The Simple Home

Jenna Arvidson

On The Simple Home Podcast, Jenna Arvidson from athomewithkids.com, provides practical solutions for busy families looking to live a simple life. Simple-living is more than just getting rid of the clutter in your home. It's about letting go of expectations, creating routines and systems that work for your family, living intentionally, and using your time and money for what matters most. Jenna talks about minimalism, simple parenting, money and time management, along with other relevant content for busy moms looking for a better way. She shares her conversations with others who are on their own journey to a lighter, more joyful life. If you've ever felt like you don't have time to enjoy motherhood because of the constant to-do's and overwhelm that comes with, then this podcast was created just for you. read less
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Episodes

124: How to Stay Organized as Your Seasons Change (Encore)
10-06-2022
124: How to Stay Organized as Your Seasons Change (Encore)
Trying to stay organized as the seasons of life change is challenging, especially if you have kids. The amount of stuff that comes into our lives on a daily basis is almost mind blowing sometimes.  One of my biggest struggles in motherhood is being able to manage the different kinds of clutter as my family grows and changes. On top of the clutter, our routines are always changing as well. If you can relate to this, you’re going to love this episode of The Simple Home Podcast.  Laurie Palau, the owner of Simply B Organized, is a professional organizer who helps families all over the nation with her clutter clinics as well as helps other professional organizers build and grow their businesses.  She talks with us today about how to manage clutter and stay organized as your life seasons change.  Key Takeaways From This EpisodeWhere to start if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the whole process of decluttering. Why organization is very dependent on processes. How to stay organized as your family grows. Links From This EpisodeWebsite: https://simplyborganized.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-organized-life/id1193014252IG: https://www.instagram.com/simplyborganized/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thisorganizedlifepodcast/Find this episode of The Simple Home Podcast and others you’ll love on your favorite podcast player, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn! Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast player so you don’t miss an episode.
117: Creating Consistency in Your Life and Motherhood (Interview with Cason from Her Pursuit Podcast)
08-04-2022
117: Creating Consistency in Your Life and Motherhood (Interview with Cason from Her Pursuit Podcast)
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, I talk with Cason from Her Pursuit Podcast.  We discuss motherhood, simplicity, and finding consistency.Cason is a mom of three who has a heart for helping moms get unstuck. We all struggle in motherhood. It's the nature of raising humans. But we don't have to do it alone. Cason has a gift for sharing insightful tips for simplicity, routines, time management, but most of all, she's genuine on sharing her struggles in order to help mom's feel connectedAs you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. Links From This Episode:Connect with Cason:Podcast: https://bit.ly/herpursuitFacebook: https://facebook.com/groups/herpursuitWebsite: www.herpursuit.COAt Home With Kids ResourcesThe Simple Home ResetMore about Cason:Cason is a wife, girl mom of 3, Jesus follower, speaker, and mentor.Cason helps moms simplify routines to create more time for themselves. She is the host of a top ranked podcast for moms, Her Pursuit.Cason wants moms to create an intentional life they're proud of so that they can live with purpose and confidence. She believes when we partner with God and take tiny steps of action, our lives will be transformed and reflect the abundant life God promises us, regardless of our season in motherhood.If you’d like to hang out more and stay motivated in between episodes, come join my free Facebook community. It’s full of like minded people who are working hard to simplify their lives too! This work is easier done in community than by yourself so come over and join us!If this episode inspired you in some way, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on itunes. Use this link, click the 5 starts, and write a short review of the show!
116: Parenting Without Yelling, Bribing, and Threatening (Interview with Lindsay from the Parenting with Lindsay Podcast)
01-04-2022
116: Parenting Without Yelling, Bribing, and Threatening (Interview with Lindsay from the Parenting with Lindsay Podcast)
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, I talk with Lindsay about positive parenting and how to implement strategies that benefit both the parent and the child.Having effective strategies to help ease the hardest moments of parenting are invaluable. Lindsay shares her wisdom with us on connecting with our children through discipline that builds relationship. Positive parenting has become somewhat of a buzz word, but before I really started talking with experts in the field, I had a misconception of what it meant. Positive parenting is not passive parenting (which may be the biggest misconception) and it's not a parenting "easy button".  Lindsay provides us with practical strategies to use throughout our parenting journey. Strategies that work and create a positive relationship with our kids while holding firm limits. You are going to love this episode!As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. Links From This EpisodeParenting with Lindsay WebsiteParenting with Lindsay PodcastThe Positive Parenting Framework BookAt Home With Kids ResourcesThe Simple Home ResetLearn more about the spending day with this episode!If you’d like to hang out more and stay motivated in between episodes, come join my free Facebook community. It’s full of like minded people who are working hard to simplify their lives too! This work is easier done in community than by yourself so come over and join us!If this episode inspired you in some way, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on itunes. Use this link, click the 5 starts, and write a short review of the show!
115: Seasonal Minimalism
28-03-2022
115: Seasonal Minimalism
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, we'll chat about the idea of seasonal minimalism and how it can help us live more intentionally.I recently read an article that was talking about the idea of living seasonally. I had never really heard this concept before so it got me thinking. The article was talking about how our lives might be simpler if we allowed ourselves to live in the present season. I started thinking about how I can apply this to my life and I came up with this idea of seasonal minimalism or having a minimalist approach to each season that I wanted to share with you. When I talk about seasons here, I mean both the actual season as in time of year and the season of life you're in, such as newly married, raising young kids, raising teenagers, empty nesters, ect. As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. Links From This EpisodeAt Home With Kids ResourcesThe Simple Home ResetLearn more about the spending day with this episode!If you’d like to hang out more and stay motivated in between episodes, come join my free Facebook community. It’s full of like minded people who are working hard to simplify their lives too! This work is easier done in community than by yourself so come over and join us!If this episode inspired you in some way, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on itunes. Use this link, click the 5 starts, and write a short review of the show!
Episode 113- Life Hacks for Busy Moms (Enchore)
11-03-2022
Episode 113- Life Hacks for Busy Moms (Enchore)
"Busy isn't a lifestyle, it's a choice." The Minimalists Do you ever find yourself repeating the same thing over and over when someone asks how you're doing? "It's been busy." "We've just been busy." "It's been a busy few weeks."It's become a badge of honor to be busy and still act like we've got it altogether. I want to give you permission to choose a different way. To trade busy for intentional. Take things off your plate and organize the things that remain. This week on The Simple Home Podcast I talk to Laura from The Mama System to help us do just that. As a mother of 10, she's had to systematize her daily routines and set her priorities. She teaches us how to create the right systems and routines that fit our lifestyles and our families right now. You're going to love her life hacks for moms that will get you on the road to feeling less busy!  Links from this episodeMamasystem.netThe Mama System Master CourseTicket System Course- Laura's system to manage chores and other tasks around the house!The Bucket System– I use and love this says a way to keep my kids and myself responsible for what we need and want to get done each day. This system keeps me from reminding and nagging my kids all day long which helps build our relationship and fosters independence. Other episodes you might enjoy Master Your Productivity Without the OverwhelmTime Management, Slow Living, and Motherhood with Nancy RayDecluttering Your Motherhood If you’d like to hang out more and stay motivated in between episodes, come join my free Facebook community. It’s full of like minded people who are working hard to simplify their lives too! This work is easier done in community than by yourself so come over and join us!If this episode inspired you in some way, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on itunes. Use this link, click the 5 starts, and write a short review of the show! Find this episode of The Simple Home Podcast and others you’ll love on your favorite podcast player, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn or anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast player so you don’t miss an episode.
Episode 111- How Simpler Living Makes Impacts Kids, Family Life, And Ourselves (Interview with Denaye from Simple Families- Encore)
24-02-2022
Episode 111- How Simpler Living Makes Impacts Kids, Family Life, And Ourselves (Interview with Denaye from Simple Families- Encore)
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, we'll discuss simplicity in parenting and how living with less impacts our whole family.Denaye Barahona, author and podcaster, shares her wisdom with us around simple parenting. We discuss many important topics and shed light on letting go of what is expected and just slowing down. As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast Denaye will teach you how and why it's so important to let go and live with less.You'll learn why kids need less stuff and less stuff on their schedules.You'll learn how to parent with less fear.You'll learn how to get kids involved in day to day household chores and when to get started.We'll talk about the importance of unstructured play and how to make it happen.Plus lots more!Links From This EpisodeAt Home With Kids ResourcesThe Simple Home ResetWebsite: https://www.simplefamilies.comPodcast: Simple Families: https://simplefamilies.com/category/podcast/Book: Simple Happy ParentingIf you’d like to hang out more and stay motivated in between episodes, come join my free Facebook community. It’s full of like minded people who are working hard to simplify their lives too! This work is easier done in community than by yourself so come over and join us!If this episode inspired you in some way, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on itunes. Use this link, click the 5 starts, and write a short review of the show!
110: Productivity Tips That Create More Time In Your Day
17-02-2022
110: Productivity Tips That Create More Time In Your Day
In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, you'll learn how to be productive without adding to your schedule.Cara Harvey, quthor of The 15 Minute Formula and host of The Purpose Driven Mom Podcast, will walk you through her productivity process and teach you how to let go of the "busy badge". Being more productive doesn't have to mean doing more. Cara's approach to productivity is different than most and provides much needed relief to overwhelmed moms. As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast Cara Harvey will teach you how to create more time in your day through intentional time blocking.You'll learn about Monday Mentality We'll dive into time blocking - what is it and how it is more helpful than hourly scheduling. The 3 types of time blocks you suggest moms make? How and why we should theme our time blocks? 3 blocks moms need to add in.What a Microwave Minute is and how can it help us maximize our time.Links From This EpisodeAt Home With Kids ResourcesThe Simple Home ResetWebsite: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/Book workbook and Trello board: https://the15minuteformula.com/freePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purpose-driven-mom-show/id1465377461Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cara4384FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/findyourawesome/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apurposedrivenmom/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3rmBh--3wrq9nEOs2ZcCYgFreebie: https://www.purposedrivenmomprenuer.com/weekly-checklist-trello-board/-This is an Ultimate Weekly Planning Checklist printable for busy moms, plus a bonus Weekly Planning Trello board and instruction video for those that want to go digital --- this checklist will help busy moms set up their week, save time running around and plan out time for self-care.If you’d like to hang out more and stay motivated in between episodes, come join my free Facebook community. It’s full of like minded people who are working hard to simplify their lives too! This work is easier done in community than by yourself so come over and join us!If this episode inspired you in some way, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on itunes. Use this link, click the 5 starts, and write a short review of the show!