Kendra Hennessy is the founder of Mother Like a Boss, a good friend, and a cleaning system and routine extraordinaire. She is truly amazing and full of really simple tips when it comes to cleaning and setting up cleaning routines for yourself. Cleaning is something we, as moms, do every single day. But, when you make your cleaning routine systemized and rhythmic, you don't have to really think about it all the time and it doesn’t rule your life anymore.

In This Episode, Allie + Kendra Discuss:

• The 101 of implementing systems into your cleaning routine.
• The importance of creating a cleaning routine that is unique to you + your schedule, instead of following someone else’s routine.
• How the lack of a routine is still a routine, but how creating an actual routine will be more beneficial for you.  
• Several simple (and effective) cleaning tips that will help make your cleaning routine easier.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Kendra’s Website: Mother Like a Boss
• Kendra’s Instagram
• Kendra’s Facebook
• Everything and the Kitchen Sink (FREE download from Kendra!)  
• Rock Yo’ Mom Life  
• Beard Hammock
• Allie + Kendra’s Course Bundle
• Your Uncluttered Home

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An enough list outlines what is enough in your life so that you can focus on what is important and determine what is excess. It can be applied to every area of your life; from business to family, your health to your home. Enough lists cause you to ask yourself, what is “enough” in this area of my life? What is it that I'm called to do in this area of my life? When it comes to being a wife, what is it that I'm called to do here? When it comes to running my business, what am I really called to do here? Basically, these lists are a list of things that are the bare minimum. And as you focus on the “enough” in your life, you begin to see what is overwhelming you. Having my “enough list” has totally changed my life and empowered me to make solid decisions and I hope you find the same empowerment as you create your own enough lists!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• What an enough list is.
• How enough lists bring clarity to her life (and can do the same for yours).
• What areas of her life she uses enough lists for.
• How you can create your own enough list.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Hello Morning Podcast with Kat Lee
• Unburdened
• Create Your Own Enough List (This is a totally  FREE download!)

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Rebellion is seen as a cultural norm, but Rebecca Lindenbach begs to differ. Rebellion is not a mistake, it is a habitual behavior pattern. Yes, bad things can happen, but that doesn’t mean there isn't hope. In her book, Why I Didn’t Rebel, she shows how rebellion is not unavoidable and how it is often misunderstood. She offers incredible research partnered with her own story and the stories of others. Her foundation stems from reasons over rules, giving parents a new paradigm for raising kids who don’t go off the rails. Because rules create a power imbalance while reasons cultivate a healthy parenting relationship. Her book is the best parenting book I have read, so I know you will enjoy this episode!

In This Episode, Allie + Rebecca Discuss:

• What rebellion is and what it is not.
• How you can effectively work discipline, training or teaching into your parenting to help your kids void rebellion.
• Why rules create a power imbalance while reasons cultivate a healthy parenting relationship.
• The power of the words you speak over your children, as they are a self fulfilling prophecy.
• How discipline works when your kids are really young and how you can set them up for success as teenagers.
• Their perspective on whether or not how you choose to school your children impacts their behavior.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Why I Didn’t Rebel by Rebecca Lindenbach
• Rebecca’s Website: Life As A Dare
• Rebecca’s Mom’s Website: To Love, Honor and Vacuum (Rebecca manages the parenting side of the site!)
• Unburdened

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Living An Uncluttered Life goes beyond your physical possessions. It reaches out to other areas of your life such as your health, your calendar, your obligations, and even your friendships. What is this event doing for me? Is serving 3 days a week at this place bringing me joy? Does this person bring positivity or negativity to my life? Those are all questions we can ask ourselves as we start to live an uncluttered life. Bringing minimalism into these areas of our lives is so important and so healing. And by letting go of excess and removing what's not serving you, you are giving yourself space to have a more joy-filled life!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• What minimalism looks like in the rest of your life, not just your home.
• Practical questions you can use to evaluate how to simplify your calendar and obligations.
• How setting boundaries in your relationships will help you determine who is serving you well and who is not.
• The importance of not labeling yourself when it comes to your health.
• The beauty that comes from experiencing minimalism outside your home.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Unburdened
• The Ultimate Guide to an Uncluttered Life
• Boundaries by Dr. Cloud + Townsend

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One of the most commonly asked questions I receive is around how I structure my months, week, and days. How I find balance in all that I have going on. Where the business fits in. Where homeschooling fits in. Where personal stuff fits in. Housework and cooking. All that kind of stuff. Simply put, my answer is a flexible, batch-style schedule. I believe in having a rigid schedule set up but also believe you should be gracious and allowing yourself flexibility because that’s life. I am excited to share how I structure my schedule with you and hope that you find what works best for you!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses: 

• How she plans her week using a flexible, batch-style schedule.
• What her weekly batch schedule and monthly batch schedule look like.
• How she finds balance between work-heavier days and school-heavier days.
• Simple tips for fitting housework into your weekly schedule.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Blog to Business Resource Guide
• Trello Training Video
• Allie’s Blog Post: How I Use Trello
• Kendra Hennessy: Mother Like a Boss
• Time-Blocking Mom Workbook
• How My Morning Ritual Is Changing My Life

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Perfectionism is something we all face at one time or another. As women, we take on this pressure to be the best at whatever do. We want to be the best at cleaning or cooking. We want to be the best athlete or entrepreneur. We want to be the best mom. We simply want to be the best and become perfectionists in the process. Jordan Dooley is a recovering perfectionist who is passionate about sharing her story of redemption. She is a full of wisdom when it comes to overcoming perfectionism and I hope you are encouraged by all she has to share on this episode.

In This Episode, Allie + Jordan Discuss:

• How to live from a place of purpose instead of perfectionism.
• The importance of focusing on the purpose behind what you do instead of placing unrealistic expectations on what you do.  
• Ways to realize when you are acting out of fear instead of purpose.  
• 3 practical steps to putting perfectionism to rest.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Unburdened
• Jordan’s Blog Post: An Open Letter From a Recovering Perfectionism
• Jordan’s Website: Soul Scripts
• Jordan’s Clothing Store (Use the code PURPOSE for 15% off your purchase!)
• Jordan’s Bible Study Workshop (Launching soon, don’t miss out!
• Jordan’s Instagram
• Jordan’s Facebook
• Jordan’s YouTube Channel

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When it comes to simplifying my laundry routine, my moto is this: one load a day keeps Laundry Mountain away. Laundry is such an integral chore and a part of our role as moms. It can feel endless and overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! If we can really simplify core areas of our lives (like laundry!), it will make everything so much easier. Simplification should never be over-complicated. So, laundry shouldn’t be either!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• How minimalism in your wardrobe will make your laundry routine simpler, but that doesn’t mean your closet is full of clothes you don’t love.
• What her laundry routine looks like + how she got to this simplified routine.
• Why she chooses to do one load a day versus having a set “laundry day.”

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Emily Ley
• Declutter Your Laundry + Dishes Guide
• Unburdened

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A big part of what I do and talk about is toys and their effects on children. This is something that I have become really passionate about as I have evolved in doing what it is that I do. I have gone through lots of different seasons with toys with my kids. When it comes down to it, kids play much better with less options. Scientifically, their little brains can’t handle all those options. We think we are doing them a favor by giving them all these options and providing them with all the toys we didn’t have as kids, but really it is harming them. It is super difficult for their little brains to process all that and to make a choice from all of those options.

There is nothing depriving to your kids about giving them the gift of less material things. Children thrive on less. And what a gift that is for us as parents, not only financially, but also knowing that you are not going to scar your kids by removing some of this excess or getting rid of some of the stuff, the toys!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• The beautiful gift that you give your kids when they have less toys.
• Scientific studies around less toys + boredom with kids.
• Myths around limiting your kids’ toys.  
• How to handle the detox period your kids’ may experience going from all the toys to less toys.
• Boundaries that she has in her house when it comes to toys, technology, etc.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• How to Declutter the Kids’ Toys
• Allie’s Story
• The Nursery That Took All The Children’s Toys Away
• Too Many Toys Are Bad For Children, Study Suggests
• The Secret to Happiness? Spend Money on Experience Not Things
• Allie’s Blog Post: How Minimalism Impacts Kids
• The Benefits of Boredom
• Your Uncluttered Home

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It’s time for another Q+A! In this episode I am answering two questions I get asked a lot. “How I plan my week (with homeschool, work, house stuff, date night, etc.)?” And “How I teach my kids to develop a routine?” I love opening up the floor for you guys to ask questions! You always have such great questions + I want to be able to answer them for you. I hope you enjoy this months Q+A!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• What batch-style planning is and how it has helped her build a weekly rhythm for her business, family, and home.
• How she has taught her kids to develop a routine.
• The importance of consistency in creating a routine for your kids.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Unburdened

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If you have been on the internet for any amount of time, you have probably experienced negativity in some form. Whether it is directly toward you or you see it on someone else’s posts. There is negativity out there big time. It seems anytime you share something, someone will find a way to be offended by it or they will have something negative or irritating to say about it.

Negativity is never going to stop. It will always be there. But instead of trying to avoid it, we need to speak out truth. We need to live our best life and live how we are called to live. We need to set ourselves free from the weight of the opinions of other. Because when you stop letting negativity affect you, you’ve won.

In This Episode, Allie Discusses: 

• The reality that negativity is always there. But it is how we respond to it that matters.
• The importance of speaking out truth + living with purpose, regardless of what people say.
• How you are not called to carry the weight of other people's opinions.
• What to say when someone is intrusive or puts their opinions on you.
• What she has learned about silence, when to respond and when not to.
• The freedom that comes from realizing that you do not have to convince people of anything. Just be you!
• How you can protect yourself from negativity by removing yourself from unhealthy situations + people.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Your Uncluttered Home

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For our family, we take it year by year when it comes to whether we homeschool our kids or send them to public school. And I get asked a lot about how we handle the transitions. It is such an adjustment for everyone. Sometimes the adjustment is easy + other times it is a little more challenging. In this episode I want to share my experiences with the transitions but also want to give you some tips on how to make public school or homeschool easier on you + your family. And remember that no matters what decisions you make about schooling for your kids, you are an amazing mother!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• Tips for transitioning between homeschool + public school and vice versa.
• Her experience with transitioning kids in the middle of the school year.
• Different ways to make the most out of your schooling experience, whether it is public school or homeschool.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Developing Rhythms Workbook
• Bento Boxes for kids' lunches
• Robin Long’s book: A Balanced Life
• Book: Minimalist Homeschooling
• The Good and The Beautiful by Jenny Phillips
• Allie’s Blog Post: How to Bring Minimalism into your Homeschool
• Allie’s Blog Post: Why We Chose to “Soft Start’ Our Homeschool + How It Works
• Your Uncluttered Home

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I absolutely love technology. I have a business that is ran through technology. I can capture memories with my family through the camera on my phone. I can connect with people all around the world whenever I want. But it can get out of hand. It can become a distraction from what really matters and from what is actually going on. Our phones are playing a huge role in absent-minded motherhood (you know, where you get lost in the scrolling on Instagram and Facebook instead of playing with your kids). There are so many excuses to not be paying much attention to what’s going on around us in real life. The phone is a distraction from real life, plain and simple. And we are raising a generation that will joke around about whose mom was staring at the square in her hand more often. That’s not what I want. I know it’s not what you want either.

I want to empower you when it comes to setting boundaries with your phone so you can live a present life. You are the only one that can make this choice. You can make the choice to be different from everyone else. To go against the grain. To swim upstream. Protect your time. Choose to focus on what matters.

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• The role our phones play in how we “mom” today.
• Tips for setting boundaries with your phone + social media.
• Different phone settings you can utilize to help break interruptions from your phone always going off.
• The benefits from doing a phone detox.
• How looking at why you feel you need your phone attached to you, will help set you free from actually needing it attached to you.  

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Phone Settings for A Present Life (THIS IS FREE!)
• Unburdened

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Our family has gone through all kinds of seasons when it comes to room sharing. From putting all the boys together to turning our master bedroom into a room shared with 4 kids … we experienced it all! Room sharing fosters closeness. And you will find joy in watching them grow closer. One of my favorite things is listening to the kids giggle every night before bed. No matter how much they bickered during the day, they come together at the end of the day for bedtime. Sure, there are some challenges with room sharing! But I hope this episode helps you get creative with those challenges. The goal is to make your life simpler and easier, and to find what works for you!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses: 

• The different types of room sharing situations her family has gone through.
• How using vertical space over horizontal space is key for shared bedrooms.
• Tips for utilizing closets to their full capacity in shared spaces.
• The importance of thinking minimalistically when it comes to clothing between kids who share a room.
• How you save space in shared rooms by storing things in other areas of the house.
• How to deal with the challenges of room sharing.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Allie’s Blog Post: Ways to Make Fitting Multiple Kids In One Room A Lot Easier
• IKEA dresser: the one mentioned is no longer available, but THIS one is similar
• IKEA toy bin
• IKEA Roll Utility Cart or THIS one from Target
• Unburdened

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Running a business with your spouse is like an amped up version of being married. You are together all the time. You are having business meetings together, eating 3 meals a day together, watching the kids together, planning new content together. You do all of it together. And when you are used to being on your own it is weird to, all of the sudden, be doing it together.

We are getting ready to celebrate 2 years since Brian quit his 9 to 5 job and have learned a few things. But my favorite part is that I get to run my passion project with my best friend. I don’t have to “fill him in” on things because he is here doing it with me. Maybe you + your husband work together. Maybe you guys are thinking about it. Or maybe you’re just curious about we do it! Whatever the reason, I hope that you find some encouragement in this episode.

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• How to transition from “you’re always gone” to “you’re in my space all the time.”
• The importance of support when running a business together.
• How it’s not about who is the breadwinner, but about discovering who you are and the value you bring to the business.
• Boundaries when it comes to running a business with your husband.
• The pros + cons of working with your husband.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Supermom Vault

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Robin Long is the founder of The Balanced Life, which started as an online platform for her to teach Pilates but has grown to much more than that. She is a well of wisdom when it comes to living in the balance of food + exercise. We often get into the mindset that “exercise equals all of these hard things, so I can’t exercise” or “well, if I licked a donut, then I might as well just eat burgers, fries and a milkshake for lunch, and also have pizza for dinner, and two beers.” But it doesn’t have to be that way. Having exercise fit into your life is the key to actually getting something done and making progress. My goal for this episode is to get you to actually do something. Anyone can listen, get inspired, and think they are going to do that. But I really want you to do it!

Disclaimer: In this episode, we discuss some things that you may not want your kids to hear, especially if you have a little girl who might be receptive to some of the things we are discussing. I encourage you to pop those headphones in and enjoy this episode. Robin is amazing and I am so excited for you to hear what she has to share!

In This Episode, Allie + Robin Discuss:

• What “whole health” really means.
• How to overcome the “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to food + exercise.
• Practical ways you can implement small workouts into your daily routine.
• How to get back on track after things fall off track (from vacations or busyness).  
• Meal planning + tips for healthier choices (especially with kids!)

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Robin’s Blog: The Balanced Life
• Robin’s Pilates Membership: Balanced Life Sisterhood
• Robin’s Instagram: @thebalancedlife
• Allie’s Blog Post on Robin’s website
• Supermom Vault

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Surprise! Today is the very first episode of bonus episodes I will be sharing!  Every rare once-in-a-while, I will put out a Bonus Episode that was just too good to wait. Or it could be a message that I really had on my heart for you guys. In this episode, I am sharing all about homeschooling - how it works for us, the curriculum we are using, our typical schedule, and what I think about it. I know it is really helpful to see how other people do things, so I hope this episode helps you, encourages you, and maybe even inspires you to think outside of the box.

In This Episode, Allie Discusses: 

• Why homeschooling works for her family.
• The homeschooling curriculum she has been using + why she loves it.
• Her routine for homeschooling 4 children.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Homeschool Curriculum: The Good and The Beautiful by Jennie Phillips
• Unburdened

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Being busy is either a badge of honor or something that is seen as really negative in our culture today. Like if you don’t have a ton of whitespace on your calendar you are focused on the wrong things and you are too busy to really enjoy your life. Or some people won’t even say the word busy or I hear them say they don’t really like the word busy. I think that both ends of the spectrum and both views are pretty incorrect. I think there is a middle ground. The key is finding systems and rhythms that will help you in whatever place you are at and whatever season you are in. It is finding balance and simplifying your rhythms so you can enjoy the people in your home and run your life well so that it’s not running you!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• The difference between being overwhelmed by busy and staying balanced in the busy.
• How creating rhythms creates will bring enjoyment back into your home.
• The value of systems + rhythms in a busy life.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Unburdened
• Developing Rhythms Workbook

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You know the items you have laying around taking up space, but are too sentimental to throw away? Or the boxes full of toys your kids don’t play with anymore? What about the mountains of paperwork that are too important to get rid of? And the never ending rack of clothes that you don’t wear, or wear that often? Oh, and don’t get me started on the piles of stuff husbands leave around the house! If you find yourself glaring at any (or all!) of those things, then this episode is for you. I am talking about the 5 Things That Are hard to Declutter. We all have those areas in our life + I am here to walk you through how to declutter them. Clutter takes up time, so let’s declutter so we can have more time!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• How clutter is linked to unhappiness.
• The impact that clutter has on your time.
• Practical ways to declutter the areas in your home you are overwhelmed by.
• Ways you can get creative with saving sentimental items.
• How to get your kids involved in decluttering their toys.
• Why purging your husband’s stuff can lead to resentment.
• The value in appreciating your wardrobe as you let go of some items.
• How to efficiently declutter paper documents (and make them electronic!).

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Your Uncluttered Home
• The Minimalism Starter Kit (This is free!)

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As busy mom’s, we are in the hardest season when it comes to sex. We are exhausted majority of the time, we don’t feel sexy because things are leaking, we are being pulled on all day, and if we are being honest, sex isn’t our priority. We want it, but our bodies are too tired to do it. But sex isn’t just going to happen if we are waiting for it to happen. It has to be something that we start looking forward to. We need to have a different attitude and tell our bodies what to feel instead of waiting for our bodies to feel something.  

In this episode, I am excited to sit down with Sheila Wray Gregoire to discuss Prioritizing Sex In Your Marriage. This episode is not light + it is not for tiny ears. We are talking about a lot of adult and marriage things. So, pop your headphones in and enjoy this episode alone! Make some space for yourself and enjoy!

In This Episode, Allie + Sheila Discuss:

• The importance in believing you deserve sex + the impact it has on your drive for sex.
• How libido works + varies from men to women.
• Reverse libido + how to handle it.
• Ways to prioritize sex among your busy life.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Boosting Your Libido  (For 20% off, use the code ALLIE at checkout)
• Sheila’s Website: sheilawraygregoire.com
• Sheila’s Blog: tolovehonorandvacuum.com
• Sheila’s Instagram
• Sheila’s Facebook
• Supermom Vault

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There’s this perfectionism that Pinterest and Instagram have brought into our society. And from that, there is this idea that if you change your mind, it looks like you are a mess. But, life is so crazy. Things are so stressful. Things change and flow all of the time. Seasons ebb and flow which means how you operate in those seasons sometimes changes. It is about saying “no” to what isn’t working and saying “yes” to what is. Do what works for you. Pursue what your version of less and your version of joy is in this season. It’s OK to change your mind!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• The weight of perfectionism on our culture + how that translates to when things change.
• How saying “no” to what isn’t working means you are saying “yes” to more joy, time, family, and what matters.
• The value of letting go of the idea that you have to stick to your guns in everything you say and do.
• Why going back to homeschooling in this season has impacted her family (in a good way!)

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Unburdened

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Have you ever wondered why we chose to have our kids so close in age or how we create boundaries with technology? If you said yes, then this is an episode you don’t want to miss! And even if you said no, I believe you will still enjoy this episode, as I sit down + answer some of the top questions I get asked all the time. So grab a cup of coffee + enjoy!

In This Episode, Allie Discusses:

• The pros + cons to having kids close in age.
• How she views technology + what boundaries she sets for her kids.
• Tips for creating a morning routine that will work for you.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Your Uncluttered Home

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Although Prioritizing Date Night seems like an episode that might be helpful before Valentine’s Day, I purposely waited until after because I believe date night is all of the time.  It shouldn’t be something that is focused on once a year. Date night is an investment. And what you choose to invest in is important. Being busy, having kids, and not being able to get away are not excuses. Choose to prioritize date night with your spouse - it is worth it!

In This Episode, Allie + Brian Discuss:

• The value of date nights as an investment in your relationship.
• Viewing date night as a hobby, not just something on the calendar.
• The importance of relieving yourself from the pressure of date night.
• Date night ideas for every couple.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Date Night Ideas for Every Couple (this is FREE! Don’t miss out!)
• These Solid Walls

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Have you ever played the game “Would You Rather?” In this episode, Allie + Brian play “Would You Rather” in a fun Valentine’s Day Quiz! Some answers are funny + some will make you think about your own response. Get to know Brian + Allie in this Valentine’s Day episode!

In This Episode, Allie + Brian:

• Share their answers to a ton of questions playing the game “Would You Rather?”

Mentioned in this Episode:

• These Solid Walls

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As moms, specifically SAHM moms, are we doing full hair & makeup every single day?  No, not necessarily.  But we can get in better rhythms and habits and make ourselves our priority.  Because if we are making ourselves a priority and making ourselves up a little bit, we will feel better about ourselves. It may seem a bit silly talking about hair and makeup for yourself.  But it makes a huge difference throughout the decisions in the rest of your day when you start your day off feeling good about yourself.

Jaime McLaughlin is a hair + makeup professional who runs themachouseblog.com. She is also a mom to 4 little ones, so her life is quite busy! She has mastered how to simplify your hair + makeup routine as a busy mom. She is a well of wisdom in this area. And she is amazing, lovely, and so skilled! You are in for a treat this episode!

In This Episode, Allie + Jaime discuss:

• The importance of making yourself a priority, as it reflects how you feel about yourself.
• Tips for simplifying your hair + makeup routines as a busy mom.
• Key products to an easy, everyday makeup look.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Themachouseblog.com
• The Beauty Guide
• Decision Fatigue
• How I Curl My Hair
• Jaime’s Other Tutorial Videos
• Supermom Vault

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Allie is joined by her husband, Brian to discuss Cultivating Friendship in Your Marriage. Any couple can cultivate a friendship with a little work. Marriage is already work, so why not focus on working to be friends with your spouse. How do friends act? What do they do for each other? How are they with each other?  They go out for coffee. They talk about their day with one another. They intentionally spend time together in order to learn more about each other. If you are like this with a friend, why should you marriage be any different? That is your best friend!

Allie + Brian get it. Life happens. Things happen. When you have friendship in your marriage, it is such a great “fall back” to know you have your best friend by your side for the worst situations, scariest nights, and stressful days.

In This Episode, Allie + Brian discuss:

• The importance of treating your significant other like a friend.
• How keeping their friendship strong creates deeper intimacy.
• What “common ground” looks like in their relationship.
• Ways you can take time to learn everything about your significant other. Especially as years go by + things change.  

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Unburdened

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