Mom Made Plans - Intentional Motherhood

97. March Expectations - Prepare For Spring and A Deep Dive Into Surrendering Your Time and Plans To God

It's time to set expectations and make plans for the new month. It's the perfect time to reflect and build momentum toward a more intentional motherhood. And since we are entering into spring soon, it's a great time to make plans and take action on preparing for spring activities... both the fun ones like decorating and the not so fun of spring cleaning. 
After we go over some things to keep in mind as you prepare for all things spring, we end up going down the path of really surrendering our plans and our time. It's important to make plans and be intentional with how we spend our time but we need to do it partnered with God. We have to remember he is in control and be willing to let him lead us and walk with us according to his timing. A look at Psalms 143:8 leads us into a deeper discussion and vulnerable sharing time of how we trust him to really show us the way without imposing our limitations. 
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
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What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
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96. Are You Really A Hot Mess Mom? What To Do About It...

So many of us are quick to label ourselves a hot mess mom. It's easy to feel like we don't have it all together. But I'm challenging you today to consider the alternative. What exactly does a mom look like who isn't a hot mess? What is this opposite, ideal version of motherhood where you don't act like a thrown together mess?
Is this ideal even a reality? Let's dig deep into what we believe about ourselves and if we're not happy with where we are at, what to do about it. The first simple steps to take to get yourself out of feeling like the stereotypical hot mess mom.
It's an important topic and one I hope you share with your friends. It's a movement we need to stop. It seems funny and harmless on the surface but can quickly grow deeper roots that lead us to low self esteem, low productivity, and setting up for dealing with a lot of physical and emotional mess. Are you ready to ditch your hot mess mom title? By the end of today's chat you will be :)
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
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What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
Declutter series are episodes 53-59. Episode #53: how to start decluttering
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95. Already Fallen Off Your New Years Health Resolution? How To Pick A Health Plan You Will Enjoy and Actually Stick With - with Suzanne Overstreet

Remember not that long ago that you had these great intentions and goals for the new year? Perhaps you even set a new years resolution to eat healthier or workout more often? Well, it's the end of February and there's a good chance you've gotten off track or threw in the towel all together...
Good news for you, today's chat with Suzanne is going to give you the step by step guide for how to choose the right nutrition or fitness plan for YOU. What if you could finally figure out the plan that you could stick with long term? No more starting and stopping on your goals. Knowing what to focus on first, food or exercise based on your personal goals. It's incredibly helpful so get your paper pen ready!
 
Suzanne Overstreet started a health journey in February, 2018, with the goal of losing some weight and feeling comfortable in her own skin on the campaign trail with her husband. She lost 80 pounds and met her goal, but the weight loss ended up being just the beginning. What she didn't expect was a transformation in mindset, passion, and purpose. Now she is a full time Independent Optavia coach who specializes in helping her clients transform their mindset as well as their body by using the simple system Optavia offers plus her own Mindset Transformation program. Suzanne incorporates complimentary one-on-one and group coaching for her Optavia clients and addresses the healthy habits of eating and hydration, sleep and energy, mindset, movement, and supportive surroundings. To begin a complimentary health assessment session, complete this form and she will reach out to schedule a consultation:
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With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
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94. No More Chores! How To Get Rid Of Chores and Still Get Help Around The House

Just hearing the word chores does not bring about happy thoughts...more like resentful annoyance of doing all these household tasks. Then all the frustration of asking our kids to clean up after themselves and help around the house.
Sometimes it just doesn't feel like it's worth the fight. So what if we get rid of chores all together? No, sorry your house won't be magically picked up all by itself. But there is a better way that doesn't leave you doing all the cleanup as the mom. Managing your home just got easier.
Today we're going over the simple hack to get everyone on board with taking care of the house. Everyone contributes to the mess so it should be everyone's responsibility, right? Let's talk about the easier way to work together with a lot less grumbling and ending the night with a tidy house!
 
We talk about some bonus things to take care of that are in the family command center, check out the link below to get your take care time sheet!
 
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
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What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
Take care time sheet with the family command center.
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93. How To Make Your Husband Feel Extra Loved On Valentine’s and Every Day

Happy Valentine's week! Today's chat is all about making our husbands feel loved. The best way to do this is to be intentional in how we show our love. And it really helps if you're loving them in the ways that are most meaningful to them- that means using the 5 love languages.
We go step by step with practical ways to love your husband around Valentine's day and every day. It doesn't take much to make your husband feel extra special and appreciated. 
Stick around for the end with a powerful scripture from Proverbs 31 that really inspires us to love our husbands well and the impact that has on him.
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
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What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
I love you because printable in the February Valentines Bundle 
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92. The Practical Guide To Gain More Confidence As A Mom with Lynsey Mahoskey

This is a convo we all need to listen to because confidence is something every woman struggles with to some degree. And in today's age where we are bombarded with ways to parent, how to do self care, how to eat and exercise etc., it's no wonder that our confidence takes a hit.
We go over some really practical methods on how to evaluate where you are in your confidence level and how to give it a boost. Listen in as we go over helpful strategies and be prepared to take action. What's one thing from today's chat that you can implement? Then share this with your mom friends to empower each of you to take steps towards gaining confidence.
Today's awesome guest:
Lynsey Mahoskey is a Confidence and Clarity Coach, wife, and mother of two crazy boys. She encourages women to live unapologetically and to show up as their most authentic selves online. Lynsey helps women understand that by stepping into their confidence they can get rid of the noise and find true clarity. Lynsey is the founder of Confidently YOU: a series of conferences, workshops, and summits that help women Unlock their confidence, gain clarity, and unleash their power to live unapologetically! She is also an administrator of a large online network of female entrepreneurs in Utah, a future author and podcast host, and YOUR biggest hype woman!
 
Connect with Lynsey:Instagram.com/heyitslynsey
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With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
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91. The Difference In Being Productive and Feeling Productive and How It Drastically Changes How You Feel At The End Of The Day

Being productive is not as simple as checking off a bunch of boxes and expecting to feel super accomplished and great at the end of the day. Have you ever gotten a lot done but still felt unhappy at the end of the day? Thinking you should have gotten more done? Or resentful you didn't get to a certain project? Or just plain grumpy and not really sure why?
Well, it's probably because you were productive but you aren't feeling productive... why not? We go over the 2 main reasons today. It's time to feel good at the end of the day and have the strategy on how to handle that to do list so that you do feel accomplished!
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
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What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
Checkout the February Printable Bundle for all the fun activities this month.
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90. February Expectations - How To Be Strategic In Planning Projects For This Month + How To Live Out Love + How Intentional Living Is Giving You More Peace and Less Stress

Happy February aka the month of love! Before we talk about love, it's time to check in on those new year goals. Get some helpful tips to keep you on track with making progress this year. 
Then we move to some strategic planning when it comes to our house projects. The winter season is the perfect time to work on organization and indoor projects that you won't want to do when warmer weather comes. So make some intentional plans now.
Next we dive into all the details on love... how we love others well this month. How to put extra effort and intention into loving our family and even loving God. Need ideas for Valentine's and showing your love? Checkout the February Printable Bundle for all the fun activities and acts of love.
And we wrap up with a reminder on why we do this... why we focus on intentional living and being a productive mom...what we get in return is less stress and more peace. More capacity to love and serve.
Now let's get into setting expectations and setting yourself up for a great month!
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
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What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
Episode 20 - the 5 love languages
Episode 8 - always have a great gift idea
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89. Do Your Kids Never Want To Help Around The House Or Do What You Ask? Maybe It’s Time To Check Your Attitude...

As a mom, we're always struggling to get our kids on board with helping around the house. Even just getting them to do basic tasks of getting dressed, cleaning their room and taking care of their toys. Well, the key to improving this problem could lie with you...
How do you act about doing laundry, dishes, cooking and taking care of the house? Does it usually involve complaining, dread, and cranky looks to your family? Well you're teaching them it's something that is not fun and should be avoided. So no surprise when they're not jumping up to help....
Today we are doing a quick attitude check to see if some simple shifts can help you enjoy taking care of your home and getting your kids on board too. Let's make parenting a little easier shall we? 
 
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
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What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
Episode 88 with Kristen Noriega
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88. How Diet Culture Is Teaching Your Kids That Eating ”Healthy” and Exercising Is Punishment + The Practical System For Sustainable Healthy Eating - with Kristen Noriega of Baby Weight Nutritionist

Today's conversation is so important about the lessons we are subconsciously teaching our kids by the way we talk and act about the food we eat and the exercise we do. If we act like the food we eat is all either good or bad or something we are forcing ourselves to do... it's not giving our kids the foundation of healthy eating. It's teaching them we punish ourselves and they will want no part of that. 
It's very eye opening to realize all the little ways we are showing our kids how to think about healthy living. Instead of taking yourself through all the latest diet trends, how about a sustainable system for thinking about food and figuring out how to enjoy eating each day? Thankfully Kristen has exactly that for us. Today is full of powerful tips so get ready to write them down!
Today's Guest:
Kristen Noriega is the busy mom’s go-to for simple nutrition, fun workouts, and creating a healthy family culture.
As a registered dietitian nutritionist, she has been working with moms for over seven years. She is a mom of four littles, military spouse, and Catholic-Christian.
You can find Kristen on the Baby Weight Nutritionist Podcast where she drops helpful tips to seamlessly fit fun foods, really good nutrition, and movement that lights you up into the cracks of your day.
Baby Weight NutritionistIG: https://www.instagram.com/momweightloss.nutritionist/Web: https://kristennorieganutrition.comFree Starter kit: https://bit.ly/bwstarterkit
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
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