We see you.Hair a mess...Laundry piled up...Lists unfinished...Showers untaken...We hear them...The kids… Fighting and crying...Wanting the best of you...Wanting ALLLLL of you...Getting excited...and getting let down...and struggling with the multitude of tiny transitions that come with this time of year.We see your heart...The guilt of all the 'no's you had to give this season...The pressure to make everyone's memories sweet and meaningful...The weight of shopping for gifts that are "ev...
Do Less.All those hopes...all those dreams...all those GREAT ideas...say no to them.Your brain is gonna argue with you and tell you how good all those things are...It's gonna tell you how impactful, meaningful, and memory stacking they're going to be for your kids...for you...for your family.But the truth is, kids are gonna whine, someone's going to lose their shoes, siblings are going to find a reason to argue...and you're gonna come home tapped out...That's okay for some things...that are a...
First, let's just speak a little truth...the holidays are hard.We don't have to know your situation, your family, your loss, your finances, or anything else to be able to say, the holidays are hard.Motherhood ramps up in a multitude of ways during special holidays, especially ones where our hearts are so big for our people.We see you...We see how masterfully you're arranging schedules...We see you planning all the meals...We see you balancing gifts for all your kids...We see how much joy you ...
Today we have Kathleen Borsh!She's the creator and artisan behind Knots of Grace®, where she designs beautiful and functional knotted rosaries for modern Catholics. Inspired by her diverse experiences and faith journey, Kathleen’s rosaries are decorative and serve as daily prayer reminders, helping people connect with God and find peace. Kathleen's Family (03:20)Inspiration (05:00)A Mentor & A Patron (07:00)A Typical Day in the Shop (10:20)Setting Up for Success (12:55)Joy in Bu...
In this episode, we have Mariah! She's the designer and woodworker behind The Cozy Catholic Life shop. She’s a Catholic convert, wife, and mother to 1 on earth & 2 in heaven. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and daughter and loves coffee, campfires, and Eucharistic adoration. After crafting many home decor items and prayer aids to deepen her own faith, she answered God’s call to share her creations with those who also seek to draw closer to Him. The Cozy Catholic...
In this episode, we have Rosemary Terrell… a hybrid schooling, sourdough baking, homesteading wanna-be, and owner of Mama’s Little Loves. Rosemary lives with her husband in central Texas where they stumble their way towards heaven while managing the chaos that comes with raising their three kids. She opened her shop in 2020 with the intention of strengthening her domestic church and sharing her family’s faith journey with others. Along with making meaningful items, Rosemary is passi...
Today we are SO happy to introduce you to Raquel…a Catholic wife, momma to four beautiful children, and the creator of the Little Rose Shop! She's always loved creating, and lives by the motto "Created to Create" inspired by St JPII's Letter to Artists (don't worry! we'll include a link in the show notes) Creativity combined with faith has led her to a special mission of creating items that help everyone they touch encounter God in a fun and practical way. Th...
So, as we all gear up for the fast-approaching holiday season, we wanted to highlight a few shops (and the people behind them!) so YOU can get some great ideas for gifts, and so WE can share some amazing fellow small businesses that we love.This brings us to Chris Lewis…he's a Catholic illustrator and the owner of BARITUS, a Catholic illustration studio devoted to creating works of art that “promote the Good, True and Beautiful of the Catholic Faith.” Working in a digital medium, Chris i...
The holidays are fast approaching, and we LOVE supporting small(ish) businesses, so we've collected some of our favorites in one place!January Jane Shop (01:11)Archer & Olive (02:47)Holy City Bow Co. (05:30)Wool N Flax Shop (07:02)Oak & Ever (09:05)Be a Heart Design (12:05)Victoria Yahara Studio (14:43)Heart of Grace Co. (17:20)Treasures from Jennifer (18:19)Ivy City Co. (20:45)JoyFolie (21:57)Shining Light Dolls (23:50)Pink Salt Riot (25:15)Peony & June (28:30)Let’s Make Art (30:...
It's the end of September and the 'new' of your homeschool year has likely started to wear off...maybe pus back has started to creep in...or get worse...Maybe that one kid takes FOREVER Or maybe you're fighting downright refusal from your kids when it's time to do their work…We're back with our favorite board-certified behavioral analyst, and dear friend, Renee Amato today and we're speaking right to the heart of our exhausted homeschool mommas.Resistance & The Four Motivations (01:00)Ide...
In this episode we have Amy! An amazing momma who made the difficult decision to “retire” from her career as a full spectrum small town family physician to homeschool. Amy's family is really interesting because they do what she calls, "hybrid school". They live in a small town, her oldest two (8, 5) go to public school in the afternoons, and her youngest two go to daycare three days a week.She's a self-described homeschooling rebel 😂 (but we think she's a wonderful example of...
We love talking homeschool, and we love sharing our favorite things with you guys!! We *may have gotten a little sneaky here…because some of these categories have more than one…Podcasts (00:50)Audible (04:25)Read Aloud Revival Booklists (09:35)Your Local Library (13:00)Art (17:15)Clipboards (24:20)Share this episode with a homeschooling friend! And just know...Sweet Momma, YOU are doing beautiful work!Find the complete podcast notes on our website.To find The Deliberate Day on Ins...
Being in 'transition' is hard. Homeschooling in transition? REALLY hard (for most mommas). But Kezia? She's in transition, homeschooling in an RV, and is a lover of the outdoors! Listen in to hear how she's navigating life while building the dream (quite literally)!The McNab Story (01:30)The McNab Homeschool (03:00)Family Finance (05:35)Homeschooling in an RV (06:25)Daily Routines (11:00)Curriculum (13:40)Incorporating Faith (17:30)Fear & Flex (19:55)Out With...
Two words...Snack. Shop.Snack Shop (01:50)Earning the Money (03:05)Snack Display (05:30)Show Me the Money (08:00)Buying the Snacks (09:40)The Shopkeeper (12:55)Tips & Tricks (14:54)Snack Sneakers (27:50)Make sure to head to the shop to check out The Homeschool Ticket Guide, it's the perfect companion to your snack shop!Find the complete podcast notes on our website.To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.Looking for items shared in our podcasts?! Grab the Plan Like a Mother: ...
We want to talk homeschooling…more specifically….what an ACTUAL day in a homeschool can look like.But, the reality is, every homeschool is different...because every child is different, every mom is different, and every family is different. So, rather than just share what Tiffany and I do in OUR homeschools, we thought it would be amazing to reach out to other moms in our community and showcase all the real possibilities for homeschooling our families! In this episode we have Insiya,...
We’re back, and we’re talking homeschool supplies today! Just like when you set up a beautiful nursery for your brand new baby, you can over-supply your homeschool! The truth is, our homeschools don’t require all that much. So, we sat down and thought about what homeschool supplies we would go out and buy first if our own stashes were wiped out…Plain White Paper (01:10)The Right Planner for the Job (03:25)Headphones & Ear Plugs (13:25)Watercolor (16:25)Laptops & Prin...
We want to talk homeschooling…more specifically….what an ACTUAL day in a homeschool looks like.But here's the thing, every homeschool is different...because every child is different, every mom is different, and every family is different. So, rather than share what Tiffany and I do in OUR homeschools, we thought it would be amazing to share all the real possibilities for what homeschools can look like and be! In this episode, we have Erin, a Navy wife, mom of four beautiful girls, a...
We sat down and thought deeply about what NEW homeschool moms REALLY need…this is what we came up with!A Why (01:15)The Laws of Your State (02:40)Teaching from Rest (03:30)A Planner (05:20)Something Fun YOU Want to Study (11:15)A Ready-to-Go Curriculum (14:05)Community (15:40)A Back-up Park Spot (17:45)A Just Because We Can LIst (20:45)A Permission Slip to Have a Messy First Year (22:40)And remember sweet momma...YOU are doing beautiful work!Find the complete podcast notes on our website.To f...
We want to talk homeschooling…more specifically….what an ACTUAL day in a homeschool looks like.But, the reality is, every homeschool is different...because every child is different, every mom is different, and every family is different. So, rather than just share what Tiffany and I do in OUR homeschools, we thought it would be amazing to reach out to other moms in our community and showcase all the real possibilities for homeschooling! In this episode, we have Maddy, wife to James,...
In this episode, we’re talking about how we’ll be starting this new school year. Brittany has some fantastic ideas to share, and I have a few ideas as well. Creating a Moment (00:45)Brittany's First Week Plans (04:40)My First Week Plans (21:36)A Quick Note on Clipboards & Spiral Notebooks (28:55)Resources Mentioned in this Episode (33:18)We always want you to remember...You are doing beautiful work sweet momma!Find the complete podcast notes on our website.To find The Delibera...