In this episode of the Career Homemaker podcast, host Kim Griffin discusses the transition into a new school year, emphasizing the importance of balance between work and rest for homemakers. She reflects on the challenges and opportunities that come with each school year, encouraging listeners to embrace change and find fulfillment in their daily lives. The conversation highlights the significance of faith in navigating family dynamics and personal growth, while also reminding listeners to take time for rest and self-care.Career Homemaker WebsiteThe Career Homemaker Book
In this episode of the Career Homemaker Podcast, host Kim Griffin discusses the importance of incorporating affordable fruits and vegetables into family meals. She provides insights on the least expensive options available, shares USDA recommendations for daily servings, and encourages listeners to gradually increase their intake of fruits and vegetables for better health.Career Homemaker WebsiteThe Career Homemaker BookUSDA Economic Research
In this episode of the Career Homemaker Podcast, host Kim Griffin discusses the challenges faced by homemakers, particularly the tendency to wander in search of excitement and new experiences. She emphasizes the importance of staying grounded and focused on the responsibilities of homemaking, drawing inspiration from biblical teachings. Kim shares her personal struggles with maintaining focus while caring for her family and encourages listeners to find purpose in their daily tasks through prayer and connection with faith.Career Homemaker WebsiteThe Career Homemaker Book
In this episode of the Career Homemaker podcast, Kim Griffin discusses the detrimental effects of worry on homemakers and emphasizes the importance of trusting in God. She explores various biblical teachings that encourage listeners to replace worry with faith and prayer, highlighting that a healthy homemaker is one who is not burdened by anxiety. The conversation delves into specific scriptures that address different aspects of worry and offers practical advice on how to cultivate a life of faith and trust in God.Career Homemaker WebsiteThe Career Homemaker Book
Show Notes:In this episode of the Career Homemakers podcast, host Kim Griffin discusses the significance of meal preparation and how it relates to homemaking. Using a philosophical analogy of a jar filled with rocks, pebbles, and sand, she emphasizes the importance of prioritizing health and family over less significant tasks. Kim shares practical tips for preparing healthy meals, batch cooking, and the importance of teaching cooking skills to the next generation. She also addresses the challenges of maintaining a balanced diet during busy seasons and encourages listeners to make healthy choices for their families.Healthy EatingCareer Homemaker WebsiteThe Career Homemaker Book
In this episode of the Career Homemaker Podcast, host Kim Griffin discusses the nutritional benefits of two common foods: carrots and apples. She emphasizes the importance of incorporating these healthy options into family meals and highlights their various health benefits, including promoting skin health, aiding digestion, and supporting heart health. The conversation also contrasts these nutritious choices with less healthy snack options, encouraging listeners to make better food choices for their families.HerbaZest WebsiteDr Axe WebsiteCareer Homemaker WebsiteThe Career Homemaker Book
In this episode of the Career Homemaker Podcast, host Kim Griffin discusses the negative perceptions surrounding bread and its nutritional decline over the years. She introduces einkorn flour as a healthier alternative, sharing her personal journey of discovering its benefits. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding dietary choices and seeking spiritual guidance for health improvements.Sue’s Healthy MinutesCareer Homemaker WebsiteThe Career Homemaker Book
In this episode of the Career Homemaker Podcast, host Kim Griffin discusses practical strategies for maintaining healthy eating habits. She emphasizes the importance of meal preparation, including batch cooking, and shares detailed methods for creating nutritious bowls, soups, and salads. Kim encourages listeners to experiment with flavors and textures while ensuring they incorporate healthy ingredients into their meals. The episode concludes with a reminder that mastering cooking takes time and practice, urging listeners to be patient with themselves.Career Homemaker WebsiteThe Career Homemaker Book
In this episode, Kim finishes talking about creating short term goals for the week and how this process is a lot like gardening. Part 2.Career Homemaker WebsiteThe Career Homemaker Book
In this episode, Kim talks about creating short term goals for the week and how this process is a lot like gardening. Part 1.Career Homemaker Website
In this episode, Kim talks about the day to day stress of being a homemaker and ways you can relieve it.Career Homemaker Website
In this episode, Kim interviews Laura about profound loss—divorce after her first husband abandoned her and then the death of her second husband. Laura learned so much of God's faithfulness in these different life stages. All in all, God is faithful. Career Homemaker Website
In this episode, Kim talks about her autoimmune disorder, Hashimoto's. She shares how she set up a Gentle Housework Schedule, taking pain, brain fog, and lack of energy into consideration.Career Homemaker's website
In this episode, Kim discusses how a homemaker can have a different mindset when shopping than when she has to cook in the evenings, when she may be tired or rushed.
Listen to Career Homemaker's Healthy Homemaker series. In this episode, Kim discusses how our food journey can be a refining process. What has your journey been like, from the way you used to eat to where you are now? It often resembles a child’s bumpy rollercoaster ride—going around and around the same track. There is much more at play than just the food on our plates; there’s so much more involved. Be sure to listen to Career Homemaker's Healthy Homemaker series.Career Homemaker
In his episode, Kim shares how the best time to work on your health is when you are healthy. It is much easier to stay healthy than to try to get your health back. When a homemaker is healthy, she can do her job without pain or exhaustion. She can enjoy the little moments in her day.Career Homemakers
In this episode, Kim shares how to Live One Day at a Time. This means focusing on prayer, planning, and living in the present moment. It’s important to make good use of today. What needs to be accomplished? My family needs to eat, have clean clothes, and get to their activities. Live and pray in today with the hope for tomorrow. Exercise your faith while you pray. She also discusses the fires in California and how this has led her to think about today's challenges instead of worrying about tomorrow.You can read this post on My Heart's CryFind more information on Career Homemakers Purchase book The Career Homemaker: A Practical Guide to a Productive, Creative and Fulfilling Career in the Home.
In this episode Kim shares a lesson on expectations of Christmas. She prays for her listeners.What is burdening you today concerning the upcoming holiday? What element is it? Is it the people, the list of things to do and gifts to buy, or loneliness?Wherever you are, Jesus is saying the same thing. Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Order her book, Career HomemakerCheck out Careerhomemakers.com for more information about the Podcast.
In this episode, Kim discusses Homemaker self-care. She discusses a good way to start the day, taking breaks, maintaining friendships, physical health, and taking the long way home. When we take care of ourselves, we can better take care of our families, too.The Career Homemaker bookCareer Homemaker Site
In this episode, Kim discusses pre-holiday jitters. Are you ready for the mass amounts of activities that accompany the holiday season? Yeah, I’m not either. Let’s talk about what we can do this week to prepare ourselves.The Career Homemaker Book LinkThe Career Homemaker Web Page