Monica H Baker - Simple & Intentional Living Expert For Busy Moms

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Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 200 // Journey to Simple Living for Beginners to Reduce StressHello! I was thinking back to my life when I was stressed out and overwhelmed. It felt like everything was hard and even little tasks seemed difficult. I don’t ever want to go back to that and I want you to know that even as overwhelmed as you may feel right now, there is a way out. You feel overwhelmed and stressed out when your priorities are out of whack and your time spent is doing things that aren't your top values. Before you start to change your life to living simpler, you hav...2025-02-2003 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 195 // 5 Steps to Enjoying a Simple Life in 2025 When Life Feels ChaoticHey Friend If you want to simplify your life in 2025, you will want to start with these 5 steps. You need to determine what is really important to you. I think this is the best place to start because if you are unable to envision how you TRUELY want to live your life, you will just stay on the chaotic hamster wheel you have been on and won’t ever get off. You need direction to know where you are going. Next, Look at where your time is spent. Compare that to your values and what i...2025-02-0605 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 194 // Simplicity in All Areas of Your Life with Simple Systems, Simple Homemade Cooking from Scratch Meals, and Natural Living on the HomesteadHey Friend! This might be our last episode of 2024, so thank you for joining me! It is all about the simplicity of our homestead, update on simple and intentional living and what I have planned for you in 2025! I pray your simple journey in life is to put Jesus first, then family and whatever God has for you to keep your priorities in order! Here are the links to follow for more!!!!! Please follow and subscribe! Join the free challenge -> https://stan.store/ClaimingSimplicity/ You Tube -> https://www...2024-12-1004 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 193 // Save Money on Groceries as Food Costs Continue to Increase with InflationHello Friend Want an extra income -> https://www.claimingsimplicity.co/ Do you find that every time you go to the grocery store, you spend more than you budget? The food prices continue to rise and I want to give you some simple ideas today to start saving on groceries right now. Depending on where you live in the world, you may be able to start a garden and that is my #1 way to save money on food. You can have healthy food without any pesticides when you grow it yourself and that can sustain you...2024-09-3007 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 187 // Building a Life of Faith, Family, and Financial Freedom: Creating an Income Stream that Aligns with Your ValuesHey friend How to Make Simple Passive Income-> https://www.claimingsimplicity.co/ If you’re like me, you’ve probably thought long and hard about how to balance making an income and raising your kids. We know the world is full of influences that don’t always align with our faith, and for many of you listening, homeschooling your children is a big priority because it allows you to disciple them in the way you believe God is calling you to. But how do you balance it all? What if I told you that y...2024-09-1309 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 186 // Freeze Drying Experience and 3 Tips to Prepare for Winter9-10-24 EP 186 // Freeze Drying Experience and 3 Tips to Prepare for Winter Simple Passive Income-> https://www.claimingsimplicity.co/ Welcome back to Claiming Simplicity where I like to keep everything as simple as I can so you can live a more fruitful life! If we haven’t met, I’m Monica H Baker and I’m just a small town girl, just soaking up every minute on this earth doing God’s Will and helping as many people create an intentional life, homesteading and enjoy all God has created for us! We have been busy...2024-09-1006 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 182 // Dream Again: The SIMPLE Path to Financial Freedom for Busy FamiliesHey Friend! Welcome to a new series called Freedom Fridays to simplify life. If you're juggling work, home, and everything in between, and you're exhausted from the daily grind of that 9-to-5, this episode is for you. Today, I want to talk about something that could change your life—making a significant passive income online in just 2 hours a day with a simple, automated system no matter where you live in the world. Imagine getting paid while you sleep I want to show you how you can take back control of your time lik...2024-08-2306 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 181 // The Truth About Homesteading and Farming that You Need to KnowHey Friend! Today I just want to be real about the less appealing part of homesteading because it was a rough week here a few weeks ago. There is so much more to homesteading and farming than living a fairytale life . Yes, it sure feels like an incredible life and we enjoy it so much, but there are many ups and downs that people don’t talk about and I just want you to know what you are getting into as you grow your farm or homestead or just thinking about it. First, hom...2024-08-2107 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 179 // 3 Reasons You Should be Using Essential Oils in Your Home to Save MoneyHappy Memorial Day Friend! You have never tried using essential oils for your health and home? They are just a part of our every day life that I couldn’t ever imagine having to use anything else! We use them for cleaning, hair and body, laundry, having more energy, any illness we feel coming on, bug bites, preventing spiders or ticks-absolutely everything!!! This last week, my husband had planter fasciitis and that helped with that too. Now I am not saying they cure things, but they sure help!!!!! Once you realize that your cleani...2024-05-2704 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 178 // Simplified Spring Cleaning Tips to Reduce Stress So You Can Enjoy Your Summer Outdoors or Gardening and Less Time Indoors Cleaning for Busy FamiliesHello Friend I know you are looking forward to summer and if you want to spend most of your days outside instead of cleaning inside, you are going to want to do these steps now so you have less stress when summer comes! When you simplify your Spring cleaning system, you will feel less overwhelmed and more at peace. There was a time when I felt that I was wasting so much time always cleaning, but that was before I simplified my life. It felt like a never ending cycle of cleaning one area and by t...2024-05-2005 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 177 // Stop Searching for Ways to Lose Weight and Instead Nourish Your Body with Nutrient Dense FoodsHello Friend Are you constantly searching recipes for the fad diets that keep you on the roller coaster of diet trends for years that mess with your metabolism? I don’t even know what the newest thing is out there right now since we just switched to nutrient dense food years ago and cooking from scratch. From that time, I started learning about what is in the food we eat and how to eat more nutrient rich foods so I don’t ever have to diet. We want our kids to know how important it is to...2024-05-1305 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 176 // 3 Time Management Tips to Organize so You Can Create More Time in Your Busy Schedule Even With Possible ADHDHappy May Friend Simplify your home-this will save you many hours of having to manage items and cleaning.This will truely create more time in your life. I didn’t realize how much my life would be simplified by decluttering. I now have less stress trying to manage all the stuff and if you have not done this yet, reach out and I will help you get started~the hardest part is figuring out where to start. When everything has a place, it tends to be super simple to keep up with and when you have a sup...2024-05-0607 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 175 // Getting Creative with Your Simple Meals to Save Money on Groceries as the Grocery Prices RiseHey Friend! I still can’t believe how much prices have increased at the grocery store and I am extremely thankful we grow and raise as much food as possible, so we don’t have to spend much at the store, but there are always items you can’t grow in your location, so we do rely on the store a little and azure standard for our bulk items. I might notice it more as I don’t have to buy items very often and am still not used to it! If you are tight on money, start clea...2024-04-2907 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 172 // What You Can Do When You Have Unlimited Eggs From Your Chickens Even When You Have a Busy ScheduleHey Friend Now that we will have 100 laying hens, people always ask what we are going to do with all the eggs! Just for your information, we will not be keeping this amount of chickens, we are raising some to about 12 weeks for friends, 25 of them could be roosters or hens, so the roosters we will be butchering because we have our one and only gentle rooster named frank sinatra that we love so much and don’t need another rooster at this time, so we could be less than 75 before we know it! My teen...2024-03-2105 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 171 // Simplify the Food You Buy at the Store Once You Understand Ingredients In Them and Imporove Your Family’s Health by Learning to Make Food from Scratch at HomeI really do beleive that alot of it has to do with the food we eat. There are so many hidden poisons in packaged food that are banned in other countries, so I believe diving into food labels and simplifying our choices can have a profound impact on our health and well-being. This topic is close to every homesteader's heart – we all want to deciphering those food labels and embrace the beauty of minimal ingredients. Picture this: you're standing in the grocery aisle, scanning rows of products, each has an array of ingredients you can barely pronounce. Sou...2024-03-1805 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 170 // 5 Simple Growth Mindset Tips to Help You Go From Scarcity Mode to Thriving with a Stress Free Simpler LifeHey Friend As you know, I’m very passionate about personal development and growth mindset and I want to give you some simple tips today to help you get out of the scarcity mode and start living your dreams of a stress free simpler life! Imagine your mind is like a garden. In this garden, there are two main types of mindsets: fixed and growth. Picture a garden with rigid, unchanging plants. People with a fixed mindset believe that their abilities, intelligence, and talents are set in stone. They might think, "I'm just going to...2024-03-1407 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 167 // Simple Strategy to Beat Food Inflation and Eat More Fresh Produce by Starting a Garden to Save Money and Enjoy Easy Healthier Meals Even with Limited Time as a Busy MomHello Friend! Are you tired of spending hundreds of dollars at the grocery store each month? Since we have been gardening and growing our own food for several years, I was shocked at the cost of food at the grocery store! I had to buy more food this year because we moved and I wasn’t able to have a garden last year. It is no wonder why families can’t afford healthy food from the store. Not only is it so much more expensive, but even buying organic doesn’t guarantee that your food is toxic free. Wh...2024-03-0406 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 166 // Why are You Scared to Declutter and Simplify Your Life?Hello! Decluttering changed my life so many years ago. I used to think that I didn’t want to get rid of something just in case I would need it again, but that is not the case. If I have something that I havent used in years and it would be less than $50 to replace, I donate it because I know how much energy it takes to keep that item, but honestly I haven’t missed anything other than a few weeks ago I was missing my heart pan to make pizza on or a big heart cookie...2024-02-2905 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 164 // Are You Loving The Life You Have Created and What Can Make it Better When You are Hustling Every Day to Get Everything DoneHey Friend! As I get older, I think about what I can do to help others as that is very rewarding for me. I love being a nurse for this reason and even though I only pick up a few shifts around my family’s schedule. Its in my nature to give great care just as I would want my family to be treated, but I also like building my own dream and not someone elses for the freedom it provides which includes helping others as well. Are you loving your life right now? I rememb...2024-02-2204 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 163 // Cooking From Scratch with Whole Foods and Nutrient Dense Foods Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated! Keep Cooking SimpleHello!! I just got my vegetable seeds for my garden ordered! It sure seems like Spring here and so maybe I will be able to plant my seeds before the end of May this year! We have so much work to do on this new garden designed and trying to figure out where everything will go. We have plenty of land for several garden spaces, but we have to have good fencing as we have too many deer and animals that enjoy our vegetables and fruit just as much as we do. I ha...2024-02-2007 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 162 // Stress Free Steps to Transform Your Kitchen With Simple DIY Non Toxic Cleaning Recipes to Remove Toxins fromYour Home and Live More NaturallyHello! I hope you are having a fantastic day! Have you ever thought about what you are using to wash your dishes that goes on the plates and cups you eat from? I want you to know how simple it is to make your own dishsoap, dishwasher detergent, counter cleaner, and hand soap. These 4 items will take you very little time so you can easily transform your kitchen to using less toxins to become a more natural home. Dishwasher Dishsoap Counter cleaner Hand soap If you a...2024-02-1005 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 161 // Preparing for a New Homestead Without Land and Learning Sufficiency Skills While You WaitI know, I know, you are dreaming of having a farm or homestead, but you are patiently waiting and you get stressed out wondering if it will ever happen. One of the most important things you can do is get out of debt and the next step you need to take is to read and learn as much as you can whether you live in an apartment or city. There are thousands of skills you can learn, so really map out what you want to start with. Maybe it is learning to cook from scratch and p...2024-02-0905 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 160 // No Spend Challenge Recap for 2024 Spending Only $14 on Groceries in January for Our Family of 4Hi Friend 2-5-24 EP 160 // No Spend Challenge Recap for 2024 Spending Only $14 on Groceries in January for Our Family of 4. Well, the January no spend challenge is finished and it was another successful month. We did buy a buck goat, but that was so we can breed 5 of our goats for 5 of our females that are ready for June babies. We also sold some of our pigs for processing and also processed another one for ourselves, so we had to get our tomatoes out of the freezer. In order to make spaghetti sauce, I did ha...2024-02-0807 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 159 // Simple Foods to Cook From Scratch and Stop Buying at the Grocery Store No Matter How Busy You AreHello! So it has been brought to my attention that some of you might be thinking that cooking from scratch is not simple and it sounds overwhelming to you, so I want to break down a few items today that you can make yourself in a few minutes and I promise you-I don’t have time to do anything difficult or tedious and I have to keep it all simple because I honestly don’t like spending much time in my kitchen if I don’t have to~I would much rather be in the garden, with the an...2024-02-0205 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 158 // Do You Want to Live With More Contentment in Your Life so You Can Enjoy Time Doing What You LoveHello Friend! Where are you looking for contentment in your life? Contentment refers to the state of being satisfied and at ease with one’s life and circumstances. Embracing contentment involves appreciating the present moment, finding joy in the little things, and cultivating a sense of fulfillment in the midst of life’s challenges. Contentment is the lifeblood of happiness. Your journey toward purpose and joy will be short lived without it. Learning contentment is difficult in our society that says the more you have or do, the better, especially when you are constantly trying to kee...2024-01-3104 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 156 // Staying Healthy Naturally During Cold and Flu Season on a Simple BudgetHi Friend Since it is flu season and everyone seems to be getting sick, I just wanted to talk about what we do to stay healthy. It is very very rare that my family gets sick and even though we are around sick people often, we really haven’t been sick in years. I will pick up shift on occasion in urgent care with very sick people and still don’t get sick. One of the things that we added to our health routine about 5 years ago was we started eating juice plus which is an ext...2024-01-2603 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 154 // How to Have More Contentment in Your Everyday Life When it Seems Busy and OverwhelmingHello Friend! God has put it on my heart to talk about contentment whether you are a beginning homesteader or just striving to get by every day as a busy mom. I think in this modern world we live in, we are so focused on what we have and who has more instead of just being happy where we are at. If you are doing work you hate to just have more things, you are missing the joy in every day. Day in and day out, you are just going through the motion instead of living the dr...2024-01-2205 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 151 // 3 Simple Time Management Tips When Cooking from Scratch When You are BusyHello Friend I want to give you 3 simple time management tips to put into place when cooking from scratch because I know it can seem a little overwhelming at first. First, I want you to decide on 1 new item you want to make. If there is a recipe that you would like to make, but don’t want to waste time researching, please just email me because I have tried many and if I find one is simpler than another and just as good, I will stick with the simple one! I don’t want you wa...2024-01-1505 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 150 // Simple Recipes on a Budget to Save Money on Food this Month as a Busy MomHi Friend! I want to give you some simple meal ideas to cut your grocery expense and eat nutritious healthy meals without a lot of time in the kitchen. Some simple ways to cook is instant pot meals, easy casseroles or hot dishes, simple crockpot recipes for soups and chilies, egg bakes and any kind of breakfast food. Make sure you don't waste time in the kitchen so you can spend life living more intentional. Below is instagram link if you want to check out what is happening in my life 2024-01-1209 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 149 // 3 Areas in Your Budget You Can Easily Save Money. What Can You Do Without That You Won’t Miss as a Busy Overwhelmed MomHi Friend I want to talk about the 3 areas of your budget where you can easily save money. First, as we have talked about before, food can be one of the largest expenses for some families and it is also an area you can save quite a bit when you focus on more intentional spending. If you go into the grocery store with cash, you can only buy items that add up to less than that, so using cash can help you from buying extra items you don’t need. Make a list of mea...2024-01-1005 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 146 //3 Steps to Cooking Simple Recipes in Bulk Will Save You Many Hours of Time as a Busy Homesteader Trying to Keep Up With Everything I try to batch cook as much as possible and I want you to spend less time in the kitchen as well if that is what you choose. When it comes to cooking, you do have to do a little planning if you are cooking in large amounts. You may not have all the ingredients on hand when making large quantities, so that is the first step. Take a look at the ingredients you have on hand and then get a recipe and figure out how many other ingredients you will need to either double or triple that...2024-01-0503 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 145 //Start Off the Year Right by Not Spending Money on Anything Unnecessarily So You Can Save Money in 2024 by Doing a No Spend ChallengeHappy New Year Friend I’m sure many of you overspent for Christmas and the no spend challenge we do in January is just like a detox from spending! You can do a sugar fast along with a spending fast to get life back on track!!!! If you really want to save money in 2024, you need to reduce expenses. This challenge is so different for each person, but I want you to really evaluate what you actually NEED to spend money on for the month of January. We all need to pay our bills and we ne...2024-01-0405 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsEP 144 //Feel Your Best and Have More Energy in 2024 with These 7 Tips that You Can Incoorporate into Your Busy LifeHey Friend! So many people ask how I have so much energy, so I just want to share with you my top 7 things I do every single day to feel my best and have consistent energy so you can too in 2024! Engage in activities that spark your creativity. It could be painting, writing, gardening, or anything that brings you joy. Expressing yourself creatively is a fantastic way to recharge your energy. Get up early and start your day with a few minutes of quiet time. Whether it is enjoying a cup of cof...2023-12-2905 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems10 Family Activites to Have Quality Time if You Want to Simplify Your Life and Enjoy Slow Living10 Family Activites to Have Quality Time if You Want to Simplify Your Life and Enjoy Slow Living Hello! Happy Friday! I hope you have enjoyed this week's tidbits every day!! Remember, you need to sign up before the end of the year to join our no spend challenge! This is the last podcast before Christmas and if you have some time off and want to focus on slower living and being more intentional, and simplifying family time, here are a few activities you could focus on doing if it is colder where you are...2023-12-2204 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems5 Benefits and Regrets of Being Off Social Media for Business and FamilyHey Friend I just want to give you a recap of my year of rarely being on social media. I do have a few groups I am a part of, but for the most part, I have not missed it at all! I have posted on occasion on Instagram for others to see what is going on, but I honestly forget all about social media and since I am not on there posting consistently, people don’t even see the content when I do post, so it is not a focus at all for my business! Crazy thing...2023-12-2103 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsAre You Exhausted Trying to Keep Your Home Clean as a Busy Mom With Kids? My Best Secret for Keeping the Cleaning Schedule SimpleHello Friend! I book, working on a beginner homesteading course, gathering animals on our farm and running kids with sports and yet I have been able to easily keep up with keeping a clean house. I will tell you that I still have an enclosed trailer sitting in my yard that we have not emptied yet and to tell you the truth-I really don’t want to add anything else to our home right now. I’m leaving that stuff to do during the winter when we seem to have a little more down time! 2023-12-2004 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsAre You Putting Toxic Material on Your Skin or Do You Enjoy the Freedom of Natural Beauty by Keeping it SimpleHey Beautiful Friend! The world tells you your beauty isn’t valued unless you show zero wrinkles, imperfections or blemishes, but I want you to embrace your natural, God given, unique, normal, beautiful self. There is beauty in simple and natural. God looks at the heart, not at outward appearances. The comparison trap is real It is alot of pressure to keep up in today’s society .I could compare all day long to my business competitors, but I know that I am me and you friend are you. Be YOU! Be all God created you to be! ...2023-12-1903 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems5 Tactical Tips to Nurture Relationships and Create Traditions While Living a Simple Life Hello! Welcome to another episode of "Claiming Simplicity," the podcast dedicated to help you create more meaning with a simpler life! I'm your host, Monica H Baker and I'm thrilled to share today's topic with you right before you may be gathering more than any other time of the year. "5 Tactical Tips to Nurture Relationships and Create Traditions While Living a Simple Life. Seriously, there is nothing that makes me more joyous than creating memories and experiences with family and friends. We have been so blessed to be surrounded by the best people. In...2023-12-1805 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsSimplify Christmas This Year and Enjoy Slow Living and Being More Intentional with Your Family and Reduce StressHello Friend!!!! Thanks for being here today! If you want your life and holiday to be simpler, you have to learn how to do that so that when unexpected things happen in your schedule, it doesn’t throw you off! I just want to share a few tips of how we keep our Christmas simple. We had an experience many years ago, that made us really make changes in how we did Christmas. We love going to church on Christmas Eve since this whole season is about celebrating the birth of Jesus and we want...2023-12-0705 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsHow to Reduce Stress for the Busy Mom During the Holiday so You Can Enjoy This Time with Family and Live More IntentionalHey Friend! This is a past episode, so email me if you would like the recipes! I know you need to reduce stress and simplify your holiday processes as a busy mom trying to do it all. Create traditions, but keep it simple and enjoy more intentional living. Find free events in your area to save money. Make a list and plan your trips to town. Planning is key to keep everything simple and helping minimize it! So many good tips here! Website: C...2023-11-2006 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsCelebration is Important! Take the Time to Reward Yourself When You Accomplish a Milestone, Habit or Goal Big or Small Even as a Busy MomHey Friend! You are the BEST!!!!!! I just want to say thank you! You are awesome and I love your support! We reached a huge milestone of 50,000 downloads last week! I am celebrating being obedient and listening to the Holy Spirit! When the subject of podcasting came up, I didn’t even think twice about it since I wasn’t a podcast listener and I didn’t think speaking was one of my gifts. I however know when I need to obey and that is just what I did-I told God to do whatever He wanted in m...2023-11-1303 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsHunting for a Simpler, More Sustainable Homestead Life: Embracing Self-SufficiencyHey! Hey! Welcome back friend to another episode of Claiming Simplicity. I’m your host, Monica H Baker and your fellow homesteader here in the heart of Minnesota. Before we even start, I should say that you do not need your own land to hunt on. There are many places you can hunt for free such as state land, but also remember that there are many farmers that don’t hunt and are happy to have someone that can use the meat to stop the deer from eating their crops, so if you want to hunt e...2023-11-0206 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems5 Benefits to Simplifying your Life so You Can go From being Overwhelmed to Peaceful with Less StressHey there! We are going to talk about 5 benefits of simplifying! Let's kick things off by talking about one of the most profound benefits of simplifying your life: mental clarity. In our fast-paced world, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the constant noise and distractions. Simplifying your life allows you to declutter your mind, reduce stress, and make room for what truly matters Simplicity isn't just about decluttering our physical spaces; it's also about simplifying our relationships. When we focus on meaningful connections, we can deepen our bonds with loved ones a...2023-10-3006 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsComplete Pantry Staples. What I Keep Stocked and How I Organize My Pantry So We Don’t Ever Run Out of Common Food ItemsHello! I'll discuss the essential supplies you need to keep your pantry well-stocked and becoming somewhat self-sufficient. Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or just starting your journey, you're bound to find some valuable insights in today's episode. Let's talk about why having a well-stocked pantry is essential for homesteaders. In the last few years, the importance of self-sufficiency, food security, and being prepared had caused me to grow my pantry must haves to an even bigger list. Anything I don’t have to buy at the store is a bonus and I am continually learning! It i...2023-10-1306 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems7 Proven Strategies to Save Big on Groceries Each Month and Why You Want to Start Your Homestead Journey NowHello Friend! Here are some ways to reduce your trips to the grocery store by producing and preserving your own food First up, we have homestead meal planning. One of the keys to reducing your grocery store visits is planning your meals around what you produce on your homestead. Whether it's fresh vegetables, fruits, or even homemade dairy products, creating a monthly meal calendar based on what's in season and available can significantly cut down those trips to town and then plan weekly using up what you have. Find locally sourced raw milk, meat, eggs...2023-10-0905 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsSimple & Quick Healthy Lunches and Snacks for Busy Moms with Kids in Many ActivitiesHello! I wanted to bring up some simple meals and snacks to send with your kids! If I don’t send nutritious snacks and drinks with the girls, they will end up going to a gas station and spending money they don’t need to on junk food, so I like to prepare as much as possible. Something we always have on hand and the kids like is cheese sticks and summer sausage or beef sticks. Anything Made with eggs and boiled eggs are another one we always have around since we have...2023-09-1105 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsKeeping Life Simple and as Minimal as Possible Means Surrounding Yourself with Other Homesteaders and Building Community With Other Like Minded PeopleHello and Happy Labor Day Today I want to discuss how important community is as we have been so amazed by the neighbors within a few miles of our home. Everyone helps everyone and it has been such a blessing in so many ways. The weird thing is that we only moved 5 miles, but we have been surrounded with the most helpful people we call friends as they have helped us navigate so many things with adding 23 pigs and helping us get ready for our 4 dexters coming in about a month to helping us casterate piglets for the...2023-09-0405 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsHow to Build a Small Farm as Homesteading Beginners When You Work Outside the Home and Time is LimitedHello I know you are busy and overwhelmed as a beginning homesteader working outside the home, but I want to help you to get started with less stress so you can enjoy the process of building your own homestead! It can be exhausting thinking about all the things you want to do and could do, so I always suggest, start slow because there are so many things you can learn as you are trying to become somewhat self-sufficient! One of the simplest things you can do is plant some fr...2023-08-2804 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsPerfection and the Pursuit of Homesteading as a Busy Overwhelmed MomHello Let’s explore how the pursuit of perfection influences the homesteading lifestyle, and how the ideals of self-sufficiency and simplicity intersect with the human desire for perfection. Do you strive for perfection in various aspects of life? I think of how perfection may stall you in your pursuit of homesteading. Most things here on our little farm are not perfect…in fact I don’t know of anything that is, but if I was waiting for perfection, most things may not get done. Here is an example from this last week. We got 21 pigs 2 days afte...2023-08-2104 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsSlow Down or You May Get Exhausted or Burnt Out Because You Should Enjoy Life and The Things You Really Value and Most Things Can WaitHello I want you to think about your life right now. Do you feel like you are going 100 miles per hour at all times? If so, you need to slow down! My body was in exhaustion mode for about 3 weeks and I felt like I couldn’t add one more thing or I would crash, but I knew it was God’s way of telling me to step back and take a look at what I value and what is important. This is not normally how I live as we have designed our life with...2023-08-1905 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsSteps to Declutter Your House to Have More Peace and Less Stress as a Busy Overwhelmed Homestead MomHello Another lessoned learned the last month is too much stuff is pure chaos. All areas of my life feel unorganized when I had stuff everywhere-I almost forget a few appointments, I had a doctor bill that got lost in the mess and I got a letter last week saying this is your last notice-what? I take pride on never being late on any bill as most are set up automatically, but that could have cost me extra money if I would have missed it, but I’m sure the address change had something to do with it a...2023-08-1705 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsBuilding a Homestead Takes Time and Everything Doesn’t Need to be Done Right Away So You Can Enjoy the JourneyHey There! I am so excited to be doing this podcast every day this week and I hope to give you many nuggets that you can put into practice. I am going to give away 4- ½ hour coaching calls because it is the last year that my age will start with a 4!!!!!! I don’t even think I have talked about my coaching on here, but I help women simplify areas of their life they are struggling with…..it might be motherhood, saving money, decluttering, cooking from scratch, or homesteading. You know me, I like to keep...2023-08-1405 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsSimple Living Means Slowing Down When You Need to Even When Homesteading So You Can Keep Your Priorities and Values in OrderHello! Thanks for all the love and reaching out while I was in the trenches of this move! I will say that this was one of the hardest moves we have ever made even though we only went 5 miles! I’m not sure if it is because we are 10 years older, if it is because we had alot more animals and things that go along with that when you have a homestead, or if it is because we had so much work to do on the house before we even moved in! We are still workin...2023-08-0703 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems5 Benefits of Raw Milk. Have You Tried Using Raw Milk to Combat Health Issues?I’m lucky enough to have friends where I can get my raw milk from until next Spring when we hopefully have our own after our goats give birth, so I just wanted to talk today about the benefits of Raw milk which refers to unpasteurized milk obtained directly from cows, goats, or sheep. While some advocate for its consumption due to potential health benefits, it's important to note that raw milk can also pose health risks if not handled properly. Here are some potential benefits often attributed to raw milk: Please note….I am not an expert...2023-06-0203 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems5 Simple Strategies to Manage Your Workload When You Feel Overwhelmed With all the Tasks That Need to be Done as a Busy Mom Trying to Simplify LifeHello! Feeling overwhelmed by the tasks you need to complete is a common experience especially as a beginning homesteader and busy mom, but there are several strategies you can use to manage these feelings and stay on top of your work: Prioritize tasks: Start by making a list of all the tasks you need to complete. Then, prioritize them based on urgency and importance. This will help you focus on the most critical tasks first and avoid feeling like you need to do everything at once. Break tasks down: If a task feels too big or...2023-05-2503 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsIs Convenience Better? What I Learned the Last Few Weeks About Saving Money, Buying Quick Convenient Foods and The Difference Between Eating Real Foods and How it Makes You FeelHello Friend There have been many lessons already learned in these first few weeks of living in the fishhouse and I am sure looking forward to getting settled even though we will have so much to do to get everything ready for the animals at our new home! I’m looking forward to it and even though it is alot of work, it is work we really enjoy! Making our homestead to fit our needs and designing it all can be overwhelming at times and I’m sure we will end up changing some of it eventually, but w...2023-05-2405 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems5 Tips to Culinary Uses, Growing Conditions, and Health Benefits of Rhubarb that Beginner Homesteaders Should KnowAs our rhubarb is getting ready to harvest-well, my neighbor’s rhubarb is ready to harvest and she is going to let us have as much as we want because they still have a bunch from last year and my parents have 1 plant at their house and I was going to split their plant and plant at my new house, but I did see they have a plant as well-thank goodness!! Rhubarb is really hard to kill and very easy to split and transplant if you ever find someone that will share with you. It does take a few year...2023-05-1907 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsIs Your Life Feeling Chaotic and Out of Control? 3 Ways to Change That Feeling of Overwhelmed to Organized and PeacefulHere are 3 ways to change the feeling of overwhelmed to organized or peaceful. I believe if you know the main things that are happening within your week, you will have more peace and feel more organized. Take a look at your week on Friday or Sunday for the following week so you are prepared for the upcoming events. Write down anything you may need and if you can, have this written down where the whole family can see it. It will make it smoother for the whole family. Next, as you know I believe in havi...2023-05-1708 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsHomesteading, Simple Living, Saving Money, and Frugal Living are Becoming More Popular and The Truth is That Living Intentional and Slow Living are so RewardingHey Friend! I just wanted to reflect on this simple living lifestyle and intentional living. I say slow living sometimes, but honestly, sometimes-or most times, it isn’t slow, but it is very intentional. I think slow living is not sitting in front of the tv, but spending time doing things you enjoy doing. I thrive on getting stuff done and learning all I can in so many different areas. There are just so many many techniques and skills and everything can be tailored to how you want to live. Do you want to become somewhat self-sufficient? I...2023-05-0513 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsHere is Some Important Information if You Plan to Raise Chickens as a Busy Mom and You Are Stressed Out Thinking About Adding More Responsibilities on Your Little HomesteadIf you are planning on raising chickens, this episode will give you some important information about them to give you peace of mind as a busy overwhelmed mom because I know…..it is just one more thing to take care of! Really, truely caring for chickens can be simple. Caring for chickens involves providing for their basic needs including food, water, shelte and you are going to want to do your research before you get some! I want you to come away from this episode today feeling confident that you can raise your own backyard chick...2023-04-2705 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsProtein is Such an Important Piece of Your Diet, but it Can Get Expensive. 3 Simple Tips to Get More Protein in Your Diet on a Budget as a Busy MomHey There! I hope you are having an awesome Monday! I can’t even believe this, but we are almost to 100 episodes, so I am so excited to be giving away a few $25 amazon cards when we hit the 100th episode!!!!! The only thing you need to do to be in on the drawing is add a 5 star rating and review and take a screenshot of it and email me at monica@claimingsimplicity.com. I will read your reviews and announce the winners on the 100th episode!!!!!!! Get your rating and review in now!!!! I can’t wait to he...2023-04-2403 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsCan You Live a Simplified Life Without Being a Minimalist? 5 Additional Ways For You to Simplify Your LifeCan You Live a Simplified Life Without Being a Minimalist? 5 Additional Ways For You to Simplify Your Life As I have been packing up our house to move, it made me realize that I would never be called a minimalist because when you homestead and preserve food, you do have alot of items. I have simplified my life so much that it seems very minimal and simplified, but I honestly didn’t even think about all the things we do have because everything had it’s place, but once you are packing and packing and packing, you reali...2023-04-2004 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsDo You Want to Raise Chickens in Your Backyard? 5 Benefits of Having Your Own Chickens When You Are a Beginning HomesteaderHello! I am going to warn you right away…..we are talking about chickens and they can be an addiction! They are so fun to watch and I love having fresh eggs every day and I dont ever want to run out, so I like to get some new chicks each year and now we are up to about 24 chickens. Some are not laying daily, but they are so beautiful and they sure are good bug pickers, so I just can’t get rid of them! Before we get into todays episode, I want to remind y...2023-04-1704 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems3 Easy Steps to the Best Boiled Eggs. It is Simple to Make the Perfect Easy to Peel Boiled Eggs and You Will Have Beautiful Deviled Eggs as Well.Here is a quick bonus episode! I boiled 3 dozen eggs last night so I can make deviled eggs for Easter because we love deviled eggs even for a snack if they don’t all get eaten on Sunday and I remembered how many of my friends have trouble with getting their boiled eggs to peel easily and how long it took me to learn this simple way to make them, so here is a quick bonus episode so you can enjoy boiled eggs not only at Easter, but every day! It is such a good snack and we...2023-04-0702 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsMake This One Change to Reduce Food Expense! Homemade Bread or Sourdough Bread is Simple and Healthier Than Store Bought Bread Plus it Will Save MoneyHello! I can’t believe it is Easter this weekend! I hope you are able to celebrate the joy of Jesus' resurrection! When it is cold outside, we like to bake an extra amount and then freeze items for when our schedules are full and we are extra busy. This works out great to always have food that is nutrient dense and keeps up from spending extra money at the store for convenience items. When the prices in the store are rising, there is hope that you can save money and reduce expenses! Makin...2023-04-0603 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsHaving Peace Knowing God is in Control Can be a Result of Cultivating Faith and Trust in God. Here are 5 Simple and Practical Steps That Can Help You Find Peace in Your Chaotic Life as a Busy MomHappy Monday! We have been on this crazy journey the last month and there is so much peace knowing and trusting in God's plan. I know you can find this incredible peace as well even as a busy overwhelmed mom. Here are 5 simple and practical tips that can help you have more peace Trusting God and knowing He is in control. Spend time in quiet reflection, prayer, or meditation to connect with God and seek His guidance every single day. There sure is a difference in a day that starts out in prayer and b...2023-04-0305 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsAre You a Stressed Out Mom Wearing the Busyness Badge of Honor, but Would Enjoy Simple Living and a More Intentional Life with Less Stress? 3 Tips to Break Free of BusyHey Friend I love to be doing something as I am very active and mutlitpassionate, so I really have to intentionally makes choices as to what takes up my time. I see you trying to do it all and feeling proud of yourself for getting so many things done, but sometimes it is like a busy badge of honor and can be very harmful to your health and relationships all around you and you can really only sustain this for a short time before you hit burnout. You want to have meaning and purpose in your life, bu...2023-03-2005 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsLarge Mason Jars Can Be Expensive for Preserving Food. How to Find Jars so You Can Save Money when You Start Canning Your Own Food or Making Your Own KombuchaHey there! I know you are probably thinking about just growing seeds right now or possibly even planting your garden depending on where you are in the world, but I just wanted to give you this tip to save money so you can get started preserving your own food on a lower budget. Over the years, I have gathered a large amount of canning jars, but when I first started preserving food, I couldn’t afford to buy jars. Thankfully I knew several people who canned in the past and they were happy to get...2023-03-1605 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsDo You Want a Calmer Home? 3 Areas of Your Home to Simplify Quickly to Feel More Peaceful and Enjoy Less StressHey there I’m guessing that you most likely have chaos in so many areas of your life, so I want to give you simple tips you can quickly add more peace and less stress into your life. We are all so busy and I know you don’t need another thing to do, but I do want you to think about how easy a few of these things are to do to simplify and have a calmer home. I do think having too much stuff can weigh you down mentally, so I want to give y...2023-03-1405 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsSimplify Your Life, Live With Less Stress and Enjoy Moments With Your Family and Friends Because You Never Get Your Time Back. Some of the Best Quality Time Nobody Talks About Because of Slow Living.Hey Friend We had another incredible 3 day weekend with grandkids and kids last weekend and even though the weekend ended up being very cold, we still had plenty of quality time spent together. It just amazes me how fast all the kids grow and I am so glad they all have a good time playing together! I am so so grateful for all the time we are all able to spend together. This got me thinking about winter here. I don’t know where you live, but in MN, we have 4 very different seasons and ther...2023-03-0904 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsWhat is Financial Success as a Christian? Take a Look at an Eternal Point of View of MoneyHey Friend! What is financial success to you? So many people define financial success as retiring early, a million dollars in the bank, material Items and how much they accumulate, but I believe it should look different as a Christian. I challenge you to look at this differently. As Christians, we are eternal beings and I believe that our life should not be measured by what we accumulate on earth, but by what we give. Instead of fancy vehicles and focusing on material items, choose to give more to those in need and give al...2023-02-2704 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsAre You Taking Time to Rest Each Day? In Order to Know God’s Will, You May Want to Slow Down and Have Simple Quiet Time So You Can Hear From God!Welcome to another episode I can't even tell you how awesome it is not using social media! I didn't realize how much it zapped my energy even using it so sparingly! I realize when I get too busy that I have less time for God which is the most important thing in my life. My life suffers when this happens and since I love to always be doing things and can get caught up in the hustle, I have to sit back, slow down and figure out what is going on and it almost always co...2023-02-2304 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems3 Simple Ways You Can Save Money on Groceries in 2023 with Rising Prices of Food. Reduce Expenses All While Keeping Your Meals Simple, Thrifty and HealthyHello Friend It was really amazing how little I spent on food last month with our no spend challenge and I thought there is no reason we can’t eat like this all year because we wasted so much less. I honestly don’t like cooking anything that is putsy or takes alot of time, so my goal is to have simple, thrifty, and healthy meals! Make a meal plan for the week using what you have in your refrigerator, pantry and freezer. Only buy what you need for those meals. Look at your schedule and see wha...2023-02-1304 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems20 Simple Ways to Become More Sustainable and Eco Friendly in 2023Hello There are so many easy ways you can become more sustainable and many of them you can implement immediately and they are frugal as well! Just as we talked about homesteading last week and going slow to avoid overwhelm, I suggest you start making small daily changes and habits to start out with becoming more green or eco friendly as well so that you become more sustainable and envirnonmentally responsible. 1.Grow your own fruit and vegetable garden. Plant fruit trees Use non toxic weed killers and fertilizers Make a compost pile Only water ear...2023-01-3008 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsHave You Started Planning for Your Homestead Projects for This Year? If You Don’t Have This Done, You are Going to Want to Plan Soon so You Don’t Run Out of Time to Get Projects Done!Hey Friend! There are so many many things to do when you homestead, but with a plan, it will seem alot easier to get your projects around your homestead done. First, Make a master list of all the things you want to do in the future. This may be adding some animals, growing a garden or adding to it, building a shed, shelter or shed, fencing, getting a freeze dryer, putting in a wood boiler and the list goes on and one. This could be a very huge list that you can do over several yea...2023-01-2604 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems5 Small Attainable Steps to Simplify Your Home and Clear Out the Clutter to Enjoy Peace in Your House and Spend Less Time CleaningHello and Welcome For me, this is the best time of the year to declutter because I don’t have a whole lot of extra time in the other seasons here in MN. After spending months cooped up in the house with alot of snow and below zero temperatures, you won’t find me in the house once the sun starts melting the snow in the Spring, and then we are preparing, planting, and caring for the garden and animals in the summer, and Fall is very busy here with harvesting and hunting season starting with bear the f...2023-01-1905 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsSimple Hack to Declutter Your Mind by Doing a Brain Dump or a Power Hour so You Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety Throughout the Week and Become More Organized and ProductiveWelcome Friend It doesn’t matter what your title is a SAHM, Work full or part time, Work from home, we all have this never ending list of things to do. It is a continuous circling in our mind and if you don’t have a plan for it, you may miss some of the things you need to get done. I like to do a 1 hour power hour brain dump every week! I like to clear all distractions when I do this-no phone and no interruptions.. If you are always thinking about all th...2023-01-1605 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsMake a Simple Change to Your Life & Enjoy Slow Living. 5 Tips to Learn How to Go From Being an Overwhelmed Busy Mom to Being More Peaceful With Less Stress & Anxiety & Enjoy Your LifeHey! Did you know that being busy is destroying health, relationships, and connection to faith? Have you noticed how the busier you are, the more stress you have? Being pathologically busy is actually a threat to your well being! I recently read a book my friend suggested from John Comer called The ruthless elimination of Hurry and if you have not read this, you should! This is such a great book! He says hurry is not of the devil, but hurry IS the devil, so slowing down can help you live a fulfilling life. The Bible...2023-01-1203 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsDo You Want to Have More Energy? 6 Simple Ways to Improve Energy and Get More Done as a Busy MomHello Friend I am often asked how I do all that I do! Honestly, I don’t do it all because I have learned to say no, but I do have some simple tips to help me to have energy to do all the things I do get done. I should also tell you the things I don’t do-I don’t regularly get massages or my nails done and I am terrible about getting my haircut more than 3 times per year! I rarely watch TV or movies and I make lists to shop so I only have to...2022-11-0708 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple Systems3 Simple Ways to Save Money if You are an Impulse Shopper so You Can Stop Purchasing Items You Don’t Need to Save You Thousands of DollarsHello! Welcome to Claiming Simplicity and if this is your first time listening, I am Monica H. Baker and I am so glad you are here! I am very passionate about helping you find more simplicity and meaning in your life to truely live the most enjoyment every single day!!!!!! This was a super duper exciting week on our little farm as we added a newborn nigerian dwarf goat to our household!!!! She was born a week ago and is it is like having a new born baby around again with bottle feeding every 4 hours! We had...2022-08-2909 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsIs Social Media and Electronics Controlling Your Precious Time? 4 Steps to Taking Back Control to What Matters Most!Hello Have you ever thought about how much you could get done without electronics? This might be a hot topic today and I think most of us know the addiction, but just don’t know how to break it! I am not anti-electronics because there are so many good things that come from electronics like being able to look up any information or even my podcasts being spread around the world, but the work ethic of society has really changed because of it. When facebook went down last year for a short amount of...2022-04-0408 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsIf You Could Learn to Become More Self-sufficient while Fitting it into Your Busy Schedule, Would You be Interested? 4 Reasons to Learn These Skills so You are Prepared for the Rising Food PricesHello! If you could learn to become more self-sufficient while fitting it into your busy schedule, would you be interested? 4 reasons to learn these simple new skills so you and your family are prepared for the rising food prices and empty shelves. It doesn't have to be hard or even time consuming to make your own food. I want to teach you a few things I have made recently that I won't ever have to worry about if they run out at the store and give you the 4 reasons you should try it yourself! ...2022-03-2807 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsDoes the Thought of Laundry Make You Cringe? Easy Morning Routines Along With Laundry Made Simple Even if You are Overwhelmed with Motherhood and WorkHey Friend! Do you struggle with a simple morning routine and laundry makes you cringe just thinking about it? I have a simple solution for laundry and my easy morning routine and I hope this episode blesses you in some way. I would love to hear what you do for a morning routine, so contact me on Instagram, email me, or post in our Simple Living for Busy Moms Facebook Group Join our Facebook Family -> Simple Living for Busy Moms Email -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com Instagram -> https://w...2022-03-2106 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsQuick and Easy Meals to Make in Less Than 15 Minutes if You are a Busy Working Mom Looking for a Simple Meal PlanHello Friend! Here is an episode that you have requested!!! I hear you and I know you are busy and don’t have time to make meals, so I am going to give you a few really quick meal ideas that you will have ready for you when you get home in the evening or can make very quickly!! First I want to talk a little bit about my simple system for our meals. Here is how we organize it….. I have a magnetic board on our fridge from the dollar stor...2022-03-1411 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsWhy Your Friends Matter and the Importance of Quality FriendshipsHello Friendships are a crucial part of living a fulfilling life. It’s so important that we surround ourselves with people who we have fun with, who support us, and people who make us better. You may already have beautiful friendships in your life, but if you’re still in the market for friends, it’s never too late to cultivate new relationships that will make your life even more magnificent. If you ask, God will lead you to some amazing friends! Remember, everything is in His timing, so keep praying about it! I challen...2022-03-0712 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsDo You Know What it is Like to be Content? 4 WaysYou Can Practice Contentment in Your Life Even as a Busy MomHey Friend! Do you even know what it is like to be content? When you constantly desire more, you are never satisfied. Because no matter how much you accumulate or achieve, you can always have more. Most everybody who acquires more, only continues to pursue it. It is my goal to help others simplify and become more content. Is the rat race day after day worth it for you? When will you ever be happy? In this episode, I share 4 ways you can practice contentment in your life even...2022-02-2812 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsIs Your Debt Keeping You Stuck in Your Job? 3 Steps to Begin the Process to Get Out of Debt so You Can Have FreedomHello! Today, Im giving you 3 actionable steps you can take right away to becoming debt free so that you can get out of debt which then will create choices for you in your life. In order for me to quit my job, I worked fulltime along with having 2 side businesses around my family so that we could pay off all debt. It was a temporary inconvenience for the freedom I experience now with working my own businesses part time around my kids. I also waited until God gave me a clear answer that he wanted me t...2022-02-2108 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsBusy Moms Learn How to Make Habits Automatic and Get 1% Better Every Day.Hey! I will go through some steps to help you automate habits you would like to incorporate. We discuss James Clear's book, Atomic Habits. He says a tiny change in your behavior will not transform your life overnight, but turn that behavior into a habit every day and it can lead to big changes. Changing your life is not about making big breakthroughs, but about building a positive system of habits that deliver results. Post in the Claiming Simplicity Facebook Page what is just 1 habit you would like to add to your routine. I...2022-02-1408 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsIs Living a Balanced Life Even Possible? 6 Simple Steps for a Busy Exhausted Mom to Implement Today to Pursue BalanceHello! Have you ever wondered how to create life balance? In this episode, I will give you 6 simple steps for busy exhausted moms to implement to pursue balance that I want you to start with. Small steps will get you to where you want to be! I would love to hear how you are implementing even one of these steps! Join our Facebook Group -> Claiming Simplicity Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/ email -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com Have a great week! Moni...2022-02-0708 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsImportance of Simplifying to Have More Time for Yourself and the Value of HobbiesHello! In this episode, I will talk about the importance of learning to live minimally because you need time for yourself and the very much needed 6 reason why you need to have a hobby! If you are so busy and overwhelmed, you will need to really look at your life and where you can simplify so you can start to put your values in order and begin to have time for yourself and enjoy a new hobby - or an old one if you just put it on the back burner! I would...2022-01-3107 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsA Life with Less Stuff Means More Peace in Your Home for the Moms Who Want to Live with Less StressHey! Do you want to feel peace and calm in your home so you have less stress? Once you begin decluttering, you may find that you actually love the peace and joy you feel in your home. When we simplify and declutter, we will feel less stressed physically and mentally. Enjoy this episode! Monica Facebook Group -> Claiming Simplicity Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/ Send me a message -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com 2022-01-2406 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsPart 2 - 63 Things We Don’t Buy to Save Thousands of DollarsHi Friend! I am so happy you enjoyed part 1 in the last episode! Here is Part 2 of the things we don't buy to save thousands of dollars! It is all those little items that add up without you even realizing it! ->Send me a message claimingsimplicity@gmail.com ->Join our Private Claiming Simplicity Facebook Group ->Instagram https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity Thanks for all your love! Monica 2022-01-1712 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsPart 1 - 63 Things We Don’t Buy to Save Thousands of DollarsHello! In this episode, I am going to go through 30 of the 63 items we do not buy to save thousands of dollars. It is the every day items that you don't even realize you don't need that is costing you extra money you could be saving! I would love to hear any money saving tips you have because I learn so much from you as well!!!! Send me a message ->claimingsimplicity@gmail.com We have started our decluttering challenge in our Private Claiming Simplicity Facebook Group and would love for y...2022-01-1013 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsImportance of Minimizing Your Stuff and Eliminating the Things You Don‘t NeedHappy New Year Friend! In this episode, you will learn the importance of Minimizing your possessions and eliminating the things you don't need. Reducing items helps create the space and time necessary to pursue meaningful work, relationships and experiences. We talk about the 5 realizations you will come to when you simplify your stuff! Declutter challenge starts January 3rd in the Private Facebook Group->Claiming Simplicity I would love to see you there! Instagram-> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/ Send me a message ->claimingsimplicity@gmail.com See you...2022-01-0305 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsStart to Dream and Set Goals This Next Year for the Moms Who Want to Eventually Quit Their Job and Work From HomeHappy New Year Friend!!!! In today's episode I talk about some questions to help you to dream again and set beginning goals so that you can either quit your day job and work from home or just beginning setting goals so you can achieve your ideal life! I hope that you incorporate some of this and I can't wait to see how this New Year turns out for you!!!! I love hearing from you! Send me a message on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/ Email me at c...2021-12-2709 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsHow to Easily Declutter from all the Extra Christmas Items before the New YearHey Friend! In this episode I talk about simple ways to keep declutter to a minimum so you can start the New Year Fresh! I will show you how to organize your Christmas Items so you can easily access them every year without a mess! We are going to be doing a FREE Declutter Challenge starting in January in our Claiming Simplicity Facebook group and we would love for you to join us! Send me a message on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/ Email me at claimingsimplicity@gmail.com 2021-12-2005 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsMinimizing Stress for the Busy Mom Trying to do it all During the HolidaysHey! In this episode you will get some great tips for minimizing stress when you are trying to do all the things this Christmas season. Remember to slow down and that you can say no to things and activities. Bless your Christmas Season! Monica Find the 10 ways to reduce stress and stay on Budget this holiday season and a few recipes at link tree below! Enjoy! linktr.ee/monicahbaker Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/ Email me at claimingsimplicity@gmai...2021-12-1306 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsBest Gift Giving Ideas this Christmas Season to Create Memories and Useful GiftsHey Friend! Today I am going to give you some ideas for the best gifts that you can give that will create memories and experiences along with gift ideas that people can actually use! I thought it was incredible that so many people see gift giving as a competition-trying to out gift their family and friends! Imagine what the world would be like if we were all seeking Jesus like that!!!!! I would love to hear your favorite gifts to give and to receive. Send me a dm at https://www.instagram.com/cla...2021-12-0607 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsCreate a Simple Budget and Learn How to Stick to it to Get Out of Debt for Busy MomsHello! If you want to learn the first steps to starting a budget, you are going to want to listen to this episode! You don't need a spreadsheet or budget program to begin the process, you just need to figure out where you are spending all your money. If you don't have a budget, your money just seems to disappear and you are going to want to start controlling that!!!!!! Enjoy! Monica 2021-11-2907 min

Claiming Simplicity | Simple Life, Natural Living, Cooking from Scratch, Intentional Living, Save Money, Simple SystemsWhy I Created This Podcast and What You Can Expect to HearTrailer Simplified Home*Debt & Expense Reduction*Faith*Personal Development Are you a tired, exhausted, and overwhelmed mom looking to simplify your life? Do you want to get your priorities back in order so you can enjoy a balanced lifestyle? Are you tired of having debt and living paycheck to paycheck? Do you want to have time freedom to create memories and experiences with your family and friends? In this podcast, you will learn how to reduce debt and expenses, simplify your home, and learn ways to balance your values and your time. I...2021-11-0403 min