activities. I found one that I really like, I think we will try to start it next year, but here are some ideas for you. Some are very much like Elf, others are printables, some are books to read, and a lot of other activities. Today I am sharing what we are using to make sure this Advent season is truly a Christ centered one. Find the rest of this post here: ⁠https://www.timelessmamablog.com/christ-centered-christmas-activities/ {This post may contain affiliate links. That means that I earn a commission if you make a qualifying purchase through my links (such as Amazon), but it does not change the price that you pay. For more information, please see my disclaimer page.} Mentioned in this episode: The Donkey in the Living Room Nativity Set The ABCs of Christmas Random Acts of Christmas Kindness-Free Printable Countdown to Christmas Christ Centered Christmas Scripture Free Printable Adoration at the Manger Bible Study Shepherd's Search Uncovering Mercies at the Manger Bible Study Shadow and Light Truth in the Tinsel The Joyful Journey What God Wants for Christmas Star From Afar The Good Deeds Manger Journey to the Manger The Shepherd's Treasure The Twelve Names of Christmas The Way to the Manger The Littlest Watchman Advent Calendar A Jesse Tree : Jesse Tree Devotions A Family Activity for Advent, The Advent Jesse Tree: Devotions for Children and Adults to Prepare for the Coming of Christ at Christmas, Jesse Tree Pinterest Board, Jesse Tree on Amazon Miracle in a Manger The Case for Christmas A Whole List of Free Advent and Christmas Resources from Fellow Bloggers can be found at the bottom of this post: https://www.timelessmamablog.com/christ-centered-christmas-activities/ Roberta Bittle is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com 

How this mom of 5 is preparing for baby #6 and her birth at home! This podcast is based on the new post you can find here: ⁠https://www.timelessmamablog.com/how-i-prepare-for-homebirth/⁠ In today's episode I talk about how I: How to prepare mentally and physically for birth Food Prep for Labor and Postpartum Children and/or Pet At Homebirth Essential Oils for Birth How I Prepare my Birth Space (including how to make your bed for homebirth) The General Homebirth and Water Birth Supplies I Have on Hand Why I do not pack a hospital bag ⁠⁠https://www.timelessmamablog.com/postpartum-essentials-every-mom-needs/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.timelessmamablog.com/breastfeeding-products-i-love/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.timelessmamablog.com/mastitis-how-i-dealt-with-it-naturally/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.timelessmamablog.com/blood-building-during-pregnancy/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.timelessmamablog.com/natural-mamas-guide-to-midwife-questions/⁠⁠

This episode is based on the post that you can find here: https://www.timelessmamablog.com/finding-a-mentor-a-loft-prompt/

This episode is based on the blog post I wrote Parenting Lessons From Colossians Want to give your children some #lifeskills that they can use? Check out the #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp! Over 50 speakers to help you children along several different learning tracks. Did I mention it's free? Check it out: ⁠https://kidscookrealfood.com/TimelessMama⁠ Looking to get your kids outside more this summer? Check out my post on ⁠outdoor activities⁠ here. My typical family summer bucket list (with free printable) is ⁠here⁠.

Taking a break over the summer, but I will be back this autumn with some more new episodes. With baby due anytime now, the last few weeks have been full of preparation and more intentional family time, so I have not produced any new episodes. I do have a lot of ideas for new episodes this autumn, including some interviews with some amazing ladies who have blessed my walk with the Lord. If there is a topic (or three) that you are interested in hearing about, please let me know! While I will not be producing new episodes here for a bit, I will be on Facebook and Instagram, so please let me know on those platforms how I can pray for you specifically. You can message me on either platform or just comment on any post. https://www.facebook.com/timelessmamablog or https://www.instagram.com/timelessmamablog

Parenting Advice That I Love When a couple get pregnant, they are often bombarded with advice from every direction. Now, they are the parents and responsible for the final choices made, however, as the Bible says, there is wisdom in listening to advice. Today I am sharing my favorite bits of advice. This is based on the post you can find here. Want to give your children some #lifeskills that they can use? Check out the LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp! Over 50 speakers to help you children along several different learning tracks. Did I mention it's free? Check it out: https://kidscookrealfood.com/TimelessMama Looking to get your kids outside more this summer? Check out my post on outdoor activities here. My typical family summer bucket list (with free printable) is here.

The Bible says that we have an enemy that seeks to kill, steal, and destroy. It also says that it stalks around like a lion. So, what kind of prey does the enemy seek? That's what we will be talking about today! This episode is based on the post found here: https://www.timelessmamablog.com/the-enemy/

My tips on making grocery shopping (especially with little children), in person, pickup, or delivery easier. This episode is based on a post I wrote for the Stay At Home Mom Survival Guide that you can find here: Walmart+

Mom life is hard. Here are some ways to bless a mom of littles no matter if she is a new mom, stay at home mom, working mom, large family mom, mom going through a hard time, or just a mom that crosses your thoughts every so often. This episode is based on the post How To Bless A Mom of Littles which you can find here: https://www.timelessmamablog.com/how-to-bless-a-mom-of-littles/ [some links below are affiliate links, you can read more about what that means here] Some of the Bible studies mentioned: Let's Talk Bible Study, Joyful and Free Paperie, and Women Living Well. I also mention NewMotherCaregiving.com, Walmart +, TakeThemAMeal, and Christianbook.com

Sometimes getting consistently productive days can be hard. Today I am sharing some productivity hacks that I have used over the years to try to get homemaking tasks done. This episode is based on my blog post about How to Have a More Productive Day which can be found here: https://www.timelessmamablog.com/tips-for-having-a-more-productive-day-aprons-pearls/ Don't miss the last chance to grab the 2022 Home Management Bundle! https://ultimatebundles.com/hmb2022-sales-page/#a_aid=a10588&a_bid=f2d68a10

Why is sleep so important? What can you do to get better quality sleep at night? Today I am sharing my best sleep hacks for a better night's sleep. This podcast is based on my blog post about sleep, which can be found here: Better Sleep Hacks https://www.timelessmamablog.com/tips-for-a-better-nights-sleep/

Why Praying for Your Marriage is so important, plus some of the prayers that I pray over my own marriage.  You can check out Sarah MacDugal's resources on her page, Wilderness To Wild The post that this podcast is based on, along with the Scripture references can be found here: Why Praying for Your Marriage is so Important

How you ever been in a situation where you had no idea what was expected of you? You kept doing the wrong thing? Imagine being a child and having to figure out the expected behaviors in different settings. Often we expect our kids to automatically know how to behave, but here's the thing: if they haven't been taught how are they to meet our expectations? How does a routine help you doing your daily life? Or on outings? New situations with children can be tough, but we shouldn't judge a new habit or routine by the first time or two because they are not yet habit or routine. Letting your children in on your expectations and using routines are some of the best parenting tools out there. You can find the post that this episode is base on here: Routines and Expectations #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp, Season Two June 12-16, 2023 https://www.kidscookrealfood.com/TimelessMama 

The significance of the Temple Curtain in Matthew 27

Being in the garden a good portion of my life has taught me a lot of spiritual truths. Today I am sharing part two of the lessons that I have learned while gardening. What do weeds, watering, compost, pruning, vines, and soil have to do with a Christian life? Listen in to find out! You can check out Timeless Mama Blog posts that these episodes are base on here: ⁠https://www.timelessmamablog.com/category/lessons-from-the-garden/⁠ For some awesome garden finds, you can check out this Timeless Mama Blog post: ⁠https://www.timelessmamablog.com/best-garden-finds/⁠

Being in the garden a good portion of my life has taught me a lot of spiritual truths. Today I am sharing part one of the lessons that I have learned while gardening. What do weeds, watering, compost, pruning, vines, and soil have to do with a Christian life? Listen in to find out! You can check out Timeless Mama Blog posts that these episodes are base on here: https://www.timelessmamablog.com/category/lessons-from-the-garden/ For some awesome garden finds, you can check out this Timeless Mama Blog post: https://www.timelessmamablog.com/best-garden-finds/