Mom and Hustle: The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Melissa Yakaback
Hello there mama friend! Welcome to Mom and Hustle, the podcast. I'm your host Melissa, a wife and a mom to 3 little ones. I'm here to help you thrive at home during your busiest seasons of motherhood and show you that the feeling of constant overwhelm and struggle, doesn't have to be your daily narrative.
Join me as we discuss all things mom life and how simple systems, routines and some preparation will have you feeling like you are owning your time, instead of it always owning you.
Ready to take back your days and stop playing catch -up all the time? Let's dive right in!
In this weeks episode we are breaking down our Easter Basket System and the categories that I pull from. I am also talking about my two youngest boys and the sweet love they share, AND going a little bit deeper into my first of the month planning system and how we use our budget calendar.
Hope you enjoy!
In this episode we are talking about the importance of daily check-in times, our list of "oh crap" meal ideas and how you can be prepared for just about anything.
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Sharing how I created our home and cleaning schedules and tips on how you can do the same. Be sure to check out www.momandhustle.com for your downloadable cleaning schedule.
In this episode, we talk about some of the reasons why your routines may not be working for you and the action step needed to make your routines your own!
Talking all about routines are why they are so beneficial for moms throughout motherhood.
A smooth week comes with some planning and preparation. Here are some things that I like to do on Saturday or Sunday (depending what we have going on) to get us ready for Monday.
I hope you enjoy this episode and I hope that it gives you some new tips you can use for your 'new' daily routine, now that we are home with our families during the Covid-19 pandemic.
You were meant for this and you are strong, mama. A conversation about #momlife from a mom who's husband works long hours.
One of the most common questions I get asked is how I manage my time as a busy mom and what some of my tips and tricks are. This episode will share some of my favourites with you.
Want to know my secret for streamlining my laundry routine? This episode will give you my number one tip for simplifying your laundry process.
Did you know that we make 35000 conscious decisions everyday? I bet for us moms it's double that. In this episode I am talking about some things that I do to make the decision load a little lighter on me.
Welcome to a new season and a new name! Mom & Hustle!
I am talking about all the ways I save money for myself and my family, including budgeting, buying clothes for my kids and unsubscribing to those pesky emails that make you think you always need a new wardrobe!
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Positive vibes, affirmations and things to tell yourself in crazy moments of motherhood.
Whether you are a work outside of the home mom, a work from home mom, a mom trying to grow a business, my tips on helping you plan your ideal day will hopefully give you some clarity about how you want your days to go.
It all starts by writing it out. Grab a pen and a piece of paper and start jotting down your perfect day. They won't all be perfect, or even remotely perfect, but knowing what you want out of your days will be helpful to you and your family.
Don't overcomplicate things, especially when it comes to being present with your kids and carving out special moments with them. Use the everyday moments to really make them enjoyable and memorable for yourself and your kids.
Want to accomplish more? Eliminate the noise and clutter and feel lighter? Put down your phone!
This episode talks about the things that happened to me when I put down my phone.
Discussing all of the things we do in a day as moms and the importance of keeping track of your time and seeing how long it is really taking you to do things in a day. You may be surprised to learn that you have more free time in 24 hours than you think you do.
We are discussing the 3 things that I have to do every day, in order to make my day go smoothly.
Be grateful for what you have and don't let a pretty feed make you feel any less important.
Inspired by my personal blog and social media of My Turquoise Home, comes the podcast. This episode is a quick introduction of yours truly and what you can expect from this podcast.