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***TOP 1.5 % Global Podcast*** Are you a busy mom who wants more time for what matters most, but you have no idea where to start simplifying your life?
Do you wish you could nourish your family with healthy homemade food but are too overwhelmed and end up going through the drive thru......again?
Are you concerned about the toxins in your home and food but don’t know how to find simple, natural options to support your family’s health?
I am so excited you are here! This podcast will teach you how to live an simpler life, make your own natural products, simple ways to garden, cook from scratch, and preserve your food to save money and reduce the items you have to buy at the store to become more self-reliant and creating an income on your homestead!
Hey, I’m Monica, I’m a wife, mom of 5 kids, grandma, nurse and daughter of the King! I was overwhelmed with my full schedule and knew I wanted to create more time for my family by simplifying my life. I started small by swapping toxic products for more natural ones, cooking simple healthy meals from scratch, and creating simple systems without the stress and overwhelm! And I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with you!
So grab that cup of coffee, get cozy on the porch swing…..and let’s chat!
Website: Claimingsimplicity.com
Join our Community of Christian Moms https://www.facebook.com/groups/claimingsimplicity/
Email -> monica@claimingsimplicity.com
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Episodes

Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Hello!
You are going to really enjoy this episode with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast. She has amazing systems and routines for getting your house in order and keeping it in order.
You can find Lauren White: The Intentional Edit Podcast
Intentional Edit on all Social Platforms
Can't wait to hear how you liked this-contact me below!!!!
Monica
Join our Facebook Group -> Simple Living for Busy Moms
Email -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/

Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Hello Friend!
Thanks for being here! Today I want to let you know what I learned the first few weeks of owning baby Nigerian Dwarf Goats! It has been quite the learning curve!
I also want to let you know of a simple little secret that I use to keep rabbits and deer out of my garden and from nibbling on my flowers!
And Finally.....an update on my 8 week social media fast!
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Email -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com
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Enjoy your week!
Monica

Monday May 02, 2022
Turn Your Passion Into Purpose with Estela Kelley
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Hello Friend!
In this episode Estela is talking about having a passion and then turning that into a purpose. Sometimes we don't know how it comes about, but when we are doing what we love, we enjoy our work.
Estela's Podcast -> Estela Kelley Show
Estela's Website -> www.sharetheflippinfun/shop
I hope you enjoy this podcast!
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Email -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com
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Monica

Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Hey Friend!
In this episode I will tell you about the different kinds of seeds and go step by step how to plant seeds to make it easy for beginner gardeners.
I just planted seeds and I know I had so many questions when I first started doing a garden. I don’t start all of my seeds, but tomatoes, peppers, and a few others is what I like to get started before we can bring outside to plant because our season in so short in MN.. It probably wont be ready to plant outside until late may, early June here! Look on your seed packet for detailed information of when you should plant.
Join our Facebook Group -> Simple Living for Busy Moms
Email -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com
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Have a great week!
Monica

Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Hello!
I can’t even tell you how excited I am to REALLY know the direction that God is leading me. As many of you probably know, I am very multi passionate & I love to do so many things! I absolutely enjoy being a nurse and the patients are amazing and being a helper is one of my gifts which I also find alot of value in at home being a wife, mom, and grandma! Working as needed at the clinic has been perfect for me, but honestly…..I am busier than ever at home! I am the type of person that has to be doing something and helping someone to be fulfilled-whether it be learning something new, trying something new or crafting and you definitely wont ever see me sitting around!! I grew up on a dairy farm and working hard is in my blood!
So……I just want to let you know what is happening around here and how I am going to be pivoting slightly. I want to teach more people to grow their own food and preserve it, raise their own animals, and become more self-sufficient as they begin their homesteading journey!
Join our Facebook Group -> Simple Living for Busy Moms
Email -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/
See you next week!
Monica

Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Hello Friend
Welcome back to another week-It was quite a week here and my original podcast has switched gears because this is what is on my heart this week!! Life is precious and we have such a short time here on earth, so we need to use it wisely. Even with all of the things that happened this week, I have so much peace. God's plan is perfect! I can’t control what goes on in this world, but I am ever so thankful to know the one who is in control.
Today, I just want you to go deep and look at what really matters to you. I give you 4 actions to find fulfillment in your life.
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Email -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com
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Happy Easter! He is Risen!
Monica

Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
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 time, people didn’t know what they were going to do because many relied on it for business. That was a great learning lesson to make sure to build a business you own! Social media is a dangerous and addictive side of technology that has crept up on us thanks to the very intentional work of social media engineers. I have heard social media be called the new Tobacco company, selling products to be as addictive as possible.
You may be wondering why I am talking about this, but I am seeing more and more people going to digital minimalism and I am all about that! It is the time honored philosophy that better living can come from less.
I can't wait to hear your feedback and how this blesses your family! I actually deleted my Apps shortly after this recording and I think you will like the changes it will make in your life!
Here is how to contact me!
Join our Facebook Group -> Simple Living for Busy Moms
Email -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/
Have a great week friend!
Monica

Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Hello!
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!
Join me on this simple life journey and let me know what kind of things you make homemade! I appreciate any tips or tricks as I learn as well!
Join our Facebook Group -> Simple Living for Busy Moms
Email -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/
Have a Blessed Week Friends!
Monica

Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Hey 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://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/
Blessings!
Monica

Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Hello 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 store with each day of the week. Obviously nothing fancy or pinterest worthy, but it is simple. I write if they have ballgames, youth group, practices or any other activities they may have so I know approximately the time we will be home. If it is later in the evening, we end up having something ready in the crockpot, or sometimes even leftovers. I only write our evening meals.
I'm telling you……your system doesn’t have to be fancy-it just has to work!
If you would like the recipes we talk about in this podcast, just email me or post it in the Claiming Simplicity Facebook Group!!!!
Join our Facebook Family -> Busy Moms Simplifying to Work Less and Balance Life
Email -> claimingsimplicity@gmail.com
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Hugs!
Monica