• Your Tried and True Tweaks: Summer Edition
    Jun 3 2025
    You don’t need a summer overhaul—just a tiny tweak (or ten)! Today I’m sharing some of the best real-life hacks from ALL OF YOU that make summer smoother, simpler, and way more enjoyable. From laundry baskets for every family member to cold lunches prepped at breakfast, you’ll hear creative ways women are cutting stress and embracing the season. Whether it’s setting a casual summer schedule, using more paper plates (no shame here!), teaching kids to cook, or keeping popsicles stocked for those hot afternoons, these tips are full of real-mom wisdom. I also dive into the importance of slowing down, letting go of guilt over the “perfect” summer, and giving kids both structure and freedom. If you’re looking for easy wins and simple inspiration, this episode is packed with golden ideas to help you find your groove this season—no perfection required. 💡🌈🧃 Thank you all for sharing your amazing tweaks with me for this episode! 👉 Got a great summer tweak to share? I’d love to hear from you! DM me on Instagram @simplepurposeliving or email erin@simplepurposeliving.com! Mentioned in This Episode: Get Your FREE Summer Calendar Download! Simplify feeding your family with EveryPlate. New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code PURPOSEFUL199 to get started. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • 8 Lessons to Simplify Summer For Any Mom Who's Feeling the Pressure
    May 27 2025
    ☀️ Summer’s calling—but instead of a carefree breeze, it might feel more like a pressure cooker. If you’re a mom wondering how to “do summer right” without burning out, this episode is for you. We’re diving into 8 simple lessons to help ease the pressure and bring more peace, joy, and intention to your summer. From naming your anxiety out loud to honoring quiet time (yes, even if no one naps anymore!), we’re sharing mindset shifts, gentle tweaks, and hard-earned wisdom from 16 summers in the trenches, and you’ll find tiny strategies to help your days feel less chaotic and more connected. 🎨🧃🌈 Mentioned in This Episode: Get Your FREE Summer Calendar Download! Get Your SPL Gratitude Journal! (Use Code PODCAST for 10% off your order) 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Spilling the Secrets on my Simple System for Organizing School Papers (That Still Works Years Later!)
    May 20 2025
    📚 Paper chaos, be gone! Today’s episode is all about conquering the mountain of school paperwork without losing your sanity (or your kitchen counter). 🌀✂️ From permission slips to finger paintings, we’ve got smart, simple systems to handle it all. You’ll learn how to sort the important stuff before it piles up, and clever ways to store those priceless art projects without drowning in glitter. Get ready to turn paper clutter into calm—and maybe even have a little fun doing it. Let’s dive in! 🗂️✨ Mentioned in This Episode: May Lighten Your Load ✔️List My Simple System for Organizing School Papers Blog Post Summer Download! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • The Secret to My Sanity Every Week? Our Simple Sunday System
    May 13 2025
    Feeling like May is running the show? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why this episode is all about simple systems that save your sanity. We’re talking about the Sunday Sweep, our weekly rhythm that keeps life from unraveling when things get busy. It’s not fancy, it’s not perfect, but it works—resetting the house, lightening the mental load, and helping the whole family start the week with calm instead of chaos. Plus, grab your free 7-Day Meal Rotation and May Lighten-the-Load Checklist in the show notes—because a little rhythm goes a long way. Mentioned in This Episode: May Lighten Your Load ✔️List Weekly Meal Rotation Simple Purposeful Living Shop 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Small Tweaks for Big Peace with Kate from Naptime Kitchen
    May 6 2025
    This week, I’m joined by the always-relatable Kate from Naptime Kitchen to talk all things simplifying life when everything feels like too much 🙃. From streamlining daily routines to ditching perfection and embracing “good enough,” this episode is packed with gentle reminders and practical tips to help you find peace in the chaos. Kate shares how small tweaks can make a big impact, why it’s okay to let some balls drop, and how to embrace the season you’re in—with grace, humor, and a little bit of coffee ☕️. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin, this one’s your cozy permission slip to slow down and breathe. Mentioned in This Episode: Simplify feeding your family with EveryPlate. New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code PURPOSEFUL199 to get started. PREORDER Kate's Book - I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy Dr Kate's Green Smoothie Recipe May Lighten Your Load ✔️List 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • How to Thrive in May-Cember
    Apr 29 2025
    Welcome to the "Momma Mayhem Maycember" Extravaganza! In today's episode, we're diving into the whirlwind of what I fondly call "Maycember" – that chaotic fusion of May and December, when the end of the school year collides with all the other events that life throws at us. But fear not, I've got a treasure trove of life hacks, tips, and tricks to help you sail through this storm like a seasoned pro. From planning your weeks out ahead, to asking for help, you won’t want to miss these tips I’ve got for you. But wait, there's more! I challenge you, my fellow superheroes, to think of three things you can do each day to help you THRIVE and not just SURVIVE. So, buckle up and join me on this roller coaster ride to discover all the ways I like to make life easier during this wild and wonderful time of the year! Ready? Set? Let's conquer Maycember together! Mentioned in This Episode: 6 Ways to Survive End-of-Year Busy May Lighten Your Load List 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Spring Ask Me Anything
    Apr 22 2025
    Join us for a refreshing Spring Q&A episode where we dive into all your burning questions! 🌸 From travel plans to parenting teens, we're covering it all. Discover our family's upcoming adventures, get a peek into where we shop for our kids' clothes, and hear candid advice on maintaining intimacy with your spouse in a house full of teenagers. 🏝️ We're sharing practical wisdom on navigating difficult seasons, offering advice without sounding pushy, and finding those precious moments of one-on-one time with each child. Whether you're seeking parenting tips, relationship advice, or just a relatable conversation about balancing it all, this episode delivers heartfelt answers to the questions you've been asking! ❤️ Mentioned in This Episode: Thrive all year with clean, easy meals from Green Chef at www.greenchef.com/purposefulfree and use code purposefulfree for 50% your first box and 2 months of FREE salads Simple Purposeful Living Products on Amazon 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Easter Tips & Ideas
    Apr 15 2025
    Easter is right around the corner, and I'm here to sprinkle a little extra magic on your celebrations! 🌷✨ Today's episode is like a treasure trove, brimming with inventive and joyful Easter ideas that go way beyond the classic egg hunt. We're diving into a wonderland of games, crafting unique Easter experiences, and dishing out some delightful food inspirations to make your holiday table a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. But wait, there's more! Ever wondered what to do with the mountain of eggs left post-Easter? We've got some egg-cellent solutions for you! 🥚🎨 And for a dash of mischief and giggles, don't miss out on our "EGGED" flyer – a fun way to spread Easter cheer by 'egging' your neighbors or friends (in the kindest way possible, of course)! 🐰💕 Make sure to hop over to our blog for the Easter Seasonal Activities blog posts – they're bursting with creative ideas to make this Easter unforgettable for you and your little bunnies. So, grab your basket and let's embark on this egg-citing adventure together! 🎉🐣 Also be sure to check out our Simple Purposeful Living Amazon Easter Faves! ✨ But wait, there's a cherry on top! I've got a FREE travel checklist waiting just for you. Imagine a world where packing is a breeze, and your trip flows like a symphony. Head to www.simplepurposefulliving.com/travel and claim your FREE checklist now. Did I mention it's FREE? Because, well, it is! Get ready to transform your travel game, ignite the wanderlust, and make family travel a tale worth telling. Adventure awaits – let's soar together! 🚀🌈 #TravelWithEase #AdventureAwaits #FamilyTravelFun 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins