Sunday Afternoon Mama: Recent Episodes
Hannah Riddle
A great week starts before you ever get there. It starts on Sunday afternoon. A relaxed Sunday can set the tone for a better week. Join Hannah Riddle as she pulls ideas from rural France, Switzerland, Tuscany, Canada, and the Pacific Northwest exploring ways to create a calm and joyful atmosphere in your home.
In this episode, we’ll counter a popular cultural myth floating around right now, hear about a new favorite book of mine, and consider how to best spend our days.
In this episode, we’ll wade through the muck of society’s enticing lies about life, hear some of my favorite end-of-summer things, and gain perspective on motherhood.
6 Tips for Expanding Your Social Circles
Expanding Your Circle: 10 Ways to Make Friends in a New City Post-College
8 Signs a Friendship Isn’t Worth Your Time, Energy or Effort
How to Make Friends Easily and Strengthen the Friendship You Have
Atomic Habits
Whole Heart (Hold Me Now)
Circadian Rhythm and Your Body Clock
Farm Wife, 1900
Power Sleep
Sleep Drive and Your Body Clock
5 Reasons to Read the Newspaper to Your Kids Today and Every Day
7 Scientific Benefits of Reading Printed Books
Jess Connolly on Instagram
Boundaries
Everything You Need to Know About Nostalgic Depression
How to Use Nostalgia to Your Advantage (Instead of Getting Stuck)
The Next Right Thing
In this episode, we’ll learn about ear training – the musical kind and another kind, reminisce about my son’s 3rd birthday party, and you’ll hear what I loved most about visiting the south.
Is Your Smartphone Coming Between You and Your Spouse?
Married to Their Smartphones (Oh, and to Each Other, Too)
7 Things Everyone Should Know About the Power of Eye Contact
The Impact of Eye Contact
The Science of Eye Contact Attraction
5 Steps for Being Present
Being Present With Others
Idea of “phone office hours”/conversation hours from Cal Newport’s book Digital Minimalism
8 Surprising Benefits of Gardening
10 Surprising Ways Gardening Is One of the Healthiest Things You Can Do
A Doctor Explains How to Take Advantage of the Healing Power of Nature
How Nature is Good for Our Health and Happiness
The Positive Effects of Nature on Your Mental Wellbeing
In this episode, we’ll reflect on some of our favorite places around the world, hear Jonathan’s tips and tricks for finding the best deals, and learn why some of the best stories come from travel mishaps.
7 Amazing Health Benefits of Walking in the Woods You Probably Don’t Know
Better Than Before
The Health Benefits of Small Parks and Green Spaces
How the Simple Act of Nature Helps you Destress
Science Offers Yet Another (Totally Relaxing) Reason To Go Outside
Women Are Less Stressed When Surrounded By Nature, According to Science
'Blue Mind': Why being near the water makes you happy
Philip Keller A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm archive
Science Explains How Staying Near Water Can Change Our Brains
What impact do seas, lakes and rivers have on people's health?
Why Water Makes Us Feel Calm
45 Reasons French Women Don’t Get Fat
Change Your Food Attitude
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
French Women Don’t Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano
At Home with Madame Chic
Gretchen Rubin article
Minimalist Baker
Salt Fat Acid Heat, the book
Kendra Adachi
Robyn Conley Downs
10 Steps to Conquering Information Overload
Ditch the Complicated Meal Plan
Know Your Limits, Your Brain Can Only Take So Much
The Lazy Genius Guide to Food Prep
Meal Planning Myths
7 Benefits of Eating Together As a Family
How to Have Better Family Meals
The Most Important Thing You Can Do with Your Kids? Eat Dinner With Them
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Euro Cuisine Yogurt Maker
Kendra Adachi at www.thelazygeniuscollective.com
Robyn Conley Downs at www.realfoodwholelife.com
Going Dark, Or How To Disconnect And Enjoy Vacation
How to Unplug on Vacation
What are the Benefits of Taking a Vacation?
Why Taking a Vacation is the Best Thing You Can Do For Your Career
Are Time Drains Slowing You Down and Ruining Your Productivity?
Simplify Your Schedule and Find More Down Time
The Secret to Having a Simplified Schedule
We All Need White Space to Color a Beautiful Life
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How to Properly Rest from Your Workout
The Sabbath, Jesus, and Christians
Why Rest Days are Just as Important as Working Out
53 Fun Things You Can Do This Weekend
100 Things to Do During a Money-Free Weekend
Free Activities to Do With Family
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
Relaxation Exercise
The Seven Pillars of Health by Don Colbert, MD
Three Breathing Exercises and Techniques
What Happens to Your Body When You’re Stressed
Weekly Rhythm printable by Brooke McAlary
ARTICLES & BOOKS
Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin
Pause: 15 Quotes on Why You Should Take Breaks, Relax, and Play
Rhythms of Play
Simplicity Parenting
Weekly Rhythm ideas
Why Rhythm Trumps Routine
5 Things to Do Daily to Keep Your Heart Healthy
10 Amazing Facts About Your Heart
24 Amazing Facts About Your Heart
Functions of the Cardiovascular System
Heart Disease Facts
Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
The Seven Pillars of Health by Don Colbert MD
Body Image article
Keeping it Real by Lauren Fleshman
The Seven Pillars of Health: The Natural Way to Better Health for Life by Don Colbert, MD
How Many Daily Food Decisions Do You Make?
How Many Decisions Does a Person Make in a Day
How Too Little Sleep Affects How We Eat
How to Stop Sabotaging Your Health
So Many Decisions, So Little Time
- Sarah’s website: www.fabfertile.com
Sarah on Instagram
6 week Functional Fertility Program
3 day Fertility Diet Challenge
Yoga Freebie
Becoming Minimalist
Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
Eight Common Goal-Setting Mistakes
Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
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The Hidden Power of Smiling
The Surprising Power of a Smile
The Untapped Power of Smiling
7 Ways Leaders Maintain Their Composure in Difficult Times
12 Ways People Deal With People They Dislike
15 Common Cognitive Distortions
Polish Your Poise by Jennifer L. Scott
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Jennifer L. Scott on YouTube
‘Who You Say I Am’ by Hillsong
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My favorite Grace Kelly & Audrey Hepburn movies:
Dial ‘M’ For Murder
Rear Window
To Catch a Thief
Image of Grace Kelly
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Roman Holiday
Wait Until Dark
Image of Audrey Hepburn
How the West Became a Self-Obsessed Culture
Let It Out: 15 Ways a Good Cry Affects Your Body and Mind - Reader’s Digest
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FOR FUN
My new phone case
Pop socket
Verses About Joy
Psalm 4:6-8
Psalm 16:11
Psalm 71:23
Psalm 92:4-5
Proverbs 15:23
Isaiah 35:10
James 1:2-3
Romans 14:17
Romans 15:13
Hebrews 12:2
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To study more about joy:
Blue Letter Bible
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Rend Collective Song
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Fiona on Facebook and Instagram
Rend Collective “Joy of the Lord”
10 verses to meditate on:
Psalm 16:11
Psalm 32:11
Psalm 30:5
Proverbs 15:23
John 15:11
Romans 5:1-5
Romans 15:13
Galatians 5:22-23
James 1:2-3
Hebrews 12:2
See Blue Letter Bible to dive in deeper to word meanings!
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Fiona on Facebook
Fiona on Instagram
The Wisdom of Tuscany by Ferenc Mate
What is the Tiny House Movement?
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Jonathan’s favorite things:
Palio Race pics
Thoroughbred Daily News on Instagram
Western Horseman
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Episode photo cred: www.simpsontravel.com/italy/tuscany
Dave Ramsey resources
The Wisdom of Tuscany
10 Wellness Tips from French Women - Mind Body Green Lifestyle
The French Way: How to Create a Luxurious Everyday Life by Shannon Ables
The Hidden Force of Fragrance by Psychology Today
How to Live the French Lifestyle in the Middle of Nowhere by Tonya Leigh
Colmar and Eguisheim: France’s Real-Life Fairytale Villages
Discover the Village of Eguisheim in Alsace
An Introvert’s Guide to Having People Over by Myquillin Smith
The End of Neighbors
Why People Don’t Know Their Neighbors Anymore
The Best Yes by Lysa TerKuerst
Over scheduled children: How big a problem? by the NY Times
Overscheduled Kids: How much of a good thing is too much? By Psychology Today, Marilyn Wedge
Over scheduling kids may be detrimental to their development by CBS News
The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
Letter to Working Mothers: Stop Feeling So Guilty by Margie Warrell
Top 7 Mommy Guilt Trips and How to Handle Them by Evonne Lack
Why All of This Mom Guilt? By Jennifer S. White (article originally from Huffington Post but link now appears to be broken!)
Bringing a Horse Back into Work
Childhood Stress
Stress Symptoms Effects on Your Body and Behavior
5 Ways to Stay Focused in a World Full of Distractions by Harvey Deutschendorf
Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
Trim Healthy Mama book
Trim Healthy Mama podcast
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Get in touch with Joy! Email: jnjdombrow@gmail.com.
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
5 Things That Make Canada a Very Different Place to Work Than the U.S.
Blue Zones: Lessons For Living Longer From the People Who Have Lived the Longest by Dan Buettner
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Green Hour idea
Kids Don’t Spend Nearly Enough Time Outside and Here’s How and Why to Change That by The Washington Post
Physical Social Emotional Intellectual Benefits of Outdoor Recreation by Livestrong
Researchers Warn Kids Don’t Get Enough Outdoor Playtime from CBS News
Why Kids Need to Spend Time in Nature
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FAVORITE SUMMERTIME MOVIES
Rear Window
Summer Magic
Front porch song from Summer Magic - you’re welcome :)
That Darn Cat
The Parent Trap
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv
How Gold Works: Extracting Gold by William Harris
How Gold Works: Refining Gold by William Harris
How to Take the Impurities Out of Gold by Robert Paxton
9 Signs That You Might Be a Perfectionist
11 Signs You Are a Perfectionist
29 Famous People Who Failed Miserably Before They Succeeded
The Dark Side of Perfectionism Revealed
The Many Faces of Perfectionism
Perfectionism is Increasing and That’s Not Good News
Connect with Mary Ann Skaro on Instagram
For details on June's Giveaway (it's still going!!), head HERE.
At Home with Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott
5 Creative Ways to Power Through the Afternoon Slump
13 Ways to Beat the Afternoon Slump at Work
At Home with Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott
The Lazy Genius podcast with Kendra Adachi
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Don't forget our June Giveaway! I have 2 Amazon gift cards for $25 each :) What do you have to do? 1) Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts, 2) tag friends you think would like Sunday Afternoon Mama, and/or 3) leave a quick Facebook review! (all 3 of these actions get you 3 separate entries!!) Winners announced early July 2018!
8 Summers commercial
At Home with Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott
Gretchen Rubin quote
Navigator's Council Journal (on sale now!)
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Eleanor Roosevelt, full quote: “This has been one of my bad habits all my life, even where my children were concerned. Instead of enjoying them, most of the time I was disciplining them or worrying about their health or trying to give them pleasures that their father’s illness prevented them from enjoying with him. I was never really carefree. It is a pity that we can not have the experience that comes with age in our younger days, when we really need it. We certainly would enjoy life more and I am sure that somehow the responsibilities would all be taken care of quite as well."
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Thanks for listening and sharing Sunday Afternoon Mama! You're the best!
At Home With Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott
At Home with Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott
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If you have a sweet story to share about homemaking (maybe from your grandma or your mama, etc) please email me at: hannah@sundayafternoonmama.com. I’d love to feature your story in this series on homemaking!
Dance, Stand, Run: The God-Inspired Moves of a Woman on Holy Ground by Jess Connelly
Visit www.sundayafternoonmama.com and check out the new & updated VISION page as well as Podcasts: Episode 4 Notes. I’ve added 3 articles about sleep health that are full of practical tips about how to get a better night’s sleep!
*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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Got a question you’d like me to answer on the air? I’d love to hear from you. Email me at hannah@sundayafternoonmama.com, send a little FB message or voicemail – just call 1-401-371-MAMA (that’s 1-401-371-6262).
5 Reasons Modern-Day Parenting is in Crisis
Why Our Children Thrive When We Set High Expectations
Parent Kit app
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Get in touch with Joy: jnjdombrow@gmail.com
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Got a listener question or bunglebee moment to share? Send me a message on Instagram or Facebook @sundayafternoonmama!
The productivity-guru author of 'The 4-Hour Workweek' keeps his phone on airplane mode 80% of the Day by Richard Feloni
To Break a Phone Addiction, Turn Your Screen Gray (article from The Atlantic tweeted by Tim Ferriss)
Austie on Instagram
Twenty-eight and six
HOME
22 Cleaning Problems You can Solve with Baking Soda
Clean Your Whole House with Vinegar, Baking Soda and Lemon
HEART
6 Signs that You are Bitter
C.S. Lewis
Focus on the Family: The Spiritual Life of a Busy Mom
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GREAT READ
Soul Detox by Craig Groeschel
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Thank you for all of the wonderful stories and pictures of how this spring cleaning series has helped you!
5 Daily Habits to Keep the Home Tidy
11 Daily Habits to Keep a Home Clean and Tidy by Jenn Lifford
Haley's Cleaning Hints by Graham Haley
Sidetracked Home Executives: From Pigpen to Paradise by Pam Young & Peggy Jones
Why I Clean My Home by Maureen Campaiola
Click here for the Sunday Afternoon Mama Cleaning Checklist printable!
Better Homes and Gardens, March 2018
Pro Organizer Tips: What Not to do When Decluttering Your Home by Catrin Morris
Swiffer duster
Gretchen Rubin quote
Gretchen Rubin books
Laura Ingalls Wilder quote
Marie Kondo quote
Marie Kondo books
The Nesting Place by Myquillyn Smith
Link to the Sunday Afternoon Mama printable document for Organizing Your Home HERE!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Winners of the "Try New Things" Giveaway are Kim Mason and Shandell Potorff! Congratulations! I'll be in touch to send you the handmade yarn garlands!
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!
BOOKS, QUOTES, & PRODUCTS
Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Quotes from various Love and Respect books
Article about VP and marriage protecting
Sled (for endless fun together!)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Don't forget to share what you did for our "Try Something New" giveaway! Tag me @sundayafternoonmama on Facebook or Instagram and use the hashtag #trysomethingnew. I can't wait to see what you tried! You have until the end of February!
Article about marriage and divorce from apa.org
The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who Have Lived the Longest by Dan Buettner
Blue Zones article by Vivien Jones for CNN.com
The Joy of the Lord by Rend Collective Experiment
Magnolia Journal
Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis
Tea drawer + organizer
Betsey on Instagram
- Don't forget to try something new and let me know on Facebook, Instagram or email: hannah@sundayafternoonmama.com. Post a pic of what you tried and tag "sundayafternoonmama" and use the hashtag "#trysomethingnew"! Your name will be entered for the giveaway for the yarn garlands (thank you, Christina!) and remember the deadline is now EXTENDED until the end of February! Yay!
Easy Ways to Wind Down After a Crazy Busy Day
Planner for 2018
Slipper socks
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
FUN THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT
Apple watch (also check Ebay for 'used' versions at a much lower cost!)
Bath & Body Works Mint & Sage Lotion
Coloring book
Fitbit
Pentel markers
Wallet option #1 (my favorite!)
Wallet option #2
BOOKS
Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
Organized Simplicity by Tsh Oxenreider
Spark Joy by Marie Kondo
BOOKS & QUOTES
C.S. Lewis
Richard Louv
Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle & Simone Beck
The Wisdom of Tuscany by Ferenc Máté
FUN THINGS
Norah Jones music
Soda Stream
Workout socks
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Happy (Almost) New Year!
Austie's contact info: www.austieeckley.com, @raisingmaybabes, @twentyeightandsix, and @austieeckley on Facebook and Instagram.
Old Navy Rockstar Jeans
One of Austie's favorite lip colors! (Lovers Lane)
My favorites for back pain relief:
Foam roller
Stretchy resistance bands
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Favorite drug store mascara
Austie's contact info:
www.austieeckley.com, @raisingmaybabes, @twentyeightandsix, and @austieeckley on Facebook and Instagram.
Chet Baker music
Billie Holiday (my favorite collection)
Bath & Body Works Seasonal Candle
Lavender oil
Faux fur blanket idea #1
Faux fur blanket idea #2
French design inspo, Maisons du Monde
How to Make Your Living Room More Inviting, Houzz.com
Hygge inspo, Hygge House
The Year of Hygge, The Danish Obsession with Getting Cozy, The New Yorker
Kid's Bible
Candle for Breakfast Bible Stories
De-Stress Your Morning Routine
10 Incredible Effects Music Has on Your Brain
The Power of Music to Reduce Stress
My son's plaid & tan puffy vest :)
Chai tea
Dr. Henry Cloud, Boundaries
Lysa TerKuerst, The Best Yes
Milk frother
Susan Cain, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking."
Stephen Covey, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
Melissa Dahl, "Don't Waste Your Two Most Productive Hours."
Forbes.com, “Benefits of Early Risers.”
Psychology Today, "Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Mornings."
Hear how the pieces came together to form Sunday Afternoon Mama - the thoughts, observations, and experiences that inspired me to begin this podcast!