Today I interview 12 very bright 5th grade students along with their teacher sponsor, Mrs. Wackerly, from Sunflower Elementary School in Andover, KS.This group is very special to me because our son was asked to be part of this club and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the kids and their parents. Do you think your kids school could learn from this club's hard work? Take a listen and leave your comments! Timestamp: :10 - Meet Mrs. Wackerly, teacher sponsor at S...
Welcome to Grounded a podcast by Inspiring Thyme. With February right around the corner, I thought it would be nice to share some self love practices I do daily.We are talking shampoosMakeup colorsMoisturizersAnd lots moreThese simple steps, if done with intention, will make you feel like you are loving on yourself in a whole new way.Follow me on IG and FB @InspiringThymeDon't forget to subscribe to your favorite podcast search engine to this channel!
"It's time to develop a personal style- something lasting, beautiful and unique. Bonus that your style is good for the environment too."Timestamp2:17 Home Libraries2:52 Patterns3:59 Textures5:00 CURATE your style6:00 Natural Elements- blonde woods - warm beiges, browns, blues and greens7:37 Biophilic design - emphasis on calm environment, natural lighting and ventilation 8:37 Bold colors - 60's and 70's9:12 Evergreen Fog - Sherwin Williams Paint color - beau...
"It's time to develop a personal style- something lasting, beautiful and unique. Bonus that your style is good for the environment too."Timestamp2:17 Home Libraries2:52 Patterns3:59 Textures5:00 CURATE your style6:00 Natural Elements- blonde woods - warm beiges, browns, blues and greens7:37 Biophilic design - emphasis on calm environment, natural lighting and ventilation 8:37 Bold colors - 60's and 70's9:12 Evergreen Fog - Sherwin Williams Paint color - beautiful!10:37 Traditional Pieces - craving a sense of comfort, timelessness and nostalgia11:51 Art- 3D13:07 Sustainability and OrganicFollow Inspiring Thyme on FB and IG @InspiringThymeAlso if you want more insight on real estate follow me @AmberCardRealtor
Does 2023 already have you overwhelmed? Join me as I share how I reflect on the past year, create a "road map" or "word", and then make simple steps to keep me straight!When you have a plan the task is always more manageable.#inspiringthyme #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #2023 #goals #makingaplan #wordoftheyear
The "hard" emotions are the ones you have to make a plan with deadlines, set up parameters and just do the work to get through the messy!Believe you me I deal with a lot of "hard" emotions every 2 years. We move all the time and this can be overwhelming, stressful, filled with sadness and so many other emotions lurking in the shadows. I have heard... "You can do hard things" playing on repeat in my head... and that is not what motivates me. I want to come unglued when I hear this phrase ...
Ready to learn some tips on moving and how to navigate the sticky? Join me today and I will start to fill in the pieces about where I have been since April!Military move number 7 or 8 depending on how you count the first one. How do you find a real estate agent?Declutter for showings?Find experienced movers?Settle in quickly?Move towns and states?I start to unfold our journey. Join me! Glad to have you here!
It is all about gluten free baking with Sassy Little Baking Company. We chat about small business start up, share some great tips, and also talk about how gluten free baking encourages and uplifts our community. Amanda and I share a love for plants, flowers, and event planning, and we hit out those topics too. You do not want to miss this fun conversation! Timestamp::45 Welcome Amanda – Sassy Little Baking Company2:56 Celiac disease3:33 The Gluten Free Baking Company in San Diego, ...
Meet Melissa: With an eye for style and a heart for gracious hospitality, Melissa loves creating beautiful candles that can transform your space with a simple, yet elegant touch. Melissa uses her unique process of hand-gold leafing and hand-pouring her candles to create luxurious, fragrant, and clean-burning candles that fill your home with a warm glow. Launching a line of candles was never really in Melissa’s plans. She’s learned over the years; however, that the best things in life are...
Coosa Fancy Farm with Kelsie Miller who is paart owner and operator of Coosa Fancy, an organic market garden in Rockford Alabama. She was born and raised in Auburn, Alabama and received her Bachelor of Fine Art at Auburn University in Montgomery and studied Art History at a masters level at the University of Georgia. Kelsie lives (and works!) with her husband John Burke with their five dogs. Join us as we discuss starting a small market garden farm and the twists and turns the farm has faced....
Join me, Amber Card, as I reintroduce myself, it has been a while. I share some fun tips on making sure you are not doing the same repeated habits each year. Not only that I share what is coming up in 2022 at Inspiring Thyme. The past 2 years have been brutal for most of us. It is my hope by creating workable habits and tapping into your resiliency 2022 will be your best and most successful year. Ready. Steady. Step forward with me!AmberFollow me: FB @InspiringThyme IG: @InspiringThymeB...
Mrs. Raquel Whitehead, the Owner and Artistic Director of The Pike Road Dance Academy. Not only has she earned a double degree in Communication Studies and Dance from the University of Alabama, but she is also an incredibly accomplished dancer who has studied and danced with The Alabama School of Fine Arts, the prestigious Julliard School, the Kirov Academy of Ballet, and the Hungarian Dance Academy in Budapest. She was the youngest American ballet dancer to compete at the Prix de Lausanne in...
Local and Bloom opened in the middle of the 2020 Pandemic and has been booming ever since! Co-Owners Julie Long and Stephan Tomlin make owning a local business look effortless in our community. You are welcomed with a smile and shown true hospitality every time you open the door. Local and Bloom offers local artists work such as paintings, wood working, hand pressed screen prints, candles, jewelry, honey, flowers and so much more. As the holiday season gears up do not forget to check out all ...
Meet Anna Smith- painter, interior designer and creative! We spent our time chatting about how you do not have to have all the professional “letters” behind your name to be driven and successful in your field. Not only that but starting on any goal is key – just take the first step and then figure it out as you go. Join the fun and find out a great tip at the end for holiday decorating. Timestamp1:15 – Meet Anna Smith2:06 – Barbie houses and how the started the career in design5:47...
Ceramic meets floral design. Have you been trying to find the perfect artist outlet? Take a listen today! Catie and I share our insights into our specific art focus. We also share a Challenge! Are you feeling a little uninspired? Find out what we suggest to be mindful and filled with gratitude!Timestamp:1:07 Meet Catie Daniel1:57 How did you get into art?5:57 What school did you go too for college?7:00 What was your major?8:38 Ocean Springs, MS very artsy9:17 Did you miss out by not goi...
Season 3 is ramping up! Today I am bringing you my simple, morning routine and how I transitioned from summer to school. Not only that, I share with you about my Single Bloom Initiative. Timestamp:1:30 - Getting your routine organized2:15- Phone vs. paper planner3:00- Start planning your fall calendar4:35- When do I get up and The best way to start your day5:15- High Performance Planner: Brendon Bouchard6:30- How to Journal7:34- How to create a dream journal post8:15- Feeling lost in your cur...
Meet Bob McGough with the non-profit, Hilltop Howlers, in Montgomery, AL. Non-profit organizations want to help a cause, and this one is no different! We had so much fun discussing how you set up a non-profit, how to find an audience to support your mission, and then how to make it work in your neighborhood. I learned a ton from Bob, and have a much better understanding as to what goes into this endeavor. You will not be disappointed! Check out the timestamp below, this episode is jam packed ...
It has been a year since Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme launched. We started as a place to share stories as a couple living the military lifestyle. Life happened, and I saw a need to share more stories about trials and successes from women small business owners. Once again we adapted, tailored and kept moving forward. This podcast has really become a place to share stories to connect us as humans to a community. We have learned, as we move from town to town, that the faster we ca...
Meet Kimmie Bothwell a watercolor artist. She started her career as a Physical Therapist Assistant and her love for art lead her to start her “hobby” business. Just like many entrepreneurs getting your business off the ground is not a straight path, and Kimmie’s journey was no different. Today we are sharing some tips on building a strong business foundation, being confident in what you have to share, and going for your dreams. There is not an exact route to get you started but taking the fir...
Today we are talking about the Military Lifestyle. Since we are an Air Force family we are speaking from our experiences in this specific branch. No two lifestyles are remotely the same and then add the different branches of service and military looks different but we can all relate. Here are the questions we are tackling today!Please define:Active DutyReservistGuardWhat is your favorite way to meet people in your new location?Does base have get togethers to help families mesh?Military tradit...