Motherhood Made Simple

12 | How to be creative as a mom | Hobbies you can do with a toddler around

Let's chat about how to be creative as a mom, how to have fun and find hobbies that work in a busy season of raising toddlers. I'm sharing five of my favourite crafts for moms that work well around babies and toddlers. From crocheting and embroidery to watercolour and blogging, I hope these mom-hobbies will inspire you.
LINKS
CRAFT SUPPLIES
Caligraphy
Caligraphy Pens: https://amzn.to/3XvfJea 
Free Caligraphy Course: https://courses.thehappyevercrafter.c...
Watercolour Paints: https://amzn.to/4i3l30x
Blogging
My posts about blogging: https://www.micaela.ca/blog/tag/blogging
Blog Post Ideas: https://www.micaela.ca/blog-post-ideas 
Crochet
Yarn: https://amzn.to/4i08bbm 
Crochet Hook: https://amzn.to/3F6xNVC 
Embroidery
Embroidery Kit: https://amzn.to/4kEHfjp 
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Create Anyway by Ashlee Gadd:  https://amzn.to/3QKMznt 
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:54 Why I want to create
02:37 Ground rules for crafting
04:29 Caligraphy
05:28 Watercolor painting
06:23 Blogging
08:08 Crocheting
08:50 Embroidery

11 | How to deal with mom guilt | 6 Tips to make decisions with peace as a mom of toddlers

If you are wrestling with mom guilt and wondering, "am I a good mom?" or "am I doing this right?" You've come to there right place. I'm sharing my six-step plan to ditch the mom-guilt for good and make decisions from a position of peace.
There are so many decisions to make as a new mom. What should I feed my baby? How should I potty train my toddler? It can feel like there are too many options and we'll never find the "right" way to mother. I hope these tips to limit the flow of incoming information, avoid comparison and choose your priorities will help as you steward the sweet children God has blessed you with. 
You've got this mama!
LINKS
📖 Grab the devotional https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ
🖳 Read the blog micaela.ca/blog 
📧 Send me an email hello@micaela.ca
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:45 Mom-guilt is spiritual warfare
01:42 Pray
02:26 Choose how you measure success in decision making
03:30 Limit incoming information
05:41 Limit opportunities for comparison
07:20 Decide what matters to you
08:54 Nothing is as serious as it seems
10:11 Recap

10 | Five things to teach your toddler about Jesus | Christian picture books we love

Teaching a toddler about Jesus can feel SO intimidating. It can be hard to explain God to small children and decide what to teach a toddler. I’m sharing 5 things to teach your toddler about Christ in simple words and our favourite Christian picture book to go along with each point.
 
LINKS
Free Download - Truth for Tots Class
https://www.micaela.ca/truth-for-tots
 
📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ
 
CHRISTIAN PICTURE BOOKS
Found
https://amzn.to/3W6Pnye
The Jesus Storybook Bible
https://amzn.to/4h5TFhk
The Blessing of You
https://amzn.to/4j6Fiv5
Just in Case You Ever Wonder
https://amzn.to/40kG00y
Don’t Forget to Remember
https://amzn.to/3DGpmPU
Anytime, Anyplace, Any Prayer
https://amzn.to/4h4dUfg 

09 | How to prioritize yourself as a mom | How I rest with 3 kids 3 and under

 If you're feeling burnt out and exhausted, like you just need a break from your toddlers, I'm so glad you're here! I know this episode is going to bring you a lot of peace. I'm sharing 5 simple tips to get more rest as a mom of toddlers and find time to care for yourself. 
 
LINKS
📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖
https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ
 💻READ MY BLOG💻
https://www.micaela.ca/blog 

08 | How to spend less time on your phone | Reduce screen time as a Christian mom of toddlers

If you want to set up screentime boundaries and spend less time on your phone, I know this episode will inspire you! Get ready to be a more present and relaxed mom with these practical tips. I'm sharing five steps to reduce your screentime, screentime boundaries I've tried and how to blog without social media. As a stay at home mom, I know the value of using my time wisely and avoiding distractions. Be blessed!
LINKS
📖 Grab the devotional https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ
🖳 Read the blog micaela.ca/blog 
📧 Send me an email hello@micaela.ca
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
02:15 Why I limit my screentime
05:24 Screen experiment #1 Cancelling our wifi
06:51 Screen experiment #2 No TV
09:23 Screen experiment #3 Deleting our social media
10:17 My personal screen time habits
11:22 Five steps to reduce your screen time
14:34 Blogging without social media
 

07 | How to potty train your toddler with peace | Positive mindsets and tips for potty training

Is there a peaceful way to potty train your two-year-old or three-year-old? Is it possible to have fun while potty training? Today I'm sharing my best potty training tips along with the mindsets that have helped make potty training fun in our house! If you are a mom of toddlers looking to ditch diapers, you've come to the right place. 
 
LINKS
Grab the devotional https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ
Read the blog micaela.ca/blog 
 
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
02:02 When should I potty train?
02:41 My devotional for toddler moms
03:30 Set realistic expectations
04:03 Communicate with your toddler
05:56 Hold it loosely
07:39 Use pull-ups in public
08:26 View yourselves as a team
09:23 Expect pee on the ground
10:43 Our process

06 | When reading the Bible feels hard | 12 lies that stopped me from reading God's Word

If it feels hard to read the Bible right now, this episode is for you! Are you tired of not sticking to your Bible reading plan and feeling guilty about it? Are you struggling to find time to read the Bible as a mom of toddlers? These 12 lies might be keeping you out of God's Word. I hope this episode helps you discover practical tips and encouragement to get back in God's Word even if its been a while.
 
GRAB MY DEVOTIONAL: https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ
My new devotional for toddler moms is out now! If you have been looking to get back in God's word, you will love this 21-day guide. It is full of practical Bible reading tips suited to the toddler mom lifestyle, encouragement and some of my most embarrassing motherhood moments. Grab a copy on Amazon https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ

05 | Twelve books every Christian mom needs to read | Books that changed me

These are some of my must-read books for Christian moms. Though they are not all parenting books, I know these faith-based books will encourage you and change the way you mother. These would be great gift ideas for your mom friends or your holiday wishlist. 
 
BOOK LINKS
My devotional: Bible Time Take Back
https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ 
Fervent 
https://amzn.to/3X2idAg 
Create Anyway
https://amzn.to/4hCKc1X 
Take Back Your Family 
https://amzn.to/42S9ch3  
The Lazy Genius Way
https://amzn.to/3Ql6edj 
Cozy Minimalist Home
https://amzn.to/412aMu1 
Risen Motherhood 
https://amzn.to/40YY938 
Satisfied 
https://amzn.to/4b5rnC8 
Completely His
https://amzn.to/3EBUz7B 
The Life-Giving Parent
https://amzn.to/41jntSw 
The Read Aloud Family 
https://amzn.to/3CVIiu7 
How Not to Die
https://amzn.to/4hEdQ6S 
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry 
https://amzn.to/4jYEeKi 

04 | Stop hating laundry & cooking | Homemaking made simple

Do you want to stop hating laundry and find simple homemaking tips for a growing family? Do you want to make cooking easier and eat homemade meals without cooking every day? I hope this episode will bless your socks off! I'm sharing my favourite strategies to make homemaking feel simple so you can spend more time enjoying your sweet toddlers. These are homemaking strategies I use daily for our family of five.
LINKS
Cube shelf for kids: https://amzn.to/4hP9Dxi
Bins for shelf: https://amzn.to/4keIwgA
Black socks for toddlers: https://amzn.to/4kaPO4W
My devotional for toddler moms: https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ
 

03 | How to make time to read the Bible as a toddler mom | Bible reading made simple

If you've been wondering how to make time to read the Bible and looking for Bible reading tips for toddler moms, you've come to the right place! I'm sharing a simple 4-part strategy to find time you didn't know you had and read the Bible more. 
 
LINKS
Grab the devotional https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ
Printable Bible Reading Tracker (free download) https://www.micaela.ca/bible-reading-tracker 
Read the blog micaela.ca/blog