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Crystal Paine Show

By: Crystal Paine
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  • The Crystal Paine Show is dedicated to helping you embrace life right where you are and take practical steps to get where you want to go. Crystal says, "My hope is that this podcast will serve as an inspiration to your week, a pause in your day to slow down and reflect a little, a looked-forward-to part of your weekly routine, a place where we can connect on a deeper level… and ultimately, my desire is that you come away from listening to each episode feeling motivated to bloom where you are planted and take intentional steps to move in the direction you are longing to go." Crystal is a wife, mom of 6, foster/adoptive mom, speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and online entrepreneur, best known for founding MoneySavingMom.com.
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  • 257. Simple Systems That Keep Us Sane

    257. Simple Systems That Keep Us Sane
    Apr 23 2024

    Do you ever feel like you're just barely keeping your head above water? If so, this episode of The Crystal Paine Show is for you! Jesse and I have been married for 21 years and we've learned and grown a lot in those years -- and tried a lot of different things that worked and many things that didn't.

    In this conversation, we share some of our simple systems that keep us sane and help us to have breathing room in our days to enjoy our life and invest in what matters most.

    First up, we talk about how we each have our own jurisdictions in managing our house and business and what that looks like. We also share what we expect of our kids and how us all working together really frees up a lot of physical and emotional energy for us as parents.

    Then, we move onto detailing changes we've made this year to simplify and how it has made such a difference: like reserving one day a week for meetings and interviews, carefully considering commitments and what that looks like for us right now, and how we have our work schedule set up so we both get time to work in.

    We end with sharing a number of different strategies we employ to eliminate decision fatigue and to streamline our lives: things like groceries, dishes, laundry, daily routines, avoiding paper piles, and more! I also give you a little peek into my home life growing up and talk about how my mom's organized systems influenced me.

    If you're ready to ditch the overwhelm and reclaim your peace of mind, I hope our ideas serve as a springboard for solutions that might work for you, and don't forget to snag your free Simplified Home Checklists!

    In This Episode

    [0:35] - Today's episode dives into practical strategies for maintaining sanity and enjoying life even if there's a lot going on.

    [1:52] - Delegation and instilling teamwork and work ethic in our kids.

    [4:35] - Gradual release of responsibility leads to independence as kids develop their own systems over time.

    [8:20] - Everyone is an asset to our home and we all work together.

    [11:05] - What simplifying has looked like for our home and schedule this year and one change that has made a big difference.

    [15:58] - Our current schedule for work-life balance with both of us working from home.

    [18:39] - How my mom's organized systems have influenced me.

    [20:46] - Scheduling grocery deliveries and using cost-saving programs like Kroger Boost.

    [22:59] - Daily routines, paper piles, and how we prep for our day the night before.

    [27:52] - Check out the free Simplified Home Checklists!

    Links & Resources
    • Crystal Paine
    • 208. Slacker Parenting (AKA How to spend less time micromanaging and more time enjoying your kids)
    • 232. Why We Require Our Teens to Get a Job at 15
    • Kroger Boost
    • Simplified Home Checklists
    Social Media
    • Crystal Paine on Instagram
    • Crystal Paine on Twitter
    • Crystal Paine on Goodreads
    • Money Saving Mom
    • Money Saving Mom on Facebook
    • Money Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook group
    • crystal@moneysavingmom.com


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    30 mins
  • 256. Micah's Unexpected Hospital Stay

    256. Micah's Unexpected Hospital Stay
    Apr 16 2024
    This episode is a reminder to trust your God-given intuition. If you feel something is wrong or off, get it checked out.In this podcast, we share the story of Micah getting really sick recently and how it ended up landing him in the hospital. We got so many questions from you all about his illness and how we knew when it was time to take him to the hospital/what we experienced, that I thought recording a podcast episode sharing in-depth might be helpful.We're so grateful that Micah is doing better now and fully back to his sweet, busy, silly self! We missed all his smiles and laughter and singing while he was sick!In this episode, we also give an update on what we're reading, share a reader's response to last week's episode, and we have a fun and friendly "argument" over audiobooks.In This Episode[0:35] - This week, we're sharing about Micah's recent sickness and hospital stay.[1:27] - Jesse is still reading Three Felonies A Day by Harvey Silvergate and Alan M. Dershowitz because it’s a dense read.[2:01] - I've been reading I Want God by Lisa Whittle.[4:10] - I share a message from a listener about commentary in last episode about Farmer Boy.[6:07] - Jesse and I have a friendly discussion about whether audiobooks count as "reading" and he shares about the John Grisham audiobooks he's listened to recently, including Jake Brigance trilogy.[8:45] - I had a very full weekend planned, including my last girls-only youth group camp and attending my friend's wedding, but that all changed when Micah got sick.[12:04] - We knew we needed to do something and ended up calling and asking about getting Zofran.[14:01] - Micah's symptoms persisted, prompting a pediatrician visit.[18:39] - We ended up in the ER and it took many attempts plus two rounds of sedatives to finally get the IV in.[24:31] - After hours of IV fluids in the ER, they ended up deciding to admit Micah as his labs didn't look good.[29:23] - I touch upon some of the lessons that were learned from this experience.Links & ResourcesCrystal PaineBooksThree Felonies A Day: How the Feds Target the Innocent by Harvey Silvergate and Alan M. DershowitzI Want God: How to Love Him with Your Whole Heart and Revive Your Soul by Lisa WhittleFarmer Boy: Little House, Book 2 by Laura Ingalls WilderJake Brigance Trilogy by John GrishamSocial MediaCrystal Paine on InstagramCrystal Paine on GoodreadsMoney Saving MomMoney Saving Mom on FacebookMoney Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook groupcrystal@moneysavingmom.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code CRYSTAL for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code CRYSTAL for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out undefined and use my code CRYSTAL for a great deal: undefinedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    36 mins
  • 255. Answering your burning questions on marriage

    255. Answering your burning questions on marriage
    Apr 9 2024
    Join Jesse and I this week as we sit down together for a personal episode where we tackle some burning questions submitted by followers on Instagram and share some life updates. (Including a story about a recent travel mishap where we ended up locked out of our own house at 2 a.m.!!)We kick things off by discussing our recent trip to Kansas for Easter -- our first time to fly with all three younger kids in over a year. We went to a goat farm, connected with friends we hadn't seen in a long time, and got to spend a lot of wonderful time with family. We also talk about a book I'm reading aloud to the kids, a tea I'm loving, and a freebie we launched recently.And then we dive into your questions on marriage. We reflect on our marriage journey, sharing advice and revelations from over two decades together. We talk about daily flirting, how our lives have taken very different paths than we ever envisioned, how we've grown and learned to work together, whether Jesse has always been a nerd, who makes the meals, and much more. If you enjoy a peek behind-the-scenes of our life, you don't want to miss this fun episode!Also, don’t forget to check out my newly launched 10 Weeks to a More Organized Home resource! (And use code PODCAST to save!!)In This Episode[0:35] - Jesse and I are excited for a lighthearted episode answering Instagram followers' marriage-related questions![1:55] - All the details on our recent trip to Kansas, including how our three younger kids did on the trip.[5:40] - How we ended up locked out of the house at 2 a.m.![8:09] - A listener responding to our 1900s episode shared about having a car phone in the 1990s for safety concerns.[9:29] - I have been enjoying Lemon Loaf Tea from TAZO, despite not typically liking lemon tea.[10:26] - The little kids are loving Farmer Boy a book from the Little House series.[13:25] - Before we dive into the questions, check out our free Simplified Home Checklists on our website![15:13] - Jesse and I have been married for twenty-two years in January.[15:54] - Flirt daily; it's amazing how something so simple keeps the connection strong.[17:33] - The hardest (but most important words!) to say in a marriage.[23:55] - Who does the cooking at our house?[24:52] - How nerdy was Jesse when we met?[27:07] - How did we know how big we wanted our family to be?[29:49] - In 21 years, we've cultivated an intuitive bond, anticipating each other's needs and openly addressing frustrations to improve our communication[32:11] - Approach situations from a place of love, not opposition, with each other's best interests at heart.[32:56] - When overwhelmed, I confide in Jesse, who offers support or a listening ear; gratitude and encouragement nurture our bond.Links & ResourcesCrystal Paine250.What it was like living in the 1900’s :)TAZO Glazed Lemon Loaf Herbal Tea Bags for Health and WellnessSimplified Home ChecklistsBooksFarmer Boy: Little House, Book 2 by Laura Ingalls WilderLittle House on the Prairie (book series) by Laura Ingalls WilderSocial MediaCrystal Paine on InstagramCrystal Paine on GoodreadsMoney Saving MomMoney Saving Mom on FacebookMoney Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook groupcrystal@moneysavingmom.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code CRYSTAL for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Homethreads and use my code CRYSTAL for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out undefined and use my code CRYSTAL for a great deal: undefinedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    38 mins
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