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Simple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning25 | Budgeting for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Take Control of Your MoneyEpisode Description:
Feeling overwhelmed by your finances and not sure where to start? In today’s episode of Simple Homemaking and Homesteading, I’m breaking down the exact steps to start a simple, stress-free budget — even if you’ve never tracked a dollar in your life.
We’ll cover:
✨ Why budgeting doesn’t have to feel restrictive — it’s about freedom!
✨ The simple 5-step process to build a budget from scratch.
✨ Common budgeting mistakes (and how to avoid them).
✨ How to make your budget work for you, not against you.
If you’re ready to take...
2025-04-0115 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning24 | Why We Chose to Homeschool — and What We’ve Learned So FarAre you curious about homeschooling but unsure if it’s the right choice for your family? I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on our homeschool journey — from the doubts and hesitation we first had to the powerful vision God gave me that made everything clear.
I’ll share:
✨ Why we weren’t sure about homeschooling at first
✨ The moment God shifted my heart and gave me a vision for our homeschool
✨ My favorite parts of homeschooling — from slow mornings to faith-filled learning
✨ Encouragement for moms who feel a tug toward home...
2025-03-2614 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning23 | Sourdough Basics: Answering Your Top Beginner QuestionsHave you been curious about sourdough but feel totally overwhelmed by the process? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m breaking down the absolute basics of sourdough — perfect for anyone who wants to start but doesn’t know where to begin. We’re tackling the most common beginner questions, including:
How much time does sourdough actually take? (Hint: Most of it is hands-off!)
What tools do I need to get started? (Spoiler: It’s less than you think.)
What if I mess up the timing? (Because life happens!)
What is discard, and what do I do with it? (No...
2025-03-1815 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning22 | My #1 Productivity Hack to Fight OverwhelmHave you ever had one of those days where your scattered brain feels absolutely paralyzing—like you're just moving through but feeling so anxious? I had one of those days recently, and in the midst of the chaos, I had a lightbulb moment that reminded me of why I set up systems to combat this.
In this episode, I’m sharing my #1 productivity hack—a simple yet powerful way to stop that scattered feeling.
What You'll Learn:
✔️ The surprising realization I had about why I felt so all over the place
✔️ Easy steps you can take t...
2025-02-2512 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning21 | Wanting to Change Up Snacks in Your Home? My Kids Easy Homemade Favorites!Episode Summary:
Now that we’ve talked about why we moved away from packaged snacks (listen to Part 1 here), let’s talk about what we make instead! In this episode, I’m sharing our go-to homemade snacks that are easy to prep, kid-approved, and way healthier than store-bought. If you’ve been wondering where to start with making your own snacks, this episode will give you simple, no-stress ideas.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The easiest homemade snacks to start with
✔️ Other simple snacks that require zero prep
✔️ How to make the transition easier...
2025-02-1814 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning20 | Why We Ditched Packaged Snacks & How Our Kids AdjustedIf your kids are hooked on packaged snacks and refuse real food, you’re not alone! I was in the same place—until we made a shift. In this episode, I’m sharing why we decided to cut back on processed snacks, how we handled the transition, and the big wins we’ve seen since. If you’re wondering how to get your kids to eat healthier without a battle, this episode is for you!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The moment I realized my kids’ snack habits needed to change
✔️ Why we started avoiding natur...
2025-02-1114 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning19 | Struggling to Prioritize God? Try These 4 Simple Habits
In this episode, we’re diving into four simple yet powerful ways to prioritize God in your daily life. If you’re feeling distracted, overwhelmed, or like you’re not making enough time for your relationship with Him, this episode is here to help you refocus and realign. These practical steps will help you intentionally connect with God from morning to night, no matter how busy your day gets.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Starting Your Day by Giving It to Him
Making Time with God Non-Negotiable
Noticing the Gifts He Gives You Every Day
Closi...
2025-01-2809 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning18 | My Top 5 Books in 2024!In today's episode I go through what my favorite books I read in 2024 were and why! Looking to add to your "to be read" list? Listen in for my suggestions!
Books mentioned:
- How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind by Dana K White
- Gift of Limitations by Sara Hagerty
- Remaining You While Raising Them by Alli Worthington
- Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick
- Soundtracks by Jon Acuff
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2025-01-2114 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning17 | Stop the Scroll: The Simple Smartphone Setting That Helps Moms Stay ProductiveIn this episode, I’m sharing my favorite tool for fighting distraction during the day: Focus Mode on your phone. Whether it’s endless notifications or the temptation to scroll, staying productive as a busy mom can feel impossible. But with this simple smartphone setting, you can reclaim your time, stay present, and tackle your to-do list with peace and clarity. I’ll walk you through why Focus Mode works, how to set it up, and my tips for making it part of your daily routine.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why distractions are a produc...
2025-01-1413 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning16 | What Does the Bible Say About Planning? 4 Verses to Bring Peace to Your ScheduleIn this episode, we're diving into what the Bible says about planning and how aligning our schedules with God’s priorities can transform our daily lives. If you've ever felt like you're striving to do everything right but still feel overwhelmed, this conversation is for you.
I’ll share:
Why surrendering your plans to God brings peace and calm to your days.
How starting with God as your foundation allows everything else to flow more smoothly.
Key Scriptures that highlight God's perspective on planning:
Matthew 6:33
Matthew 6:21
Proverbs 16:3
Proverbs 16:9
You’ll leave this episode feeling encouraged to pri...
2025-01-0711 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning15 | Struggling to Plan Your Year? Let God Choose Your Word for 2025In this episode of Weekly Planning for Christian Moms, we’re diving into the transformative practice of choosing a Word of the Year! If you’ve ever wondered what it means, why it matters, or how to choose one that resonates with your season of life, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn:
What is a Word of the Year? A simple yet powerful focus to guide your mindset and decisions throughout the year.
Why Have One? How a Word of the Year can bring clarity, purpose, and alignment with God’s plan for your lif...
2024-12-3116 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning14 | Meal Planning Made Simple: 4 Stress-Free Strategies for Busy MomsDoes dinner time feel like chaos in your house? Between activities, work, and everything else, figuring out what’s for dinner can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Today, we’re diving into simple, actionable steps to make meal planning a stress-free part of your weekly routine.
You’ll learn:
How to plan meals around your schedule, not the other way around.
The key to avoiding last-minute grocery trips.
How to make meal prep less stressful
Meal planning doesn’t have to be complicated. Let’s simplify it together and take one thi...
2024-12-2412 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning13 | Rediscovering Your Dreams: Why Moms Should Dream Big with Melissa WilkinsonAre you a mom who feels like your dreams have been put on hold? In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Wilkinson, founder of Anchored with Purpose and host of the Anchored with Purpose Podcast. Melissa shares her powerful story of transitioning from a fast-paced corporate career to rediscovering her God-given dreams. Together, we discuss why so many moms struggle to dream, how faith plays a pivotal role in reconnecting with our purpose, and actionable steps you can take to start dreaming again—without guilt.
Melissa also takes us through a mini version of her dream wo...
2024-12-1723 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning12 | Feeling Stuck? Simple Steps to Conquer Overwhelm and Manage Your TimeDoes your to-do list ever feel endless, leaving you stuck in overwhelm and unsure of where to start? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re tackling this common struggle and equipping you with practical steps to bring clarity and peace to your day.
You’ll learn:
What is actually holding you back from your list.
What mindset shifts have to be done first
How to break it down into manageable chunks
Overwhelm doesn’t have to define your day—let’s work together to take back control!
Mentioned in this episode:
P...
2024-12-1016 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning11 | This ONE Excuse Is Keeping You From Prioritizing Peace in Your Daily ScheduleHave you ever caught yourself saying, “When things slow down…” or “After this season, it’ll be less busy…”? You’re not alone—I’ve said it too. But here’s the hard truth: it’s not just the holidays, soccer season, or back-to-school time that feels overwhelming. The busyness never stops unless we make intentional changes.
In this episode, we’re having a heart-to-heart about the myth of “less busy seasons.” I’ll share why this mindset keeps us stuck, how we’re conditioned to wear busyness like a badge of honor, and the real reason we feel so stretched in every stag...
2024-12-0314 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning10 | Prioritize God in Your Busy Schedule Without Feeling OverwhelmedSome mornings feel like a dream—your kids sleep in, you get your alone time, and the day starts on a peaceful, prayerful note. But then there are mornings when your toddler wakes you up at 4 a.m., someone is sick, or you hit snooze one too many times. What do you do then?
In this episode, we’re talking about the reality of mornings that don’t go as planned and how to connect with God even when your “perfect quiet time” feels impossible.
We’ll cover:
The picture-perfect morning routine we all dream of—and...
2024-11-2612 min
Anchored with Purpose | Faith, Family, Purpose, Dreaming, Planning, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Overwhelm07| A Spiritual Guide for Mothers | featuring Dana GeboResources:
Weekly Planning for Christian Moms Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/weekly-planning-for-christian-moms-time-management/id1772674374
Weekly Planning for Christian Moms FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/8qfyD8VtJqwhU5jJ/
Summary
In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson interviews Dana Gebo, a time management expert for moms. Dana shares her journey into time management, emphasizing the importance of spiritual nourishment for mothers. She discusses common challenges moms face in prioritizing their spiritual time and offers practical tips for incorporating faith into daily routines.
The...
2024-11-2630 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning09 | Holiday Series: Use These 4 Steps to Start Prioritizing What’s Right for Your Family Schedule This Season!In today’s episode we are going to talk about all the tons and tons of activities and events that come up this holiday season and how to decide what is right for your family! You cannot possibly do everything, so where do you even start when it comes to planning? Let’s dive in and find out!
It’s the last episode in the holiday planning series! I hope this blessed you, it was so fun for me!
Links:
Message on not comparing your race to other's race: https://www.youtube.co...
2024-11-1917 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning08 | Holiday Series: Dreaming Of a Christmas Where Your Family Is on the Same Page? Why Wishing and Hoping Aren’t Helping, and What You Can Do InsteadIn today’s episode, we talk about how to get on the same page with your family when it comes to Christmas. Here's a huge hint... it has to do with setting expectations! I know that can get a bad reputation but listen in to hear why I think it's a great solution to helping everyone have a great holiday season!
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2024-11-1211 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning07 | Holiday Series: Feeling Overwhelmed About Christmas? Get Ahead Through Planning in 4 Simple Steps!The holidays are an amazing time of year, but they also can feel ridiculously stressful and make it hard to enjoy and be present with our families! In today's episode we are going to walk through 4 simple things you can do today to start planning for the holidays and get ahead of it this year!
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2024-11-0513 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning06 | Start Saying No Without The Guilt By Using These 4 Phrases TODAYIn today’s episode, we are going to talk about how to say no graciously. If we are going to start managing our time and making sure we have time for the priorities in our lives, that will mean saying no! If saying no is something that you have no experience in, or really dislike having to do, listen in for some great phrases you can start using.
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2024-10-2911 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning05 | Feel Like There’s Never Enough Time? Here’s How to Start Flipping That Script for Good!In today's episode we're going to talk about what I think is such an important mindset shift to make before we really start to dive into time management. If you've ever thought that you "don't have time for that" or felt stressed over the amount of time you have in front of you... this is for you!
Links:
Jacob Sheriff Podcast- Poverty Mindset about Time Episode
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2024-10-2212 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning04 | My 3 Favorite Tools for Simple Time Management! One Might Surprise You...In today's episode I'm going to lay out the tools I think are necessary for time management and planning your week and what tools are NOT a good idea to invest in from the beginning.
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2024-10-1512 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning03 | #1 Secret to Finding Peace in Your WeekIn today’s episode, we’re going to dive in to what can actually give you more peace in your week guaranteed. A way to help you stay calm amongst the craziness that is happening in this world and in your schedule. What to lean into in order to find that peace (and the other fruit of the Spirit as well!)
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2024-10-0712 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning02 | 3 Tips to Start a Schedule That Will Save You Time, in Less than 30 Minutes a Week!In today’s episode, we talk about where to begin if you’re new to planning your week. If you’ve never tried to intentionally plan your week it can be hard to know where to start and I want to take the guesswork out for you! These 3 easy steps can be done in less than 30 minutes a week and will make such a difference in your overwhelm. Time management doesn’t have to be complicated! Simple time management is possible!
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2024-10-0711 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal Planning01 | Stuggling to Get More Done? You're Missing This ONE Thing!In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most common struggles moms face—getting more done without feeling overwhelmed. I know this feeling all too well, which is why I’m excited to share the one thing that has completely transformed my life: intentional weekly planning. This simple yet powerful strategy will help you regain control of your time, prioritize what really matters, and get more done in less time without feeling scattered. Forget everything you’ve heard about complicated planning methods—this is a game-changer, and it’s easier than you think!
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2024-10-0711 minSimple Homemaking and Homesteading | Simple Living, Sourdough, Budgeting, Meal PlanningWelcome to the Weekly Planning for Christian Moms Podcast!Are you a busy Christian mom feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists, chaotic schedules, and complicated planning systems? Welcome to Weekly Planning for Christian Moms, where we take the stress out of time management and get back to basics. If you’re ready to shove aside the constant striving and running and settle into a life you actually want to be a part of—you’re in the right place!
Hey, I’m Dana, a Christian wife and homeschool mom of three. Since becoming a mom, I spent so much time feeling overwhelmed, like life was just dragging...
2024-09-2601 min