May 01, 2018

Episode 26: Tap Into the Power of Music

May 01, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll take a little walk down memory lane to the 1980s (yes, my childhood!), hear why and find out why seeing an Elvis impersonator recently got me thinking about music’s influence throughout the decades on society and culture.

*Correction: Nickel Creek's song is called "The Lighthouse's Tale."

MUSIC

Elevation worship: Here as in Heaven (with Resurrectiing)

Hillsong: What a Beautiful Name

Nickel Creek: The Lighthouse's Tale

Brad Paisley: Then

Rend Collective: Joy of the Lord

"Sing" movie soundtrack

Yo-Yo Ma

ARTICLES

How Does Music Affect Your Mood?

How Music Can Influence (and Change) Your Mood Positively and Negatively

PRODUCTS

Bluetooth speaker options

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April 24, 2018

Episode 25: Raise the Bar, Part 2

April 24, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode we’ll explore the reasons why it’s a good idea to give your kids some age-appropriate chores, hear Joy’s top 3 things that we should all be teaching our children, and discuss why it’s a great idea to write out your parenting goals.

April 17, 2018

Episode 24: Raise the Bar, Part 1

April 17, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll discuss the difference between healthy and unhealthy high expectations for our kids, make the case for teaching good manners, and gain some perspective on what it takes to raise amazing teenagers!

April 10, 2018

Episode 23: Being a Present & Joyful Mama, Part 2

April 10, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll continue to discuss how to form good phone habits, including how to manage social media madness, listen more effectively to our kids, and you’ll find out why I crave pistachios at 4pm.

April 03, 2018

Episode 22: Being a Present & Joyful Mama, Part 1

April 03, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll chat about the upsides and downsides to social media and technology, share some powerful observations on culture and our own phone habits, and you’ll hear why some say ‘sitting is the new smoking.’

March 27, 2018

Episode 21: Spring Cleaning of the Heart

March 27, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll dive into what it means to have the cobwebs and grime cleared out of our hearts, hear why it might be helpful to have a daily quiet hour (kids included), and why lemons are my new best cleaning friend.

March 20, 2018

Episode 20: Spring Cleaning: Daily Habits For Tidy Homes

March 20, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll talk about those little daily habits you can form to help keep your home effortlessly tidy and problem solve what to do when you hit a wall and lose all motivation to clean or organize!

March 13, 2018

Episode 19: Spring Cleaning: Taking Action

March 13, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll explore the unexpected benefits of a clean and tidy space, share some of our favorite cleaning hacks, and find out where Christina’s transient coffee pot finally landed.

March 06, 2018

Episode 18: Spring Cleaning: Finding Your Motivation

March 06, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

Today, we’ll begin a series on Spring Cleaning with a emphasis on organization today. We’ll share a tool to help organize with a focus, share some of our aha moments as we each tackle a different room, and hear why Christina’s coffee pot has wandered around the kitchen in search of a new home this week.

February 27, 2018

Episode 17: From Austria With Love

February 27, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

This special episode is coming to you from when we were in Austria this January! I sat down with my new friend Elisabeth Grabner over cups of coffee and talked about life, motherhood, parenting, and making time to focus on what truly matters. She is a sweet wife and mama of 2 boys and also a nurse. You will love this delightful conversation, I promise!

February 20, 2018

Episode 16: Marriage Building & Protecting, Part 2

February 20, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll give some more simple but powerful tips about building and protecting your marriage, why it’s crucial to show love and respect to one another, and I’ll share the components of my favorite lunch right now (hint: it’s European inspired!).

February 13, 2018

Episode 15: Marriage Building & Protecting, Part 1

February 13, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll get real about the challenges and the joys of marriage, find out why it’s so good to share your story, and why we like to banter about the chore of ironing!

February 06, 2018

Episode 14: Rediscover Joy

February 06, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll talk about the difference between happiness and joy, we’ll pull some mental weeds and revel in the smell of a fresh baguette.

January 30, 2018

Episode 13: Find Your Version of a Squad, Part 2

January 30, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll discuss the value of having younger friends, some questions to ask yourself about the health of your relationships, and why my friend Betsey is loving a surprising household invention that makes her life easier.

January 23, 2018

Episode 12: Find Your Version of a Squad, Part 1

January 23, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll chat about friendships: is it even possible to have a squad, as moms?! We’ll talk about the challenges & rewards of friendship, why we should seek out a mentor, and the incredible service that is called online grocery pickup!

January 16, 2018

Episode 11: Healthy Ways to Unwind

January 16, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll talk about healthy ways we can unwind and have fun and why you should consider picking up an old hobby again!

January 09, 2018

Episode 10: #Goals & Accountability

January 09, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll compare relaxing vs. escaping, talk about old-fashioned Sunday Drives, and why you might enjoy a gadget that helps you stay accountable in reaching your goals!

January 02, 2018

Episode 9: A Fresh Lifestyle Vision for 2018

January 02, 2018/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll spend some time dreaming of Tuscany, explore ways to positively change our lifestyle, and I’ll share why I am getting serious about the rhyming words back & snack.

December 29, 2017

Episode 8: Reflecting, Dreaming, and Being Still

December 29, 2017/ Hannah Riddle

In this short little bonus episode, I’ll share some reflections on 2017, some dreams and hopes for the future, and why a quiet car ride helped me gain clarity.

December 26, 2017

Episode 7: True Beauty & Confidence, Part 2

December 26, 2017/ Hannah Riddle

In this episode, we’ll hear the other half of my conversation with my friend Austie Eckley, a mama of 4 girls, and a hair & makeup artist. We chat about beachy waves for our hair, quality vs. quantity when it comes to clothes, & a cool ‘mom-iform’ we can get excited about.

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