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Hey Busy Mama! Do you struggle with trying to keep all your plates spinning in the air?  Are you paying money for this app and that app and suddenly realize you have tow of apps doing the same thing- or pretty much the same thing? Do you look at your bank statement and think, "Dang, I forgot I was paying for that!" I know the feeling!  Today's podcast looks at how to clean up, lean up and pare down the excesses in your app world and focus on what you really need. It's a look at an entrepreneurial Kaizen type event for your business. Where are you spending your money and how can you be more productive? Which apps help and which are a time suck? I talk about several of the resources I use regularly. If you aren't familiar with them, the links for exploration are below!  These are a mix of free and paid apps, and many have both versions where you use the free until you get big enough to justify paying for them.   Zoom A free (and subscription) based screen sharing platform Less Annoying CRM (Customer Service Management Platform) With this one you get a free month's trial to check it out. Canva. A Graphic Arts App  A free (and a subscription) graphics art program Mileiq an automatic mileage tracking system See if any of these can help you be more efficient and productive in your business and then in your personal life.  After all, time is a gift we are to use well and enjoy! Let me know in the comments, on our FaceBook page or DM me on Insta how this episode works for you! Join us over in our growing FB Community- Productivity & Proverbs 31 Community  Connect with me on Insta @Kathylanham or check out and download the freebies and downloads I have over on the website, My Website Blessings! Kathy  

For Better or For Worse. For Richer or Poorer In Sickness and In Health are words we repeat in our wedding vows never thinking about what the future may hold.  Today's podcast guest, FOREVER Senior Executive Director Deanna Johnson, a wife, mom and successful business owner shares her story of triumph in the midst of trauma. Perseverance in pain and the long road of recovery when one is faced with a traumatic brain injury. Insightful and inspirational, listen in as Deanna recounts the story of their family journey. Hope and commitment are the hallmarks of this transparent interview. I pray you will be moved, encouraged and inspired as you listen. oin us over in our growing FB Community- Productivity & Proverbs 31 Community  Connect with me on Insta @Kathylanham or check out and download the freebies and downloads I have over on the website, My Website Blessings, Kathy      

Hey Mamma! Are you already stressed over how to coordinate your kid's Easter outfits? Need some ideas to share the importance of the season that go beyond just candy and Easter egg hunts? In today's episode I share some fun ideas that give a twist to your family traditions and breathe new life into your Easter celebrations. If you celebrate Lent and are in the middle of teaching those lessons, these ideas bring you up to the week before Easter.  Using object lessons and baking you can share the story of Passover and the week before Jesus' death in some fresh and unique ways. Above all else as you raise your little warriors (and princess warriors) in the faith, I pray these ideas will infuse your holidays with warm family activities that become treasured traditions!  You can get the eggs I mention in the podcast here: Resurrection Eggs (we have a set like these) Enjoy the holiday and take lots of pictures!! If there is no picture it didn't happen. Just kidding!  I'd love for you to continue the conversation by joining us over in our growing FB Community- Productivity & Proverbs 31 Community  Connect with me on Insta @Kathylanham or check out and download the freebies and downloads I have over on the website, My Website   Blessings, Kathy  

Hey Mama! I know you have great goals for your kids! Who doesn't want to raise kind, loving, gentle, intentionally inclusive, good humans??? But, in today's episode I want to look at the question-Is that enough? It's almost a which came first, the chicken or the egg, discussion. Can we really raise intentional kids without first giving them a foundation on which to stand? How do we lead our children to make Godly choices apart from His Word? If we are not in fellowship with a local body, learning and growing ourselves how do we model that behavior to our children? Is being good, good enough to earn heaven? Listen in to see my take on that question! I'd love to hear what you think as these are my thoughts and beliefs which I hope encourage to see what God's Word has to say! Speaking of getting started; join us over in our growing FB Community- Productivity & Proverbs 31 Community  Connect with me on Insta @Kathylanham or check out and download the freebies and downloads I have over on the website, My Website Blessings! Kathy

Hey Mama! Do you have a baby, toddler or even bigger kid for which eating anything is an ordeal? I'm not talking about a picky eater, but one in which there are tears, tummy aches, throwing up and stinky poos? You have tried everything but don't have any answers and don't seem to be getting anywhere? Today's interview guest, Amber McIntire, is a blogger who discusses freely as one mom to another their journey with F.P.IE.S. or  Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome. Never heard of it? Neither had she until she did a deep research dive trying to find some answers for her children. If this isn't your struggle but think it might benefit someone else, be sure to share this episode with them. You can read more on Amber's website www.fpiesroadmap.com  Not a medical blog, but one mom helping other moms find some answers. I would love to know what you think about today's episode as well! DM or Message me on social! Join us over in our growing FB Community- Productivity & Proverbs 31 Community  Connect with me on Insta @Kathylanham Or, check out and download the freebies  I have over on the website, My Website Blessings! Kathy  

Hey Friend, Have you "washed your face" and are still struggling? Do you wake up feeling a failure and go to bed not much better off? I think you will find you are in good company as many of us are walking around with unmet expectations- from others and ourselves. Join me today as I share 5 ways that I have found over and over to help me out of my feelings and into my faith.  So, buckle on that belt of truth and let's get started! Speaking of getting started; join us over in our growing FB Community- Productivity & Proverbs 31 Community  Connect with me on Insta @Kathylanham or check out and download the freebies and downloads I have over on the website, My Website Blessings, Kathy

Ever wanted to find that ONE PERFECT PICTURE that you know you took, but you just can't seem to find it as you scroll? Or gotten the message "your storage is full purchase more"? Worse yet, have you deleted a picture from your phone to find out it disappeared across all platforms because you were trusting a sync service not a true photo service? In this day of digital dumpsters - where big box companies simply delete or hold your photos and projects hostage (if you don't make a purchase on a timetable they delete your pics) it's tricky to navigate. Add that we take thousands of photos and it quickly becomes a dilemma we don't want to deal with. In today's episode I offer you some suggestions to help make some sense of how to organize and get started enjoying your memories! I love it when folks decide "I am going to get started!" It's my passion to help you along the journey! Check out all of our freebies and create a photo account over at www.kathylanham.com Speaking of getting started; join us over in our growing FB Community- Productivity & Proverbs 31 Community  Join my FB Forever Kathy Lanham Photo Tips and Tricks group for challenges and inspiration here: Kathy Lanham Photo Tips and Tricks Connect with me on IG @KathyLanham Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me! Blessings, Kathy

Hey Sister Friend! Coming at you live from the no judgment zone, I have a serious question to ask, Are you authentic or a hypocrite? Do hypocritical people drive you crazy? Does your "walk" match up with your "talk"? Do you have a social media face but also an at home, fed up face? How do you handle it when you are called out for a behavior, your words or some habit you have? It may be something you have no idea is offensive so you feel blindsided when it's brought to your attention! Or, on the flip side of that coin, maybe you are the one calling out a sin, pointing to a harmful or immature behavior. How do you handle that task? In today's episode we are starting the year off with a hard topic, one sure to get you thinking! If you've experienced a hard conversation, I'd love to get your perspective in the comments below! Did you know I have some free resources over on my website, including a Forever intro account with a bonus $20 coupon. Check it out here: https://www.kathylanham.com We have a Facebook Community that I would love to have you join! Productivity and Proverbs 31 Community And to connect on IG or FB it's @kathylanham Blessings Friend, Kathy Music courtesy of https://pixabay.com/users/daddy_s_music-22836301/

Hey My Katies! Do you have your Word for the Year yet? One Word....a buzz word and concept in Christian and business circles. Do you find yourself doubting that one word could really change anything in your life? Do you make endless goals and resolutions, but find you forget them 2 weeks later? How about if we just cut to the chase and simplify? No goals. No wish lists. No workouts. Just one word. One simple word with a Scriptural nudge to create laser focus, clarity and empower you. Truly, that is the power of My One Word! I traded in my resolutions long, long ago, but found the "my one word" challenge has changed my character!  I look at different aspects of my life: my physical (of course, I'm a woman), mindset, spiritual, financial and relationships. When I focus in on just One Word, it holds fast. It sticks.   When you choose your one word, write it down, share it, apply it and live it,  your life will become more fulfilling and incredible than ever. Just One Word.  Give a listen! I'd love to know your word too btw! Join us over in our growing FB Community- Productivity & Proverbs 31 Community  Connect with me on Insta @Kathylanham or check out and download the freebies and downloads I have over on the website, My Website Blessings, Kathy        

Has the Christmas magic left and all you have is the mess? Need some motivation to clean up the mess so that you are ready for the new year? Today's episode has 10 tried and true tips and tricks to make next year better and hopefully improve your attitude about this one! Grab a trash bag, a permanent maker and let's get started! Speaking of getting started; join us over in our growing FB Community- Productivity & Proverbs 31 Community  Connect with me on Insta @Kathylanham or check out and download the freebies and downloads I have over on the website, My Website Blessings, Kathy  

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! DM me your tips @kathylanham on Instagram Collect your freebies at www.kathylanham.com Join our Facebook Community- Productivity & Proverbs 31 Community Blessings, Kathy        

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! Feel free to leave me a comment via DM on FB or Instagram @Kathylanham Join our FB Community Productivity and Proverbs 31 Community Or, check out all of my freebies, courses and offerings over at www.kathylanham.com Love and Blessings, Kathy