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Back-to-school season is packed with emotions—joy, nerves, excitement, and a whole lot of worry about what’s to come. In this episode of the Simple, Purposeful Living Podcast, I share eight tiny tweaks that have helped my kids (and me!) face new seasons with courage. From creating side-by-side conversations and normalizing anxiety, to adding comfort anchors, practicing new situations, and celebrating milestones, these small shifts make a big difference in helping kids flex their “fear muscle.” Rooted in my experiences as a former first-grade teacher and now as a mom to four, this conversation is all about giving our kids the tools to navigate uncertainty with resilience while reminding us as parents that our role isn’t to remove the hard things, but to walk with our kids through them. This episode will encourage you to approach back-to-school with fresh eyes, practical ideas, and a little more peace as you help your children step bravely into the year ahead. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Check out Sissy Goff on Instagram @sissygoff. 👉Get your Happy Notes to send in your kids’ lunch everyday. Use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10$ off your order! 👉Check out my favorite Back to School Books on Amazon! 👉And lastly, don’t forget to download my FREE Affirmations for Kids List! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever opened your fridge, spotted a soggy bag of spinach or a fuzzy berry graveyard, and thought, “Well… there goes $7” 🫠 — this episode is going to be your new best friend. I’m joined by Amy Cross, urban homesteader and founder of The Cross Legacy, whose viral kitchen hacks have saved families up to 40% on their grocery bills. Her secret? Learning how to make food last way longer than you ever thought possible. From blueberries that stay fresh for six weeks to avocados that survive a whole month 🥑, Amy’s got tips that will blow your mind — and transform your grocery habits. We talk about the strawberry hack that broke the internet 🍓 (and why you should only trust the original method), fridge systems that actually reduce food waste, and why apples, bananas, and oranges should never hang out in the same fruit bowl. Plus, Amy shares how she shops just once every three to four weeks and still has fresh produce the entire time — all without endless meal prep days or complicated systems. This conversation is practical, inspiring, and sprinkled with the kind of “why didn’t I know this sooner?!” moments that will have you reorganizing your fridge before dinner tonight. Whether you want to save money, stop wasting food, or simply keep your berries alive past the weekend, this episode is packed with small tweaks that make a big difference. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Check out Amy on Instagram for more tips, tricks, and food fun @thecrosslegacy! 👉You can also find Amy on YouTube under the name The Cross Legacy. 👉Check out Amy’s Zero Waste Produce Guide at her website thecrosslegacyshop.com and use code SIMPLE15 for 15% OFF any book or book bundle offered by Amy! 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🌟 Get ready for a fantastic episode, folks! 🌟 Today, we have the incredible Jenny Marrs in the hot seat. She's not just a mother, a wife, and a designer – she's also a bona fide TV superstar, gracing our screens on HGTV's "Fixer to Fabulous "! 🏡 Jenny spills the beans on the secret sauce of creating the perfect home. Hint: it's all about finding that sweet spot between jaw-dropping gorgeousness and real-life functionality. Who said you can't have it all? 🤷♀️ Fed up with keeping up with the Joneses? Jenny's got the lowdown on why you should throw caution to the wind and do your own thing when it comes to your home sweet home. 🎥 Ever wondered how Jenny manages to juggle motherhood, wifely duties, AND the glitzy world of television? She's sharing her tricks of the trade on how to balance it all without breaking a sweat. 🎄 And speaking of family, you won't want to miss Jenny's inside scoop on her heartwarming holiday traditions. It's like a Hallmark movie come to life! ✨ Whether you're a design aficionado or just looking for inspiration, Jenny will make you fall in love with the idea of designing a home that truly reflects you. 💥 We're wrapping up this rollercoaster of an episode with a lightning round of rapid-fire questions, guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat! 💫 If you've fallen head over heels for Jenny (who could blame you?), be sure to follow her on Instagram @jennymarrs for a daily dose of inspiration. And mark your calendars, folks! Her book "House + Love = Home" is hitting the shelves on November 14th. Don't miss it! 📺 Last but not least, if you're itching for more Fixer to Fabulous action, be sure to catch Jenny on her TV show which airs TONIGHT! She is the real deal, and you won't want to miss a single moment. So, without further ado, let's dive into this delightful episode with Jenny Marrs! 💃🏡✨ Tired of holiday chaos and the constant hustle and bustle? Say hello to the Simple Purposeful Holiday Workbook – It's your ticket to a joyful, stress-free holiday season, and it's not just any gift, it's FREE! No need to check your list twice; it's packed with fantastic activities, delightful games, mouthwatering menus, and scrumptious treats that'll have your taste buds dancing with joy! Jingle all the way to simplepurposefulliving.com/holiday to unwrap your FREE copy today! Don't let the holiday frenzy get the best of you – it's time to make memories, indulge in laughter, and create moments that sparkle. 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices