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Cottagecore as a Framework for Life Jan 29, 2026

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In this episode, we talk about how challenging it can be for modern homemakers to know how to build a healthy home and meaningful family culture. We share why we use the idea of a “storybook life” as our framework, and discuss the simple themes found in the cozy cottages we love in books and images. We explore how these ideas can shape daily rhythms, relationships, and homemaking — and why cottagecore is more than just an aesthetic. It can be a practical framework for everyday life.
Want to watch today's episode? Go here: https://youtu.be/zhNKBDLcdUU
Here are the quotes from today's episode -
"The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only, and that is to support the ultimate career. We build factories in order to make boots. We make boots in order to keep people warm. We keep people warm in order that they may have health and leisure. And what do they do with their health and leisure? They are nourished and clothed and housed in order that they may have children. And they have children in order that the race may continue. The stages are plain enough: everything exists for the sake of the family. If we forget this, we shall do much mischief.” — C. S. Lewis, “Is Progress Possible? Willing Slaves of the Welfare State” (1958)
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“Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity.” -Margaret Nadauld
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“When the real history of mankind is fully disclosed, will it feature the echoes of gunfire or the shaping sound of lullabies? The great armistices made by military men or the peacemaking of women in homes and in neighborhoods? Will what happened in cradles and kitchens prove to be more controlling than what happened in congresses?”⁠. -Neal A. Maxwell

The Power and Magic of Homemaking Jan 23, 2026

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In this episode, we reflect on the POWER and MAGIC of homemaking! Beginning with a simple experiment: making one pie every day for a month.
If you'd like to watch this episode you can also find it on our YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/hjXTSP9Dswg

20 - You Can Change Feb 06, 2024

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We're back after a super long break! In this episode we talk about the inevitability of personal change and how it's okay to let yourself change.
If you'd like to watch this episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/ipkOIa3GKw0

19 - How To Raise Kids Who Like Each Other Sep 05, 2022

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Today we talk about how to help your kids get along with each other and grow up to be friends!
If you'd like to watch this episode, just go here: https://youtu.be/MtN4JBuH2BU

18 - Why I am No Longer A Feminist Aug 18, 2022

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Today we talk about why Megan walked away from Feminism!
Want to watch this episode! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/roSXNUS1-BU
Feel free to send us your comments and questions - contact@knorppandsouth.com

17 - Thrifting Can Save The World! Aug 03, 2022

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In today's episode we talk about how thrifted furniture and decor can elevate your home and save the world!
If you'd like to watch this episode head over to our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/knorppandsouth11

16 - Cultivating a Rich Home Life Jul 27, 2022

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Do you want to make your home life more enjoyable and rich for you and your family? Listen in on today's conversation!
If you want to watch the video version of the podcast just go to our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/knorppsouth11.

15 - How to Argue With Your Child And Keep Your Cool Jun 30, 2022

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Today we talk about how to argue with your child and anyone in your life where conflict arises.
We love the book "Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John M Gottman, PH.D, and refer to it often in this podcast. We highly recommend it!
Email us your questions at contact@knorppandsouth.com
Check out our YouTube channel where we will post video versions of the podcast - www.youtube.com/knorppandsouth11

14 - How to Discipline Your Children Jun 16, 2022

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Today we talk about why it is important to discipline your children and how we do that. Here are the books we referred to:
The Collapse of Parenting by Leonard Sax
How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
Email us your questions at contact@knorppandsouth.com
Check out our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/knorppandsouth11

13 - We're Back and Getting Old! Jun 01, 2022

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It's been a while! We talk about where we've been and how we're trying to age gracefully!

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