Compromise - Walking the Line Between Quality & Your Budget

Are you snapping at your partner & kids or feeling cynical seeing everyone else's happy posts about the holidays? You sound like you're feeling resentment right now... Been there, done that. There's a lot going on under resentment and in this episode, I want to help you: Understand where resentment comes from Develop some strategies to move past this right now Shift your thought patterns to live more in tune with your own needs and desires Don't miss this one! Subscribe for email updates here!  Join the Simple Sustainable Home FB group here As promised, here are some of the resources referenced in this episode: - Tim Ferriss podcast episode with Diana Chapman: How to Get Unstuck  (Whole Body Yes) - Tim Ferriss podcast episode with Debbie Millman: How to Design a Life (Sketching out a 5 year plan) - Martha Beck: How to Live a Wayfinder's Life --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplesustainablehome/support

Seasonal living is an old-fashioned way of living that allows us to slow down and change our life throughout the course of the year. In this episode, I share my own experience with seasonal living and how it helped me move out of stress and anxiety and into a calm, assured sense of knowingness.  I'll also share insights on how to make the most of this special time of the year (without pulling your hair out)! Resources: 1. New Post: 7 Powerful Ways to Live with the Seasons Any Day of the Year https://www.milkglasshome.com/2022/12/16/living-with-the-seasons/ 2. Winter Solstice Self-Reflection & Intention Setting https://www.milkglasshome.com/2021/12/13/winter-solstice-reflection-guide-free-download/ 3. Christmas Planner Bundle https://www.etsy.com/listing/1353535246/christmas-planner-printable-bundle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplesustainablehome/support

We're in the holiday season! This magical time of year is also incredibly stressful for many people. We're full of stress about our budgets and to-do lists, we're dreading this work party or dealing with strained relationships with relatives, and many of us are coping with loss and grief. There are so many things that complicate the holidays and this year, I'm going to help you enjoy a gentle, peaceful holiday. In this episode, we're dealing with the mental and physical overwhelm that comes with doing TOO MUCH. We're breaking down the mental load of things to do and I'll help you feel calm and grounded in your body. Ready to tackle your to do list? Check out my Christmas Planner Printable Bundle to help you plan out your holiday shopping, gift-giving, dinner, and more. Even Santa gets some help in this one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplesustainablehome/support

Friends, I'm back! I'm here to help you end this year feeling good - calm, peaceful, focused, and grounded. I'll be sharing tips, strategies, and perspectives to help you move out of the ever-busy mode and truly enjoy this time. I'll share a new episode each Saturday for at least the next 3-4 weeks. If you like it, let me know! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplesustainablehome/support

Hey there, friends! I'm taking a few weeks off from the podcast to put some time into other projects and make sure my episodes are high-quality. Be sure to follow Simple Sustainable Home on your favorite casting service to be notified of future episodes! You can also subscribe for email updates here to get my weekly newsletter, including podcast updates. https://milk-glass-home.ck.page/pantry-list-freebie Stay cool and see you soon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplesustainablehome/support

Especially with rising food costs, how do we make the right choices for our budget and our health? In this episode, I'm sharing my own decision-making process about grocery shopping. These tiny decisions feel stressful and overwhelming so by learning which standards matter the most, we can make eating an organic, local diet easier and less overwhelming! Get your free pantry staples list --> https://milk-glass-home.ck.page/pantry-list-freebie 🌿 Check out my ebook From Scratch for Beginners to learn how to set up your own real food lifestyle Resources to help - Read my Azure Standard review - Learn where to buy grass-fed beef wherever you live *Special offer: Get 2 lbs of grass-fed beef for life when you shop with Crowd Cow! Don't forget to listen to earlier episodes about stretching your food budget! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplesustainablehome/support

I believe that creativity is a fundamental part of human nature that we can use to not only survive, but thrive. In this episode, I'll break down what I mean, share my own personal story of healing through creativity, and strategies to help you unlock this part of yourself! Get the Roadmap to Sustainable Living here: https://milk-glass-home.ck.page/roadmap Check out the show notes for more details & resources here: https://www.milkglasshome.com/2022/07/08/ep-11/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplesustainablehome/support

Put away the water bath canner! Don't worry about the pectin and canning pressure. In this episode, I'm sharing 6 of the easiest food preservation strategies you can do anywhere you live. Most of these are 1 or 2-step processes that come together quickly and easily. This list is just the start, too! There are so many great ways to preserve food. Pick one of these simple approaches this summer to try your hand at food preservation. You CAN can...get it? :) Don't forget to get your Home Canning Bundle if you're ready to dive into canning! https://shop.milkglasshome.com/product/home-canning-bundle-natural/ See the complete show notes & get some recipes here: https://www.milkglasshome.com/2022/07/01/episode-10/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplesustainablehome/support

In this episode, we're going to take a quick dive into the issues with food waste, how much we're really throwing away, and the simplest strategies to fight food waste. Spoiler: no clever TikTok hacks required! Here's what you need: Free meal planner & pantry checklist --> https://milk-glass-home.ck.page/pantry-list-freebie Then head to Milk Glass Home to see my zero waste guides, tips for cooking from scratch, meal planning help, and more! Want some stats? Head to the show notes for more information. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplesustainablehome/support

In this mega episode, I'm breaking down some of the best tips from the world of sustainable living to help you save money during these unprecedented times. Then, I'm going to delve into becoming a conscious consumer to help you understand what that means, how to do it, and the lessons I've learned in my journey to detach myself from consumerism. There are lots of tips here and ideas to help shift your thinking! Here are some resources to help you on your way (Visit simplesustainablehome.com for links to all of these things!) The free Roadmap to Sustainable Living to simplify your journey Simple Living Collection's Summer issue with my workbook Becoming a Conscious Consumer - Only available until 6/20! (affiliate link) Related resources Questions to ask yourself before buying something new How to Go Zero Waste on a Budget 30+ frugal sustainable living tips --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplesustainablehome/support