Ep. 158 Gift Ideas with Expert Katie McLeod
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Looking for unique gift ideas? Fun thoughts for experience gifts and physical gifts that demonstrate thoughtfulness communicate value to the receiver. Choose gifts that show the receiver is known and celebrated. Listen for needs. Develop an intuition for experience gifts that encourage more togetherness and memory making. Planning ahead with meaningful gifting creates an exciting season with long lasting benefits of good will. Join expert Katie McLeod, my clever daughter, for an innovative collection of easy to implement gift giving ideas. Suggested sources: Another podcast from Katie: ...
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Ep. 157 Doing the Work of Losing 165 Pounds: Paul Becker's Health Journey
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At age 34 when facing a spinal cord injury and the limitations of weighing 400 pounds, Paul decided that he had to do better. Without a tradition of nutritious eating, Paul made the choice to change his everyday normal. Motivated to grasp the vitality of living, he embarked on a purposeful journey to a healthier future. Through extensive research, rigorous exercise and select foods coupled with an enormous amount of grit, Paul did the work of losing over 165 pounds. While he is still on this weight loss journey, he shares his motivation and some practical tips for what to eat to succeed. Check...
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Ep. 156 Affirming Grows Gratitude
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What is affirming? How does affirming naturally grow gratitude? The big idea is that gratitude toward others leads to affirming them which is followed by positive emotions for all. Increased social skills and an expansion in your community add greatly to your emotional well being as well as others. Affirming is a win-win for everyone. While affirming may not be your default, it is a habit easily developed. What words affirm? What are 4 A's of gratitude? Who benefits from affirming words? Could affirming be your new superpower? More on this topic at Inspiration on the spoken word: ...
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Ep. 155 Fall Into More Coziness
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How can you fall into more coziness? Can you be too cozy? Since it is fall by all indications here, it might be the right time to lean into what is spectacular about this season...coziness. As the late warm summer teases with cooler, crisp temperatures, the glories of the promised transition to fall brings the anticipation of some of our favorite things. If we explore the best of fall with our senses, it becomes palatable as it immerses us. Let's think about how we can be even more cozy as we unpack all that fall means to our senses. More Encouragement: More on this
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Ep. 154 5 Things I Know About Heaven
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"I must keep alive in myself the desire for my true country, which I shall not find til' death, I must never let it get snowed under or turned aside; I must make it the main object of life to press on to that country and to help others to do the same." - C.S Lewis Perhaps you have felt like you do not fit here on earth. As a we were made for our home in heaven. A profession of faith is not a guarantee of a possession of faith. Part of keeping heaven focused thinking is to know the truth and joy of what is ahead for those who choose heaven as their eternal destination. More on our FAITH:...
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Ep. 153 Is Heaven Real?
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Heaven is REAL! It exists today. Little is discussed about our eternal destination, but the truths expressed in God's holy word offer glorious glimpses of the potential future for those who trust God. An understanding about the true teaching of heaven can change our daily reality. Join this conversation to open your mind to truths about heaven. What will be in heaven? What will not be in heaven? More on this conversation at More Inspiration on Faith: Books on Home and Family on
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Ep. 152 Snowflake Babies - Embryo Adoption with Leslie Hollowell
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Now in its fifth decade, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other reproduction technology have been the answer to many people's prayers for a family. However, this success has led to an excess of frozen embryos. Nearly 1.5 million babies are in a frozen orphanage. Many biological parents store embryos for further use. When parents have completed their families, they have to decide what to do with the frozen embryos. Donating them to an infertile couple is a popular option. Fertilized babies can be given for adoption through the . Leslie Hollowell shares her story of embryo adoption and the...
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Ep. 151 Weeds and Seeds: A Conversation With Leslie Hollowell
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Join this conversation with Leslie Hollowell. Hear how intentional living and the pattern of discipleship has shaped her life. Only God could have known that Leslie's road of singleness of 37 years along with working as an elementary school teacher for 10 of these years, would be the building blocks He used in her life to allow her the privilege of ministering and living life with teenage and college girls. Leslie has been on a journey that has continued to prove God's faithfulness. Young people have gravitated toward Leslie because of her kindness and keen sense of listening. With a thought...
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Ep. 150 Celebrating 150 Podcast Episodes and Blogs
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Thank you, to you our listener, for joining us in this journey of with companion blogs. This celebration invites us to hear Tim's favorite five episodes, my favorite five episodes and most importantly, YOUR favorites! What is your personal favorite? What would you like to hear more of? Thank you for being the reason we spend time writing, recording, editing, posting and sharing this content!! We LOVE YOU!! We know that God has a beautiful plan for each of us!! Some of his greatest gifts comes through the HOME and FAMILY!!! Thank you for listening!! Thank you for sharing!!! Thank you for !!!!...
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Ep. 149 15 Compliments That Are NOT About Physical Appearance
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Recently a friend shared this encouragement on communication that focuses on the inner qualities of a person instead of their outer appearance. This is so important when practicing , and Consider memorizing a few of these compliments. Or use these as prompts to create authentic, winning compliments that demonstrate that the receiver is being seen and known. Check out these 15 compliments that are not about physical appearance. Grab a few life-giving words! More on this topic at Inspiration on Relationships: on HOME and FAMILY:
info_outlineLooking for unique gift ideas? Fun thoughts for experience gifts and physical gifts that demonstrate thoughtfulness communicate value to the receiver. Choose gifts that show the receiver is known and celebrated. Listen for needs. Develop an intuition for experience gifts that encourage more togetherness and memory making. Planning ahead with meaningful gifting creates an exciting season with long lasting benefits of good will. Join expert Katie McLeod, my clever daughter, for an innovative collection of easy to implement gift giving ideas.
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Another podcast from Katie:
Dating Done Right
Additional podcasts on Christmas:
High Hopes with Low Expectations
10 Ideas for Centering Christmas
Recalling Our Best Christmas Traditions
The Little Known Story of Silent Night
More on HOME and FAMILY:
Books on Amazon
Hum of the Home: Routines and Rhythms of Homemaking
Nurturing My Nest: Intentional Homebuilding and Custom Built Education