You want to make all the memories with the kids this summer, but you also want to take care of yourself. And working out and fitness and health goals can sometimes suffer because, well, mom guilt AND really just not having an easy way to make it all happen among the summer activities and adventures with the kids home.

Today we are talking to fitness trainer and mom, Sarah Gardner about easy summer workouts for mom and easy workouts to include the kids. We're talking about simple health habits, how to workout consistently this summer and finding time to make the workout even happen. You are going to walk away with confidence in your own self care routine, the intentional moments you are making this summer, and not giving up on your health goals! Yes, PLEASE!!!

Let's grow,

Jennifer 

If you ever wonder: Do our children do too many sports? OR Are the activities taking over? OR Is the coach good for my child? How should we look at the benefits of youth sports? What is the impact of all this time spent in activities and sports? And more...Then you are going to love this interview with All-American collegiate athlete and youth sports coach mentor, Brynn Smith. We are diving into identity in sports, keeping balance in our children's sports, connecting to the passion and joy of it, emotional fitness, and so much more. If you have children of any age in sports, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

Let's grow, 

Jennifer 

Do you ever look at today’s world and wonder how much courage and confidence our children will really need to face it as they grow? How often do you just pray that they have enough self-confidence, self esteem, and bravery to step out of their comfort zone, do hard things, keep getting back up, and, you know, ….all the things.

Today we’re talking with Courage and Confidence Coach and Mentor, Laura Orlando about stopping negative talk, signs our child struggles and has doubt, and simple tools and ideas to be more courageous like positive affirmations. You will walk away with tips and strategies you can immediately use to grow closer with your child or teenager while also taking quality time to build his or her confidence.

Let's grow,

Jennifer 

When it's time to make family decisions -whether it's about kids' activities or summer camps or work load or extracurriculars or volunteering (I mean, the list goes on and on, right??)- it can be difficult to know what to say yes or no to and if we are going to hurt or benefit our family with these decisions. Today we're talking about 5 easy questions you can ask yourself when it comes to making decisions and being sure they line up with your family values so you don't compromise what your family stands for and the goal you are reaching for to stay strong. 

Let's grow,

Jennifer 

Ever feel like you have a fantastic family dinner and then evening is where it falls apart? Or your morning is chaos because you know you need a better system, but you just haven't figured out the habits that stick? Lauren White is here from The Intentional Edit Podcast to share her SIMPLE steps to create routines that work to bring less stress and more intention to your home so you can spend time creating more of the meaningful moments that you really want.

Let's grow,

Jennifer 

You know those times you have an incredible conversation with a friend and you walk away just feeling relieved that you're on the journey together and that you have each other to lean on? And what about the way you feel when you actually have tips and tools to bring back to your family that work in real life?? Today we're talking about how no season is wasted by God, how each of our children need their own special memories with us, how we mess up in creating these intentional moments, but how we can always get back up and keep building our family strong. Let's balance the busy yet STILL be PRESENT.

Let's grow, 

Jennifer 

Do you wish you could have family dinners that are quick to make, have easy ingredients, and that your family loves? But do you just feel like your days are so crazy, and you don't have time for the food prep, and my goodness, those picky eaters just won't eat it whatever you make?!

You are not alone, friend. Pretty sure we all face these same obstacles AND we also want the family dinners we make to feel like we put a lot of intention into them. We want them to be nutritious for our family and not a struggle. Ashley is here today to remind you that we all really CAN do this (even among all the busy) and she gives us simple strategies to use TODAY to bring less stress and more mealtime success. After you listen, be sure to stop by Ashley's podcast at VEGGIES AND VIRTUE and subscribe for all her latest episodes to help your family at snack and mealtime!

Let's grow!

Jennifer 

Do you ever feel trapped in the prison of self-doubt? Or so tired that the negative self talk takes over? I, too, have been there. The demands of motherhood and marriage and work can be exhausting and make us doubt what we are even capable of.

Break into the freedom of self belief with these methods for building confidence, reciting positive affirmations, and knowing that God created YOU to not settle and play small in this world. He wants you to live in faith and not fear.

Our guest TRISH BLACKWELL is host of The Confidence Podcast and CEO of The College of Confidence where she wants to help all of us to cultivate confidence, create courage, and spark change. 

Let's grow!

Jennifer 

Stop eating their crust as your meal once and for all. You know you should pay more attention to your own nutrition instead of everyone else in your family, but it just seems easier to literally take the leftovers. Nutritionist and Non-Diet Dietitian Katie Hake is here today to give you the tools and mindset to stay on track with your healthy eating habits. From permission to eat sugar to helping you be more mindful in your choices to simple ways to trust your intuitive eating.

Win at healthy eating habits now in this new year. Let's grow!

Jennifer 

As parents, it's such a unique thing to watch our children reach a goal they've been striving for - the values learned, the character built.

Sometimes the goals our family team is working toward and eventually reach feel so normal, like the next part of the journey, that we forget to stop and take time to really look at what fruits are produced because of a dream achieved or prayer answered.

And when the world around us tells us that instant gratification is the rule, we can forget what it means to actually accomplish something with great resilience and perseverance.

Let's teach our families more values that will help them grow into the people God created them to be.

Let’s grow!

We can often feel defeated with organization before we ever begin because it just feels so overwhelming to look at all that needs to be done. But what if we approached it with the mindset of improvement and not perfection?Ashley knows how hectic life can be and is on a mission to help others increase happiness in their lives by removing the things that don’t bring joy and making more space for the things that do. She has simple, effective, and IMMEDIATE tips for helping all of us busy moms create a more PEACEFUL and less cluttered home so we can make room to enjoy the moments we really want to gather. 

Let's grow!

One of the most important pieces of armor we can have as the Keeper of all the Moments in our family is a simple tool to pull out that is guaranteed to make everyone -no matter the age- feel more connected and more united.

This simple idea is quick, meaningful, and leaves everyone, especially mom, with that feeling of knowing this was a super special moment. Unexpected and much needed.

Press play to hear the easiest way to get your whole crew giving the sweetest and most thoughtful compliments.

Let’s grow!

Addiction doesn’t discriminate. It does, however, have the ability to consume everyone affected - the addict, the family, the friends. This Togather™ Brave Moms series is about Brittany Young’s journey as the sister of an addict - her story of finding a deeper relationship with Jesus, a deeper understanding of her brother’s battlefield, and a deeper love for the broken. Brittany’s story is one of faith, hope, and love, and it will leave you with a new perspective we should all be so lucky to have the opportunity to see.

Let’s Grow!

It is not easy being brave in today’s world, but imagine being brave to overcome an alcohol addiction while owning a business, raising three children, and facing a struggling marriage. Rebecca Kent, owner of Shitkickers and HIccups, shares her story of intervention, rehab, transformation, redemption, and especially HOPE. This is your episode to feel prepared to help a friend or family member going through alcohol addiction, or to just have a little more compassion for people with different stories. Whatever brings you here, you will feel inspired to gather brave moms to be strong in today’s world.

Let’s Grow!

We live in a world with a lot of distractions and a lot of noise. Our children MUST know they are worthy. In the eyes of their Creator AND in YOUR eyes - their parents.

How often are you taking time to tell them? And are you telling them over and over?

THESE are words very worthy of being spoken over your children.

Take time Togather this kind of armor. Let’s grow!

One thing I think we all have in common is being BUSY.

We don't wish for it; Heck, most the time we don't even want it, but it seems to call us and we get dragged in.

I want you to succeed in spite of it and I want my own family to, also.

These are 6 things that -I believe if we all stopped to notice more carefully- would change our day to day living to feel like small victories. And then it would become habit that sticks.

And good habits that stick are worth taking time to invest in.

Come along, friend. Let’s grow!

Want super simple ways to NOTICE what is on your child’s heart? Grab a Togather for Family Dinner now for your own family and it will be shipped straight outta Kentucky! Order HERE at togathermoments.com.

When Linsey watched her daughters fall asleep one night, she was overcome with the same desires all of us moms have for our children: Who are their examples of humility and love and faith? What are they learning from the world around them about courage and confidence? What if they could learn these things from a place of TRUTH & VIRTUE? Linsey knew the answer: it lied in her daughters knowing the women of the Bible who loved God and loved others.

This is when her prayers turned to a calling and Linsey created Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible, a 40-week, creative, hands-on, and PRACTICAL devotional for mothers to do with their daughters ages 6-10. You are going to be so inspired by Linsey’s heart and her passion for raising strong daughters who grow to become Beautiful Hearted Women.

Let’s Grow!

What are you becoming if you become the average of where you spend your time? Of who or what you let inside your head? Of where you seek advice? Are you happy with that? Now look at your spouse and your children and your family as a whole. When was the last time you did a really good audit of all the influences coming in and what that means for what grows out? I'm here to help you do just that and we're going to have fun, it's going to be easy, and of course super productive because you know I'm only giving you things you can walk away with and take action on today. 

Let’s grow

What are you becoming if you become the average of where you spend your time? Of who or what you let inside your head? Of where you seek advice? Are you happy with that? Now look at your spouse and your children and your family as a whole. When was the last time you did a really good audit of all the influences coming in and what that means for what grows out? I'm here to help you do just that and we're going to have fun, it's going to be easy, and of course super productive because you know I'm only giving you things you can walk away with and take action on today. 

Let’s grow

In today's world, we cannot afford to NOT raise strong, confident daughters. How do we make it happen? Do we just assume they'll figure it out? We teach them to be brave, to be okay with feeling uncomfortable, to try new things. And we do it all BY HER SIDE. Strong moms raise strong, confident daughters and Laura Orlando is here to share practical tips to do it in our real-life. Using her experience with her Gracious Adventures bucket list and advice from her own story growing up and now raising a 13 year old daughter, you will leave this episode with life-changing things to try today!

Let's grow!