Motherhood Made Simple

20% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF NATURAL CYCLES   https://www.naturalcycles.com/refer-a-friend?name=TWljYWVsYQ%3D%3D&code=referralid20&referral=99shhwn7kwr98owv&utm_source=NCApp&utm_medium=inappbutton&utm_campaign=refer_a_friend_pag   Cooking dinner can feel overwhelming in hard seasons of motherhood. Winter blues, postpartum exhaustion, pregnancy nausea, or just the daily grind. In this episode of Motherhood Made Simple, I share practical, realistic tips for getting dinner on the table without stress, perfectionism, or burnout. We talk about thinking ahead instead of panicking at 4 PM, breaking cooking into small tasks, lowering standards when needed, batch cooking, freezer meals, half-homemade dinners, budgeting for food, and working as a team with your husband. If cooking feels constant and exhausting right now, this episode will encourage you and remind you that this season is temporary! Perfect for stay-at-home moms, moms of toddlers, postpartum moms, and pregnant moms who want simple, peaceful routines in motherhood.   LINKS 20% OFF  YOUR FIRST YEAR OF NATURAL CYCLES https://www.naturalcycles.com/refer-a-friend?name=TWljYWVsYQ%3D%3D&code=referralid20&referral=99shhwn7kwr98owv&utm_source=NCApp&utm_medium=inappbutton&utm_campaign=refer_a_friend_page BUSINESS MADE SIMPLE https://amzn.to/3YxOT5g  📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:50 Personal Updates 04:12 The Struggle of Cooking Every Day 05:29 Take the pressure off for today 05:29 Permission to stop meal planning  08:40 Break up your tasks 10:34 Make huge batches 11:38 Lower your standards 13:40 Is your grocery budget too low? 15:06 Choose your priorities 17:16 Stop trying to be perfect 18:27 What we eat lately

20% OFF  YOUR FIRST YEAR OF NATURAL CYCLES https://www.naturalcycles.com/refer-a-friend?name=TWljYWVsYQ%3D%3D&code=referralid20&referral=99shhwn7kwr98owv&utm_source=NCApp&utm_medium=inappbutton&utm_campaign=refer_a_friend_page   Natural Family Planning can feel complicated especially while newly postpartum and breastfeeding. Today I'm sharing a few simple changes I've made to my natural family planning routine to keep things simple and effective even while getting broken sleep with irregular menstrual cycles.  For more, go listen to episode 26 https://www.micaela.ca/podcast/026 My favourite ovulation tests https://amzn.to/3L4Jxv5 20% OFF  YOUR FIRST YEAR OF NATURAL CYCLES https://www.naturalcycles.com/refer-a-friend?name=TWljYWVsYQ%3D%3D&code=referralid20&referral=99shhwn7kwr98owv&utm_source=NCApp&utm_medium=inappbutton&utm_campaign=refer_a_friend_page My Devotional for toddler moms https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:43 eating & reading 05:45 my convictions around family planning 11:43 the easiest way to do NFP with natural cycles 13:43 family planning with broken sleep 17:49 family planning with an irregular cycle post partum  

Is ai going to take over the world? Is it a waste of our time to use Chat GPT as a busy mom? On today's show I'm sharing a few ways Chat GPT can simplify your life. I'm sharing a few silly prompts for good entertainment, how it can help you reflect more deeply, and practical ways ai can make your life easier as a mom. I'm also raising a few ethical concerns and sharing how I try to use Chat GPT wisely.    LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:08 life updates 05:35 Using chat GPT to identify spiritual weakness 09:16 practical tips 14:23 roast me 18:07 more practical ideas 20:50 what other moms are asking 25:36 ethical concerns

Is it possible to raise screen-free kids in 2026? On this episode, I'm sharing what life looks like screen-free with four kids under four and why we took away our tv two years ago. If you've been looking to reduce screentime in your home or watch less tv, I hope this episode will encourage and inspire you! LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

Why does it seem like some moms are doing it all when I can't seem to finish a single task? Let's talk about it! First of all, no one is actually doing it all. But today I'm pulling back the curtain sharing my favourite productivity hacks as a busy mom of four and sharing why it might be easier to accomplish more with more kids!  LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

GRAB MY DEVOTIONAL https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ    If you're trying to find the perfect Bible reading plan or figure out how to read the Bible more in 2026, this episode is for you! Being a mom of toddlers comes with many unique challenges and we have to adapt the way we read God's word. I believe it is possible to read God's word in any season of motherhood. Whether you have two under two, four kids or you're a first-time mom, I hope this episode will inspire and encourage you!  LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:57 life updates 03:59 How to read the Bible more in 2026 12:28 My devotional

WE'RE ON BREAK - This will be the last episode for 2025. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I'll be back on January 5. If you're feeling the pull of great deals this holiday season and feeling tempted to buy more, newer, better things, I hope this episode will bless you! I'm sharing a few things I do when I'm struggling to feel content. Whether I feel I need something to make my life as a mom easier, increase my skill in a specific area or I'm tempted by an object promising to make me happy, I want to remember what matters. We're not on this earth to pursue our own personal happiness, but to steward well the resources God has given us and use what we have to further His kingdom!    LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca  

Struggling to make your Christmas list as a mom of toddlers? Today I'm sharing six mindsets that help me navigate Christmas gifts as a minimalist mom!   LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

Today my husband came to join us as we talk about marriage after four kids! We're sharing what we've learned, what works well for us and what we wish we knew before having kids. At the centre of it all, we talk about how our faith in God has kept us grounded as we navigate the busyness of having babies and toddlers.    LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

In some ways, motherhood healed me from the trap of perfectionism! As moms, we all make mistakes and that can be hard to accept. Today I'm sharing why making mistakes is okay and how our faith in God changes everything. Be blessed!   LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:56 Life updates 03:16 a motherhood pep talk

I know, I know. It feels like you have no time to read the bible now that you're busy breastfeeding a newborn while chasing a toddler! In this episode I'm sharing the importance of reading the bible while freshly postpartum along with practical tips to make it happen. You CAN read the bible even as a two under two mom or in your postpartum season. I pray this episode blesses you today!   LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:43 An excerpt from Bible Time Take Back 05:09 Why reading the Bible matters 07:32 What to read 10:07 How to make time  

If you're struggling to stay creative in the busyness of parenting toddlers, this episode is for you! I'm sharing in real time how I work myself out of a creative rut, along with specific prayers I pray to overcome apathy.  LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

If you've always wanted to catch your own baby, you're going to love this birth story! With baby number four, I finally had my dream birth experience with a quick active labor phase, a waterbirth at home and the opportunity to catch my own baby.  Whether you’re a first-time mom curious about natural birth, planning your own homebirth, or simply love hearing encouraging birth stories, Ilsa's Birth Story is packed with encouragement and practical tips as I share the events that lead up to my dream birth experience.    LINKS BOOK - Ina May's Guide to Childbirth https://amzn.to/46irl92 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ    💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

One of my biggest fears when planning a homebirth is always the thought of hospital transfer. When I had my third baby, that fear came true, and I learned God is still faithful even in the uncomfortable circumstances. I still had a positive homebirth and a good experience being transferred to the hospital for a postpartum haemorrhage.  Whether you’re a first-time mom curious about natural birth, planning your own homebirth, or simply love hearing encouraging birth stories, my son Malachi's story is packed with insight, encouragement, and practical tips. Join me as I walk you through my labor and delivery experience and share what I learned from having baby #3.   LINKS BOOK - Ina May's Guide to Childbirth https://amzn.to/46irl92 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ    💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

I'm back with another positive homebirth story! This time I learned that mindset is everything. I was able to stay focused on what was happening and cry out to God, and it changed everything. I hope this episode blesses you!   Whether you’re a first-time mom curious about natural birth, planning your own homebirth, or simply love hearing encouraging birth stories, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and practical tips. Join me as I walk you through my labor and delivery experience, the support that helped me feel calm and confident, and how this birth shaped my motherhood journey.   LINKS BOOK - Ina May's Guide to Childbirth https://amzn.to/46irl92 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ    💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

Here's my number one birth tip: Don't forget you're having a baby. It sounds obvious, right? But somehow in the midst of a long labor leading to a positive waterbirth experience at home, I forgot what it was all for! I hope this positive birth story blesses you today!   Whether you’re a first-time mom curious about natural birth, planning your own homebirth, or simply love hearing encouraging birth stories, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and practical tips. Join me as I walk you through my labor and delivery experience, the support that helped me feel calm and confident, and how this birth shaped my motherhood journey.   LINKS BOOK - Ina May's Guide to Childbirth https://amzn.to/46irl92 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ    💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

Baby #4 is here! Today I'm unpacking everything I did to prepare and how relaxed it all felt in contrast to when I prepared for my first. We'll cover postpartum essentials, homebirth supplies, freezer meals, items for the baby and more.    CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:52 Baby is here! 03:20 making space in our home 07:17 making space in our van 09:37 my nesting to do list 10:16 freezer meals 15:23 diaper change station 16:21 postpartum supplies 18:08 birth supplies 20:15 baby bed & carseat 21:12 deep cleaning never happened  

In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest productivity hack I’ve learned as a mom, how it’s completely shifted the way I manage my days, and the surprising impact it’s had on my creativity. Whether you’re trying to carve out time for a passion project, keep up with household tasks, or simply enjoy motherhood without the constant rush, this simple but powerful strategy will help you work with your season of life instead of against it. If you’ve been craving more time, more focus, and more creative energy, this episode will show you how to find it — without adding more to your plate. LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:53 Personal update 01:44 I'm so thankful for how I've grown through motherhood 03:14 The "do something" mindset 03:28 In the kitchen 05:12 When everyone is having a meltdown 06:45 When you're tired 07:30 Working alongside your kids 09:04 In my creative pursuits  

Thrifting changes after becoming a mama! As a minimalist mom (or minimalist!) I’ve put a few rules in place to make thrift shopping work for my lifestyle. If you’ve been wondering how to thrift as a minimalist mom and how to find kids clothes at the thrift store, I think you’ll like my list of thrift shopping rules and the thrifting tips I share along the way! Now that I’m a toddler mom with three under three, I love thrift shopping online! As I mentioned in this video, I use Thredup to get a thrift store experience from the comfort of my couch. THREDUP LINK Use my link to save 45% off your first order and get free US shipping! https://www.thredup.com/r/J2I6CO   LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:46 Its not a good deal if you don't need it 02:04 Make a list 03:40 Items must have favourite potential 04:18 I need to be able to use it right away 05:10 I need to picture the item in my home 06:24 I only buy clothes in certain colours 07:00 I don't thrift certain items 08:32 I implement a waiting period when possible 09:02 Why I like ThredUp  

Ever wondered what a minimalist mom actually carries in her diaper bag? In this episode, I’m giving you a peek inside my bag and sharing the essential baby and toddler items I never leave home without — plus what I don’t bring to keep things light, simple, and stress-free. You’ll hear how I balance being frugal with being prepared, the must-have gear that works for both babies and toddlers, and how a minimalist approach makes outings easier and less overwhelming. Whether you’re a new mom trying to figure out what you really need or a seasoned parent ready to simplify, you’ll find practical tips for packing a diaper bag that’s efficient, clutter-free, and ready for anything.   LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:39 What do I use as a diaper bag? 02:52 What is always in my diaper bag? 04:22 What do I pack the day of? 05:11 What will I add for the newborn? 06:22 Common items I go without