We travel to the beach ALL the time and we have learned some of the best items to bring for kids! I listed some of our favorite items here and let you know exactly how I use them! There are also some great beach tips in here like what we pack for snacks in our cooler, what we use to get rid of sand - it's not baby powder, and my favorite bags to use! You can see links to everything by visiting my blog post here: https://emilyparkins.com/travel/family-beach-essentials Check out my blog here : www...
Jun 15, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Good morning friends! Today’s devotional is called Worship in the Mundane Tasks of Motherhood! You can listen to it wherever you ilsten to podcasts and read it below! Daunting are some mornings when the laundry is piled high, the dishes are piled high and the house feels (but probably isn't) dirty. Those are the mornings that I noticed I needed some time to quiet my mind. But there is a mindset shift here that will help you calm down and recenter. Titus 2:4-5 ERV By doing this they will teach th...
Jun 13, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Happy Monday! Happy fresh start to a new week! :) Today I'm talking about technology and discipline. Not allowing bad behavior slide. Knowing that it's okay to discipline your kids even if they don't like it! It's okay to teach our kids boundaries - in fact that's our job! It's important we're teaching our kids that they cannot act out when they do so. And knowing that when they do have bad behavior they will be getting in trouble for it! I am talking about the excuses we make as parents for why...
Jun 12, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
"Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don't. And believe that everything happens for a reason if you get a chance - take it; if it changes your life - let it. Nobody said that it would be easy... they just promised it would be worth it!" I found this quote on my old Instagram page from back when I was in my early 20s and I thought it was perfect for all the things right now! there is no point in having any ...
Jun 08, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Losing people you love is part of life. Even if it's people you disconnect from. There is nothing in the Bible that says you have to remain friends with someone who has hurt you, or has done you wrong. Matthew 5: 43-48 says; "You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven." This does not say - you must have dinner with your enemy....
Jun 06, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This summer we are experimenting with having our oldest home with me all summer! No more daycare for him! So exciting, and emotional as he enters first grade in the fall! I took some time to put together a summer schedule for him and I think it will be really helpful for him to know what to expect ahead of time. I've learned as a mom for over 6 years now, that when the kids know what to expect they do better. Not surprising though because as an adult, I feel the same way! Check out the schedule ...
Jun 05, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
I love a good Netflix and Chill day! We try to spend at least one day at home each week and that means I get to have Netflix on when the kids aren't watching TV! So fun! So here are some favorites that I'm watching now and some favorites that my kids are watching! - Bridgerton - Queen Charlotte a Bridgerton Story - Conor McGregor Docuseries - Selling Sunset - Queer Eye Season 7 - Outer Banks - The Crown Kids - - Zig and Sharko - Number Blocks - Story Bots - Octonauts - Booba - Cocomelon - The Fl...
Jun 01, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Grab your free printable with the scripture mentioned in this podcast here . Galatians 5:1 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Journal / Practical Things You Can Do Today: - Write down all of the negative things people have spoken over you. Rip it up. Burn it up. Destroy that paper! - Pray that God changes your heart, so you can feel differently, say the right things! Check out my blog for more tips!...
May 30, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Let’s talk growing our confidence through limiting our anxiety and fears. Giving our anxiety and fears to God, and becoming stronger because of them! Becoming the owner of your anxiety through facing your fears head on and growing the confidence we need to lead lives we love!!! Listen to the episode for more details and let me know if you have any other tips! Check out my blog for more tips and an awesome printable for a piece of scripture I hung in my kitchen for years! Little Passports - EMILY...
May 29, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 8
There is nothing better than being away from your house and coming home to it being clean and put together! Equally, there is nothing worse than being tired from a fun vacation and coming home to a bunch of chores to do because you didn't plan to get them done before you left! We have had some practice now with going away and I've got into a rhythm of things I do before we leave that will set us up for a stress free return! 1. Pick Up the House 2. Clean out the fridge 3. Meal Prep / Grocery Orde...
May 25, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 8
I know it's so hard to carve time in our busy lives to spend intentional time with the Lord but when you do it is a world of difference! We put so much pressure on ourselves to have perfect morning devotionals and that is just not realistic sometimes. Intentional time with your Bible or worship music will make such a difference in your relationship with Him! Hebrews 11:6 says "And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and tha...
May 23, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Meal prepping and planning has always been a HOT topic. It's because we're ALL SO BUSY! Here are my best tips for meal prepping and planning especially in busy seasons! 1. Make it Simple. 2. Produce Prep. 3. Clean OUT YOUR FRIDGE. In this episode I go into details on my meal prepping / planning and some of my favorite items that I meal prep each week! I talk about the logistics of meal prepping and simplifying your meal prep so you can do it without feeling overwhelmed and making excuses! Some o...
May 22, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Hi friends! I have a few daily rhythms I do that make things easier for me. In my brain, I like to make sure things are clearly spelled out and grouped. This might overwhelm some people but this is how my brain works :). So whenever I went back to work after having our third baby I made this PDF that helped me stay on track. YES at first it was overwhelming but now it's just habit and makes my life SO MUCH EASIER! You can find the PDF on my blog here - https://mommyparkins.squarespace.com/blog/1...
May 18, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On Tuesdays, I'll publish a devotional that will be short and help you focus for the day and week ahead! There are days I wonder if I'm cut out for this. I doubt myself. I tell myself that I'm spending too much money. I'm not doing enough as a mom. I'm not showing up well as a wife. My house looks dirty. My work isn't as good as I feel like it should be. There are piles of laundry, dishes in the sink, dirt on the floor, my car is a mess (again!), and so on. I even go so far as to tell myself tha...
May 16, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Do you ever find yourself reacting to situations and feeling a little out of control afterward? That's what happens when we don't stop to think and give ourselves time to respond. It is OKAY to tell your kids or ANYONE that you need a moment to process so you can respond appropriately, however, how often are we actually doing that?! I want to encourage you today friends, that you are doing well! It takes time to practice this and you will get there!!! Let's encourage one another to respond, not ...
May 16, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
You don’t need to know how to do something the first time you do it! We are all learning and adapting every day! Let’s give ourselves some grace! Whether you’re a new mom, changing jobs, or just in a season you’ve never been in sit back and listen to Emily chat about why it’s okay to not know how to do something the first time around and learn how to be okay with the unknown!
May 15, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We go from mama to mommy to mom and this is your resource for all things motherhood!
May 15, 2023•34 sec
A quick introduction on what you're going to hear on my podcast! I'm so excited to be sharing in a more intimate way and to be a place of encouragement and love for you ladies! Join my email list Check out my website Follow me on Instagram @motherhood.unscripted LINKS & CODES: Wave of Mind Journals | 24 Week Journal Therapy Use Code EMILY20 for 20% Off!! Happsy Organic Mattress | Use this link for $200 Off Wood Stove Kitchen | Use code EMILY20 for 20% off & free shipping Pique Life | Use...
May 15, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
