Sunshine in My Nest

Latest Episodes:

Overcoming Fear in Parenting with Jennifer Pepito Aug 02, 2022

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Do you feel like you parent out of peace or anxiety? Today veteran homeschool mom Jennifer Pepito and I talk about how to add less anxiety and more peace to the parenting experience.
She shares how she overcame anxiety in her parenting through reading and enjoying good books with her kids. She became so passionate about reading to her kids she created the Charlotte Mason-friendly curriculum Peaceful Press!!

You can find her pre-order book bonuses here. Or follow her on Instagram at @jenniferpepito

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram

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Scripture Memory for Kids with Hunter Beless Jul 26, 2022

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Today Hunter Beless and I talk about why Scripture memory is important for ourselves and our children! It is more than just for the sake of brain growth it is one of the best ways to meditate on Scripture!
Hunter’s picture book “Read it, See it, Say it, Sing it” helps make principles of Scripture memory clear and practical, but reminds us that the most important job of the Bible is to point to Jesus and grow in relationship with Him through it.

You can order Hunter's Book here. Find her on Instagram. Or listen to Journey Women Podcast here!

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram

Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email!

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Add Diverse Cultural Experience to Your Homeschool - with Nicole Cottrell Jul 19, 2022

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Have you wondered how to add more than European cultural education to your homeschool?

While curating our favorite book lists I realized how little variety there was in what we were loving. Since then I've been making it my mission to change that for our family! Nicole Cottrell has been such an amazing person to turn to for book lists that include varied cultural experiences in our children's feast of beautiful education!!
We are so blessed when we look at the strengths and gifts that people bring to the human experience and I can’t wait to read the book she recommended in our homeschool!
You can find Nicole at Stories of Color on Instagram or her website

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram

Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email!

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How does it Look to Embrace Your Life? with Elizabeth Woodson Jul 12, 2022

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Has life turned out like you thought it would? For some of us our paths look wildly different than we thought they would.

Elizabeth Woodson talks us through her book “Embrace your Life”. Sometimes life takes a turn we didn’t anticipate and we can spend time wishing we were in a previous stage or the next years of life instead of enjoying and truly living where we are at! How can we celebrate our wins? Grieve our losses? And truly embrace the life that we are living today right now without zoning out falling into mindlessness?

You can find Elizabeth Woodson's website resources we discuss at elizabethwoodson.net or on her Instagram

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram

Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email!

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How to Get the House Clean with Little Kids! with Heidi Marie Jul 05, 2022

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How do you get the house clean when little people are "undoing it" faster than you can get things done? Today I laughed until I cried with Heidi as we talked about tasks around the house. We have 7 boys and a girl between the two of us and keeping things "done" isn't easy.
A few months ago she said, “Do one thing that can not easily be undone.” and it’s changed the way I clean my house but also put words to something that has been the framework of housekeeping for me!

Clutter cleaning can be done pretty quickly if the deep cleaning framework is already there!

You can find Heidi here on Instagram. I highly recommend her stories!

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram

Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email!

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How to Find Peace When Your Heart Aches for More - with Amy DiMarcangelo Jun 28, 2022

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Do you ever feel like there’s something you’re missing in life? Today Amy DiMarcangelo and I talk about what it means to fill the longings of your heart with God’s truth!
Her book “A Hunger for More” from The Gospel Coalition is for the Christian who feels like they have led a “good life” free from scandal and sin, but somehow something is still missing and leaves them longing for more!

You can find Amy on Instagram at @amydimarc

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram

Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email!

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How to Know if Homeschooling is Right for Your Family? with Katie Klein Jun 21, 2022

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How do you know if homeschooling is a good fit for your family? Katie Klein is a homeschool coach. She walks moms know what homeschool method will best fit their personality, and how to set up homeschool.

Today Katie and I talk about the benefits we’ve seen in our families from homeschooling, why we choose to homeschool, when to start, and the methods we love best.

Katie and I talk about how she chose a hybrid of Unschool and the Charlotte Mason method for their family!

You can find Katie's resources and courses at littlehouselearningco.com or at her Instagram

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram

Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email!

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in my Nest

How to Easily Figure out What to Eat for Lunch! with Lisa Burns Jun 14, 2022

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Do you get to 4:00 and panic about what to make for dinner? One of the biggest hang-ups people have about homeschooling is wondering how they will get the other pieces of life done like cooking and cleaning! Lisa from @thispilgrimlife and I are talking about how to EASILY meal plan!!

She has hacks for lunch and dinner that you don’t want to miss! After this conversation, I’m completely changing how I meal plan!! Her go-to routine and meal planning method make putting together food a breeze. She even has a free printable you can find here!

You can find Lisa Burns on her Instagram or on her website thispilgrimlife.com

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram

Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email!

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in my Nest

How to Teach Little People Big Truths About God with Joanna Kimbrel Jun 07, 2022

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Have you wondered practically how people are teaching their kids about God? We discuss How we lay Biblical foundations for our children so that when the Holy Spirit awakens their hearts the truths are there to draw from. We also discuss what it looks like to have a gospel-rich environment even when your kids are really young. More than having family worship we talk about how to incorporate the truths of God's Word from when we get up, as we live life, and as we put them to bed at night.

You can find more of Joanna Kimbrel's work on her Instagram or at The Gospel Coalition

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram

Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email!

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in my Nest

Bringing Joy to Your Kids Through Books! with Whitney Newby May 31, 2022

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Have you already taught your child to read or is it something you have yet to do? Join Whitney Newby and me as we talk about how to bring the joy of reading into your family’s reading life!

We also talk about how to navigate the library with discernment and practical ways that we can talk our kids through wise book choices.
We also talk about book lists, games, and way to get kids excited about reading.

You can find Whitney and the resources we talked about at brighterdaypress.com

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram

Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email!

*affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in my Nest