282 - Love Your Life with Rachel Awtrey
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
I met my friend Rachel at a retreat a little over a year ago and we were fast friends. She is a fellow podcaster and now an author. Today, I’m having her on the Work and Play podcast to talk all about her new book and some big sister advice that you are not going to want to miss. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
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281 - Traveling with Kids : 3 Lists and All My Tips
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Today’s episode is all about traveling with kids. We’ve been at this for a while and I’m so excited to share all of my tips + three lists that I cannot do without. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
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280 - Two Roosters with Jared Plummer
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Jared Plummer is the founder of Two Roosters Ice Cream, a popular and delicious ice cream shop with eight locations here in the Raleigh area that everyone is crazy about. They have their standard menu of favorites, but they also rotate their guest flavors every month. If you caught my last episode, you’ll know that their July flavors feature local podcasters and the Work and Play podcast is one of them. Today, you’re going to get to hear from Jared as we talk all about Two Roosters and what work and play looks like in his world. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have...
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279 - Fun Summer Announcement!
Work and Play with Nancy Ray
Are you ready?! I don’t think you’re ready. This is such a fun summer announcement! Work and Play is officially an ice cream flavor! Today, I am bringing on some special guests to share all about how the Work and Play podcast has been turned into ice cream, literally. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
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278 - The Summer of Less
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This episode is all about my summer of less. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
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277 - Simple Ways to Feel Closer to God
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Today’s episode is all about simple ways to feel closer to God. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
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276 - 5 Tips for a Smooth Summer
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Happy summer! I’m so excited that summer is finally here! Today’s episode is simply five tips for you to have a smoother summer. Resources from this epsiode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
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275 - Milestone Birthdays
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We just got back from New York City celebrating Milly’s 10th birthday! Today’s episode is all about that trip and how we are celebrating big milestone birthdays in our family. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
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274 - How to Have a Nesting Party
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My nesting party was one of my favorite days of my life. I know that sounds crazy, but it was so much more than getting my home ready for having a baby. It was a day where I was surrounded by my favorite women on this earth, humbly receiving their love, work, and care. It’s a day that will always remind me that when I’m feeling alone, I’m actually not alone at all. I have women who love me. Today, I’m going to share the practical side of how to throw a nesting party and the heart side of why it meant so much to me. I’m going to have my friend and sister-in-law, Samantha Ray on to...
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273 - What’s Saving My Life Right Now - Mom Edition : Part 2
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Last week’s episode was all about what’s saving my life right now - mom edition, but I focused on everything that was free. This week is everything else, so it’s part two of What’s Saving My Life Right Now - Mom Edition. Resources from this episode: Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!
info_outlineLast week, I told you all about my favorite books from 2024. This week, I’m going to tell you all about what I plan to read in 2025.
Resources from this episode:
On Moonberry Lake by Holly Varni
The Blooming of Delphinium by Holly Varni
Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less
The-Opt Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't by Erin Loechner
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole
Anonymous by Alicia Britt Chole
Underestimated by Mary Marantz
The Wild Robot Trilogy by Peter Brown
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
The God of the Garden by Andrew Peterson
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan
The If I Run Series by Terri Blackstock
The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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