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Abraham Lincoln said,
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.”
Well, I had this thought: What if we took that quote and applied it to motherhood? I thought of a few examples, but not many. But man, when I took it to Instagram and my email list, you guys delivered! I have a whole list of ways that this quote can apply to motherhood and you are in for a treat. Get ready to make your life a whole lot more practical and easier in this last “May is for Mamas” episode.
Resources from this episode:
Legacy Binder Checklist
Clorox Bleach Toilet Tablets
Lululemon
Frost Free Freezers
Mom Agenda
8 Cube Organizers
Teaching from Rest by Sarah MacKenzie
Nancy Ray Website
Nancy Ray on Instagram
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I’m so excited to welcome you back to another episode of “May is for Mamas” where every episode in the month of May is dedicated to mamas. Today, we are talking with an expert on health, nourishing ourselves, and how to change our families forever by taking care of our bodies with the food that we eat. I’m so excited for you to hear from Ilana Muhlstein. Now, if you’ve ever been part of the “Beach Body” program or heard of the “2B Mindset”, this is who created it. Guys, I’m geeking out. I don’t usually say “Yes” to people who I get random emails from in my inbox, but when I saw hers come thorough, I started geeking out because I personally have done “2B Mindset”, I’ve gone through her program (I’ve done it last year, I’m doing it now), I believe in it and it works. So I thought to share something that’s been so life changing for me with my listeners with Illana herself would be such a gift, especially in the month of May for “May is for Mamas.” So I’m so excited. She is a dietician, a nutritionist, and a best-selling author. Guys, at the age of 13, Ilana weighed over 200 pounds. Her story is so inspiring. She came up with this model that really works and I can say that honestly because it works for me. It is like a track to run on; so helpful. The conversation is going to be so great. I hope you enjoy this episode of “May is for Mamas” with Ilana Muhlstein.
Resources from this episode:
Illana Muhlstein Website
2B Mindset Program
Ilana Muhlstein on Instagram
Illana Muhlstein on TikTok
Ilana Muhlstein on YouTube
Ilana Muhlstein on Facebook
You Can Drop It Podcast
Ilana Muhlstein Cookbook
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Goodles Mac & Cheese
Immi Ramen
Nancy Ray Website
Nancy Ray on Instagram
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I don’t know if you’re like me in this way, but I love to sit around and picture the time that I am a grandmother. It’s something about the legacy that we are leaving right now, in the thick of motherhood and keeping the vision of me as a grandmother. It just keeps me going. Today, I am going to share a little secret. I have a note on my phone (in the Notes app) that I have been writing down all of the things that I don’t want to forget when I’m a grandma. Notes to myself, advice to myself that I will never forget and will hopefully be the grandma that I want to be someday. Today, I am going to share everything that I’ve written down in that little Notes app with you.
Resources from this episode:
25% Off Dwell Bible App
Kate Strickler (Naptime Kitchen) Instagram
The Mommy Talks Instagram
Nancy Ray Website
Nancy Ray on Instagram
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Welcome to the first episode of my “May is for Mamas” series, where every episode in the month of May is dedicated to the mamas listening. I’m starting out with a great conversation with my friend, Molly Stillman, who just wrote an amazing book called, “If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry.” It’s so good. We talk all about it, but it really honors the life and story of her mom, which is just amazing. You’ll hear all about it. I’m so excited for this series! I hope you love it.
Resources from this episode:
If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry book by Molly Stillman
Molly Stillman Podcast: Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?
Home Before Morning book by Lynda Van Devanter
Molly Stillman Website
Molly Stillman on Instagram
Molly Stillman on Facebook
Nancy Ray Website
Nancy Ray on Instagram
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This week’s episode is part 2 of a conversation I had with my husband Will all about how we have observed the Sabbath as a family for a year now and how it has changed us forever. If you missed the first part of our conversation, go back to last week’s episode and listen to that before you listen to today’s episode. I’m so excited to finish out this conversation with you today.
Resources from this episode:
25% Off Dwell Bible App
An Integrated Life Course
The Family Teams Podcast
Birds and Bees with Megan Michelson Podcast Episode
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster
Papa Johns App
AllTrails
Chordify
Art for Kids Hub
Magic Markers
Brighter Day Press Watercolor Classes
Nancy Ray on Instagram
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Well it has been one whole year of our little Ray family embracing the Sabbath as a weekly rhythm. This episode is a conversation with myself and Will all about how it has changed us forever.
Resources from this episode:
25% Off Dwell Bible App
An Integrated Life Course
The Family Teams Podcast
Nancy Ray on Instagram
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