Memories in Moments

Shakira Patterson, military wife, mom of two, and creator of Occasions by Shakira, is sharing her advice for those of us walking through a hard season. She talks about where she finds the strength to show up, celebrate, and be present in the moment with her girls, even when she doesn't feel like it.

In this episode, Chase Simmering from Nest Notes and I talk about what kinds of memories and milestones we want to record, why it’s important to take the time to record these memories, and how you can turn them into a beautiful and cherished keepsake for your family. This episode really is an encouragement to sit down, be present, and savor the memories you are making that ultimately is making up your family’s story.

In this episode, Jennifer Zumbiel with Togather Moments, is going to share with us her tips on getting our families more engaged with one another at the dinner table, how we can put the focus back on connecting with those we love on a deeper level, and some tips on how to make this a realistic goal in our very busy lives!

In this episode, Brandy from Legendary Couples with Kids is sharing some of the ways her and her husband went from separation to in love in just 30 days! They were able to reconnect, get on the same page, and make their relationship legendary in a mind-blowing amount of time. We’re talking about communication, date nights, and simple ways to connect so we too can have legendary relationships full of memories made with our partner.

Valentine's Day is going to be here before we know it, and I want to share all my best tips and ideas for making it extra special and memorable this year...while still keeping it super realistic and manageable for our busy schedules. These ideas are all very easy and affordable, but will be total hits, many of them resulting in family traditions you'll do year after year! Let's get ready to celebrate Valentine's Day!

In this episode, photographer Rebecca Ellison is here to share her expert photography tips and tricks for capturing life's little moments! She shares her tips for getting our kids' to smile with their natural smiles, how to get a pic of them even when they're moving all over the place, and shares her favorite editing hacks. If you're a mom that's constantly taking pics of her kids, and is looking to beef up your skills a bit, this is the episode for you!

In today's episode, she is giving us the break down on all things style. How do we go about editing our closets? Why should we even care about fashion? What at the mom essentials I need in my wardrobe? If you've got questions about how to look and feel our best when we're out making memories with our families...Erin has the answers. I can't wait for you to hear her tips!

I am a big believer in starting a new year with goals and a direction. I like having a focus, whether that's goals, dreams, a theme word, whatever. Something I can think about and pull me back to what I'm setting as my priorities for the new year. I set professional, personal, and family goals. Each of these can be done at the same time, or at different times, but in this episode, I'm going to be focusing on setting family-friendly goals in a way that your kids will understand and enjoy!

Episode 18: Simple Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve with Little Kids

On this episode of the Memories and Moments podcast I'm sharing my 5 Favorite Christmas Traditions (spoiler alert they are super easy and barely require prep!). When all is said and done, and another holiday passes us by just as quickly as it came, I know these 5 Christmas traditions were things we enjoyed and will continue to look forward to doing again year after year. 

In this episode, we're talking to my mom, Susan Stone, about her childhood growing up and how Christmas was the most special, memory-filled time, how moms today can start traditions with their kids in a realistic way, and why these memories matter in the long run. You also get a sneak peek into our family's most cherished traditions, and a couple little walks down memory lane between my mom and I! I love how she makes these moments so approachable and realistic for the busy mom.

In this episode, I'm talking to Ashley Bohanan, the executive director of Little Hands Can, a nonprofit organization inspiring and empowering little hands to make a world of difference. She is FULL of ideas that are both simple and totally realistic for teaching us how to have conversations with our kids about not only how to give back to others and the community, but why it’s important.

In this episode, my best friend, Nicole from Palm to Pine Design, and I are talking about why we believe so strongly in the importance of slowing down to celebrate in this episode. Nicole is one of those moms that has patience on another level. She spends a ton of quality time with her kids, almost always giving undivided attention. We get into her tips for this and ways we can do better when it comes to slowing down, while still honoring ourselves and doing the best for our family.

Alexandra and her husband Scott founded the company, Big Life Journals. They are on a mission to give parents tools and resources to raise their kids with a growth mindset, along with traits such as kindness, gratitude, grit, and resilience. In this episode, Alexandra and I talk about the importance of modeling these traits and behaviors, how we start these big conversations, and what we can start today that will help lead our families down this path of growth mindset and squashing limiting beliefs.

Jennifer Kirlin is an incredibly talented brand and party stylist with her company BellaGrey Designs. She creates the most stunning parties and tablescapes, and she is breaking them down and giving us all her best tips and tricks for creating our own in this podcast episode! Jennifer gives us her exact formula and steps to creating a beautiful table with interest and depth, while still keeping it totally easy and realistic for someone that doesn't do this for a living!