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Elevate Motherhood Podcast#40 Intentional Parenting with Morgan Eseke: Creating a Scripture-Backed Family Creed and Mission StatementDo you ever feel like you're accidentally just winging it with parenting? Have you ever taken the time to decide exactly where you're headed? Special guest Morgan Eseke joins Courtney today to talk about the importance of deciding ahead of time the direction we're taking with our family.
-Speaking truth to our kids before the world tells them who they are
-Being on a family "team" to instill confidence
-The difference in worldly affirmations and spirit-backed truth
-Creating a family creed or mission statement with your spouse
-And so...2024-03-2841 minElevate Motherhood Podcast#39: Transferring Kids' Dependence on Parents to Dependence on GodFor some reason, it seems like our culture gets this whole concept backwards. Moms feel ashamed to be needed by their babies and young kids, and then moms like to be overly-needed by their kids as they become adults. Is there a God-given design to transfer this important dependence on parents to dependence on God over time? How do we do it? Join the convo!
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FREE - Bible Verse...2024-03-2129 minElevate Motherhood Podcast#38: Decluttering Tips for MomsHey moms! Ready to declutter your home and feel more relaxed and free? This episode is for you! Decluttering tips for moms addresses all your questions like,
I'm ready to start decluttering, but where do I start?
What if I'm just not ready to get rid of something?
What if I declutter something, and then I need it later on?
What do I do with the belongings of someone who has passed away?
And so much more!! Join us in the convo!
For the blog post c...2024-03-1427 minElevate Motherhood Podcast#37: Making Valentine's Day Special with KidsThis episode contains fun and easy (yes even last-minute) ideas to make childhood magical for Valentine's Day!
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Follow @ElevateMotherhood on Instagram! 2024-02-1210 minElevate Motherhood Podcast#36: Parenting 3 Year OldsIf you're in the thick of the toddler years and need some positive encouragement, tune in! We discuss some approaches to common parenting scenarios! Consider this a conversation with a Christian mom-friend or sister in a similar season of life, figuring it all out as we go and helping each other!
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Follow @elevatemotherhood on Pinterest2024-01-0326 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#35: New Year's Eve Ideas with KidsStaying at home with your kids for NYE 2024? Lucky you! ... but really! Here are lots of ideas to make New Year's Eve special and fun! You can create easy traditions your kids will always remember for just a little extra effort and maybe a few extra dollars. Listen in and join the fun! Your kids will thank you!
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Elevate Motherhood Podcast#34: Simplify & Organize Your Life in 2024Are you ready to lighten your load and simplify and organize your life? 2024 (or whenever you're listening to this) is the perfect time!
Join us to talk about decluttering and streamlining/organizing/strategizing your life in 3 categories - physical, mental, and calendar.
This conversation is guaranteed to give you some practical tips (and a pep talk!) that will help your life reflect your priorities!
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Elevate Motherhood Home Organization Online Course for Moms 2023-12-2221 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#33: The Capacity for Zero : Starting Something New or Making a Change If it's not good, God's not done yet.
You are capable of starting at zero, having day number 1 of making a change. You have the capacity and the courage required, through God's mighty power and the prompting on your heart. You can show up each day while praying for more.
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Elevate Motherhood Podcast#32: BONUS - Each Stage Can Be the New Best StageWhen you're raising babies- everyone tells you "This is the best stage! Enjoy it! It's going to slip away so quickly!" And I want to give you permission to believe that the stage you're in now can be the new best stage... and that the best isn't slipping away. Each stage can be the new best stage. That can be your prayer and your anthem. Join the conversation!
Let's be friends!@ElevateMotherhood on Instagramwww.CourtneyLundeen.com2023-11-0310 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#31: Positive Postpartum - Tips from Postpartum Nurses - Rise & Shine RNsWelcome back to the Elevate Motherhood Podcast- special "Call Your Mom" edition featuring Rise & Shine RNs - Lindsay and Sam. We want everyone who listens to this podcast to be able to stand on the shoulders of some amazing moms, learn some biblical wisdom and practical strategies as we help each other.
What your postpartum nurses wish you knew
Breastfeeding tips
Infant sleep tips
Pumping at work tips
Positive Mindset
How to glorify God even through struggles
You won't want to miss this episode! Identical twins and both postpartum nurses and moms of 3, Sam and Lindsay are fu...2023-10-2646 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#30: What Do You Want?What do you want? Can you easily answer that question? Do you know that the Old Testament shows God asking that question and the New Testament shows Jesus asking that question. Even when God & Jesus KNOW, they still wanted people to answer the question. Let's jump in and see what we can take from this lesson!
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Episode 6 - Speak Life Episode 15 - ContentmentHome Organization Online Course for Moms10 Things You Can Declutter Today - FREE ResourceFollow Elevate Motherhood on I...2023-10-0914 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#29: Toy and Playroom OrganizationHow do you organize a playroom? What do we do with all these toys? Does it change as our kids grow up? How do we use storage bins? Montessori playrooms?
We talk about a lot here in this episode!! Join the conversation!
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Elevate Motherhood on PinterestElevate Motherhood BlogBible Verses for Moms PDF - Free DownloadBible Verse Lunch Box Notes for Kid...2023-10-0230 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#28: BONUS - Prayers for Our KidsListen to this as you pray over your children. Reach out to God. He's there. Communicate with him in prayer and wait expectantly. Live as children of the one true King.
If you want to pray but don't know how, listen here.
If you want to pray but don't know the words, listen here.
If you believe God is out there, but you don't know him personally, listen here.
If you are still wondering if God is really out there, listen here.
God loves you and he's waiting for...2023-08-0710 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#27: Creating Back to School Traditions Your Kids Will RememberBack to School is a fun time for moms to create back to school traditions our kids will always remember. This episode is full of easy ideas to make things extra special for our families (and even our teachers)!
Topics Discussed:
School Year's Eve
After School Treats
Teacher Gifts
Organization Systems
Prayers
And much more!
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2023-08-0720 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#26: Done Having Babies? Navigating Changing Seasons of LifeIs it okay to have emotions? Is it okay to grieve a season of life ending while being 100% excited for the next? As Christians, we are called to not be led by our emotions, but we still experience them. How do we handle it?We are always believing God's best for our lives is still to come. Consider this a conversation with a mom friend navigating it all, too! Whether you're going from married with no kids to having your first baby, or deciding when you're finished being pregnant and having babies, there's something here for you!
2023-07-1417 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#25: Creating a Kid-Friendly HomeThere's lots of information out there about decorating your home, organizing your home, decluttering your home, but there's not a lot of information out there about creating a home with KIDS in it. Well, here you go! This was created for MOMS!
Transcript for this Episode
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Kids Art Frame
Mindfully Gray Blog - Kids Art
2023-07-0516 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#24: Hygge Your Life!Welcome back to the Elevate Motherhood Podcast!
Today we talk about the concept of Hygge and how WE can incorporate this Danish ideal into our lives? Are Danes really the happiest country? What can we learn from them? Can we mix some positives of minimalism with some *extra* special things to create special moments?
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Did you know Elevate Motherhood offers a home organization online course for MOMS? We can help you get your home organized once and for all! Our plan will help you d...2023-06-2110 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#23: Bonus! Home Organization Online Course for MOMSHey guys!
Welcome back to the Elevate Motherhood podcast. This is a super special episode because I have an announcement! You have heard me mention on the podcast and Instagram that something *NEW* is coming to Elevate Motherhood. Well, I'm finally ready to tell you!
My email list got the email a couple of days ago and now we are ready to go LIVE!
We are launching a brand new home organization online course! This course is FOR MOMS.
It’s called the Home Organization Master Class by Elevate Motherhood.
...2023-05-2905 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#22: Time-Management Analogies for Moms (or Anyone!)In this episode, we explore a couple of time-management strategies for moms in the form of analogies. We explore the analogy of life being a glass jar full of rocks, pebbles, and sand. And we consider the advice that life is 3 concentric circles, and we should disappoint the inner circle the least when possible.
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Follow @ElevateMotherhood on Instagram 2023-05-2510 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#21: 10 Things I'm Loving Right NowClick here for the full transcript
Links mentioned:
The Defined Dish Cookbook
(and The Comfortable Kitchen Cookbook)
Bampure 100% Organic Sheets
Safer Home Indoor Fly Trap
Primal Kitchen Ketchup
Instacart - Use my code for $30 off - CLUNDEEN1F21EC
To join Elevate Motherhood emails, click here.
CourtneyLundeen.com
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Elevate Motherhood on Facebook
Elevate Motherhood on Pinterest2023-05-1920 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#20: Top 10 Independent-Play Activities for ToddlersAren't we always thrilled when we find an activity that keeps our toddler occupied for more than a minute? Here's a list of my top 10 activities that keep my toddlers busy! This list includes activities, games, toys, and mom hacks you'll be glad to have in your mind, especially with summer coming up!
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Links mentioned in this episode:
$6 Party Pack of Playdoh
Playdoh Tool Set
Waterproof “Splat Mat”2023-05-0419 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#19: Alley-Oop ParentingToday we are applying the alley-oop basketball term to our parenting. Can we set our kids up more easily to make the right choice? Are there ways to avoid meltdowns? Are there ways to redirect positively? Today we talk about tips and strategies for parenting toddlers, one of our favorite subjects here. As Christians, can we use the Fruit of the Spirit and Jesus' example to control OUR emotions and lead our kids? How can we show emotional intelligence? Can we apply these positive interaction methods to all people, not just our kids? Join the conversation!
2023-04-2118 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#18: BONUS: Rate-Limiting Steps in Home OrganizationIs there a sweet spot between having too much and too little of things you regularly use? Is minimalism the goal or not? Courtney shares some tips and tricks to find this sweet spot when it comes to decluttering and home efficiency. Listen in for more!
CourtneyLundeen.com2023-04-0709 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#17: Moms Pursing PassionsToday Courtney talks to special guest and published children's book author, Lauren Brownrigg, about moms who are paving a way of their own to pursue a passion and calling WHILE prioritizing being a mom. Courtney and Lauren talk about keeping priorities straight and potential benefits to children from watching their moms pursuing dreams. They talk about seasons and changing capacities during motherhood. Courtney and Lauren talk about motherhood mental health and how learning, creating, and socializing has been beneficial to their mental health. No matter what you do as a mom, or when you do it, being a mom...2023-04-0550 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#17: Moms Pursing PassionsToday Courtney talks to special guest and published children's book author, Lauren Brownrigg, about moms who are paving a way of their own to pursue a passion and calling WHILE prioritizing being a mom. Courtney and Lauren talk about keeping priorities straight and potential benefits to children from watching their moms pursuing dreams. They talk about seasons and changing capacities during motherhood. Courtney and Lauren talk about motherhood mental health and how learning, creating, and socializing has been beneficial to their mental health. No matter what you do as a mom, or when you do it, being a mom...2023-04-0450 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#16: Parenting and Delighting in Our KidsIn this episode we talk about Christian parenting using practical examples and scripts from every day life with toddlers and young children. We talk about delighting in our kids, building up their confidence in themselves, parenting in public, and more. Join in the conversation!
Links:
Show Notes and Transcript
Mom Hack of the Day:
Helping your kids learn your phone number!
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CourtneyLundeen.com2023-03-2719 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#15: Contentment, Gratefulness, and No ComplainingHave you ever stopped to think about what you really want? Do you know exactly what to thank God for? Do you know exactly what you're praying for? This episode is about having an attitude of contentment and thankfulness. We talk about how to stop driving a wedge into your marriage and your life by complaining. We talk about how to combat anxiety and depression by having an attitude of gratitude. We aren't receiving the mom-culture complaining attitude, the belief we're going to miss out on the best days. We know we aren't taking this for granted because we are...2023-03-1711 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#14: 5 Tips to Reduce ClutterDecluttering! One of my favorite topics. I have found so much freedom in owning fewer items. That's why I'm here to share some tips to reduce clutter! Basically - clutter means things that are in our way. And if we are living an intentional life, we don't want things in the way, especially clutter! In this episode, we'll go through 5 of my best tips to reduce clutter in your home. I'm even throwing in 2 freebie tips!
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Elevate Motherhood Podcast#13: Making Seasons Special at HomeIs there more to homemaking than decorating, keeping our houses clean, and providing shelter? How can we be inspired by God's grand design?
In this episode, we discuss the privilege of reflecting God's creation in each season through our homes. We talk about creating traditions and memories for our children by using all 5 senses. We talk about the purpose of a home and how it can serve, host, and facilitate fellowship, discipleship, and relationships.
If you love homemaking, home decorating, honoring God, and appreciate a mix of minimalism with a FULL life and purposeful home, you...2023-03-0222 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#12: BONUS: How to Tidy Your House QuicklyYou know those times your house is a disaster? Surely I'm not the only one. You know, right when you get home from a vacation? Or, every single day after school? When everything is dumped on the floor? Or, every Sunday night after a long and fun weekend?
I'm one of those people highly affected by my surroundings. It is hard for me to relax when everything is a mess! Sometimes, I just need the house to feel at peace *quickly.*
What about when you know someone is on their way over and you don't...2023-02-2208 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#11: Thoughtfulness and Showing Up for PeopleWelcome back to Elevate Motherhood! In this episode, we discuss how God designed us for community yet it is so easy to feel isolated. Courtney gives practical ways for moms to make good friends and also be a good friend.
-When God makes it loud and clear that He's teaching us something
-Ideas to keep up with friends you don't physically see regularly
-Making new friends as a mom
-Moving to a new city
-Pros and cons of social media
-You can pretend to care, but you ca...2023-02-2021 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#10: Siblings and Birth OrderHi friends!
Welcome back to the Elevate Motherhood Podcast! I hope it is a blessing to you!
Are you the parent of more than one child? Are you curious about sibling dynamics? Do you know the stereotypes of birth order and how it might factor into your child's family experience? Join us in this episode to learn more! Plus, Courtney shares one of the best, most FREEING pieces of advice she received when having her second child.
Episode Links:
The Birth Order Book by Dr. Kevin Leman
A...2023-02-1019 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#9: Let it Be Easy - Reducing Decision FatigueIn this episode, Courtney discusses how to let some things be easier in our lives. Are you subscribing to unnecessary rules? Are there ways to make some things more automatic with systems, habits, and routines? Can we reduce some decision fatigue? Can we create some margin in our lives for the things that matter most? Join in the conversation!
Links:
Show Notes and Transcript
Bible Verses for Moms PDF
Mom Hack: Puffy Stickers!
Links:
The Lazy Genius Podcast
The Lazy Genius Way b...2023-01-3121 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#8: Scarcity V. Abundance MindsetIn this episode, we discuss the concept of scarcity versus abundance mindsets. How do these mindsets affect how we live our lives? Does it influence how we keep our physical belongings? How we tithe and give? What does the Bible say about these topics? How can we train ourselves to shift our mindset from scarcity to abundance? How do we teach our children to have an abundance mindset? To overcome? Thanks for joining us!
Links:
Show Notes & Transcript
BIBLE VERSES FOR MOMS – PDF
1 Timothy 6:7 Godliness with contentment is gre...2023-01-0923 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#7: Using Your Phone to Streamline Your LifePhones get a bad rap sometimes, you know? But there are so many ways we can use our phones to streamline our lives and save us time. Time is our most valuable resource! Courtney shares all her tips and tricks to get the most out of your smartphone. Simplicity, organization, preparation, all the things we love! Join the conversation!
- Shared Calendar (This is one of our marriage tips, too!)
- Addresses
- Birthdays
- Event Details
- Notes for eVeRyThiNg
- Shared Notes
...2022-12-2129 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#6: Speak Life - The Power of the TongueWelcome back to the Elevate Motherhood Podcast!
In this episode, Courtney shares one of the things that has changed her life in the biggest way – speaking life. The power of our tongue. Speaking words that align with our prayers and our faith. Does it matter what we say? Does God care what we say? Does it matter if we believe He will do what we want Him to do? How do we speak life over our kids and our families? How do we deal with prayers that aren’t answered? Or aren’t answered in the way we wan...2022-12-1633 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#5: Organizing Kids' KeepsakesWelcome to episode 5 of the Elevate Motherhood Podcast. In this episode, Courtney talks about several ways to save our kids' special memorabilia, keepsakes, art projects, toys, and more. What happens when a minimalistic mindset encounters sentimental items?
Topics of this Episode:
Baby Books
Displaying Kids' Art Projects
Kids' Art Gallery Walls
Treasure Boxes
Keepsake Boxes
Personal Journals
And we discuss the different perspectives gained as the child and the mother, on both ends of this saving memorabilia spectrum.
If you've been...2022-12-0827 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#4: Parenting in the Toddler YearsDo you want to love the toddler years? Want to fully live into God's high calling as a mom? In this episode we talk about the mindset needed to keep our priorities straight and keep our thought and actions reflecting what matters. We talk about practical strategies to lighten and enjoy the day-to-day with toddlers.
Parenting by Paul David Tripp
Simply on Purpose
A prayer & blessing for you:
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Elevate Motherhood Podcast#3: Faith in Practice with KidsIf you often wonder- what are the things I can be doing each day to teach my kids about God? How do I live out my faith as an example for my kids? This episode is packed with ideas for you!
Courtney talks through ideas to make scripture part of your daily life, specific books and songs kids love, memory verses with practical applications, and more! Join the conversation!
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching and showing mistakes, for correcting, and for training character.
The Fruit of t...2022-11-2321 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#2: Home Organization 101Do you feel overwhelmed in your house? Do you desire simplicity for the sake of prioritizing what matters most? In this episode, Courtney shares some of the best home organization tips she's learned over the years. We'll talk about the basics of decluttering, simplicity, and using systems that work for you.
If you want more of the Elevate Motherhood Podcast, be sure to click subscribe in whichever platform you use to listen to podcasts. For more information, head to our website courtneylundeen.com. You can subscribe to receive a once-a-week email that will include the most recent p...2022-11-1719 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast#1: Making Things Magical for KidsWelcome back to the Elevate Motherhood Podcast.
This is Episode 1 – Making Things Special for Kids. In this episode, Courtney shares some practical ideas to make the regular parts of life more magical for kids. This is one of the most fun parts of being a mom!
- Kids Birthdays
- “Birthday Breakfast”
- You Are Special Today Plate
- “Small” Holidays (Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, etc.)
- Morning and Bedtime Routines with Kids
- Weather Events
- Seasons
- Exploring Ou...2022-11-1019 min
Elevate Motherhood Podcast[Trailer] Welcome to the Elevate Motherhood Podcast!Welcome to the Elevate Motherhood Podcast!
If your goal is to be a fun, intentional mom who loves the Lord and loves her kids, there is something here for you. Courtney will share biblical wisdom and practical tips from moms, for moms. This podcast will encourage and inspire you to live as the mom God has called you to be.
In this trailer episode, Courtney asks you to picture your future dream life. How far off is your current life from your imaginary dream life? So many of us are living with so many "d...2022-10-2904 min