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Coffee + Crumbs PodcastWe'll Be Your FamilyWhen it comes to hospitality, for author, yoga teacher, and C+C writer Melanie Dale, it's a family affair. Join Ashlee and Katie as they talk with Melanie about one of her essays in YIGC, "We'll Be Your Family on Christmas Eve," and get the scoop on her annual Christmas Eve party. From what her parents taught her to what she's passed on to her kids, Melanie shares her tips for leaving a legacy of hospitality. Find out which ingredient in her chili recipe is straight out of a horror movie, her worst dinner party ever (oof, the smell...
2026-01-2036 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastYou're In Good CompanyWe are thrilled to be back with a brand new podcast series to go along with our brand new Coffee + Crumbs book, You're In Good Company. In upcoming weeks, you'll hear from every writer who contributed to this collection of essays—a true preview of what's inside these pages. First up, Katie shares how making sourdough is a metaphor for letting grief and healing take its time, while Ashlee introduces us to the idea that "friendship" can be a verb; it's something we do with commitment and consistency. We hope this episode (this whole series, really!) encourages you to li...
2026-01-1332 min
SIMPLE + INTENTIONAL, decluttering, intentional living, habits, decluttering tips, minimalism138// Intentionally Reframing Creativity in Motherhood with Ashlee Gadd of Coffee + CrumbsMotherhood, or even life as a busy women, can be all encompassing. And sadly for many of us, that means there is little room for creativity. But what if motherhood and creativity don’t have to compete? What if tapping into your creative spark, even in small, imperfect ways, can bring you joy, healing and a deeper sense of self?My guest this week, Ashlee Gadd reminds us that creativity isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline. It’s one of the ways we rediscover who we are, even when we feel lost in the noise of every...
2025-11-1053 min
Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find FreedomClearing Clutter to Reignite Your Creativity with Ashlee GaddIn this episode, Deanna discusses the importance clearing clutter in order to fully embrace creativity during the messy, beautiful seasons of motherhood. She’s joined by Ashlee Gadd, author of Create Anyway, to explore how moms can embrace their creative passions without guilt, set healthy boundaries with social media, and find fulfillment in the margins of daily life.
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2025-06-2544 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastWhat's Saving My Life Right NowFrom rediscovering the art of thrifting to embracing breathwork, today we're sharing what's keeping us grounded in the midst of life's demands. While Ashlee's fueling her body with protein smoothies and filling her Little Free Library with hope-filled books, Katie's got Jackie Hill Perry in her earbuds and Half Baked Harvest meals on her plate. We hope this episode inspires you to find a workspace with loads of natural light (it doesn't have to be a coffee shop!) and a sliver of time to finally clean out that junk drawer. This show is brought to you ad-free b...
2025-03-1137 min
Post-Processingep. 012: Embracing Discomfort with Ashlee Gadd
Listen in as I chat with Ashlee Gadd about pushing through the discomfort as a creative. Whether your own discomfort stems from claiming your title as an artist, allowing yourself the freedom to pivot, or pushing through initial resistance in your daily tasks, this conversation will help you take solace in the fact that you're not alone and will give you tools to keep going. Ashlee Gadd is the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. When she’s not writing or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making frien...
2025-02-1054 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMaking a Mother E5: This Is Not Your FaultAmanda spends two years of her impressionable adolescence under the care of Larry Nassar, former family medicine physician and team doctor of the US women's national gymnastics team. Having not fully understood that what she experienced was abuse, it's only later—when Amanda and her husband struggle to conceive—that the details of her painful story come to light. Then, just as the case against Larry begins to hit the media, Amanda becomes pregnant. She steps forward, along with 155 other women, to testify against Nassar in court. Amanda uses her voice for the daughter she's carrying, and in the proc...
2025-01-2935 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMaking a Mother E4: Why Aren't We Doing Things To Change This?Jerrell's first baby is born six weeks premature, despite an otherwise typical and healthy pregnancy. At her postpartum appointment, she learns that Black women are 60% more likely to give birth prematurely than white women, and that Black maternal and infant mortality rates are more than double those of white women — regardless of socio-economic status or education. Experts weigh in on why these disparities exist and challenge all of us to ask: what are we doing about it? "Making a Mother" is a production of Coffee + Crumbs. Executive Producer, Writer: Ashlee Gadd. Producer, Writer, Host...
2025-01-2231 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMaking a Mother E3: You're Not Gonna Quit On This KidFrom the time she is young, Faith has a desire to foster or adopt, and assumes it will happen after she gets married. But a life-changing conversation with a pastor challenges her to pursue foster care, even though she is a 29-year-old single woman. This one decision sets off a cascade of events that lead her to motherhood, love, and a fresh appreciation for how God's plan isn't constrained by our idealized timelines. "Making a Mother" is a production of Coffee + Crumbs. Executive Producer, Writer: Ashlee Gadd. Producer, Writer, Host: Julie Vlahon. ...
2025-01-1534 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMaking a Mother E2: Your Story Doesn't End HereWhen Kate receives the call about a newborn boy in need of foster care and a forever home, her heart is ready to open wide. Assured that the baby's mother is unlikely to regain custody, she dreams of a future with this child. Meanwhile, Cindy begins to see glimmers of hope amidst all her struggles. Fueled by faith and a determination to turn her life around, she begins the hard work of creating a stable home. Through time and a mutual love for the same baby boy, Kate and Cindy form an unlikely friendship. Together, they navigate the complexities...
2025-01-0937 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMaking a Mother E1: Did I Do Something Wrong?After struggling with infertility, IVF and multiple losses, Kate and her paraplegic husband choose to pursue adoption through the foster care system. Meanwhile, Cindy—battling homelessness and addiction—gives birth to her sixth child, a boy, who is immediately removed from her care. In the next episode, we learn how these two women's stories collide and intertwine in the most unexpected ways. Content warning: sexual assault and pregnancy loss. "Making a Mother" is a production of Coffee + Crumbs. Executive Producer, Writer: Ashlee Gadd. Producer, Writer, Host: Julie Vlahon. Music, Sound Design, Mix Eng...
2025-01-0835 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastImperfect Memory KeepingFrom deserted baby books to the tens of thousands of photos sitting on our phones, it's easy to feel perpetually behind in memory keeping. Today, as we talk about the challenges of commemorating all the milestones, we also share our imperfect wins and how our approach has drastically changed since becoming first-time moms. Katie has a revelation about redefining what is actually worth remembering, while Ashlee shares her desire to capture the "essence" of her kids instead of data. We've come to the conclusion that a) we need to lower our expectations, and b) the chaotic, silly, and in-between...
2024-12-1741 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastCreative GatheringsToday, we're taking a look at hospitality with a twist(!) and sharing intentional creative gatherings we've either hosted or been invited to. Ashlee raves about a good ol' fashioned book club (surprise, surprise), show-and-tell parties, and gives more gold stars and hearts for Galentine's Day, while Katie loves commemorating the change of seasons—think fall soup competitions and end-of-summer backyard movies—and also makes a point to honor special dates like friendaverseries in unique-to-you ways. We hope this episode inspires you to host your own creative get-together. And hey, if you only take one thing from this episode, let it b...
2024-12-0434 min
FamilyLife Today®Nurturing Creativity in Your Home: Ashlee GaddDo you ever feel guilty for wanting time to nurture your creativity and passions as a mother? What if embracing your desire for beauty and creating can enrich your home and spirits of yourself and your children? Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss embracing play, modeling a love for art in your children, and more! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ashlee and hear more of her thoughts at ashleegadd.com and on social media on Insta. Grab her book, "Create Anyway: The Joy of Purs...
2024-10-1528 min
FamilyLife Today®Create Anyway: Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood: Ashlee GaddMany moms feel like there's just no time for their creative passions. Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how God led her to create in the margins of motherhood and offers hope for moms to thrive in seasons of change. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ashlee and hear more of her thoughts at ashleegadd.com and on social media on Insta. Grab her book, "Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood," in our shop! Explore Coffee + Crumbs, a platform and...
2024-10-1428 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastSeason RecapWe've covered a lot of ground this season, so today—as a grand finale before we break for sabbatical—we're doing a quick refresher on our favorite episodes. As we rehash what stuck with us—like asking better questions, gathering around the table with our families, and how technology is affecting our kids—we also give a quick update on some previously mentioned intentions (gotta love public accountability!). If you're looking for some fun life-savers before the end of summer, Ashlee shares her go-to Costco "English Muffin Situation," and Katie raves about the decaf cold brew she's drinking on tap. If...
2024-07-1637 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastA Wave of NostalgiaToday we're going back—waaay back—and reliving the nostalgic moments, foods, songs, and smells of our younger years. Katie reminisces about the fresh scent of dewy grass on the soccer field and her Nona's simmering spaghetti, while Ashlee shares about her childhood days doused in chlorine and the love language of her youth: mixed CDs, featuring Dashboard and Death Cab. Of course, we couldn't chat about adolescence in the '90s without taking an intoxicating stroll through Bath & Body Works and remembering the anticipation of TGIF gracing our televisions. We hope this episode inspires you to crank up that...
2024-07-0244 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMoms Have Birthdays, TooForget the bounce houses and goody bags, today we're talking about OUR birthdays. From the simple gift of heartfelt cards to how we really feel about surprise parties, today we're diving into the art of celebrating. You'll also hear why Ashlee's recent birthday was a smashing success (spoiler alert: clear communication is key!), and why Katie is fully embracing a "go big or go home" mentality as she plans for her 40th next year. We hope this episode encourages you to commemorate your friends' birthdays, daydream a bit about your own, and get all those delightful plans on the...
2024-05-1438 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastKids + Technology with Jean TwengeHow do we guide our kids as they grow up in a world where the internet is infused in practically everything they touch? Today, renowned researcher Dr. Jean Twenge joins us for an eye-opening conversation about how smartphones are affecting kids—and also us. We chat about the link between social media and depression, how boys and girls are influenced differently, and how screen time affects younger children. While this topic can often feel overwhelming and/or doomsday-esque, Dr. Twenge offers us a good mix of tangible suggestions, practical tips, and the much-needed reminder that we need to model he...
2024-04-1644 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThat Doesn't Bother Me AnymoreTap, tap. Is this thing on? We're officially back after a looooong (unplanned) break, which is why we're kicking this episode off with an official State of the Podcast address. Thank you for your grace and patience with us! Today we're diving into the annoyances that don't bother us (as much) as they once did. You'll hear how Ashlee's no longer rattled by crying babies, how Katie's proudly sporting tank tops (get it, girl!), and how Jill is learning to let go of what others think of her. Whether you're someone who's easily irked—like two-thirds of us—or you...
2024-04-0246 min
Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood223: Prioritizing Creativity with Ashlee GaddToday I have Ashlee Gadd as my guest as we are talking about a "thing that matters" - creativity, or really, doing whatever it is that makes you feel more like you.We encourage our kids to be creative, yet as adults we often fully lose this part of ourselves to a busy life. We count creativity as something that we no longer have time for, that is inessential. Today's conversation challenges that and encourages you to keep creating, right in the margins of a busy life and motherhood.Ashlee s a wife, mother of...
2024-03-1441 min
Restoration Home with Jennifer PepitoCrafting Space to Create with Ashlee GaddOne of the values of restoration is creativity. Architecture is creativity, making a budget go farther than you thought is creativity, cooking a beautiful meal, scheduling your day so you have time for what is important to you, and so much more require creative actions. At the root of creativity is "create", which means "to make or bring into existence something new". Creativity is producing something which is not obvious or already there.
While creativity can range from perfecting organization in a small space to a Degas painting, one thing all creative actions have in common is th...
2023-12-1322 min
Coffee and Bible Time PodcastCultivating God's Gift: The Art of Prioritizing Creativity in Your Life w/ Ashlee GaddDo you ever feel a twinge of guilt when you prioritize your creative side, thinking it might take away from your responsibilities as a mom or professional? Today, we dive deep into the joy of pursuing creativity, even in the busiest seasons of life. Join us as we chat with Ashlee Gadd, the founder of Coffee and Crumbs, and author of "Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood." I'm your host, Mentor Mama, and I'm thrilled to explore the transformative power of creativity with Ashlee.Have you ever felt intimidated by the...
2023-11-2340 min
For Real with Kimberly StuartEpisode 40 - Ashlee GaddAshlee Gadd is probably best known for creating Coffee + Crumbs, a life-infusing, creative corner of the internet where moms write and make and share and grow. Ashlee has done this work herself and wrote this beautiful book (her own photography included) called Create Anyway: Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. We talk about how to continue to create during full (or outright hysterical) seasons, permission slips for moms, and how to get a little less precious about perfect conditions for creativity. We are all wired to make things, so whether your idea of creativity is to write a sonnet...
2023-11-2152 min
Fullness of Joy with Jessica MathisenFreedom through Disconnection from Social Media // An Interview with Ashlee Gadd
As someone who's often found herself entangled in the web of social media, my conversation with Ashlee Gadd deeply encouraged my heart. Ashlee is a writer who has spent the last few years gradually untangling herself from social media. We talk about her bold decision to delete Instagram for more extended periods of time, and her journey from a metrics-based approach to focusing on her mission. It is an enlightening conversation about the effects of social media on our lives and how the influence of the Holy Spirit offers a path to freedom and fruitfulness.
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2023-09-1227 min
Dwell DifferentlyBONUS EPISODE: What If Creativity Was an Others-Focused Activity? // Ashlee GaddWe are so excited to share this special bonus episode with you today! Have you ever thought that creativity was limited to scrapbooking, or that you just aren't a "creative person"? Ashlee Gadd, author of Create Anyway, is joining Natalie Abbott to talk about why being created in the image of God informs how we should view creativity, why creativity doesn't need to be a selfish pursuit, and how motherhood and creativity collide. May you be inspired to use the creativity God has given you to serve others for his glory!This month’s me...
2023-08-3028 min
Love Where You Are with Somer ColbertPursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood with Ashlee GaddWelcome to the Love Where You Are podcast! This week I sat down with Ashlee Gadd. Ashlee Gadd is the author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and she is the founder of Coffee + Crumbs - a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins, that means using whatever free time she has to become creative and connect with God through that creativity. Do you love to write? Draw? Paint? Garden? Each of these ar...
2023-08-2837 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastLittle Things That Are Actually Big ThingsFrom friendship gestures to body confidence to learning how to rest, in this episode we share a few small acts—done by us and others—that have left a big mark. Ashlee acknowledges the gift of putting down forks and being fully present, Katie gives us the lowdown on the five-minute phone call, and Jill shares her conviction to finally put on the swimsuit and jump in the lake. We hope this episode encourages you to take a quick inventory of the little things that are actually big things in your own life, too! This show is brou...
2023-06-2735 min
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast1KHO 161: Untangling Self-Worth from Productivity: Igniting Play and Creativity in Motherhood | Ashlee Gadd, Create AnywayWelcome talented author and photographer, Ashlee Gadd! In this episode, Ashlee reminds us that our journey through motherhood has the power to ignite and nourish our creativity. Ashlee reveals how embracing the blessings and inspirations of motherhood can fuel our creative endeavors, enriching both our lives and those around us.With an emphasis on the importance of play, Ashlee reminds us that our children innately understand the value of embracing creativity without seeking permission. Through their example, she encourages us to reconnect with our own sense of playfulness, unleashing the inner child that often gets b...
2023-06-2256 min
The Monica Swanson Podcast - boy mom, build strong families, Biblical worldview, women’s wellnessPursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood, with Ashlee GaddA lot of women trade in their personal passions and hobbies when motherhood takes over. Motherhood is so important and there is no doubt -- some seasons require just about all of us (right!?) Yet, what if we can be great moms, and nurture our creative side too? Ashlee Gadd is on the podcast today to give listeners permission to pursue their creative gifts alongside motherhood! And I think you’re going to be inspired! Ashlee is the Founder of the very popular website: Coffee + Crumbs, and she is an incredibly gifted writer. (One of my favorites!) He...
2023-06-1448 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesCreate Anyway: How To Stewart Your Creative Gifts Even When You Feel with Ashlee GaddIn this episode Dr. Zoe and Ashlee Gadd speak to women who have creative passions, but feel guilt or shame when they follow them. Listen in for tips, encouragement and advice for creating in the margins. Watch this episode in video format: HERE About Ashlee Gadd: Ashlee Gadd is author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her enti...
2023-06-1326 min
Immerse Yourself In The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Binge-Worthy!Create Anyway by Ashlee GaddPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/172851to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Create Anyway
Author: Ashlee Gadd
Narrator: Ashlee Gadd
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
Release date: 05-30-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 12 ratings
Genres: Creativity
Publisher's Summary:
You have creative dreams swirling in your heart, but pursuing them while changing diapers and managing the carpool schedule feels impossible. You have no time. No space. You can mother, or you can create. You certainly can't do both (right?!). But what if you could pursue your God-given creative gifts alongside motherhood, for the enrichment of both experiences? What if you stopped...
2023-05-306h 06
The Mary Marantz ShowCreate Anyway: How to Stop Waiting on the Perfect Time to Start with Ashlee GaddWhat does it take for you to start creating? Do you need a specific rhythm or routine to help you settle into the process? Or, uninterrupted time in your favorite spot at home or out in nature? Creativity is messy, vulnerable, time-consuming, and hard work. It takes effort and courage to open ourselves to an imperfect process, let alone have the patience to see it through. But what if we stopped viewing it as a hobby and started treating it as a sacred practice? Today, join Ashlee and Mary, as they le...
2023-05-231h 01
Living Wholehearted Podcast With Jeff and TerraEpisode 181: Mental Health for Mamas - Finding Time for You in the Margins of Motherhood with Ashlee Gadd“God did not create us to be mere spectators, watching on the sidelines inhaling popcorn while He does all the work. Rather, He invites us to be active participants, co-laborers in making the invisible Kingdom visible. The act of creating is part of our calling as image bearers,” writes Gadd. “There is no better permission slip than this: to know and believe with your whole heart that the God who made you, the same God who designed blueprints for the galaxies and poured the foundation of the earth, designed you in His likeness, on purpose, for a purpose.” ...
2023-05-1635 min
The Simplified Podcast with Emily LeyLet Go of Mom Guilt + Fill Your Well (with Ashlee Gadd)"I cannot show up to be the mom I want to be for Bennett if I don't show up for myself," says co-host Liz. But when you have so many things pulling at your attention—your kids, your work, your partner, your family and friends—how *do* you find time to show up for yourself? Ashlee Gadd, found of Coffee + Crumbs, knows this struggle all too well. Ashlee talks with new mama Liz about how she learned to let go of the guilt of not doing it all perfectly, and why pursuing what fills you up benefits everyone around you...
2023-05-1138 min
10 Things To Tell YouBONUS: Create Anyway (A conversation about art and perfectionism with Ashlee Gadd)As someone who has been writing and creating on the internet for over a decade, I know first hand all the challenges that one can face in their pursuit of creative work. The desire to create is there, but the obstacles are real, especially if you become a parent and feel like your time, resources and energy are limited. My guest, Ashlee Gadd, is the perfect person to speak to his as she has just released a book called Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood Ashlee and I ended up talking...
2023-05-051h 09
Healthy By Heather BrownCreate Anyway with Ashlee Gadd EP 36Since one of the first podcasts many moons ago, y’all have told me about Coffee and Crumbs and that I needed to have Ashlee Gadd on the podcast. I’m so excited because we finally made it happen for you guys! Ashlee is a storyteller, photographer, and founder of Coffee and Crumbs – a platform encouraging women in their everyday lives, especially if they have kiddos. I love her website because you can feel God’s presence and women's hearts all over it. Her first book, “Create Anyway,” was released in March of this year. I hope you love this conversation...
2023-05-0254 min
Work and Play with Nancy Ray192 - Book | Create Anyway with Ashlee GaddWelcome to May is for Mamas, where I dedicate every episode in the month of May to the Mamas listening. We are kicking it off with a beautiful, encouraging conversation with Ashlee Gadd on why it's so important to keep creating in the margins of motherhood. Ashlee is the author of Create Anyway, which is a beautiful book. It just came out and I could not get my hands on it fast enough. Y'all. It's so good. Listen, Ashlee is a wife, a mom of three, a follower of Jesus, a writer, a photographer, and she founded...
2023-05-0250 min
Still Becoming with Monica DiCristinaEpisode 115 - Conversation With Ashlee Gadd: Create AnywayI am so excited to have Ashlee Gadd on the Still Becoming Podcast, talking about her book Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. This conversation is centered around being creative while being a parent, however, I believe there is good wisdom about being creative that can also be applied in other contexts. It can be so hard to create in the margins of your life, and I hope this conversation, and Ashlee's real life example and encouragement will be an invitation to keep going in whatever creativity looks like for you. I appreciated how...
2023-04-1842 min
The HabitAshlee Gadd Creates AnywayAshlee Gadd is the founder of Coffee + Crumbs, a website, podcast, and newsletter devoted to encouraging mothers through storytelling. Her new book is Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. In this episode, Ashlee and Jonathan Rogers talk about the ways that creativity and motherhood, instead of being opposing forces, can actually complement one another. They talk about the need for mothers to know that they have permission to do creative work. And they talk about the creativity of children.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio...
2023-04-1031 min
Elevating Motherhood145. The Sacred Connection Between Creating & Mothering with Ashlee Gadd of Coffee + Crumbs“What does it mean to be creative…it’s allowing yourself to be so inspired by the beauty of the world that you want to capture it in some kind of form and then having the discipline to actually carry it out.” -Ashlee Gadd on the Elevating Motherhood Podcast
Mothers often feel guilt when they pursue something that takes time away from their children, especially when that something could be deemed less important than parenting. Writer Ashlee Gadd felt the same way when she was navigating being a first-time mother, exhausted yet yearning to be creat...
2023-03-3055 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastWhat We're Learning About Motherhood + CreativityAfter a loooong winter hiatus, we're back just in time to celebrate the launch of Ashlee's book, Create Anyway, which is now officially out in the wild (!). From infusing art into the most mundane tasks to reframing creativity as a posture, today we're chatting about how creativity has changed us (and our mothering!) for the better. Plus, Katie and Ashlee get a little teary-eyed talking about photography. We hope this episode reminds you that creativity is valuable and worth carving out space for—not in spite of motherhood, but because of motherhood. In other news at Coffee + Cr...
2023-03-2836 min
Live Creatively with Megan SjutsPursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood with Ashlee GaddHow can we pursue creativity in the messy margins of motherhood? In this episode of Live Creatively, I’m chatting with Ashlee Gadd. Ashlee is the author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins. I absolutely loved this candid conversation with fellow creative mama, Ashlee. We talked about how to be intentional in the ways we pursue creativity in the (ver...
2023-03-2736 min
The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kidsMaking room for creativity with Ashlee GaddAshlee Gadd is the founder of Coffee and Crumbs, a writer, photographer, wife, and mom of three. She is joining me on The Christian Parenting Podcast to talk about her book Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. Ashlee is passionate about pursuing our passions and creating even when it’s hard to find the time to do so. During our time together we talk about why creativity is important and worth the effort, how she finds time to do creative work, how collaboration fosters creativity, and how God is the...
2023-03-2123 min
Living Lighter27: Creating in the Margins of Motherhood with Ashlee GaddFriend, do I have a treat for you! Our guest today is Ashlee Gadd, author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and founder of the online space Coffee + Crumbs. And let me tell you, I had the privilege of previewing Create Anyway and I am simply obsessed. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins (anybody know the feeling?!) When she's not writing or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making friends on the internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. I...
2023-03-201h 03
Sunshine in my NestHow to Keep Creativity in Motherhood with Ashlee GaddHave you thought about starting a podcast, a YouTube channel, writing a book, or becoming a photographer, but it seemed out of reach in this stage of life? Often as women, we feel apologetic about choosing to take time to create things. What if instead of taking us from our families we looked at these opportunities to serve them even better and with more joy? Today Ashlee Gadd and I talk about what it looks like to Create Anyway as moms and busy women! We talk about common hurdles and how we have overcome them in our lives. We...
2023-03-1419 min
Living Easy with Lindsey116 | Thriving as a Creative Mama: Balancing Passion and Parenting with Ashlee GaddToday I had the opportunity to interview Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee + Crumbs and author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. Ashlee is passionate about encouraging women to embrace creativity in their lives as a means to enhance their well-being and that of their families. We talked about overcoming the guilt of pursuing creative passions: Ashlee noted that many women feel guilty for taking time to pursue their creative passions, viewing it as selfish, but reminds us how creativity can be a vital source of...
2023-03-1333 min
The 5 to 8 Shift with Susannah McMonagle, a podcast for parents71. Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood, Ashlee Gadd, Coffee + CrumbsMothers often feel guilt when they pursue something that takes time away from their kids, especially when that something could be deemed less important than parenting. Today's guest, Ashlee Gadd, gives readers permission to pursue their creative gifts alongside motherhood. (And you are going to love her down-to-earth advice and encouragement.)
In Ep. 71, we chat -
- The benefits of being creative - even when you've got your hands full
- Advice for someone who knows they need an outlet but isn't sure where to start
- The many ways motherhood inspires our creative...
2023-03-0738 min
Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi HayesCreating Margins in Motherhood with Ashlee GaddToday I talk with author Ashlee Gadd who wrote the book Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. You might think margins in parenting? What the heck is that? How do we even do that, with all the responsibilities of parenting. Ashlee is a creative and lost that part of her when she was in the throes of motherhood, she talks to us about how to find and pursue those passions before motherhood and why it impacts our family for good so much. Som...
2023-03-0129 min
Minimalist Moms Podcast | Simple Living for Overwhelmed MomsEP259: Create Anyway: Pursuing Creativity in Motherhood with Ashlee GaddMothers often feel guilt when they pursue something that takes time away from their children, especially when that something could be deemed less important than parenting. Writer Ashlee Gadd felt the same way when she was navigating being a first-time mother, exhausted yet yearning to be creative. Now the mother of three, Gadd created Coffee + Crumbs, an online community for women wanting to express themselves through storytelling, and intentionally finds time to be creative. In her new book, Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood Gadd gives readers permission to pursue their creative gifts...
2023-02-0722 min
Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.394: Healthy Creativity in the Margins with Ashlee Gadd Creativity can feel like something we'll get to someday. Like when the kids are grown or the kitchen is clean. If we let it, that someday can turn into delay and even never. Why are we talking about this as part of our series The Healthy Way? Because we believe actively practicing creativity helps us live out how God made us. Founder of Coffee + Crumbs, Ashlee Gadd, talks with moms all around the world about motherhood and creativity. Our conversation focuses in on how to get started when it's been a while, why...
2023-01-3141 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.394: Healthy Creativity in the Margins with Ashlee Gadd Creativity can feel like something we'll get to someday. Like when the kids are grown or the kitchen is clean. If we let it, that someday can turn into delay and even never. Why are we talking about this as part of our series The Healthy Way? Because we believe actively practicing creativity helps us live out how God made us. Founder of Coffee + Crumbs, Ashlee Gadd, talks with moms all around the world about motherhood and creativity. Our conversation focuses in on how to get started when it's been a while, why...
2023-01-3141 minCoffee + Crumbs PodcastA Few Of Our Favorite ThingsFrom five-dollar simple pleasures to the splurges that were totally worth it, today we're sharing a few of our favorite things. While Jill teaches us how to level up our at-home spa game (hello, eucalyptus shower spray!), Katie is here to convince us that mushroom coffee is definitely worth trying. Plus, Ashlee's undying love for the weighted blanket continues, per her confession of hauling all fifteen pounds of it when she travels. Whatever you fill your cart with this week, we hope you have a cozy and happy Thanksgiving! This episode is not sponsored by Aquaphor (or anyone for...
2022-11-2240 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastTIHWD: Traveling with KidsWith summer around the corner, today we're sharing our best tips and tricks for traveling with kids. From packing an extra pacifier (in a different suitcase!) to always, always, always packing plastic bags—these travel hacks are, of course, inspired by personal experience. We also share our favorite mantras, lessons we learned the hard way, and the travel MVPs we've added to our bags of tricks over the years. Plus, you'll hear Ashlee and Katie gasp in disbelief at Jill's gross-but-heartwarming story about something a stranger did for her at an airport. This episode is sponsored by ou...
2022-05-2448 min
Access Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsThe Magic of Motherhood: The Good Stuff, the Hard Stuff, and Everything In Between by Ashlee GaddPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/543841 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Magic of Motherhood: The Good Stuff, the Hard Stuff, and Everything In Between Author: Ashlee Gadd Narrator: Simona Chitescu-Weik Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 17 minutes Release date: May 24, 2022 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: Are you an imperfect, trying-her-best mom? If you're over reading parenting advice, The Magic of Motherhood should be your next listen. Motherhood can often feel overwhelming and isolating. Your feelings swing between joy and uncertainty, intense love and anxiety, laughter and tears. Ashlee Gadd and the writers behind the popular blog Coffee + Crumbs have...
2022-05-2405 minCoffee + Crumbs PodcastGame ChangersAfter a winter hiatus, we're easing back into our show today with a lighthearted conversation about some of our favorite "game changers." From meal prep and cordless vacuum cleaners, to Costco delivery and professional counseling—today we're sharing a handful of hacks, products, and strategies that have made a difference in our daily lives. Plus, Katie and Ashlee get into a lively debate about cold exposure, and Jill explains why we're all obsessed with Voxer. For more encouragement in your motherhood journey, check out the stories at Coffee + Crumbs. This show is brought to you ad...
2022-03-1549 min
The Mom HourCreativity & Connection During Hard Seasons: Voices 48 With Ashlee GaddLiving a creative life with small children underfoot is a challenge in any circumstances; doing it while running a business during a global pandemic is another thing altogether. For this month’s Voices interview Sarah chats with her good friend, fellow podcaster, and all-around good human Ashlee Gadd, founder of the wildly popular Coffee + Crumbs community. Ashlee shares thoughts on quarantine parenting, social media connection AND social media breaks, adjusting expectations when you’re an Enneagram 3, and how her writing and photography practices change during different seasons of motherhood. We also chat about home decor, home-wrecking toddlers, and more. Join...
2020-05-0157 min
The Mom HourCreativity & Connection During Hard Seasons With Coffee + Crumbs Founder Ashlee Gadd: Voices 48Living a creative life with small children underfoot is a challenge by any definition; doing it while running a business during a global pandemic is another thing altogether. For this month’s Voices interview Sarah chats with her good friend, fellow podcaster, and all-around good human Ashlee Gadd, founder of the wildly popular Coffee + Crumbs community. Ashlee shares thoughts on quarantine parenting, social media connection AND social media breaks, adjusting expectations when you’re an Enneagram 3, and how her writing and photography practices change during different seasons of motherhood. We also chat about home decor, home-wrecking toddlers, and more. Join us!
2020-05-011h 02
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastEncore Episode: Motherhood + Loneliness (Ashlee's Favorite)We thought it would be fun to end season four by revisiting some of our most loved episodes. Today is Ashlee's favorite, where we unpack why motherhood feels so isolating sometimes. Don't miss the episode's new intro and wrap up, with Indiana, April, and Ashlee's final chat together! Whether you're new to motherhood altogether or a veteran mom who hasn't found her tribe yet, we hope you can relate to this vulnerable conversation and walk away inspired to put yourself out there. Visit us at Patreon to learn more about how you can support us next year. ...
2019-12-1735 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastEncore Episode (April's Favorite): This Is How We Don'tWe thought it would be fun to wrap up season four by revisiting some of our most loved episodes. Don't miss these - each episode has a brand new intro and wrap up with Indiana, April, and Ashlee! Today is April's favorite, where we flip the script on our 'This Is How We Do' episodes by sharing what we DON'T do. From outsourcing grocery shopping to not making the bed to not washing our hair—this conversation is full of confessions about our mothering, home upkeep, school involvement, and everything in between. We hope this episode makes yo...
2019-12-1043 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastEncore Episode (Indiana's Favorite): Being A Good Friend In Hard SeasonsWe're wrapping up season four by revisiting some of our most loved episodes. Don't miss these - each episode has a brand new intro and wrap up, with Indiana, April, and Ashlee! Today is Indiana's favorite, where we talk about some of the hardest seasons in life that we've walked through. From miscarriage and postpartum depression to infidelity and cancer diagnoses, we're sharing some stories publicly for the very first time and inviting you into our little "circle of trust" this week. This isn't just about clearing the skeletons from the closet though; we're also talking about...
2019-12-0344 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastState of the Podcast AddressWe're so thankful for the support you've shown the Coffee + Crumbs podcast over the past four years! Today's "State of the Podcast" is a simple message from Ashlee about what's in store for our show in 2020. Visit us at Patreon to learn more about how you can support us next year.
2019-11-2709 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastSeason 4 Finale: Advice That's Actually UsefulAs mothers, we've received plenty of advice—solicited and unsolicited—over the years. Today we wanted to close out the season by sharing the tips, tricks, and reminders we've received that make motherhood (and life!) a little bit easier. From permission to slow down to how to help our kids deal with big emotions, this season finale is centered around taking some of the mystery out of motherhood as we pass along advice and wisdom you'll want to return to again and again. Visit Coffee + Crumbs for links to everything mentioned in this episode and to support us by sup...
2019-11-2655 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastI Think You're Wrong, But I'm ListeningThis week, Ashlee and Indiana sit down with Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland from Pantsuit Politics to talk about something important that seems to have gotten lost in today's culture: nuance. Beth and Sarah explain how their communication approach—rooted in curiosity and a desire to understand—highlights the middle ground between argument and apathy. They also talk about how they've learned to move toward each other and a better relationship, even though they hold opposing viewpoints on many issues. Plus, they drop their best suggestions for how to stay informed in an unbiased, non-time-consuming way. Visit...
2019-10-2241 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: HolidaysToday we're talking about our approach to the holidays—from April's Buddy the Elf level enthusiasm from October straight through New Year's to Indiana's more measured approach. We chat about our favorite holiday traditions and how we balance all the time grabs by extended family and friends. Whether elaborate baked goods for the whole neighborhood are your thing or, like Ashlee, you're more comfortable with every boxed mix Trader Joe's offers, you'll feel right at home in this week's conversation. Visit Coffee + Crumbs for links to everything mentioned in this episode. To help fund Season Four of...
2019-10-1542 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: MorningsThis week we're talking about what mornings look like in our households. Spoiler alert: they're a far cry from our pre-kid days of leisurely sipping coffee while meticulously applying makeup and thoughtfully pulling together a coordinated outfit. In this conversation, Ashlee breaks down her new-ish routine designed to make mornings as non-chaotic as possible, April extols the virtues of doing allthethings the night before, and Indiana blows our minds when she confesses her children get up before she does AND fix their own breakfasts. From the pep in our step courtesy of the school system's tardy policy to our ta...
2019-09-1748 min
Well To The Core10: Ashlee Gadd: FOMO, Decision Fatigue, and Trying Again TomorrowAshlee may not make her bed, volunteer at every school event, or keep her kid's hair Met-Gala ready, but she does manage email like a boss, use her gifts to encourage women, and mother 3 amazing children. Ashlee Gadd is the founder of Coffee and Crumbs, a mothering community with an array of resources to support and encourage mothers to steward their creativity. In this interview, Ashlee shares how she makes practical tips to simplify daily life, the challenges she faces with setting boundaries as a stay-at-home working mom, and the importance of giving yourself grace. Join Robin L...
2019-07-311h 01
Coffee + Crumbs Podcast100th Episode: Ask Us AnythingFrom Indiana's face blindness to how April balances introversion as a mom, today we're answering questions from YOU, our listeners and Patrons! You asked about everything from April's novel to Indi's thrift shopping to that "conceiving a girl thing" Ashlee mentioned once. We tried to answer as many questions as we could fit into the 100th episode (!) of this show. Plus, we get a little sappy at the end and talk about our favorite things about each other. Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with friends over the past four seasons! Like what you heard...
2019-07-2356 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastMotherhood + MinimalismThis week we're talking about minimalism—but don't worry, we're not coming to Marie Kondo your closets. Whether you're a self-identified maximalist like Indiana, an aspiring minimalist like Ashlee or somewhere in between like April (does owning jewel tones disqualify one from being a minimalist?), we hope today's conversation sparks joy for you. Rest assured: this isn't an episode about how to be a minimalist; rather, we're exploring the connection between how we feel about what—and how much—we own, and our overall sense of happiness and well-being. Plus, learn who can't bear to part with her prom shoes...
2019-06-1144 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: Raising SiblingsIn this week's episode, we're talking about all things sibling-related, from managing age gaps to mitigating disagreements. With a collective 10 kids between Indiana, Ashlee, and April—and a whopping FORTY-TWO among the full C+C team—we offer our take on how we foster friendships between our kids without forcing them, and the unexpected moments of joy we find along the way. Don't forget to visit Coffee + Crumbs for our show notes and links to everything we talked about in today's episode! Like what you heard? Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! To help fund Se...
2019-04-2328 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastDoulas, Due Dates, and Drugs, Oh My!In this week's episode, we're talking labor pains and epidurals, amazing nurses and redemptive birth experiences, as Ashlee and April recount the births of their daughters earlier this year. Grab a coffee (and maybe some headphones for this episode!) and settle in for an honest, funny, and heartfelt chat about the nuts and bolts of bringing a baby into the world. Like what you heard? Visit coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your motherhood journey. And, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review here on iTunes! To help fund Season Four of the Coffee +...
2019-04-021h 07
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastBeing The Village - How to Help a New MomWe're baaaaack! Today we're kicking off Season Four with an honest conversation about how we can really help the new moms in our lives. From avoiding the "just you wait" dump truck to reading cues on whether your Meal Train recipient wants you to sit and chat or drop the food and leave, consider this episode a crash course in new-mom-awareness. We also talk about the hard work of setting our pride aside and asking for help when we need it. Plus, Indiana and Ashlee confess the moments with new moms they wish they could do over. ...
2019-03-1946 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: Personal StyleHave you ever looked in the mirror and wondered: where did I go? Today we're talking about how our personal style has shifted from pre-kid life to mom life. From getting dressed in the morning to washing our face at night—we're spilling the beans on our makeup, clothing, and skin care must-haves. In this episode, Ashlee divulges which magical perfume earns her compliments from both flight attendants and sandwich shop employees, while Indiana shares a hack for keeping her wardrobe fresh through the holiday season. Plus, April explains why it's necessary to hire a babysitter to go shoe sh...
2018-10-3048 min
The Jill and Sarah ShowPermission to Rest with Ashlee GaddThis week we are joined by Coffee & Crumbs creator and all around amazing human Ashlee Gadd as we chat about giving ourselves permission to do something radical and almost unheard of for women – REST! Ashlee shares her experience of taking a month long rest from her thriving blog and podcast and how it may have been the best thing she’s ever done. We were cheering her on and loved this conversation! MENTIONS: (many of these are afflilliate links) Netflix A Star is Born Movie Pass Bradley Cooper Bradley Cooper’s dog, Charlie Cooper Kindle Oasis Enneagram The Road Back to...
2018-10-2300 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: Organization & SystemsCalling all Monica Gellers! From family schedules and laundry to email and to-do lists—today we're sharing the organizational tips and systems that keep our homes running (relatively?) smoothly. In this episode, April shares a smart hack for managing mail (tip: don't let it enter the house!), Ashlee passionately discusses her cutthroat approach to clutter, and Indi is mostly just here to listen and learn. Whether you geek out over a pretty color-coded calendar like April or keep your entire family's schedule in your head like Ashlee, we hope this conversation makes you smile and possibly inspires you to fi...
2018-10-1645 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: PregnancyWith Ashlee and April both being pregnant, we thought it was high time to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of gestating (speaking of ugly—does anyone else hate that word?). Tune in today to hear us discuss everything from first trimester puking to maternity fashion to whether or not it's appropriate to register for your third (or fourth!) baby. You'll also hear a short rant about the awkwardness of prenatal weigh-ins, and find out which host didn't know she was pregnant until she was 18 weeks along. Whether you're in the throes of morning sickness, debating if yo...
2018-09-1844 min
Both of UsEpisode 12: Comparison, Kindness, and Creativity: An Interview with Ashlee Gadd, Writer and Creator of Coffee and CrumbsToday we are graced by the creator of Coffee and Crumbs, Ashlee Gadd! Coffee and Crumbs is an online community and podcast where mothers can share their stories, and find camaraderie together. Ashlee is an author, and mother to two boys and one baby girl on the way! In this episode, she will talk about how very normal she is (cereal for dinner? We’ve all been there!) And we will conquer the topic of COMPARISON. We will realize that comparison is a heart problem, that there is room to believe in abundance, and that we are ALL sacrificing something. Ou...
2018-09-0438 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: Home DecorWhile our homes may have been overtaken by Cheerios and Legos, we still have dreams of their potential. Today we're talking about all things home decor: how we define our home style, where we like to shop, what room we'd love to make over if we won the lottery, and some of our worst home decorating flops. Plus, Indiana tells us about her prized golden armadillo, and Ashlee shares why she'll never buy another rocking chair off Craigslist. We hope this conversation leaves you feeling inspired to channel your inner Joanna Gaines, right after you make the kids pick...
2018-07-1032 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastTalking With Kids About Tricky People with Sam SutherlandContinuing our mini-series on how to have important conversations with your kids, on today's episode we tackle how to talk about tricky people. Sam Sutherland—a social worker with more than 10 years of experience working with schools and social welfare organizations—joins Indiana and Ashlee to share her expertise on this topic. In this conversation, you'll learn why it's best to use the term "tricky people" over stranger danger, five rules to teach our kids by the time they're five years old, and some general tips for how we can empower our kids to trust their instincts. Plus, we talk...
2018-07-0342 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: BirthdaysTo Pinterest or not to Pinterest—that is the question. On today's episode we're talking about all things birthday party! From big themed bashes to simple parties at the park, we cover invitations, menus, gifts and more on this much-requested topic. Plus, Indiana reveals the full name of Chuck E. Cheese (who knew he had a real name?!), and Ashlee goes on an accidental rant about her deep hatred of goody bags. Whether you're an overachiever, underachiever, or fall right in the middle when it comes to birthday parties, remember: all kids really want is cake. Like wh...
2018-06-2628 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: FitnessJoin us for today's episode as we reflect on our love/hate relationship with exercise. We may as well have titled this episode, Fitness: This is How We Don't. You'll hear Ashlee share about the first and last Bikram yoga class she ever took, find out the real reason Indiana takes up new exercise hobbies (hint: shoes are involved) and cringe along with us as April shares her horrifying yet hilarious ballet class fail. You may not walk away with many practical tips from this episode, but maybe your abs will get a work out from laughing? We sure...
2018-06-1229 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: Summer VacationOn today's episode, we're chatting about all things summer vacation. From flying with babies to surviving epic road trips, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling better equipped next time you head out of town with kiddos in tow. In this episode, Ashlee shares her secret for keeping kids quiet in the car, Indiana reveals her deep-seated love of all things Disney, and everyone has a good laugh over April's travel motto: Eat, Pray, Prime. (As Melanie Shankle would say—put that on a t-shirt.) Happy summer travels! Like what you heard? Visit coffeeandcrumbs.net for more in...
2018-05-2925 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: Date NightEver wonder how other couples manage to have a regular date night once kids enter the picture? Today April, Indiana and Ashlee chat about the complexity of making date night happen with kids running around. You'll hear how the concept of 'date night' has changed from pre-kids to post-kids, how they make childcare work, what makes for a great date, and of course, what makes for a bad one as well. Plus, April shares about her 'stay-in date night clothes' and you'll get to find out what bizarre thing Indiana and her husband did for a cheap night out...
2018-05-1530 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: Meal Planning In today's episode, we're chatting about all things meal planning! Can you guess who geeks out over meal planning, who couldn't get dinner on the table without her kitchen gadgets, and who would rather just serve cereal for dinner?! You'll also hear Indiana show off her French skills and break down what on earth 'sous-vide' means, while April describes her "old school" meal planning techniques. Plus, Ashlee shares about that one time she went to McDonald's in the middle of the night while she was pregnant and destroyed the evidence before crawling back into bed. Whether you're a meal...
2018-04-1730 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastGrow Your Hope with Ruth Chou Simons"You don't have to be blooming to be growing." Oh, how encouraged we are by these words from Ruth Chou Simons! On today's episode Indiana and Ashlee chat with Ruth, artist, photographer and mom to six boys, about her initial calling as an artist, her current blossoming career and what life looked like in the waiting in between. We talk about what it looks like to cultivate hope in the midst of the mundane, uncertainty, and creative setbacks. Like what you heard? Visit coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your motherhood journey. And, don't forget to subscribe...
2018-04-1039 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThis Is How We Do: Rest & Independent PlayWhat do you do when your baby stops napping? (Tip: cry is not the answer.) In the first of our brand-new "This Is How We Do" episodes, Indiana, April and Ashlee share how they carve out time for themselves each day now that their kids are older. Quiet time, rest time, play-by-yourself-away-from-mommy-time … whatever you call it, this is when momma gets a much-needed break. Plus, you'll learn why Ashlee is still hanging on to her baby gate, why Indiana doesn't keep toys in her kids' rooms, and the magical "adventure treat" April hands out to keep her kids busy....
2018-04-0324 min
JourneywomenStewarding Your Gifts for God's Glory with Ashlee GaddOn this episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Ashlee Gadd about stewarding our gifts. We talked about everything from how to determine what our giftings actually are to how we can use them for God’s glory and not our own. Ashlee is a wife, mother, self-taught writer and photographer from Sacramento, California. When she’s not dancing in the kitchen with her two boys, she loves curling up with a good book, lounging in the sunshine, and making friends on the Internet. Ashlee loves writing about everything from motherhood and marriage to friendship and faith. Running Coff...
2018-01-081h 03
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThe Season FinaleIt's our final episode in 2017 (sob!) and Lesley has a big announcement to make (more sobs!). This week we're answering YOUR questions. You'll hear us chat about our favorite mom hacks, our favorite beauty products, how we talk to our kids about faith, and how we deal with rough toddler transitions. We also tackle mom guilt, sleep training, and picky eating. Oh, and April gets a serious case of the giggles when Ashlee confesses how many times she's joined and quit the gym. This episode is extra long, and we hope it tides you over until we return next...
2017-12-121h 21Coffee + Crumbs PodcastPreserving Memories (and our sanity)Making baby books, creating photos albums, and keeping track of hundreds of family videos is enough to make any momma break out in hives! This week we're talking about allllll the ways to keep track of your family memories with easy, creative ideas for every personality type. From our favorite brands and products to technical logistics, we'll help you make a plan for storing and displaying all the beautiful memories you make each year. Plus, Ashlee gives a Christmas card photo pep talk, and April asks if she should make her kids a Powerpoint. Don't worry—we talked her ou...
2017-10-311h 03Coffee + Crumbs PodcastHow To Be a B+ Mom with Sarah R. BagleyIf you've been a mom longer than 24 hours (or should we say 24 minutes?), you know there's no room for perfectionism when it comes to parenting. So why do most of us still hold ourselves to unrealistic standards? In this episode, we talk with recovering perfectionist, Sarah R. Bagley, about how children have changed our "good enough" meters. We also talk about what the weight of control feels like physically, how to avoid passing the perfectionism gene to our kids, and our advice for new moms who are worried they're not getting it right (Sarah may have made us cry...
2017-09-051h 07Coffee + Crumbs PodcastThe kids, the mom, and the wardrobeIn this week's episode we keep it light and fun with a guide to getting dressed—from the actual logistics of getting ready in the morning (anyone tried to put on skinny jeans with a baby hanging on one leg?) to how important it is to change out of yoga pants every once in a while. From fluctuating bodies to changing careers, April, Ashlee and Lesley share what they've learned about style since becoming mothers. Plus, April shares her favorite postpartum clothing tips, and Ashlee explains why she hopped on the capsule wardrobe bandwagon. This is an episode for an...
2017-08-0859 minCoffee + Crumbs PodcastEpisode 30: All About Dad with Zach BrittleIn honor of Father's Day, we're thrilled to be interviewing our first male guest! Father and couples counselor Zach Brittle joins us this week to talk about the transition into fatherhood, how dads can find friendship (and whether moms should help), and the very best thing you can get a man for Father's Day. This candid conversation about parenthood and marriage will be an episode that both moms and dads can relate to. Plus, Ashlee gears up for Whole 30, and we share a few bands that are making us happy this month. Like what you heard? Visit...
2017-06-131h 00
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastEpisode 25: The Magic of MotherhoodThe Magic of Motherhood is officially out! This week we're recapping all things book launch: the party in Sacramento, what it was like for the Coffee + Crumbs writers to meet in real life, our favorite moments from the weekend, and more! Plus, you'll hear Ashlee Gadd and April Hoss read one of their essays from The Magic of Motherhood. We wish we could have parties in all the cities, but until we win the lottery, this recap is the best we could do. Like what you heard? Visit coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your motherhood journey...
2017-04-1141 min
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastEpisode 22: The Season FinaleWe're celebrating the end of our first season by answering listener questions. In this super fun episode you'll hear Ashlee, April and Lesley talk about everything from sleep training to breastfeeding, what we're making for dinner, the best postpartum jeans, establishing our own family traditions, and what we're buying our kids for Christmas. We hope you'll laugh with us as we joyfully celebrate the end of season one. Like what you heard? Visit coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your motherhood journey. And, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! To help f...
2016-12-061h 13Coffee + Crumbs PodcastEpisode 12: The Girlfriend's Guide to Creating a Baby RegistryCreating a baby registry is one of the most overwhelming tasks for soon-to-be-parents. In this episode, we're talking about our favorite registry items, the things we registered for but never used, and strategies for finding products that work for your unique personality and lifestyle. We also chat about some of our favorite brands, the ongoing search for the perfect stroller (#facepalm), and why Babylist is the best baby registry on the planet. Plus, you'll get to eavesdrop as Ashlee, Lesley, and April learn a lot of new facts about each other (one of them uses pacifier wipes, gasp).
2016-08-091h 00
Coffee + Crumbs PodcastEpisode 07: Global Motherhood with Michelle Acker PerezGet ready for a fascinating conversation with an American mom raising her bicultural and bilingual daughter in Guatemala. We talk about how our own traditions and childhoods play into our parenting, the role of extended family in raising a child, and the beauty of owning fewer material items amongst other interesting differences in raising a child outside the United States. And, for our listeners with a sweet tooth, Ashlee and Lesley discuss their sugar addiction (and why it's totally fine to eat dessert every night!) Like what you heard? Visit coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your mot...
2016-05-3142 minCoffee + Crumbs PodcastEpisode 06: Potty training is the worst with Lesley Miller, Ashlee Gadd and April HossWe're convinced there are few childhood milestones parents fear more than potty training. Get ready for a hilarious and honest conversation with Lesley, Ashlee and April as they share the highs and lows of their own children's experiences. Whether you're gearing up to potty train, or in the thick of a terrible training experience, you'll love this fun and encouraging potty pep talk. Like what you heard? Visit www.coffeeandcrumbs.net for episode show notes and a growing archive of inspiring essays and podcasts. Also, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes!
2016-05-1741 min
Creating Your Own PathCYOP #77 - Getting to Know Your Community Through Workshops with Ashlee Gadd of Coffee + CrumbsToday’s episode brings me to Common Space here in Sacramento, which is a rentable space for events, photoshoots and other fun things, to chat with writer and photographer Ashlee Gadd. Ashlee is the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a collaborative blog about motherhood—and she was kind enough to help me continue my segment on those who teach their craft to others. Recently, she and the team at Coffee + Crumbs launched a writing workshop that looked incredible! So, I knew I wanted to catch up with her to chat about the blog, the workshop and everything else she’s working...
2016-04-1400 minCoffee + Crumbs PodcastEpisode 02: Making mom friends with Melanie DaleWhat’s scarier: a swanky cocktail party where you don’t know anyone, or trying to break into the mom circle at your local park? In this episode, Lesley and Ashlee talk with author Melanie Dale about why friendship with other moms is so important, the four bases in a mom dating relationship, and how to take a friendship to the next level. Plus, the easiest way to feel pretty when you’re six months pregnant.
Like what you heard? Visit www.coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your motherhood journey, plus show notes on this and every...
2016-03-2236 minCoffee + Crumbs PodcastEpisode 01: Introducing the Coffee + Crumbs PodcastWelcome to the all-new, much anticipated podcast from Coffee + Crumbs. In our first episode we chat about what you can expect from our new show, or, how we basically want to be Sarah Koenig when we grow up. Plus, hear about Ashlee’s love for grocery store flower bouquets, and the big mistake April made before her scheduled c-section. (Hint: we’re talking about bikini waxes!)
Like what you heard? Visit www.coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your motherhood journey, plus show notes on this and every episode. Also, don’t forget to subscribe and/or leave...
2016-03-2233 min