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EP 85 10 Practical Ways To Keep Jesus In Your Christmas Celebration

Holiday Blues or Christmas Crazy?
How do you fare during the holidays? Overwhelmed? Busy? Tired? Broke?
Well, my little Katies take a few minutes for yourself with a beverage and a deep breath as I give you 10 very practical Christmas helps for getting through your holidays with joy and grace.
Bonus- you will be intentionally including Jesus in your celebration!
As promised- My Manger IQ Game.  (Feel free to make it more or less hard depending on the age of the kiddos playing!)
Manger Memory True and False Game (from Luke 2 and Matthew 2)
1. Mary is the mother of Jesus. (True)
2. There were 3 wise men,. (False, we don't really know! We do know they brought 3 gifts...but there could have been many wise men)
3. Jesus was visited by shepherds the night he was born. (True)
4. Joseph was Jesus' dad. (False. He was Jesus' earthly dad. Jesus is the Son of God)
5. Mary and Joseph had to go to Bethlehem to be counted in a census. (True)
6. They had to go to Bethlehem because they were from the family of Levi. (False)
7. The angels told the shepherds to wait about a week and they could see Jesus wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. (False)
8.  The wise men also visited Jesus in the manger. (False, Matthew 2:11 they visited him in his house)
9. The king, Herod, was the first place the wise men stopped when they were looking for Jesus. (True)
10. There was a great star (light) in the heavens that led to Jesus. (True)
11. Herod the king  told the wise men to come tell him when they found the baby because he wanted to go worship Jesus too. (True)
12. Herod the king was kind and loving. (False)
13. An angel told Mary she was going to have a baby even though she was not married. (True)
14. Angels appear a lot to tell about Jesus' coming- to Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and to the wise men. (True)
15. The angel's name was Samuel. (False, Gabriel)
16. Angels warn the wise men to go home the same way, stopping by Herod's palace to give  him directions to Jesus. (False- they went home another way)
17.  Angels told Joseph to take Mary and Jesus and run away to Israel so they would be safe. (False- they were to go to Egypt)
18. Two special people, Anna and Simeon,  were waiting for Jesus at the temple so they could bless Him. (True)
19. Mary was really confused and a little afraid when Gabriel appeared to her. (True)
20. The name Jesus means Son of the Most High God.
May these questions help you teach your little ones and help you Keep Jesus In Your Christmas!
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Blessings,
Kathy
 
 
 
 

EP 84 Using Their Gifts To Curate Great Gifts an Interview with Brittany Parker and Jen King

Hey Friends!
Do you have a passion to bless and encourage others, especially women? Maybe you have the passion but no idea what to do or how to begin?
Are you full of the day to day busy but wish there was just a little something more?
Something to spark your creativity and imagination that would also add some income for your family?
I'd love to invite you to give a listen to my two guests today for some encouragement! Brittany Parker and Jen King, co-owners of Curated Gifts and Goods, speak from the heart about their new business and how it came about.
Brittany and Jen are neighbors and friends who discovered they shared a desire and passion for helping others and bringing joy into their lives through gifting. Together they have expanded the fledgling business Brittany had started.
Brittany is married to a local realtor and has two kids, a senior in high school and  toddler. She has her hands full as a stay at home mom turned entrepreneur. She loves the Lord, spending time with her family and friends, travel and being outdoors. Brittany also loves making all things pretty!
Business partner Jen King also has two children, active teenagers and has been married for 19 years. Also a stay at home mom, she had been praying for guidance in her "something more".  Over a cup of coffee, a offer of help and a generous heart, she joined Brittany as a creative team member. Jen blesses others with her singing, playing piano and decorating ANY space.
You can find them socially on Instagram at @curatedgoods_gifts 
Or, through their linktree address:  linktr.ee/curatedgoodsandgifts 
And, as always, I trust this episode will be a blessing your life and that you will find encouragement!
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Love and Blessings,
Kathy

EP 83 Easy 4 Step Procrastinators Guide To Stress Free Entertaining

OK my Katies, my Kats, and my fellow procrastinators,
Are you struggling with entertaining over Thanksgiving or already freaking out about Christmas? Who needs some last minute, get it all done tips?
When you don't have time to backwards plan for weeks and you are pressed to the wire, when do you sleep and how in the world do you get it all done?
I feel you sister. As a matter of fact, I am in that very situation as I sit at my moms, 6 hours away from my house that needs to be cleaned, groceries that STILL need to be purchased and an unknown number of guests.
BUT, since I have been at this a loooong time, I have some tried and true, spot on tips and tricks that will absolutely let you entertain with a minimum of stress. I'm sharing my 4 Step Plan for Procrastinators to help you enjoy the time you have with family. 
As a bonus, I have thought of a few more tips that I probably should have included!
4 Step Plan to Entertain without extra Stress:
1- Quickly Declutter.
2- Ready your spaces and clean.
3- Make a menu & shop.
4- Prepare as much as you can in advance and jam out to a motivational playlist.
BONUS TIPS:
*Think about friends who are single and invite them to join you
*Have a sink of hot soapy water to rinse off, wash, wipe and clean as you go.
*Delegate, delegate, delegate- which means ask for help!
*If using Cool Whip or ice cream for dessert toppings, set out of the freezer as you serve the food. That way it's soft enough to serve when you are ready!
*Have guests load their dish straight into your empty diswasher
*Get containers or baggies for leftovers. 
*Consider getting to go  containers from a local restaurant (or purchase at the store) to take a plate to someone who is alone, recovering from a sickness or surgery, or shut in.
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Blessings as you enjoy this season. I am so very thankful for you!
Kathy
PS Here's the link to the 5 Days to Faith Course! bit.ly/fivedaystofaith
 
 

EP 82 Keep Your Dream Alive with Laurie Knight, Captianess of The Optimist

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.”⠀ -Langston Hughes
Motivational words that today's guest had as a poster on her wall throughout high school. Which was a good thing as she was sailing in waters of a male dominated world.
Give a listen as my friend and guest, Laurie Knight, shares her dream of being on the water sailing.
Keeping the dream as as a poor college student-
As a busy, mini-van driving, mom of three.
And as a working mom until the season came where she stopped just having the dream and started to pursue it. 
If you have had to push the pause button on a dream of your own, are in the "too busy  to get a shower" stage, wonder if you will have anything left of yourself once the kidos are gone, take time to listen to today's podcast.
I think you'll leave inspired and with hope.
Let me know what you are doing to find joy in your journey where you are! Then, what's your dream to achieve? 
Contact me with questions or messages for Laurie on my Instagram channel and
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Blessings,
Kathy
 

EP 81 Great Laundry Hacks and Tips To Make Cleaning Easier

Looking for some Honest Moms on this one!
Do you have clothes waiting to be folded either in the dryer on on your couch?
Hate being surprised by company because there is no where to sit?
Have you bought new underwear for the kids so that you didn't have any clean?
You are not alone friend! (And there is no judgement from this corner!)
Check out these great tips from really savvy laundry folks who know how to clean up a mess. Along with my free life experience of all the boys lol!
This quick, fun episode will give you (hopefully) some new ideas on a thankless task!
Oh wait, did I hear you whisper that you love doing laundry?
Well, listen up as well! You might learn something new. But if not, you can share your best tips! 
Fun Resources for a Happier Suds Day!
Wool Dryer Balls
Non wool dryer balls
Laundry Essential Oils
Cozy Fireside Essential Oil Scents
Fall Scents Essential Oil Collection
Winter Wonderland
Laundry Detergant "Shelf"
Skinny Laundry Roller Shelves
Mesh Laundry Bags
 
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Blessings,
Kathy
 

EP 80 10 Ways To Become An Authentic Influencer

Hey Momma!
Are you ready for your day in the spotlight?
To get that bonafide Influencer status? 
To influence others with your gorgeous photos and excellent content?
Today's episode takes a look at how to become an authentic influencer- in the space you have, with the time energy and abilities you have been given.
I give you 10 quick ways to check to make sure your influence is authentic and trustworthy.
Listen to Anne Wilson's Hey Girl Video Here
And if you really want a good cry in validation of the job you are doing as a momma, go ahead and listen to Mamas here. It's also by Anne Wilson!
Quick overview?
1. Own Truth of your Worth
2. Grow in that truth and rehearse it.
3. Know Your Audience
4. Know Your Season of Life
5. Who in your Audience Matters?
6. Grasp the Important not the Trendy.
7. Mind Your Motives.
8. Keep Your Seat at the Table.
9. Talk it and Walk It.
10. Be Kind and Compassionate
That list of 10 would be good for any life, not just those of us who want to influence others!
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Blessings,
Kathy

EP 79 Community Why We Need It and 7 Ways To Find Yours

Sisters,
If there is one overriding thing the COVID Pandemic did, it was to increase our isolation.
The enforced lockdown robbed us of our community.
Our sense of belonging.
Our ability to see the world as we did before-or BC, before COVID. 
But, I believe that we were made for community. For seeing the needs of others and being seen.
In today's episode we look at a variety of ways to find a community, to model making and being friends to our kids. And then, the value of reaching out to find our place and voice.
And, after I had recorded this, my precious niece posted this so I had to copy it!
Today one of my neighbors, who has since moved away, called me and said she’d be by in 10 minutes for a cup of coffee so we could catch up. I loved this. My mom and her friends/sisters did life this way. We’d pop in and show up on people’s doorsteps all the time. No time to clean up, to fix your hair, or make your house look perfect, just real life. People would be screaming at their kids or the kitchen would be a mess. They’d throw us a laundry basket or a dish rag and we’d go right along with them as we visited. I always admired how my mom did life this way. It has always made me feel kind of sad when so many people talk about how much they hate when people show up unannounced, but that’s how life really works! That’s how community is created. I get it, it’s inconvenient at times, but maybe we’ve started caring way too much about how things look in our life rather than how our relationships look. Anyways, I love you and you are welcome here any time 💗💗💗 Thank you for this reminder!
Now y’all get ready, I may just be stopping by 😂
Here's to being not only in community, but a great community member as well!
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Blessings,
Kathy

EP 78 Raising Confident and Self Disciplined Children

Hey Mama,
Do you wonder some days if you are going to lose your mind because your kids won't mind?
Do your days of feeling defeated outnumber your days of victory in the child rearing realm?
Do you need a boost of confidence and help?
Join me today as I look at 4 Parenting Styles to decide where you are. It could be that your mindset is part of the issue. With a little redirect, you can get your chaos under control!
You've got everything you need and are doing a great  job! 
I'll keep reminding you of that until your kiddos are old enough to do it themselves!
Big hugs,
Kathy
Oh, and do you know I have freebies for you over on my website?
Don't miss our study looking at the Proverbs 31 woman! It's pretty cool and goes right along with today's episode.  New Bible Study: Busy Women Get It Done, A Look at Proverbs 31
Cool Resources for my freebies and downloads: www.kathylanham.com
Dr. Kevin Leman Resources: 
The Birth Order Book
Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours
Have a New Kid by Friday
Dr. James Dobson Resources: 
Temper Your Child's Tantrums: How Firm Loving Discipline Will Lead To a More Peaceful Home
The NEW Strong Willed Child
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EP 77 Writing A Children’s Book, Interview with Children’s Author Cindy Witty

Hey Friends,
Ever read your kiddo's favorite book for the 100th time and thought, "I should write a book!"
Or maybe you have had that book idea in your head forever and have been too afraid to act on it.
Maybe you'd love to write that book but just don't know how?
Join me on the podcast to hear how new children's author, Cindy Witty, decided to make that dream come true. 
She freely shares her process, the steps she took to get to publication and inspiration that it's never too late to chase your dream!
You can contact Cindy through her website www.cindybwitty.com
DM her on Instagram @wittycindyb
Purchase her book, Musical Soul Mates: A Girl Who Hears Music Everywhere ,  on Amazon or at public events if you are in KY. 
Or, if all else fails, DM me @Kathylanham and I will connect you if possible!
Are you ready to write??
 
Blessings,
Kathy

EP 76 Fantastic Fall Photoshoot Ideas for Your Family Pictures

Hey Mommas, 
As the weather turns cooler and the leaves begin to change it's a great time to get some family photos!
Fall (in any place that has trees), provides a natural backdrop of beauty for your photos. Coordinate your outfits and you have photos you can use in a multitude of ways.
Does just thinking about trying to coordinate the clan, get them to a  photographer and have everyone smile make you inwardly cringe?
Then, today's episode will give you some practical and helpful ideas on how to pull it all together so you are ready for your photographer!
Resources that might help!
Fall Barn Backdrop
Pumpkin Glasses for Fun Photo Ops
Floral Wreath Headbands
Canon DSLR Rebel Camera Starter Kit
Share your photos and tag me on your Socials! @kathylanham
Freebies are found at Website with freebies & printables
Blessings,
Kathy