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154. 5 Things I Do Every Morning Jan 25, 2022

Show notes

What is one thing you do every morning to start your day well? How you begin your days sets up the foundation for how you live your life.
Here are 5 things I do every morning to start my day with intention:
1. Create a simple plan — I make a time-blocked to do list on a notebook. (If that feels like a lot, you could just do 3-5 things you want to accomplish in order of priority.) Making a plan helps me live with much more focus and use my time well.
2. Write down blessings — I take a minute every morning to jot down a few lines of things I’m grateful for from the past 24 hours. Gratitude reframes my perspective.
3. Get my heart pumping — I walk on the treadmill for 25-30 minutes. While walking, I read a few chapters from an encouraging book, think, and pray (see #4). This jump-starts my energy and settles my soul.
4. Pray over my day — while on the treadmill, I pray through the details of my day, handing the known and unknown over to the Lord, asking for His help, for His love to flow through me, for patience, kindness, wisdom, and for any specific areas where my heart is feeling weary or heavy.
5. Dress for the day I want to have — taking a little time to shower, dress in clothes that I love, fix my hair, and do my makeup gives my energy and helps me feel more cheerful and productive (I can’t really explain it, but it works!)
What about YOU? What’s one thing you do every morning to start your day well? Tell us in the comments!
Jesse and I discuss these 5 things more in-depth on this week's episode of The Crystal Paine Show. We also talk about what is saving our lives, an update on our reading, reminisce about how I used to try to read while mowing the lawn, and more! Listen to it a the link above or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

In This Episode

[00:34] - Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show. Today’s topic is about mornings.

[01:26] - Let's talk about what is saving our life: hot water.

[03:20] - There’s nothing like ice cold water.

[05:25] - I share something that has been really helpful for me, especially with pregnancy.

[07:58] - Jesse has been reading 20 minutes everyday.

[09:54] - I date myself as we reminisce when I listened to cassette tapes books when I mowed the lawn.

[11:08] - I share the book that I finished reading.

[14:24] - I read an email from one of our listeners, Tiffany.

[17:07] - So let’s talk about mornings, here are the five things I do

[17:23] - First, I create a simple plan.

[19:50] - Then, I write down my blessings.

[21:48] - Next, I get my heart pumping.

[25:05] - And while I'm doing that, I pray over my day.

[27:00] - Jesse talks about how little things can be big wins and shares one of his accomplishments.

[28:24] - Finally, I dress for the day I want to have.

[30:45] - Recap of my morning routine and we would love to hear what your routine is if you have one.

Links & Resources

Books
They Call me Mama by Nicole M. Homan
Special Mentions
The Amazing Race
Other Links
Love-Centered Parenting
10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com

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153. 8 Ways I Simplify My Life Jan 18, 2022

Show notes

It’s so easy to over-complicate life. To completely miss simple solutions because they are, well, just too easy!

Now, hear me out: I’m not saying you should be lazy or lax. What I am saying is that there’s no point in wasting a lot of time and energy on making life more complicated or difficult than it needs to be. The more we pare down to what matters most, the more time we have to intentionally invest in what’s important.

Two questions I ask regularly as I come up against a problem or just go throughout normal life are:

1. How can I make this easier?

2. What can I do to simplify this?

I firmly believe that simplicity is a superpower. And while I have always focused on keeping things simple, the last three years of two pregnancies and fostering two other babies has caused me to simplify even more! In this episode, I share 8 ways I simplify my life.

Jesse and I also talk about a favorite TV show, a documentary we're watching, what we're reading, and what's saving our lives.

In This Episode

[00:34] - Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show.

[01:45] - It has been an eventful week, with a pretty significant amount of snow.

[02:45] - One of our favorite shows on TV has returned.

[03:43] - We talk about a documentary that Jesse and I are watching.

[06:54] - What has been saving my life for some time now.

[08:00] - Jesse jokes about what is saving his life.

[09:21] - I finished an audible book that was recommended by a listener.

[13:15] - Let's talk about simplifying our lives instead of over-complicating them. Here are 8 ways I do this...

[13:24] - I wear the same outfit over and over again.

[14:09] - My make-up and hair routine.

[16:00] - We keep meals really simple.

[16:42] - We don’t have many toys.

[17:55] - We have the older kids be in charge of many aspects of their lives.

[20:33] - We have a donation bin.

[21:18] - I avoid work related meetings and phone calls.

[22:37] - Systems for organizing emails and piles of paper.

[23:40] - Some of these may not work for you but I want to challenge you: how can you simplify?

Links & Resources

Books
The Way It Should Be by Christina Suzann Nelson
Special Mentions
The Amazing Race
Meddling documentary
Four Little Sparrows
Links for Simplifying Your Life
My System for Staying on Top of Emails
Less Paper Clutter, More Filing
How to Eliminate 99% of the Paper Piles in Your Home
My Simple System to Eliminate 99% of the Paper Piles
Other Links
Love-Centered Parenting
10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com

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152. What I Learned From a Year of Intentional Proximity Jan 11, 2022

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My word for 2021 was Show Up. (Okay, that’s two words, but who’s counting?)

This simple phrase impacted so much of my year and served as a guide for how I lived my day-to-day.

Any time I found out a friend was struggling or discouraged or just feeling overwhelmed or tired, I tried to stop and pray, “God, how would You have me show up for her?” That sometimes looked like sending a text or checking in regularly or just stopping to pray or sending dinner or a card. But it often looked like reaching out of my comfort zone and offering intentional proximity — like showing up at her house (even if I didn’t know her that well) to give her a hug or watch her kids so she could take nap.

Here’s the beautiful thing I discovered: taking those steps beyond loving people well at a distance (where it’s still pretty safe and comfortable) to leaning in and showing up right in the middle of the mess is awkward and uncomfortable at first, but some of the deepest community has been forged in those vulnerable spaces this year.

I often didn’t have the right words to say. Many times, I questioned as I was driving to someone’s house, “What am I doing? This is crazy! What if I show up and it’s just really weird.” But then I’d remind myself that this wasn’t about me; this was about me showing Jesus’ love even if I felt inadequate and awkward.

And every single time, I would leave knowing that it wasn’t about saying the perfect words or even doing a lot to make a difference, it was just communicating to a long-time friend or newer acquaintance: I am WITH you. You are not alone. You matter. I see you.

I think that in our often-detached virtual world, it’s easy to play it safe in relationships. To hold people at arm’s length. But playing it safe never builds strong community or deep relationships.

Let’s be people who pursue intentional proximity. Who show up for others — even when it feels uncomfortable. And who keep showing up over and over again.

We were made for community!

In This Episode

[00:34] - Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show. Starting the year off with colds.

[02:09] - Finally finding our groove while traveling to Kansas.

[06:00] - How cold is cold weather to us?

[08:36] - Jesse shares what is saving his life.

[10:10] - The lotion that is saving my life.

[13:11] - My book update and my new monthly reading goals.

[14:35] - The last book I finished in 2021.

[15:55] - We share a running inside joke about our marriage.

[17:05] - What is Intentional Proximity?

[20:00] - Don't just say, "Let me know if we can help!"

[22:15] - Yes, it was awkward, at times. But it was worth it.

[25:35] - It was a great reminder that it wasn't about me but about showing Jesus' love.

[28:11] - What would intentional proximity look like for you?

Links & Resources

Books
Pray Confidently and Consistently: Finally Let Go of the Things Holding You Back from Your Most Important Conversation by Valerie Woerner
GoalsMy Goals for 2022
My Reading Goals for January
Special Mentions
Food Saver
Magnesium Lotion Shop
Other Links
Love-Centered Parenting
10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com

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151. Surprise! I'm 15 weeks pregnant! Jan 04, 2022

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We’ve been keeping a secret for 11 weeks — I’m 15 weeks pregnant!!!!

Yes, this news was possibly even more shocking than when we found out I was pregnant with Kierstyn after 10 years of infertility! In fact, we were so surprised, we waited a full week to tell our kids — which, if you know Jesse and me well, you know we can’t keep secrets from our kids!

We found out I was pregnant right after saying yes to adopting Baby D... who we thought was going to our family’s caboose! But God definitely had different plans and we just had laugh at the timing of it all!

We also have to marvel at how we went from grieving the loss of being told that we’d never be able to have more kids a few years ago (not even through IVF) to now prepping for having 3 littles with the oldest being barely 2 years old! Oh and at 40 and 41 years old! Only God!

We are all thrilled and excited with this very unexpected news and how God is writing a story here that is so different than what we could have ever dreamed or imagined!

I’m slowly coming back to life after 9 weeks or so of the usual morning-noon-and-night sickness and extreme exhaustion. If you’ve noticed I’ve not been sharing as much here and not sharing food/cooking/recipes or videos with my face much on Instagram stories, now you know why!

For all the details on how we found out, how we told our kids, and more, be sure to listen to today’s podcast episode.

Want more details on my pregnancy? I'm sharing more and answering your questions over on Instagram today.

Note: I know that this news will be really hard for some of you to hear. You’d give anything to be pregnant and hearing another pregnancy announcement feels like a gut-punch. I want you to know you’ve been heavy on my heart and I’ve been praying specifically for you. I also want you to know that you have my full permission to unfollow or mute my social media accounts for awhile — whatever you need to do, please do it and know I will fully support you in that.

In This Episode

[00:34] - Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show.

[01:28] - Our infertility journey.

[05:06] - The surprise of saying yes to adopting Baby D.

[06:54] - After saying yes to Baby D, we felt done and complete.

[09:27] - My reaction to the pregnancy test results.

[12:00] - Jesse explains how we shared the news with the kids.

[15:50] - We didn’t really tell any of our other close friends or our family for a while. Here's why...

[20:40] - My heart has been heavy for those experiencing infertility and loss.

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150. What We Learned in 2021 Dec 14, 2021

Show notes

“I can’t do this. It’s too much. I’m scared.” I lay awake in bed pretty much all night long the first night Baby D arrived. I felt completely overwhelmed and in over my head.
When they told us he had Down syndrome and a cleft lip (they didn’t realize he had a cleft palate, too) + a feeding tube, I expected an 8-month-old baby that was somewhat delayed. I didn’t expect him to show up as a tiny malnourished infant that was just 11 pounds, in 0-3 month clothes, and non-responsive. I knew he needed a lot of medical care and DCS didn’t know contact info/names for any of his doctors or specialists, I had no clue what I was doing — and Jesse was out of town that week!
In this last podcast episode of the year, Jesse and I sat down and talked about what we learned in 2021 and the entire theme was how this sweet boy has completely changed our lives. I could recount story after story of specific ways that God has showed up and answered prayers, helped us track down all the specialists in record time, brought just the right medical professionals into our lives at the right time, protected Baby D in the process of us not knowing so much, and has been so faithful to carry us through many scary moments and nights.
Not only was our faith and trust in the Lord stretched and strengthened in big ways as we saw God show up, but like Jesse said so eloquently (and it brought tears to my eyes): “When Baby D came to us, he needed multiple surgeries. But what we didn’t know was that God was going to use his little life to perform surgery on our hearts.”
Truly, this little boy has completely changed all of us in profound ways. And he’s been one of the greatest gifts we’ve ever experienced as a family. I struggle to put into words just how deeply this boy has captivated and changed our hearts forever!

We could have never dreamed what 2021 had in store for our family, but God writes the best stories!

In this episode, Jesse and I also talk about a few other things we learned in 2021, a book I've been reading for a long time and finally finished, an app Jesse loves, and a snack I've been enjoying. We also tease a big episode we have coming at the beginning of 2022. You won't want to miss it!

Thank you so much for all of you who regularly listen to the podcast each week. We are so grateful for each and every one of you and are looking forward to what 2022 brings!

In This Episode

[00:34] - Last night was a bit of an unexpected night, but it reminded me of how easy it is to take things for granted.

[02:13] - Speaking of perspective, today we are going to be talking about what we learned in 2021.

[03:05] - A weather app that has been so help!

[06:00] - Nuts and vegetables, how can you go wrong?

[06:42] - I finished a book I've been slowly reading for a long time!

[09:16] - So let’s talk about what we learned in 2021.

[12:04] - It’s okay to have seasons where you’re not as goal-driven and goal-orientated, but I also realized that I missed the focus that more goal-setting brings.

[14:55] - 2020 taught us all that, what we think life is going to look like can be completely upended.

[15:32] - Jesse shares his two takeaways from 2021.

[17:54] - A big part of our story this year was saying yes to Baby D.

[22:16] - It was such a faith-building experience for both of us.

[24:29] - In the process of Baby D's surgeries, our hearts have been repaired as well.

[26:04] - Thank you so much for joining us this year!

Links & Resources

Books
The Mystery of Providence by John Flavel
Don’t Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit by Jeannie Cunnion
Special Mentions
Storm Shield, weather app
Skinny Dipped Cashews
Other Links
Love-Centered Parenting
10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

149. Our December Bucket List Dec 07, 2021

Show notes

Welcome back! We unplugged for a few weeks; visiting family and friends in Kansas for Thanksgiving but we are excited to be back with another episode today!

In this week's episode, we not only talk about our December Bucket List but we also share an exciting Baby D update, what we've been reading, what is saving our lives, and some thoughts on self-care vs. self-comfort.

In This Episode

[00:34] - Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show.

[03:24] - Today we're sharing a big Baby D update.

[08:13] - Let's talk about the books we've been reading.

[11:51] - Some thoughts on self-care and self-comfort.

[15:38] - Jesse's new gadget.

[19:39] - How handing off doing the Advent Calendar has been such a good thing.

[21:49] - Let's talk about our Christmas Bucket List.

[23:28] - We started asking the kids at the end of the November: "What are 1 to 2 activities you’d really like to do in December?"

[26:09] - Here's what everyone picked and what is on our Bucket List this year.

Links & Resources

Books
Pike Logan Series by Brad Taylor
Mom Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive by Kari Kampakis
Special Mentions
Libby/Overdrive
Garmin Instinct Watch
Die Hard Advent Calendar
Read-Aloud Revival
Stocking Stuffer Ideas from Dollar Tree
All Day Christmas Family Celebration 2020
Other Links
Love-Centered Parenting
10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

148. Only Jesus Gets to Tell You Who You Are Nov 16, 2021

Show notes

Remember in last week's podcast episode when we alluded to how you can often pre-decide a negative narrative about yourself and you can let that cloud all your interactions with others? Instead of hearing their kind words or assuming they are sharing something out of love, you hear and see everything through the lens of a negative narrative.

In this week's podcast episode, Jesse and discuss this more in-depth. We talk about lies we've believed, how these have colored our viewpoints, and how believing these lies have kept us from living in freedom and joy.

We share more what it looks like to truly take to heart the quote from Charles Martin that says, "Only Jesus gets to tell you who you are."

In this podcast, we also give you an update on Baby D's surgery and the incredibly surprising results of his surgery. We also tell you about a great idea Jesse came up with that has been saving our lives, we talk about Aldi grocery delivery, and about a book I recently listened to.

In This Episode

[00:34] - Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show. We have lots to share with you today.

[01:23] - Today we want to talk about replacing the lies with truth and how only Jesus gets to tell you who you are.

[01:29] - But before we get into that, it was a big week for Baby D!

[06:43] - We had prepared ourselves that he was going to have severe hearing loss for all his life.

[09:04] - For the first time in his life, he is able to hear! He's learning all sorts of new things as a result!

[11:28] - I just finished listening to a book by Charles Martin.

[12:56] - What’s saving my life this week: Aldi grocery delivery.

[14:20] - Jesse's brilliant purchase that is saving our life!

[17:39] - Lies versus truth and how this can impact your life.

[18:44] - Jesse, are there lies that you have believed, that you have seen how it’s just had such a negative impact on your life?

[21:06] - In Christ, we can do all things!

[23:41] - If we let what other people think of us be where our worth and value is, it’s never going to be enough

[27:59] - What does Jesus actually say about you?

Links & Resources

Books
The Letter Keeper (A Murphy Shepherd Novel Book 2) by Charles Martin
Special Mentions
Phone Charging Base
Charles Martin
Hoopla
Aldi Groceries
Other Links
Love-Centered Parenting
10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

147. How We {mostly} Stopped Arguing Nov 09, 2021

Show notes

In this week's episode of the Crystal Paine Show, Jesse and I share some of the lessons we've learned in our almost 19 years of marriage on how fight less and communicate with more grace and depth.

We talk about practical strategies, personal development and growth, and how to approach difficult conversations that could potentially lead to conflict and misunderstanding.

We also share some family updates -- especially about Baby D's upcoming surgery -- and then we talk about what we've been reading, a program Jesse has been doing to keep him accountable to health goals, a teeth whitening kit I've been loving, and more!

In This Episode

[00:34] - Today we're talking about How We (mostly) Stopped Arguing

[02:45] - This is a big week for us as it's Baby D's big cleft palate surgery.

[09:06] - Jesse shares about what's helping him stay more accountable to health goals.

[13:32] - There are seasons for really big audacious goals. And there are seasons for just, well those little nudge goals. So figuring out which season you are in and what’s going to be best for you.

[14:57] - A teeth whitening kit I've been loving!

[17:21] - We share about books we've been reading.

[19:44] - Let's talk about how we’ve stopped arguing -- most of the time!

[21:50] - The biggest thing that has helped us is changing our perspective of God and His love for us! Oftentimes, we can get frustrated with our spouse because we expect them to give us something that only God can give.

[23:55] - If you don't believe you are fully loved by God, it's hard to believe you are loved by others.

[25:28] - If you’ve pre-decided what your spouse, what your kids, what your co-workers, what your community, your friends, believe about you, you won't be able to really hear what they are saying.

[26:24] - We come from very different perspectives and we process the world very differently. Learning to see this as a gift has helped our communication in a big way.

[30:57] - Changing the way we approach conflict, hurt, and misunderstandings makes such a difference in allowing our conversations to be productive versus full of tense and frustration.

[32:23] - I think another thing that’s been really, really helpful for us, is just prioritizing romance and fun. Don't forget what drew you together in the first place.

Links & Resources

Books
Finish by John Acuff
A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free by Rebekah Lyons
Imagination Station, Series
Special Mentions
75 Hard
SugarWOD, fitness app
Lumineux, Oral Essentials
Other Links
Love-Centered Parenting
10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

146. A Surrendered Yes (with Rebekah Lyons) Nov 02, 2021

Show notes

Having open hands and an open heart is one part of A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free, the new book by Rebekah Lyons. A Surrendered Yes is also about living in the now. On today’s episode of The Crystal Paine Show, Rebekah and I talk about what it was like for her to have a child diagnosed with Down syndrome, what living a surrendered life looks like, and how God doesn’t call you to anything that He won't also give you the strength for.

Rebekah and her family have been a huge inspiration to our family as we have stepped out in faith and said yes to adopting Baby D. Watching their family and the journey they have been on and how they have trusted the Lord and lived in surrender to His calling has been such an encouragement to us.

If you are struggling to say yes and step out in faith, Rebekah's raw honesty on this episode will infuse you with courage. Don't miss it!

In This Episode

[00:37] - Welcome to The Crystal Paine Show today we are honored to have a repeat guest, Rebekah Lyons.

[03:32] - The great joy in life is to lose your life so that you can find it again.

[04:19] - I ask Rebekah what it was like to receive the diagnosis that her firstborn had Down syndrome.

[09:44] - "If you could go back to your 26-year-old self when you were walking through this, knowing what you know now, what would you say to yourself?"

[12:47] - Rebekah talks directly to the woman who's listening who wants to have that courage but is scared.

[15:24] - If you are feeling a nudge or a whisper or something that kind of continues to surface, don't close your hands to it.

[17:34] - We talk about what it was like to say yes to adopting Joy.

[19:20] - Pay attention to your tears.

[23:49] - We segue into talking about answering those people saying "How do you do it?"

[28:28] - I ask Rebekah to close by sharing what "letting go and living free" looks like in her life right now.

[31:50] - It’s not living in tomorrow, it’s not living in yesterday. It's living today.

Links & Resources

Books
Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose by Rebekah Lyons
A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free by Rebekah Lyons
Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning by Rebekah Lyons
Special Mentions
The Crystal Paine Show, Ep 50
Rebekah Lyons
Rebekah Lyons on Facebook
Rebekah Lyons on Instagram
Rebekah Lyons on Twitter
Other Links
Love-Centered Parenting
10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

145. Our Unexpected Adoption News Oct 26, 2021

Show notes

If you follow me on Instagram, or Facebook, we already announced the big news, but on the podcast today, we get to tell the story behind the news. Listen in to hear all the details on our unexpected adoption story + we share what is saving our lives, books we're reading, and more!

In This Episode

[00:37] - Welcome to The Crystal Paine Show today we are sharing some pretty big news.

[01:21] - Jesse shares our big news.

[02:05] - Jesse had an eventful 24 hours.

[04:27] - I've been reading Friendship, It’s Complicated: Avoid the Drama, Create Authentic Connection, and Fulfill Your Purpose Together.

[06:36] - Andi talks about your relationship with your mom and how that can affect your relationship with other women. And it's made me think a lot of how I’m interacting with our girls.

[07:16] - Jesse is continuing on listening to the audiobook series from Brad Taylor.

[08:39] - Look for those little pockets of time and check out Libby and Hoopla.

[11:01] - What’s saving our life this week and that’s YumEarth Suckers.

[12:59] - We want to share our unexpected adoption journey story.

[14:22] - I felt us falling so in love with him and yet I saw it as such an honor to get to serve as the in-between.

[20:10] - We had been preparing our hearts for goodbye and what the next step, the next chapter of our foster care journey was going to be. And so then, it was this mental and emotional whiplash.

[22:12] - A wise question that Katie Reid asked me.

Links & Resources

Books
Friendship, It’s Complicated: Avoid the Drama, Create Authentic Connection, and Fulfil Your Purpose Together by Andi Andrew
Pike Logan Series by Brad Taylor
Programs/Events
Libby/Overdrive
Hoopla
Fresh Ground of Faith
Special Mentions
Jennifer Rothchild
Yum Earth Suckers
Katie Reid, episode 142
Other Links
Love-Centered Parenting
10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
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