In this episode of the Crazy Cool Family Podcast, Suz and McKenzie talk with Becky, founder of Clean Mama about simple, sustainable home keeping routines for busy families. Learn the 5 daily cleaning tasks, a practical weekly cleaning schedule (bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, floors, catch-all), how to involve kids in chores, and how to keep a non-toxic home with easy DIY cleaners.

If you’re overwhelmed by clutter, laundry, and dishes, this conversation will help you create peaceful family rhythms that support Christian parenting and the mission of your home.

• The 5 daily resets: wipe counters & dishes, check floors, make beds, tidy clutter, daily laundry check
• The weekly flow that prevents marathon cleaning days
• Rotating tasks & monthly focus (deep clean + organize without overwhelm)
• How to show, don’t tell when teaching kids chores (age-appropriate tools + tiny wins)
• Mindset shifts: “I get to” gratitude, timing tasks (<5 minutes!), and starting where you are
• Non-toxic favorites: Becky’s go-to DIY stone spray (water + rubbing alcohol + a little dish soap)
• Getting back on track after travel, sickness, or newborn—why you start with today
• Why a made bed is a mood booster and room “anchor”

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• Clean Mama site & resources
• Homekeeping Society (membership)
• Crazy Cool Family Home Sweet Home Deep Dive

Suzanne sits down with her daughters—now mothers themselves—for an honest, hope-filled conversation about reclaiming a life-giving vision of motherhood. They unpack the tension most moms feel: the days are long, the needs are endless, and perfectionism and isolation creep in. Together they reframe motherhood as Kingdom work—discipleship in real time—where “hard” can be holy, refining, and deeply meaningful.

You’ll hear practical ways to trade victim-thinking for vision: making motherhood the main thing (letting chores serve connection), joining your child’s world to build present-moment memories, creating more deposits than withdrawals with specific encouragement, and using quick repentance to repair when you blow it. The episode also tackles common pain points—asking for help, carving out breaks before burnout, battling loneliness with intentional friendships and spouse check-ins, and resetting your perspective so you see your kids as the blessing they are. Anchored in Isaiah 40:11, this conversation offers gentle leadership for moms in every season.

• Motherhood is discipleship—hard doesn’t mean bad.
• Prioritize connection; let tasks fit under the mission of mothering.
• Name weaknesses, bring them to light, and ask for help.
• Combat loneliness with quick, deep check-ins and God-with-us moments.
• Keep a 3:1 encouragement-to-correction rhythm.
• Repent fast; repair fast. Connection beats perfection.
• Isaiah 40:11: God gently leads those with young.

Try it this week: 10 minutes of undistracted play, one clear ask for help, celebrate one tiny win out loud.

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In this inspiring episode, Don and Suzanne Manning are joined by longtime friend and missions expert Dr. Chris Searcy to discuss the life-changing impact of mission trips on children and teens. With over 25 years of experience and 2,500+ students led on global trips, Chris shares powerful stories and practical advice for families.

Discover why mission trips aren’t just for "super Christians," but are actually a core part of discipleship. Learn how sending your child to serve beyond their comfort zone can awaken purpose, grow their faith, and transform their view of the world. Whether your child is 5 or 15, you’ll walk away with ideas to cultivate a family on mission.

• The difference between "serving" and being "on mission"
• Age-appropriate ways to get your kids involved
• How to overcome fear, safety concerns, and the cost
• What really happens on a student mission trip

Perfect for families seeking to raise kingdom-minded kids. Listen today and take your first step toward building a family that lives on mission.

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