Wifestyle Hustle Ellyn and Lauren

The big change happens today! We hope you enjoy this more conversational episode about how to create and fulfill your summer bucket list. Look for our lists coming soon. RecapThe podcast format is changing to longer episodes with a focus on personal conversations.Summer break is a valuable time to spend with family and create lasting memories.Creating a bucket list for the summer can help prioritize and plan fun activities.The bucket list should be fun and not stressful, with input...

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Camping00:33 First Camping Trip01:27 Camping in Different Locations02:28 Camping with Kids03:04 Challenges and Improvements04:23 Mixed Feelings about Camping05:23 Exploring Historical Sites06:23 Camping as the Main Experience07:46 Family Bonding and Activities08:47 Kids' Independence and Camping in the Backyard09:52 Camping with Teens10:51 Bringing Bikes and Wheelie Things11:20 Different Types of Campsites12:38 Preparing Food for Camping15:09 Easy Meals and Separ...

The season of gardening is upon us. For this reason, you will find us out in the garden planting, watering, pruning and harvesting for the next few months. What better time than this to show the kids the joys of gardening. At least that is how we feel. We love to take our kids out and let them experience digging in the dirt and bringing in the bounty of a good harvest. That is why, we discussed how to sow that seed in their hearts. Like many things we parents teach, this is something they wil...

RecapTransitioning from winter food to summer food is a fun and exciting change in cooking.Eating something fresh, whether from the garden or a local farm, is important during the summer months.Summer meals are often lighter and include grilled meats and plenty of vegetables.Marinating meat adds flavor and infuses it with deliciousness.Exploring different cuisines allows for a variety of summer dishes.Infused waters with fruits, herbs, and vegetables can help with hydration.Growing herbs is e...

Today we dove into a personal topic for us. We don't center our podcast around God because we want to be inclusive to all demographics. Motherhood, gardening, cooking and all the rest are things we can discuss across all beliefs. That said, today's episode is a little different. We wanted to talk a bit about our beliefs as they are what makes us part of who we are. Centering our and our families lives around God and our relationship with Him is a huge part of who we are. We discussed it today...

Today, we continued our budgeting series. Vacations can be so expensive but they don't have to be. A little bit of for thought can save you heaps of money while still having a great time with your family. We wanted to do this episode early in the season because the most important part of budgeting for vacation is starting with a plan early. If you wait until the last minute it is much harder to stay within your budget.Have you heard the other episodes in this series? If you're looking for way...