Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme: Recent Episodes
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Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme is for coffee loving adventurous souls who expect to live their best life. In each episode, we will share how we handle high stress living - with intention. Listen weekly as we dive into military family life, entertaining & hospitality, grilling out, gardening, marriage and more. Expect a healthy dose of honesty, snarky comments, and laughter.
Today I interview 12 very bright 5th grade students along with their teacher sponsor, Mrs. Wackerly, from Sunflower Elementary School in Andover, KS.
This group is very special to me because our son was asked to be part of this club and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the kids and their parents. Do you think your kids school could learn from this club's hard work? Take a listen and leave your comments!
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:10 - Meet Mrs. Wackerly, teacher sponsor at Sunflower Elementary
3:10 Meet Joelle, Molly, Kenleigh, and Reese
7:32 Meet Gavin, Creighton, Dylan, and Auggie
13:56 Meet Maddie, Alice, Ryan, and Christopher
Mrs. Wackerly Questions:
How did the entrepreneur club start?
Who did you speak with in Andover school district or to school to get the ball rolling?
How did you select the kids for your pilot program year?
Kids Questions:
Were you more drawn to the business side or the creative side of the process (did ya like the money or creating t-shirts and logos)?
What has been the most rewarding part of creating the business? (talking to friends in the morning, being a leader, taking money to Ronald McDonald house...)
How do you like being a leader at your school? Do you think others watch how you act and look up to you?
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Welcome to Grounded a podcast by Inspiring Thyme. With February right around the corner, I thought it would be nice to share some self love practices I do daily.
We are talking shampoos
Makeup colors
Moisturizers
And lots more
These simple steps, if done with intention, will make you feel like you are loving on yourself in a whole new way.
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"It's time to develop a personal style- something lasting, beautiful and unique. Bonus that your style is good for the environment too."
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2:17 Home Libraries
2:52 Patterns
3:59 Textures
5:00 CURATE your style
6:00 Natural Elements- blonde woods - warm beiges, browns, blues and greens
7:37 Biophilic design - emphasis on calm environment, natural lighting and ventilation
8:37 Bold colors - 60's and 70's
9:12 Evergreen Fog - Sherwin Williams Paint color - beautiful!
10:37 Traditional Pieces - craving a sense of comfort, timelessness and nostalgia
11:51 Art- 3D
13:07 Sustainability and Organic
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Does 2023 already have you overwhelmed? Join me as I share how I reflect on the past year, create a "road map" or "word", and then make simple steps to keep me straight!
When you have a plan the task is always more manageable.
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The "hard" emotions are the ones you have to make a plan with deadlines, set up parameters and just do the work to get through the messy!
Believe you me I deal with a lot of "hard" emotions every 2 years. We move all the time and this can be overwhelming, stressful, filled with sadness and so many other emotions lurking in the shadows.
I have heard... "You can do hard things" playing on repeat in my head... and that is not what motivates me. I want to come unglued when I hear this phrase actually. I know I can do hard things, but I have to WANT to overcome these hurdles to make it happen.
Join me as I share some of my tips and tricks to dealing with the hard and uncomfortable.
Bonus points if you leave me a comment on how you deal with them!
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Ready to learn some tips on moving and how to navigate the sticky? Join me today and I will start to fill in the pieces about where I have been since April!
Military move number 7 or 8 depending on how you count the first one.
How do you find a real estate agent?
Declutter for showings?
Find experienced movers?
Settle in quickly?
Move towns and states?
I start to unfold our journey. Join me! Glad to have you here!
It is all about gluten free baking with Sassy Little Baking Company. We chat about small business start up, share some great tips, and also talk about how gluten free baking encourages and uplifts our community. Amanda and I share a love for plants, flowers, and event planning, and we hit out those topics too. You do not want to miss this fun conversation!
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:45 Welcome Amanda – Sassy Little Baking Company
2:56 Celiac disease
3:33 The Gluten Free Baking Company in San Diego, CA
4:30 Christopher and EOE and how it ties into being knowledgeable about ingredients
11:58 Emotional support cupcakes
12:15 Transferring/moving business from state to state
16:00 How to guide …on how to start a business
19:04 If you don’t see an area being addressed, be the squeaky wheel
20:35 Word of the Day: Enjoy. Full.
22:15 #1 Tip: Must be organized
26:45 Baking is edible science
29:00 Tip: Set Business Boundaries with your personal life
30:58 Tip: Let a professional guide you
36:10 The Doughnut Theory in Knoxville, TN
36:50 Menu offering from Sassy Little Baking Co – Chocolate mini peanut butter glaze bundt cake
Nordic Ware cookie stamp, ginger and sugar cookies
41:00 Where to follow FB: and IG: @sassylittlebakingco
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Meet Melissa: With an eye for style and a heart for gracious hospitality, Melissa loves creating beautiful candles that can transform your space with a simple, yet elegant touch. Melissa uses her unique process of hand-gold leafing and hand-pouring her candles to create luxurious, fragrant, and clean-burning candles that fill your home with a warm glow.
Launching a line of candles was never really in Melissa’s plans. She’s learned over the years; however, that the best things in life aren’t always the ones in which you’ve planned. Since 2012, candle-making had been her hobby and creative outlet. Through local and regional pop-up shops and markets, the popularity of her candles grew, and so did her love for the working in the creative, maker community in the South. As her collections became more popular, particularly her gold-leaf collections, she officially launched Melissa Warnke Candles in 2020.
A native of Cullman, Alabama, she graduated from Auburn University and has lived in Montgomery since 2010. She has two daughters, ages 4 and 6, is an avid tennis player, and works full-time as a Director of Communications.
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1:10 Background
2:10 Candle company was inspired by Martha Stewart tea cup magazine cover
3:40 Wicks and Willow the original tea cup candle company had a total rebrand in 2020
5:00 Retail pick up location only
7:24 How do you create your scents?
8:49 Fun fragrance party ideas
11:07 Soy wax base
12:30 Let Artists design your experience
13:45 Candle Care and Accessories
17:04 Tip: Train your candle not to tunnel
19:43 Best selling scent: Tobacco and Bay Leaf
22:15 Tip: Do not pour wax in your sink!
23:50 Branding = evolution
25:10 Invest in photographs
27:52 Gold Leafing
29:30 How do workshops work?
31:29 What type of workshop would you prefer
34:00 Welcoming Community
35:35 www.melissawarnke.com
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Coosa Fancy Farm with Kelsie Miller who is paart owner and operator of Coosa Fancy, an organic market garden in Rockford Alabama. She was born and raised in Auburn, Alabama and received her Bachelor of Fine Art at Auburn University in Montgomery and studied Art History at a masters level at the University of Georgia. Kelsie lives (and works!) with her husband John Burke with their five dogs. Join us as we discuss starting a small market garden farm and the twists and turns the farm has faced.
2:00 Meet Kelsie Miller
3:14 Art history major +
5:00 Kelsie still uses her degree
6:00 What does the farm focus on growing
7:22 Future Goals for the farm
7:35 Salad micro greens
12:45 Best benefit of living on the farm
13:50 Tip: Plant something everytime you move
14:50 Balance of Art and Nature
15:42 What do I grow to get started?
19:16 Where can we find you locally?
20:50 What do you gravitate towards in your business?
25:20 If you are behind the desk all day…go outside
26:47 What motivates you? Eat that Frog
28:00 Time blocking
31:16 What helps you refocus?
35:05 The world is bigger than my problems
36:15 IG and FB: @coosafancy
Website: www.coosa-fancy.com
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Join me, Amber Card, as I reintroduce myself, it has been a while. I share some fun tips on making sure you are not doing the same repeated habits each year.
Not only that I share what is coming up in 2022 at Inspiring Thyme. The past 2 years have been brutal for most of us. It is my hope by creating workable habits and tapping into your resiliency 2022 will be your best and most successful year.
Ready. Steady. Step forward with me!
Amber
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Mrs. Raquel Whitehead, the Owner and Artistic Director of The Pike Road Dance Academy. Not only has she earned a double degree in Communication Studies and Dance from the University of Alabama, but she is also an incredibly accomplished dancer who has studied and danced with The Alabama School of Fine Arts, the prestigious Julliard School, the Kirov Academy of Ballet, and the Hungarian Dance Academy in Budapest. She was the youngest American ballet dancer to compete at the Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland. She also danced professionally in Italy, France, and Germany. She competed in the Miss Texas and Miss Alabama America Organizations for five years. During that time she was crowned Miss Dallas, Miss Fountain City, and Miss Wiregrass Area. Raquel has been teaching all genres of dance for 18 years. She has taught for C.J.’s Dance Factory in Prattville, AL , The Academy of Ballet and Jazz (ABJ) in Tuscaloosa, AL, and was the School Director for The Montgomery Ballet in Montgomery, AL. She has a great love for the arts and hopes to provide an artistic outlet for every child she encounters.
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1:00 Meet Raquel Whitehead
1:48 How her family influenced her dancing career
2:27 Background and schooling for dance
4:40 What was the time commitment during specialized schooling? “Nothing worth having comes easy.”
5:34 How did I meet Raquel?
6:48 A house full of boys
9:15 How did you know you wanted to go in the dance studio business?
11:20 Have a dream… Just get started!
12:50 Support system
13:45 God winks
14:19 When you love what you do, it’s a blessing to go to work
18:20 – Tips to starting your own dance studio
21:36 Logistics and Behind the scenes at Recitals
23:43 Women wear many hats
25:05 Telling the dance students to always present themselves the way you want to be remembered – Shoulders back, chin up… like you are showing off a diamond necklace
27:42 Right now it is important to REFOCUS – Appreciate the life around you and do not prejudge situations.
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Local and Bloom opened in the middle of the 2020 Pandemic and has been booming ever since! Co-Owners Julie Long and Stephan Tomlin make owning a local business look effortless in our community. You are welcomed with a smile and shown true hospitality every time you open the door. Local and Bloom offers local artists work such as paintings, wood working, hand pressed screen prints, candles, jewelry, honey, flowers and so much more. As the holiday season gears up do not forget to check out all the beautiful work the community has to offer. Not from here? No problem, check out their website, follow on IG or FB and see what is unboxed daily! Also, shipping direct to your gift recipient is an option.
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2:17 – Is it hard being in business with your best friend?
3:51 – How long have you been open?
5:00 – How Amber came to love Local and Bloom
7:18 – What does Local and Bloom bring to your life? Local = Community
8:15 – Pop-Ups and how why they work so well
12:30 – Shop background – what does the future look like?
13:40 – Upcoming events for the Holiday Season
16:30 – Future of the building and flower gardens
18:40 – Check out the website https://localandbloom.com/
20:13 – Online started with Mother’s Day boxes
21:09 – COVID – And the challenges of starting a business
21:45 – Accepting new artist localandbloom@gmail.com
22:33 – Community over Competition
23:09 – Pike Road School involvement
24:15 – The Perfect Gift Idea
26:25 – Women in Business group
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Meet Anna Smith- painter, interior designer and creative! We spent our time chatting about how you do not have to have all the professional “letters” behind your name to be driven and successful in your field. Not only that but starting on any goal is key – just take the first step and then figure it out as you go. Join the fun and find out a great tip at the end for holiday decorating.
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1:15 – Meet Anna Smith
2:06 – Barbie houses and how the started the career in design
5:47 – Career vs. Job
7:40 – Career started by decorating for friends
9:08- Interior Design is the passion
10:25 – IG: @Annahsmithdesign FB: @annahsmithartanddesign
11:30- What is your painting style?
12:05 – Tip: Find one element to build design around.
13:22 – When did you start your business and how did you grow
15:20 – Tip #2: Don’t wait on the perfect opportunity
16:55 – not taking money for your passion and talent creates resentment
19:29 – Jennifer Allwood
22:30 – Tip #3: Find a new thing each year to freshen look
23:52 – Don’t buy furniture to pass down – it isn’t a thing anymore
25:30 – Where does the magic happen
29:00 – Holiday Decorating Tip
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Ceramic meets floral design. Have you been trying to find the perfect artist outlet? Take a listen today! Catie and I share our insights into our specific art focus. We also share a Challenge! Are you feeling a little uninspired? Find out what we suggest to be mindful and filled with gratitude!
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1:07 Meet Catie Daniel
1:57 How did you get into art?
5:57 What school did you go too for college?
7:00 What was your major?
8:38 Ocean Springs, MS very artsy
9:17 Did you miss out by not going away to college?
11:11 Amber’s horticulture background
12:31 Humbling rate of failure in ceramics
13:36 What has been your most favorite project?
14:05 Mundane Series
16:44 Finding intention and purpose
17:48 The Challenge
19:53 Life Philosophy
21:11 Gratitude
21:37 Tip for starting your art business
25:06 what is your favorite marketing method?
27:15 IG: @theartistcatie
www.catiedaniel.com
31:02 Design proportions: 2 to 3 times the height of the container Reverse proportion
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Season 3 is ramping up! Today I am bringing you my simple, morning routine and how I transitioned from summer to school. Not only that, I share with you about my Single Bloom Initiative.
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1:30 - Getting your routine organized
2:15- Phone vs. paper planner
3:00- Start planning your fall calendar
4:35- When do I get up and The best way to start your day
5:15- High Performance Planner: Brendon Bouchard
6:30- How to Journal
7:34- How to create a dream journal post
8:15- Feeling lost in your current life?
11:40- Do you love your tennis shoes? Tell me what you are wearing
12:15- Drink More Water
13:40- Single Bloom Initiative
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Meet Bob McGough with the non-profit, Hilltop Howlers, in Montgomery, AL. Non-profit organizations want to help a cause, and this one is no different! We had so much fun discussing how you set up a non-profit, how to find an audience to support your mission, and then how to make it work in your neighborhood. I learned a ton from Bob, and have a much better understanding as to what goes into this endeavor. You will not be disappointed! Check out the timestamp below, this episode is jam packed with great information.
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1:12 Welcome to Montgomery
1?32 Bob McGough – www.talesbybob.com
4:00- Hilltop Howlers – what they do with the Arts and Music scene
6:40 – Logistics on making an idea work
9:52 – What is the first step to reaching an audience for potential idea?
11:31 – Build a group on FB
13:19- Tip: Get your audience onto your Real Estate (email list)
15:50- Starting the non profit journey
17:06- Graphics for marketing www.pixabay.com
20:18- Tip for getting any new business or non-profit registered with state- Register name and get EIN
21:58- Who to reach out too for help? Small Business administration
27:16- Hilltop Howlers Market Day July 17th, 2021
31:00- First Project from Hilltop Howlers
33:00- Straight laced community – Montgomery
35:20- The dream of Hilltop Howlers- facilitate new businesses on the Hill
35:45- Busking - https://hilltophowlers.org/busking-project
38:00- Busking ordinance
49:00 – Go to your local City Council page and see if they offer a virtual viewing of meeting
51:52 – Keep the Gump Weird
54:40- Mental Health Awareness
1:00- Don’t give up on your ideas
Hilltop Market Days
410 Clayton St Montgomery
9am-1pm July 17th, 2021
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It has been a year since Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme launched. We started as a place to share stories as a couple living the military lifestyle. Life happened, and I saw a need to share more stories about trials and successes from women small business owners. Once again we adapted, tailored and kept moving forward. This podcast has really become a place to share stories to connect us as humans to a community.
We have learned, as we move from town to town, that the faster we can connect to the community the better we feel like we are "home". We want to share that experience with you!
Hi I am Amber, the founder of Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme. Listen as I share how I got this whole thing started and continue to move forward with the future in mind.
Cheers!
Amber
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Meet Kimmie Bothwell a watercolor artist. She started her career as a Physical Therapist Assistant and her love for art lead her to start her “hobby” business. Just like many entrepreneurs getting your business off the ground is not a straight path, and Kimmie’s journey was no different. Today we are sharing some tips on building a strong business foundation, being confident in what you have to share, and going for your dreams. There is not an exact route to get you started but taking the first step enthusiastically is the best way to begin.
1:00 Meet Kimmie Bothwell
2:03 FB and IG: @simpliekimmie www.simpliekimmie.com
3:27 Women owned business
8:23 Favorite things to create and medium to use?
9:20 Home Town – Erin Napier watercolor homes
12:00 Kimmie’s work
16:00 How do you handle 2 jobs?
18:00 Do you have a devoted room to your business?
19:30 Tips for starting a business from home?
27:27 Where do you see yourself in the future?
29:20 Do you love social media? What roll does it play in your business?
32:41 Be confident in your ideas
33:15 The world needs your voice
34:50 FB and IG: @simpliekimmie www.simpliekimmie.com
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Today we are talking about the Military Lifestyle. Since we are an Air Force family we are speaking from our experiences in this specific branch. No two lifestyles are remotely the same and then add the different branches of service and military looks different but we can all relate. Here are the questions we are tackling today!
Please define:
Active Duty
Reservist
Guard
What is your favorite way to meet people in your new location?
Does base have get togethers to help families mesh?
Military traditions for when spouse deploys?
When you are sending care packages what are good things to send?
Are there specific traditions for specific training completion? Example: the White Claw throne
Best strategy for transition from single parenting to co-parenting lifestyle during deployments/class/training?
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Meet Elizabeth Bethane aka Elizabethellendigital if you follow her on Instagram. We have become fast friends in the growing world of Instagram and she has tremendously helped me find some grounding on my “not so perfect methods” for growing my following. Today we are sharing how she became an Instagram Coach/Strategist, the struggles of being a #mompreneur, and how to set your business up for success when tackling the beast of Instagram. Stay tuned until the very end for her top three tips on novice Instagram accounts – you don’t want to miss out!
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2:40 Meet Elizabeth- Degree from Auburn in Public Relations
4:37 Know your boundaries in any business
6:28 The Burnout
7:55 Social Media Management for small businesses
8:53 How to transition from full pay to small business income
9:55 Life Tip: Never plan a wedding during football season and no weddings on the beach
11:00 Go Big or Go Home
11:58 The Business Plan – The Niche
14:12 Are you dreaming big enough? What is your long term vision?
15:08 take your goal and work backwards
17:36 Challenge: Write down 100 things
20:21 What do you do when you have the overwhelm feeling? How do you cope?
22:38 Best advice: Just keep going! Do not give up on your dreams
23:57 When did THE PAUSE happen?
25:18 #mompreneur
26:00 Balance with home life and work life
29:46 Connecting through Instagram
31:34 Humanize your brand
33:33 Traditional advertising costs
36:42 How long does it take to build connections on Instagram organically
39:10 Attract and Repel
39:58 3 Tips when you are beginning to Instagram to cut down on the overwhelm
48:49 Follow Elizabeth on IG: @elizabethellendigital
Become a client by going to www.elizabethellendigital.com
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49:30 Her courses: VIP 2 hour, Intensive in-person 4-6 hour, 90 day set up and learn IG
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Meet Yizza Rodriguez, wife, mom, and female entrepreneur in my community of Pike Road. We met over Instagram, I had been eyeing her delicious looking grazing boards and boxes, and I sent her a message to see if she wanted to share her growing business here, to inspire others! She does not disappoint! New country, new language barriers, state rules and regulations did not stop her from finding her support system and staying focused on what brings her joy, connecting with her customers in their moments of life celebrations. Today, Yizza shares how she took a way to share an experience with her family to a growing small business with an awesome customer base. Cheers!
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1:18 Yizza Rodriguez Introduction
2:20 Tip: Learn a new language
3:20 Surrounding yourself with friends and community is very important to building connections
5:56 Tip: In order to connect to your community you must engulf yourself.
6:47 Stay at home moms in particular focus on their family and husband, but there is that feeling of “what can I do to help financially?”
8:53 9-5 Jobs can leave a woman feeling like they are spread to thin unless they feel passionate about the work
10:08 How did you stumble into grazing boards?
11:00 A strong, supportive local community helps drive small businesses- connect in
12:00 “How do I know if it is a good fit?” Just dive in and learn and adapt as you go
13:00 What keeps you motivated?
15:40 What is your favorite part of the @the_heart_boxes
17:03 Connection with someone else’s life celebration
19:45 No rules on a grazing board – mix flavors and textures
21:20 Where do you find platters or boards for charcuterie
23:14 State laws and business licensing
26:08 Support Local!
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Meet Shelby Severance. Today Shelby shares her passion for art with us. Are you thinking that maybe you are not meant to draw and create? Think again! There are fun activities to get your brain into an art groove and we chat about fun ways to include everyone in your family. Shelby has created a beautiful Facebook group where she shares her talent and inspiration with everyone. Now her and her husband are creating a new company called Aloha69 Hawaiian Shirt company.
Follow her on Facebook: Fun Art Fridays and Aloha69 (FB and IG)
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1:20 Shelby Severance Introduction
1:50 Find the joy.
4:22 Create the job you enjoy.
7:15 Facebook page (Fun Art Fridays)
12:10 Art Connections
13:00 Drawing with music
17:19 Where do you find inspiration?
Sketchbook, inspiration photos, write it down and thumbnail sketch
19:07 When do you make time for fine art?
20:13 Meditation – Reflection
21:18 Outlet for art and creativity
22:48 Let go of the death grip on possibilities.
24:08 Fun Art Fridays
24:42 Tip: Some of my favorite things- still life
27:20 The point of art is to be playful.
28:05 Patches for Nose Art
You must make your own way: Aloha 69 – modern military weapons
29:42 What is the process behind designing fabric?
31:55 Out of need comes the best ideas
32:56 What is a Party Shirt?
34:28 Some tips: Find the need – support other local businesses
Surround yourself with amazing people and you will continue being amazing.
Meet Megan Fuhrman she has a Masters degree in the realm of Speech Therapy. She went to school thinking she had no idea if she wanted to become a teacher or go into the nursing field. Megan was thrilled this path helped her integrate both areas. Join us as she shares her career story in the speech language pathology with children and senior citizens. Not only that, but join us for a little sneak peek into the military life of career moving and moving with children that hold an IEP. (Individual Education Plan)
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3:00 Meet Megan Fuhrman, University of Wyoming – Communication of disorders and Masters degree
4:19 Finding the correct career fit – health and teaching
7:40 As a military spouse employment can be challenging – Did you have work lined up?
10:45 Started in the school setting SLP
11:20 What is speech language pathology – not for young people but more mature too
14:15 What are signs you are looking for?
15:40 0-5 years not using words to express themselves, the parent can understand but no one else
16:25 Older children – receptive and expressive language
18:40 – Christopher Jr Story
20:26 IEP – first piece of the Speech Therapy adventure
23:30 Break the whole process down
25:00 Military moves across states with IEP
29:43 Confidence in therapy boosts classroom confidence
31:30 Exercise to do at home – Stutter
33:12 Scaffold your children
33:56 Use a professional not Google
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Please meet NiCole Talley, dyslexia therapist, teacher, mom and wife. She resides on the Mississippi Coast and loves teaching children. We met in 2014 at a wonderful Mother’s Morning out program. She returned out the public upper elementary setting when her boys were in the daily school grind. But then, they recognized their oldest son was not thriving in school. Join us as we discuss the huge roll dyslexia can play in a child’s life and how we can help them learn to advocate from themselves and thrive in all situations.
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2:08 What fueled my passion for dyslexia?
3:05 William Carey offers a Masters and Specialist program in Dyslexia Therapy
4:20 Statistics for consequences if not caught
5:58 If dyslexia is caught in the 3rd to 4th grade there is a good chance you can close the learning gap. Children with dyslexia are very creative, artistic leaders
8:04 What are some of the telling signs you might need learning assistance?
11:40 What are the differences or benefits for private vs. public schools
14:51 How the dyslexic brain functions
16:49 Know the terms: IEP or 504 plan
19:24 Tip: Help your child be their own advocate.
21:23 What does a therapy session look like?
24:00 Therapy creates a deeper understanding of language origin
27:27 Trust the process
28:45 Can you do Zoom therapy?
32:30 Intensive program to become a therapist – graduate program plus 720 clinical hours Plus certifications
33:35 Online programs vs. in person
35:45 What are the attributes you are looking for in a therapist?
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I am excited to have Beth Edmiston share her passion with you today. We dive into the month of the military child, but it is not just the celebration of kids. Today we celebrate our bodies that help us live of best lives. Beth shares her wealth of physical therapy knowledge with us. She gives wonderful exercises and steps to take while learning how your body moves together. Are you excited to hear how you can move to your fullest potential and feel great? Me too!
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2:30 Beth Edmiston education in Physical Therapy, 20+ years in her career, she went on to learn extensively about Pilates rehab as well in 2004
4:30 A Core Solution – practice in Ocean Springs, MS
6:55 Finding your perfect posture
7:30 Kids can do “tummy time” during screen time – better cervical position
8:17 Screen time decreases imagination, how kids adapt and react to situations and with greater than 7 hours or longer screen time daily can thin the brain cortex
11:30 Challenge: Do a stretch during a commercial break. Ex. Plank
15:05 Imagery is a great way to educate kids and adults on the best practice for posture
16:55 Do not “tuck your tail” A better image is to pull the pubic bone to belly button – zip up. Keep a strong base while walking- hold in belly- long tall posture (keep in mind a strong core)
22:22 Pilates – a program to help learn movement
25:40 When is the right time to find a physical therapist
28:37 What does a physical therapist look for during an evaluation? Range of motion, strengths, very comprehensive
31:46 Physical therapy in children can help with headaches and dizziness
33:25- 35:10 – Exercises and how to count reps
36:46 Good Posture is ears over shoulders, over ribs, over pelvis
38:18 Good breathing practices
40:10 Dry needling
47:56 Key takeaways
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Louise Valentine is a “wellness expert, competitive athlete, and fierce military spouse.” She is dedicated to empowering others to live a vibrant, healthy life. What if you lived every day with determination to make your life passions grand and fulfilling? Louise shares with us how her father’s medical condition along with her own health diagnosis led her to forage ahead and publish her new best-selling book: The Art of Breaking Through: Five Simple Steps to Take on any Challenge and Tackle Self-Doubt. Even though she is a military spouse, and we share tips about the military lifestyle, these techniques are for anyone as they make big life decisions. Let Louise show you how and why you are perfectly capable of overcoming any challenge life brings your way.
3:06 Louise chooses to live a vibrant healthy live- grounded in her life purpose.
4:44 Sports medical therapist for the NFL
5:30 Faced with the decision to follow her career or marry into the military.
7:19 What do you focus on when your spouse deploys? Focus on what brings you joy.
9:35 Tip: Take care of your mental status.
11:51 MALC – Military and Life Counselor
15:55 How do you stay strong and be able to pivot and have resilience?
17:39 When life gets to be too much – Take a moment to feel all the “feels”.
18:15 Tip: Set a timer- feel – and then move forward.
19:16 Steps to take when you feel no motivation.
20:32 Book title: The Art of Breaking Through
21:21 Blog: Team Valentine Project
25:02 Hit the gas on Life Goals.
30:18 What is next in your career?
31:30 Where does the money go from the book? Father’s medical bills
“Currently, my book is available as a part of the corporate gift packages for Care Crate Company here: https://www.thecarecrateco.com/corporate-gifts/ This is a lovely way for any of your event planner followers, or those who may be HR coordinators or business assistants, to send the book a part of a gifting initiative. Also, all proceeds from the book go to support my father's medical bills, so it's for a wonderful cause too!”
33:52 : https://vheda.com/ Our Friends & Family Caretaker Solution will be launching by the end of April 2021. Coming soon!
36:54 Choose the words you tell yourself carefully. You are NOT “just” a support, you are part of the team.
37:10 Know what stage of life you are in.
42:22 Lower stress, increase productivity.
43:57 Tips for tackling a location move.
Foundation of wellness, Energy for the family and yourself, and Food for good energy
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50:24 IG: @teamvalentineproject
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Join Grounded, the podcast by Inspiring Thyme as I have a conversation with Alyson Ward about becoming Aligned with your eating and your movement. It is fun sharing beautiful journeys with beautiful people. Alyson shares how being a classically trained ballerina, mom on the run, entrepreneur, and wife make it challenging to eat nourishing foods and make the time to move your body. She designed her business, Align Health, to help bring education around these two topics along with a fun Subscription based service for weekly workouts. Check her out at
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1:38 Alyson Introduction
3:20 Self-Care, nourishment, movement are all things we need to thrive
4:05 Wellness coaching offers support, guidance and education
4:46 Coming Soon! Amber’s Book in June
5:32 What healthy snacks to keep on hand?
5:55 Reconnecting to the kitchen
6:52 Learn how to read the nutritional label
10:24 Taking Simple steps to come back to basics – less ingredients more nutrition.
12:04 What to pack in the snack bag? Ezekiel muffins
15:15 Nuts are great, but look for ones that are sprouted and no salt (walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds)
16:20 Fun activity for kids to make trail mix
17:30 Constant nutrition is a balance – how foods digest and when to add them to your day
21:20 Smoothie Recipe
24:25 Meal Planning
29:40 Recipes for one skillet meals
32:20 Start your day with 16-32 ounces of water
33:06 What’s in your water?
36:15 Align Health reprogram relationships with movement and food
37:00 All things movement and “exercise”
38:24 Align Health – Subscription for 3 new workouts a week
42:18 Connection to something greater
44:30 Cortisol levels go up when we do lots of cardio – focus on toning, strengthening, core work
48:00 The goal is to ENJOY movement and food
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Memories help us craft the life we are currently living. Joining me today is Tammy Magnuson. We met just a few short weeks ago and quickly found we had information we could offer each other’s audiences on living your best most beautiful life. Today she dives into memories and using visualization to focus on the positive thoughts of these experiences. She even goes so far as to say, “make sure everyone in the memory is smiling.” Forgiving a “bad” memory is basically not giving it the right to rule our present thoughts. What a fun conversation. Enjoy!
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2?04 Brain Training- how does the brain control us
3:27 Follow Tammy on her community Facebook page: @The Happiness Tribe
4:40 Absorb and implement
6:39 Reshape what you are telling yourself
7:05 Adjust pain level by adjusting how you think about the pain
9:00 Memories have smiles – Forgiveness
9:35 We create a Try attitude
12:03 Establish a happy memory –
15:35 If the memory holds no negative power, then it changes how you view current situation
17:35 Forgiveness is forgetting
22:30 What is a coach?
23:20 Tip to help children
27:00 What time do you talk to your family or child?
27:59 Making sure you are in a stable mental state means you can be available for your child
30:11 Happiness is external
31:05 Reverse engineer your happiness
34:21 There will be resistance
35:15 Stained Glass imagery
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Are you spring ready? Clocks have moved forward, pollen in some places is coming down, and the weather is finally beginning to turn warm. Are you ready to tackle all the spring activites? I share how working on a project with intentional action and enjoying the process will curate happy memories every time that project comes into your vision.
What about creating a beauty yard that entices pollinators? Check up on the last two podcasts about bees and butterflies! Intentionally plant host plants and create a fun, educational and lively yard.
Food! Eat clean, fresh food. When you make a menu for the week and then shop specifically for those items you have less chance of to eat unhealthy. Keep snacks on the healthy side for your quick grab and head to the ball field.
Spring is almost here. Get excited and get planned!
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Raising Butterflies- Meet Linda Hiter. Though butterflies are not her J-O-B, she loves enticing them to her yard in the Mississippi Delta. Not just any butterfly either, Monarchs. I had the pleasure of viewing her garden last summer and color was abound, butterflies of all sorts were dancing on the wind and it was a magical and memorable day. What if all you had to do was plant the correct host plants for your yard to be filled with these beautiful creatures? Listen and learn how to be a great host and help nature!
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2:15 Senitoba, MS
3:15 How do you attract monarchs to your yard?
4:24 How long do you need to be able to get ready for butterflies?
5:47 Swallowtail are common in the south: their host plants are rue, dill, parsley, and fennel
6:21 Host plant for monarchs: milkweed
7:00 “Cheeto fingers” from aphids
7:45 Cut tropical milkweed in October to send the migrating butterflies to Canada
12:00 Make your home a Monarch rest stop
13:00 Why do you tag butterflies?
13:57 Monarchwatch.org and monarchjointventure.org
14:30 Clover and dandelions are the first flowers, let them bloom to pull in the pollinators
15:11 Great pollinator plants for your yard: liatris, coreopsis, zinnia, lantana, cosmos, bachelor button
Salvia, yarrow, and pentas
20:00 What to watch for in your garden?
20:21 Tiny eggs on the backs of milkweed leaves.
21:35 What type of container for your caterpillars
23:16 Beautiful chrysalis
28:00 Whisper to a butterfly and it will take your wish to the heavens
28:15 Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico to honor the deceased and butterflies returning
29:45 How to attach chrysalis to pipe cleaner
31:40 Only 10% of 400 eggs survive
32:20 https://www.joyfulbutterfly.com/
35:10 Milkweed is toxic. Tips for working with the plants
37:00 Be a good steward to the land
37:25 Pesticides
Meet April Shwe-Paul. Success, Mindset and Confidence Coach. On her purpose mission with her life she has faced struggles and hardships, but those did not stop her. No! She has found her new path and continued with more passion and zeal. April realized that she loved helping others find their own special energy in life and decided to become a Mindset Coach. Now she leads the life she has carefully curated with her husband in New Zealand where it is not trials that dictate how they live but the positive energy that guides the way. The best part is she is offering the listeners a wonderful opportunity to join a FREE 5 day workshop to Find Your Purpose. Get comfy and join us as we chat about how to live with intention and positive energy.
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2:00 Meet April Shwe-Paul offers a 3 month program in Mindset Coaching- set goals and find your purpose
2:45 Burma was home until April’s family was forced to become refugees- New Zealand in home now
3:25 Feeling grounded in life is key to prosper
4:40 Painting is April’s creative outlet
5:26 Belief in yourself is crucial for success
7:14 How did you know coaching was in your journey?
10:05 Losing a loved one can make you reevaluate your priorities
13:22 Mindset switch – don’t wait- be happy right now
14:00 What does a coach do?
14:49 Coaching is action steps for the future
18:00 A coach helps you focus on the future and a solution
18:45 What characteristics do you look for in a coach
22:30 Walking barefoot helps you find grounding and connects you to the earth
24:33 Just 5 minutes barefoot gets you all the benefits of stress relief
27:15 Exercises to try to get you started on a mindset journey
28:40 Ask yourself: If today was my last day on earth what would I regret not doing?
32:25 Why are people scared to invest in themselves?
36:00 Ex. Free vs. Accountable
39:00 Invest in yourself – you are worth it
40:40 – Free workshop – FB event to Find Your Purpose www.coachingbyapril.com/find-your-purpose-workshop
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The world around us is important. The smallest bee buzzing through your yard pollinating the flowers and plants have a huge impact on our lives. Welcome to Inspiring Thyme where finding life’s beauty is my purpose. Joining me today is Amy Eng, a local beekeeper. She is sharing her tips on small business startup, plotting your land for bees and delicious recipes to entice all the senses. If you have questions about bee keeping or basic planting to entice pollinators to your yard you are listening in the right spot.
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2:08 How to Subscribe
2:25 Eng Land Honey – small hobby farm
4:42 How did you pick bee keeping for your hobby?
6:00 Use your local extension service for bee keeping
7:20 Hobby vs. Business
8:15 Eng Land Honey was formed
9:10 How do you start a hobby to business
10:08 Find connections in your community
10:40 Cottage industry certification
12:48 Looking for IG help try @Elizabethellendigital
16:23 How do you tend the bees?
17:41 What is Dearth?
19:00 How many hives can you have per acre? Pounds of honey per hive?
20:00 How do you harvest?
22:06 Where do you get bees?
25:10 What flowers should you plant?
26:22 Herbs in the garden
27:15 Coneflower, painted plant, spiller flowers and herbs
28:25 Creating a pollinator environment
30:07 Collecting the honey
32:02 Flow Hive from Australia vs Traditional Hive with screens
33:50 Recipes
35:42 French 75, Botanical Gin from Hendricks
36:20 IG @eng_land_honey www.englandhoney.net
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Meet a beautiful person that is filled with joy and thankfulness, Jessica Jones. 11 years cancer free she is celebrating her life today with us in a big way! Cancer stinks, but through her health journey she has grown in ways she didn’t know was possible. From the struggle of surviving to the blooming of the life she loves, she shares all. Join us! And at the end let’s raise her favorite drink for a toast, margaritas! Cheers to living your brightest life.
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1:26 Celebrate Life
2:00 – Celebrating life cancer free 11 years- what type of cancer
3:00 – Guilty for being angry when I should be happy I am alive
5:08 – From Victoria Secret to “Honey pass me that bucket”
5:35 – support group it is important to verbalize the patient’s attributes “you are beautiful”
7:36 – Did you ring the bell? For cancer free
9:45 – The new journey of after cancer beings
11:49 – What moment did you change your mindset to LIVE again
12:49- Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and carry on
13:49 – Did being a pharmacist make it better or worse for anticipation of the what ifs
16:00 – Finding your support group – where did you find yourself leaning in
18:45 – Praying for babies to grow our family
20:55 – Prayer + Positivity = Priceless
21:46 – Success in life
22:49- GO CHANGE THE WORLD
23:43 – Feel better when you are available to others
24:00- Does your vase have to be sloshed over or do you overflowthe
25:45 – Mind over matter vs. Journaling
27:00- Neuroscience
30:00- Direct Sells is genius
32:15 – Connections in life
30:00 - Lift a glass to living life in a big way! Margarita recipe on the blog.
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Today it is me sharing on how supporting your partner, spouse and kids is crucial during this time. Spend 15 minutes with me as I share ideas on how to grow your support network and blossom in this hard time.
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5:00 Be your best self....Drink water Challenge
6:35 Children and screen time
7:04 Fresh Perspective
8:00 Self Care tips
8:10 House plants
8:36 Inner reflection-journal- neuroscience
10:00 Focus on encouragement
12:45 Give praise specifically
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The Single Bloom Initiative - the perfect gift to support and encourage anyone
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Being ill is hard. Not being able to live your “normal” life is hard, but I am not sure any of us know what we could possibly be in for with CANCER. Today my friend Mindy Albertson joins me as we discuss – dealing with HARD. Being a wife, young mom, and having a wonderful career did not stop cancer from finding her. She was able to face this new challenge with a strong support system and faith. We hope her story will bring you hope and help others in the process.
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1:00 Dealing with the hard
2:35 Meet Mindy Albertson- happily married with two sweet sons working the career she loves
3:50 The first signs of concern start with a swollen breast
4:21 The first steps: week of antibiotics, mammogram, 6 month follow up, schedule biopsy
5:13 Ductal Carcinoma – triple positive (2018)
7:20 What is medical support in this process?
9:10 The plan- Surgeon – 6 rounds of treatment with hard core drugs, mastectomy, clear after 6 months
No radiation but with the triple positive results 12 rounds of treatment plan is normal
11:00 Very helpful to have a super supportive group
12:10 Use a Facebook group so you can share updates without overwhelm
13:44 Faithful Friends- Cancer Survivor Group of women
17:50 You must face your fears
18:10 Going through the process is like going through Stages of Grief – therapy could be helpful
20:00 Financial Side
23:42 Fundraising (Mindy’s Mob shirts) Extra support in the form of meal trains and housekeeping
25:00 The slack your spouse picks up
25:40 People want to help and support, let them, reach out!
28:40 Cancer taught me to Slow Down – have more intentional time
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What's on the line up today?
What's in your cup?
Christopher was drinking Trader Joe's Espresso - 2 shots with 8 oz of water. An Americano if you will.
I had Cranberry juice on ice.
We discussed behind the fence. The work for stump removal and soil work.
This or That was quite entertaining. Want to know more about us? Check out this segment! Tell us what you think.
Valentines day is almost here and we share some fun ideas to get your brain going to plan your special holiday moments.
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How do you navigate shame? What is shame? How do you have resilience and keep living fully? These are all questions we discuss today on the podcast with Melanie Bledsoe certified life coach with JRNI, virtual entrepreneur, and co-founder of The Red Bow Project.
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3:00 The Red Bow Project- founders took their greatest pain and turned it into their greatest purpose
(a community for single moms, blended families and so much more)
4:25 What is shame? Brene Brown’s definition
5:25 Shame makes you feel flawed and small
5:42 Shame spirals
7:22 What does shame look like? Shame triggers (social media, body image issues, happy families, women who can do all things)
8:45 We are raised in a society where women should do it all
11:33 Social media “skim coats” real life, giving it the perfect filter
12:00 What is your most passionate topic to connect with women on?
12:55 Shame is when you sit in secrecy, silence and judgements – this causes tremendous anxiety
13:10 Who is your lantern? Your safe people to talk too
14:25 Description of lantern – it is a person that will not judge you but meet you with empathic listening ears
15:30 Real “lanterns” who up for you during the hard times in your life
17:17 Brene Brown’s imagery for shame is vivid –
Petri dish that is growing shame – if you add, secrecy, silience and judgment it will grow and fester - EMPATHY is the antidote for shame.
18:18 4 steps to Shame Resilience
Name it – Recognize your Shame Triggers
Talk about it
Own your Story
Tell your Story- speak about shame- take action
21:06 Raising emotionally intelligent boys – Boys are warned not to be emotional and sensitive
22:04 Name and Normalize emotion
24:00 Parents send mixed signals
25:08 Be a lantern for your child
28:30 When is a good time to contact a coach to set your goals?
29:43 Coaching is about setting goals
32:10 Shame Resilience Exercise
Exercise to start building shame resilience:
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Who do you become when you are backed into a shame corner?
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How do you protect yourself?
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Who do you call to work through the mean-nasties or the cry and hides or people pleasing?
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What is the most courageous thing you could do for yourself when you feel small and hurt?
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Navigating grief is something our culture does not discuss. It is a hush hush topic that many struggle with. And this does not only include death of close loved ones and friends. As 2020 closed out I personally saw a shift in society, those who simply grieved for the life they were used to living. Join Jenna and I as she shares her grief story in hopes of shedding some much-needed insight on a topic many of us refuse to acknowledge until we are living heartbreak unprepared. *We are not trained financial planners, estate lawyers or therapist. The ideas we share are to give you a starting point as you navigate grief.
3:10- New Life Chapter with Jenna Lank
3:45 – Strong is used frequently during grief but more often than not the person grieving does not feel this way
5:20- How do you respect the process of grief?
6:45 – Do no be fearful of the person grieving falling apart. If they are not able to share then let them have their space.
8:53 – Where can children find support?
9:23 – Support for children – School/trauma services/hospice
10:39 – It is important for children to be with other kids similar in age while navigating grief
12:02 – What legal documents should be in place for a married couple? **Check with an estate lawyer to find out what best serves your individual family.
12:31 – Will, life insurance, joint bank accounts, joint mortgage/lease, car
16:23 – Where did you lean in when emotions were BIG?
19:00 – Tribe of supporting women
19:43- The grieving person finds it hard to remember – It’s okay to be joyful and happy.
21:25 – Women are more likely than men to reach out and find help for themselves and children
25:09- Big concept: Find your way to find peace
25:34 – Big concept: Find a place to tune out the “noise”
27:37 – Find your happy place
28:00 – Book on routine and purpose Jay Shetty: Think Like a Monk
34:43- Find the beauty – it is your reality check
36:00 – Grief will change you and the people that you surround yourself with might need to shift too
37:37 – “Life is Hard: Find some people”. Jenna Lank
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The holidays have come and gone. The decorations are up and ready for the next season and we are just dragging a bit around here. But we wanted to share with you some things we try and do at the beginning of each year.
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We got a new espresso machine for Christmas! Like froth the milk, grind the beans, and double and single shots!
Resolutions... the most important thing to remember is "Determination over motivation." Brian Shaw
Financial Budget
Meal Planning and Budget (coconut aminos= soy sauce substitute)
Take those short fun vacays.
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When is fertility treatment or adoption a good choice for you and your family? Cat Vandament is my special guest talking about her journey in this process and what it looked like for her family. No two journeys are the same but this conversation may help you find some peace in getting your journey started. Today we are all very grateful for family and children.
3:00 – Why choose adoption?
5:00 – Insurance (specifically TriCare) what do they cover and not cover?
6:47 – Noonday Collection – a company that finds artsians all over the world and helps them sell their beautiful and uniqueart.
7:56 – Where did you lean in when emotions and stressors started to take over?
8:30 – The Struggle with infertility
9:21- Fear of Judgement
10:05 – Basic IVF questions answered
11:00 – Simple walkthrough of the fertility treatment process (We are not doctors. You should always consult your physician to learn what is best for your body. This is Cat’s personal journey)
14:58 – Advice for women starting the IVF and adoption process: Give yourself grace and you are perfectly imperfectly made.
15:41 – Find a support system and journal
16:55 – Financial need can reach $40,000- what can your family afford and how can you fundraise.
17:53 – What is the 1st step in the adoption process?
19:38 – What type of adoption? International, Private Domestic or Foster to Adopt
21:27 – First mom not adopted mom
29:00- Ask questions about insurance, responsibility, financial …ASK THE QUESTION
33:22 – Through the process remember you need: Trust, Patience, and Grace
Links from the episode
Turquoise Table Podcast: Season 2:Episode 17 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turquoise-table-podcast-with-kristin-schell/id1349298774?i=1000468752465
Military Family Magazine: Digital https://militaryfamilies.com/military-health/adoption-brings-hope-to-military-family-facing-infertility/
Military Family Magazine: Print Digital https://mydigitalpublication.com/view/ameriforce/military-families/may-military-families
Scott AFB Article: https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/scott-afb/article243758657.html
Moving with the Military Makeover: https://youtu.be/6tZ9tAwVT5g
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Christmas is here and we are sharing all things Card traditions.
What's in your Cup?
Let's make a cold brew coffee cocktail!
1.5 oz Cold Brew Coffee
1 oz Whiskey
1 oz heavy cream
1/2 oz maple syrup
Shake on ice and strain into cup. Top with cinnamon
Boozy iced coffee
6oz iced coffee
1 oz (liquor of choice ) amarettl, caramel vodka, Kahula, or Bourbon
2 Tbsp Cream
What's for Christmas supper?
Brisket - brined for 24-36 hours
smoked for 10 hours at 180 F
Shrimp Bisque
Refrigerator Rolls
Salad
Happy Holidays! We won't be on next week but we will see you in the new year.
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Artfully living begins with harnessing what you are passionate about. That can be anything. If you add your talents to the world and community around you, it fills you even more. Aisha Crivens shares that first you should craft your skill and “marinate” in all that you can do. After you GET STARTED, find a mentor to help you polish your talents. Hope you enjoy our conversation about floral design, painting and friendship.
Show Notes
7:04 Green Gardens- stay alive if you remember to water
7:40 Amazon link to Wash bottles
8:07 Succulents are tricky
9:35 Floral world is not all beauty, lots of hustle
11:08 Cadre Building.com
11:28 Peabody Hotel
12:35 Charleston, SC
14:35 AIFD American Institute Floral Design – Professional Organization
16:10 Wine Down Wednesday
17:12 AIFD Convention- Chicago, Washington, Las Vegas
17:50 Instagram: @lefleurmemphis
17:56 Facebook: @le Fleur (A unique flower shoppe)
18:36 The Big Flower Fight on Netflix
20:16 Tip: Craft your skill
22:23 Find a mentor or community
24:01 Instagram: @aflowergurl Etsy Store
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Have you ever met a person that has a heart for giving? Meet my sister, and one of my best friends. Aimee Aiken is outgoing, cheerful, always positive and has the best animated stories. Her life, she says, is made better by helping and serving others.
This is a perfect story for anytime, but especially during the holiday when giving is what we do. Right now, more than ever we must link arms and work together to help others that are suffering. Share your warmth and passions with the world. Smile, choose to reach out and help wherever you can. Happy Holidays!
1:42 Meet Aimee’s family
3:23 – sister fun “hit me with your best shot”
4:47 – Aimee’s first serving memory “Meals on Wheels”
10:50 – Pumpkin Town in Athens, TN
14:13- “Pies for sale” smiles and a sunny disposition
15:10- How do you connect to the community when you move?
19:16 - Question she asks herself “How do I make this place better?”
21:50 – Never go in wanting to take over the volunteer job. Go in saying, I have 2 hands and I can help.
22:08 – FUR Feline Urgent Rescue
24:16 – Mountain Waterway Project
25:37 – Shopping with friends for Angel Tree children
26:36 – Serve yourself
28:36 – Journaling is a pick me up and reminds me to be grateful
28:58 – Train your brain to do random acts of kindness
29:51 – being “elfed”
33:56 – Aimee’s list of favorite organizations
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Welcome! Do you ever feel like life is just a little too much. Like you are having to hold on way to tight and all the colors are swirling quickly to the left and right of you?
In a holiday season that seems to be in overdrive Christopher and I just want to share that it is okay to simply stop. In those moments of strumming your fingers on the steering wheel and waiting for 20 minutes in a check out line, take a moment to breathe and find the joy.
Life is short and deciding to snuggle up under blankets and watch HGTV while the world flies by, that is okay. Enjoying a supper you prepared and enjoyed together as a family is a great accomplishment in the world we live in.
Choose to breathe today, in and out, close your eyes and let the sounds of the season gently lift your spirit.
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Friday conversation is all about serving others but most importantly, serving yourself. Cheers to a beautiful week.
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When something does not function properly, change it! Work hard, make a difference and give it your very best, Ashleigh says. That is what Ashleigh Walters shares with us today as a new author and President of a Small Business that specializes in steel, concrete and refractory work. Though she often feels a little out of her comfort zone she forges forward to help create more unity in this industry. Her book is sure to inspire anyone wanting to make a difference in the world.
4:00- Onex was founded in 1966
4:45 – Onex works with high temperature concrete and combustion equipment
5:38- 2018 ONEX was purchased from Ric Walters
6:10 – 3rd generation businesses statistically do not do well, we needed a retirement plan
6:45 – 2020 in the midst of a pandemic – ONEX became an employee owned business
8:24 – What made you write the book?
9:50 – Take your nudge and run with it
12:35 Pro Tip: Listen and bring biscuits (aka connect)
13:44 Book title: Leading with Grit and Grace
13:52 Grit definition – determination, persistence and resilience Grace – empathy and compassion
18:00- Small businesses must be on their toes- step out of their comfort zone, make sacrifices, change it up and press forward.
19:20 Moto: Mission: Make Things better: empowered employees, happy clients and thriving communities.
19:32 Alchemy – pursuit of perfection
20:00 Core Values: Be inspired. Be Creative. Stay Humble. Work Hard. Be Kind.
21:00 “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost
23:33- No such thing as overnight successes
25:17- Ashleigh and Amber hanging clothes story- teach problem solving skills
27:58 – COMING SOON! On Amazon Leading with Grit and Grace
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What is in my cup?
Coconut oil and protein powder. The “good fat” from the oil helps jump start your matbolism for the day and the protein powder help suppress your appetite.
Fan mail: Do you have a coffee roaster in your area? We would love to sample their beans, give them a shout out and some free publicity. Shoot me a message or comment on where to send the beans.
My success and celebration for the day! I finished my results list! It was long, there were things I did not want to do, but I did it! I “Ate my frog” and it felt amazing!
TIP: Do not forget to celebrate your successes!
Outdoor decorations are hung. It was not like the Hallmark movies with a snowball fight and pretty music playing. The lights were tangled, it was hot, but it looks great. Life is messy!! Roll with it!
Indoor decorations: Still have boxes out but it is beginning to look warm and festive.
Challenge: Pick 5 holiday traditions you must have to make the season feel “right”. Write them down, give them a date to happen, and then elevate the experience! It will be worth it!
When you make a plan you live more intentionally and the final product looks even more special.
Friday Conversation: New author and small business woman Ashleigh Walters is going to share how she makes her dreams realities. You are not going to miss this conversation.
Words for the Week:
Holiday Cheer
Traditions: try new ones
Miracle
Wonder
Faith
Strategies to help children:
Breathing exercises
Calming Space
Items for a Calming basket
Yoga
VIP Kid link
Referral code to enter: BETHA0432
When you are exploring this website look around and then reach out with questions!
Book list for parents and children:
Book just for adults: Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh
Books for parents and children:
A Million Visions of Peace by Jennifer Garrison and Andrew Tubesing
It’s Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena
Everybody Bonjours by Leslie Kimmelman
She Persisted Around the World by Chelsea Clinton
A Life Like Mine - How Children Live Around the World by Unicef
Keisha Ann Can! By Daniel Kirk
Every Little Thing adapted by Cedella Marley
Only One You by Linda Kranz
I Am Peace- A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde
It’s A Small World by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Can You Greet the Whole Wide World? By Lezlie Evans
Living a “childish” holiday. Today Emma-Catherine, our daughter, pops on to share her thoughts on holiday traditions. Each holiday brings new memories, but listening to our children share their favorite moments always makes me so happy. There is always joy in their voices as they light up with glee chatting about what their must do list is.
What is in Emma-Catherine’s cup? Hot tea, we love this stuff around the holidays – a boost of Vitamin C and all the warm spices of the holiday.
Favorite baked goods around here? Sausage balls, sugar cookies with extra sugar, peanut butter balls aka homemade Reeces Cups.
Our Elf on the Shelf, Happy, makes his appearance every year on December 1st. Hopefully COVID did not kill him off. He brings a hot chocolate bar for the kids to warm up too after school along with a gingerbread house for them to construct!
He is a good elf, and he doesn’t make messes for me to clean up! He does like high adventure activities like zip lining and parachuting in underwear.
Decorating means more hot tea, opening boxes to reveal holiday memories, listening to holiday music and watching a Christmas flick.
Leave us what you like to do! We love new ideas this time of year!
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The holidays are HERE! We have just a few short days until Thanksgiving and just a few weeks until Christmas!
This holiday season is already in full swing and it is just not the same rhythm as years past. Thanksgiving may or may not be happening with the whole family and maybe all the travel plans have changed. Guess what, we are all in the same boat. Let's choose to focus on what we can control, like gifting our time and service to others.
Christopher and I talk all things gifting. We spent the weekend together, talking, laughing and organizing. We purchased a tool chest that is already making our lives more organized and less stressed. Plus, we can actually function with more ease when it comes to outdoor needs.
What traditions can you create this year if your holiday isn't going to look the same? Maybe send gratitude cards to family members, host a Zoom Thanksgiving, lift a toast at a certain time? We would love to hear your plans. Leave them in the comments!
What's in your cup? Carmel Nut Creme from Smoky Mountain Roasters in Waynesville, NC
Next week: Emma-Catherine joins me for all things Christmas through Children's Eyes
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Music a language that can be understood by all. Learning to listen might be one of the hardest things we do as humans. Tammara joins me today as we chat about music, how you can help your children, great ages to start their musical journey and how you can expand your musical knowledge. Experience music.
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9:55 YouTube: tchousel - Magic Flute
11:05 - a great time to start children in musical channels- if they can say their ABCs and count to 5
12:35 Just do it!
18:15 - Musical Dictation - teach claps and student writes the beats
23:45 How to support your local arts
24:17 The World Needs Music right now
27:15 FB: Ace Senior High page - listen to the senior high choir
29:05 Charity/Money raising efforts for the United Way - 478 United - 28 performers sharing their talent to raise money locally
32:05 Renee Fleming (opera soprano)
32:27 Michale Buble (jazzy modern Frank Sinatra)
34:20 I don't love classical music - you know classical from commercials
1812 Overture - V is for Vendetta
Puccini - O mio babbino caro
"Appalachian Spring" Rodeo - Aaron Copeland
36:00 Lindsey Sterling
36:30 Downton Abby Christmas
37:00 Sublime - Corgy and Bess Summertime
38:35 Andre Rieu
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As the "Simply Holiday" theme continues this month, it is time to refresh your perspective and perhaps even focus. If you are like me, finding the energy to do all the "extras" this season can be draining. Fill yourself up. When it is time to give this season you will fill like you are giving with happiness and joy. Join me today to find your "happy" music.
The season always seems to start with "ONE MORE THING", where do we draw the line with the one more thing?
4:00 Did you know? At 8 years old our brains do a major neuron dump? The first musical instrument is 40,000 (National Geographics) and was a vulture bone flute?
6:45 Music can reduce stress, pain and even symptoms of depression
9:45 The Challenge- Take a piece of music, listen once through and the second time through take a blank piece of paper with a drawing utensil and "draw" the music and how it makes you feel.
10:30 Music Selections to help you get started
Phantom of the Opera
Les Miserable- One more day
The Piano Guys -
The Greatest Showman- From Now On
15:00 - First Ever Fan Mail! Papertown Coffee in Canton, NC - Mountain Air Roasting in Asheville, NC - (Brew: Black Mountain, tastes like Chocolate, Cherry)
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Part II
:10 What has your garden taught you?
1:33 Experiment
4:03 Tip: Start Small
7:26 Once you start you won’t be able to stop
8:12 – Herbs: spice of life
8:31 – Difficulty of growing plants
10:08 – Finding your garden community
15:20 Favorite Gardening Books
16:11 Favorite Seed Catalogs
17:40 – Diana Polcar IG @mistyridgegardens
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 2 small acorn squashes, or 1 large
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ lb sausage
- 1 apple, chopped
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
- Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
- Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
- While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
- Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
- Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
- Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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It is that time of the year. Get excited about new plants, gardening with family or just finding a new hobby. If you want to see the graphics along with a garden walk, jump over to YouTube to watch this one!
6:18 – Misty Ridge Garden
7:50 – Garden Success
9:00- Family Involvement
12:34 – Graphic of Garden is teaching
13:30 growing the unique
21:12 – How to get started
21:27 Top plants for beginners
24:08– Raised bed vs. in ground gardens
25:20 – Backyard Kitchen Garden
26:50 Pro Tip: Use a Calendar to keep Gardening Notes
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November, on Inspiring Thyme , is dedicated to finding your “simply holiday” mix. A dash of music, pinch of gifting, and a whole lot of children’s joy might just help you find your new holiday spirit. Focusing on the things you can control and elevate, in true Inspiring Thyme fashion, will make your holiday have all the feelings of home and connection.
We are getting excited about the holidays and keeping everything simple. Christopher shares some fun tips on keeping the kitchen time fun and organized all while enjoying your family. Do not forget to enjoy the children in your life and watch them enjoy the small moments they will cherish forever.
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Leafy greens?
Do you love them?
Have you ever tried to grow them?
Fall is the best time to try your hand at easy going veggies and greens!
Lettuce (red, green, head, romaine, Boston)
Spinach
Kale
Cabbage
Broccoli
Collards
And I could keep going!
Don't forget to compost all winter long. Add rich soil amendments to help your garden look its best.
Check out the blog for great recipes and more ideas for fall gardening.
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Have you had a family mini photo mini session? Have you been anxious about picking the right photographer, one that really connects with you?
Meet Mandy Jester, you have seen her work, because you have seen some of my advertising photos! Today we are deep diving into how much fun a photo session can be and how the memories created can be displayed prominently for years to come.
Not only that, she is guiding us through trending "styles"! Mandy also shares the proper way to post on social platforms and give credit where credit is due. My favorite part though is sharing our fun session, one SUPER cold day, where memories and friendships were created through Connection!
:42 Norman the Chevy 1955 3100
4:45 Connection
6:40 – Dark & Moody
7:46 – Light & Airy
8:00 – Artsy
11:50-13:54 –Tips for finding a great photographer
17:02 Tip: Have your own photo shoot
29:20 – Tip: Let the creative- create
30:47 – Tag your photographer in the social media post
31:55 #thefrontporchproject
35:55 Be the bright shining light
39:12 “Momtography”
39:55 Phlearn – (website to pop up)
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How do you get motivated in 2020? I am sharing my tips on how to really show up for yourself and take action
4 ways to Self Motivate
What is in your cup? Tumeric tea- Golden Elixir - I add agave nectar, boiling water and vanilla oatmilk. Perfect way to wind your day down!
8:10 1- Find your walk out music
9:30 2- Find your routine
10:50 3- Walk away from the activity that you can not figure out
15:00 4 - Exercise
Amber's Walk out music
Demi Lovata- Confident
Fifth Harmony - Work From Home
Pitbull- Timber
Sia - Cheap Thrills
Shakira - Waca Waca
Katy Perry - Roar
Meghan Trainor- Better When I am Dancing
One Republic-Connection
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Halloween ideas for the 2020.
Join the fun as we chat about football decorating, riding in trucks, dressing up and using social distancing.
Progressive get togethers are fun for everyone.
Let's connect!
The blog is all about Halloween and being Booed! Great tips for sharing inspiration with others. Inspiring Thyme
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Part 2 helps tie Part 1 all together! Linda shares more about great containers, how to gift plants, and great to plant bulbs. Do not forget to take notes during this conversation!
38:45-40:40 Planters
45:50- 46:17 Tip: Enhance green plants with fresh flowers
46:30-47:33 Succulents
52:30 – Bulbs – Caladiums (Proven Winners Classic Caladiums https://www.classiccaladiums.com/Prov...)
59:56 plants and color should evoke a feeling or memory
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Do you need some inspiration for your outdoor living? Here is a 2 part series to get your creative juices flowing? My dear friend, Linda, shares how plants add warmth to your living space through color and texture. Not only that but some great tips on purchasing containers for porch living.
8:30 – 80:20 Rule
11:00 what plants are on the table
11:40- 13:05 Pro Tip: Take a photo of the “big picture”
15:48 –16:30 Pro Tip: 5 gallon buckets are heavy 1 gallon= 8 pounds of water use a 2 gallon bucket for watering
20:30 App name – Google lens
25:45 Utilizing greenery in your landscape
26:41-28:29 Foliage creates texture and depth
30:00 Rosemary
Felt grow bags
Metallic Containers
Part 2 Will be the next episode
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Life has everyone feeling a little blah here lately. Here is a short message to hopefully lift your spirits. Celebrating life boldly and full of color is key to 2020. Take a yearly life celebration and go big.
At the beginning of October is our son's birthday. Both kids love having big celebrations and of course this year has made it to where we need to think outside of the box when making life memories! Even though we were limited on what we could do, we were not limited on how big we celebrated him.
Harry Potter made the perfect theme for flying high and powering through. We laughed and watched how making him the center of attention for the day made him glow too. Celebrate life and watch others appreciate the moment too.
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Life can be challenging especially when you are a home owner, but today we wanted to share some tips on how we get ready for the cooler weather.
Yes we are drinking coffee, but black coffee seems bland compared to Pumpkin Spice and everything nice. Frappes are fun but filled with sugar and super high in fat content...a little look into my college years as a barista.
The blog also offers more decorating tips for the fall season. Jump over to the blog to see what new inspiration you can gather. www.inspiringthyme.com New wreaths, mantle ideas, table setting and kitchen touches will be what you find.
Coming Friday, a new conversation with my dear friend Susan Stout who is a commerical architect. She leads us through how to get your new home office personalized for your needs and how being a mom, wife and entrepreneur can and will work.
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Finding a healthy balance of anything can be challenging, but not when you have a plan of action. Join me today as Tiffany and I talk about all things in moderation and a great way to exercise, snack and play. Want to watch this episode? Check out the YouTube video here.
11:25 Tips to get motivated
12:13 Moderation in ALL things
14:42 – Power snacks
19:39 Tip: Work out with friends
21:15 Tip: Make time to stretch
24:17 SpoonGuru App
26:18 Smoothie Treat Recipe
27:40 In Search of Greatness a Documentary
Check out some of Tiffany’s competition routines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEbV3MJHE-I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD7cNpMq2DQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I71cdcZAfPI
Read about Tiffany here:
https://trifitnesschallenge.com/my-experience-competing-in-the-tri-fitness-challenge/
https://superveggiemom.com/fitness/fitness-pro-mom-of-2-awarded-top-bikini-honors-in-helsinki/
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Today we are sharing all things, together. Life has been pretty brutal in 2020 and we hope this episode might inspire you to open all lines of communication with your partner, if you are not already.
1:50 What do we put in our coffee?
2:50 How do we share our roles in our household
3:57 Don’t forget to vote
5:05 Tip: When passing off a household task be sure to set the other person up for success
8:55 Know your home and how the systems work
10:00 Finances and passwords
10:39 The Autopay hazard
11:38 Open Communication
12:41 One Team One Fight
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Chatting with friends is the best feeling in the world! Today is all about fun events, simple appetizers and great tips to hosting your own event. Join the fun, laughter, and clicking of drinks as we celebrate friendship and elevated hospitality. Meet Michelle Allen! Follow her on IG @vintagereverie.llc
5:30 – Unicorn Drink
7:10– Chasing Unicorns- the meaning
13:25- English Garden Set, collage – photo fade in
17:52 – Tip: Always have a Mantra: Plan B
20:10 – Scrolling with lavender blooms
24:10- Date recipe
31:04 – Tip: Buffet = plan for extra food
33:05 – Tomato Baguette recipe
37:08 – Tip: Label food to ensure safety of all guests
39:05 – Grapes recipe
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Anniversary Week Edition!
We are checking back in on our memories of some pretty fantastic food. Life is more exciting when you have great food and fun atmosphere to enjoy it in.
I challenge you to recall a lovely food memory and message the person you were eating with, start a conversation about that memory. Someone needs to hear your voice today and laugh with you
Timestamps
6:15 Crawfish boil with hotdogs?
7:20 Perini Ranch Steakhouse- livers and gizzards plus bread pudding
8:28 Go away fly
8:39 What a burger... but not a whataburger
17:39 Coffee should never be brown sadness water
Join me over on the blog where I share 5 Simple Menu Planning Foods to help get your holiday season geared up.
Our Friday conversation is with Michelle Allen, prior catering career. She shares some simple appetizer recipes with us too.
It is all about the food this week!
YouTube now houses the conversation Friday videos. Check it out!
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Join the first Friday conversation. Genevieve Nicholas is joining me on the mic today to share her business as a life and business coach. But what does that mean? She has spent several years in entrepreneurial fields where she has learned that the next big step is to dream big, work hard, but have the right mindset.
Have you been wrestling with big questions about your career? Having a coach helps you sort through the questions that are pressing right now, to help you navigate from Point A to your Point B.
Making human connections being an entrepreneur is key. That is what today is all about, making connections that will help you along your life’s path.
We discuss several topics:
· Passion for your dream
· Being a leader
· Vision Boards
· Journaling tips and topics (23:50)
4 Questions
Set a 15-minute timer
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What is the definition of being stuck to you?
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What has you feeling stuck?
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How is it holding you back?
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If I were living my dream life what does that look like?
Unstuck You Cocktail (31:00)
2 oz vodka
3 oz cranberry
Squeeze of lime
Basil
Enjoy responsibly.
We suggest you find a quiet nook, a relaxing beverage, a pen, journal and a little perspective. These are the tools you need to start your new path.
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Cheers.
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In a time of chaos and pandemic it is wise to remember the only thing you can control is yourself.
What's Brewing:
We love black coffee! Trader Joe's is our favorite go-to right now.
- Control your body:
What you feed it and how you make time to keep it in shape. (Dan John is name Christopher threw out.)
- Control your home and yard/porch:
Take this time to fix up a spot in your home. Let your inner feelings reflect in your space.
Yard time is our favorite. Bring bright colors and tidy up areas that need some love.
- Control your thoughts:
Positive thoughts help motivate your day.
Work Hard.
Be Kind.
Take Pride.
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Hello September!
Time to get your pen and paper or if you are tech savvy, your digital calendars ready for action!
I lead you through how I take charge of my day with intention and gratitude. I also share with you some names of inspiring folks that I choose to follow and use their methods to make my plans even more efficient.
Hal Elrod - The Miracle Morning
Brendon Burchard - High Performance Habits
Rachel Hollis
September is lining up to be fun and inspiring as well. Stay tuned as I roll out a new series of interviews with folks you will love as much as I do. Interviews will be a Friday release and Christopher and Amber chatter will continue on Tuesday.
Do not forget to check out the blog where I give some great ideas on must have utilitarian containers to help you decorate and entertain all season long.
Cheers!
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And that is a wrap for August! Christopher and I share a bit about
the kids heading back to school
how the military is our extended family
how we are gearing up for a fall season in the back yard
Combat gardening...it is a thing, and you can learn more about exploding bugs when you listen this week.
September is lining up to be fun and inspiring as well. Stay tuned as I roll out a new series of interviews with folks you will love as much as I do. Interviews will be a Friday release and Christopher and Amber chatter will continue on Tuesday.
Do not forget to check out the blog where I give some great ideas on Hostess Gifts while social distancing.
Cheers!
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Flowers and gardens have always helped us "complete" the feel of home. It is like the finishing touches on perfecting that one project. We know when the gardening starts to happen that is the icing on the cake.
Today we talked through the houses and cities we have lived in to help you understand how to "fluff" your "nature" space. To us, sitting outside, and enjoying the sweat and labor we have invested in our space makes sipping happy hour cocktails even more special!
The blog has more on the topic of how to get started planning your space. And of course, I am putting some photos up to depict our previous attempts. Take a few minutes to enjoy our experiences and be inspired!
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We are back on the food topic today and having a blast talking about memories and how we view food.
Not only do we love eating, but we love sharing with family and friends. Not to mention how we have traditions for our immediate family with food. What memories do aromas make you feel? We enjoy creating a whole event around the food and senses.
The blog has a bit more on the matter, so join me there. Take a few minutes to enjoy "feeling" and listening to our stories.
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Get ready for your pep talk! In this episode Amber goes solo. A quick show on how to keep the faith while also boosting your confidence.
Sound a little preachy? Nope. Giving yourself your "walk out song" daily is the only way you can be your best self. The positive best self you choose will make your family life flow better, in turn your faith in human kind and the grander picture.
The blog has a bit more on the matter, so join me there. Take 10 minutes. Shake it off. Pump yourself and do it!
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In this episode we chat about how committing to a workout routine is vital for your health's success.
Do you not love working out? Maybe you have not found the correct routine. Join us as we discuss good basic habits and routines we enjoy.
Please head over to the blog here, to find a list of names and websites that we mention on the podcast. Leave us a comment on what you do to workout.
*We are not doctors or physical fitness trainers. These are the things we do to keep in shape.
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In this episode we chat about how moving into a home can be challenging. From when the big truck shows up to all the things you did not realize you hoard!
You would think prior to boxing up all your household goods would be the time to throw out but it is a chore for both sides of the boxing. Throw out unwanteds, period, but once you move in to the new house you will need to get rid of the things that don't work in the new spaces too.
We have moved seven times in thirteen years, and we have collected a ton of stuff. Some things are a must keep but others we are realizing aren't as important anymore, especially if those items are never even taken out of a box.
The big take away, enjoy your possessions, but do not have so many that you can't enjoy each fully.
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The military moving adventures continue.
We are camping in our house waiting on our household goods to be delivered, July 16th (hopefully).
Not only do we not have our things, we do not have internet or cable.
We started our garden plot and Square Foot Gardening is our favorite resource. Check it out here.
Here is the blog post link for Misty Ridge Gardens, there are several, so check them all out!
By the way, we do not own a 55 gallon cooler, it is 55 quart?
The griddle we purchased is wonderful. Here is the link for it too! Blackstone Griddle 36"
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Next Week on Grounded: TBD
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Let's throw a party! The 4th of July is right around the corner and it is time to invite the friends over to socially distance and enjoy some much needed chatting.
Inspiring Thyme Blog has some great resources for all your celebration needs. Check it out!
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Next Week on Grounded: How to Prep your 4th of July Celebration
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I am flying solo on this bonus episode, giving you some of my most useful tips on moving. Being a military family, we move almost every 2 years, but in the past 2 years we have moved to 3 different states.
Stay organized.
Look for the positive.
And MOVE ON.
The wet vac I was referring to can be found at here, Tineco. I love this handy tool! We use it almost everyday and with a self cleaning option it can't be beat for quick clean-ups.
I have some other useful cleaning tips on the blog.
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Next Week on Grounded: How to Prep your 4th of July Celebration
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Today we discuss meal prep and grilling basics. We talk you through how we like to plan our meals for the week and how to quickly prep for grilling.
I have posted our rub ingredients, bring recipe and meal prep PDF on the Inspiring Thyme Blog.
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Next Week on Grounded: How to Prep your 4th of July Celebration
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Today we talk about all things kitchen. Christopher and I reach back to 2007 and share our first home together and it's quirky attributes. We share our must-have list and things that might not be as necessary.
If you want to follow along with a visual, I posted rough floor plans on the blog plus some extra guidelines. Click here to head over to the blog, Inspiring Thyme. If you want to receive newsletters when new blogs go live, sign up!
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Next Week on Grounded: Tales from the Kitchen: Grilling Basics
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Welcome to Inspiring Thyme the podcast: Grounded. My name is Amber and my husband is Christopher. Nice to meet you! This whole concept started with a little seed almost thirteen years ago in our kitchen. We have played around with ways to share our passions for years, but we just couldn't commit to the work we knew we would want to pour in, to do it right. Last year, I started a blog to share content about: hospitality, floral design, beauty tips, healthy living, and personal growth. That was a start, but now it is time to dive even deeper with Christopher by my side. What should you expect in the upcoming episodes? Well...:
- Military family lifestyle
- Hospitality
- Entertaining
- The Dead Animal Chronicles and grilling tips
- Gardening
- Marriage and Kids
So Cheers! We hope to meet you real soon.
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Next Episode: Our favorite places to be in our home.