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Every year between Boxing Day and New Year’s, I take a quiet afternoon to look back on the year behind me and gently look ahead to what’s next.

For years, I did this by setting goals across a few simple categories — faith, family, health, friendships, and personal growth. Nothing fancy or overwhelming… just intentional rhythms for the season of motherhood I was in.

Last year, I decided to try something new.

Instead of a traditional goal list, I created a 2025 Bingo Card — 25 simple, meaningful things I hoped to do, experience, or grow in throughout the year. Some were practical, some were fun, some were deeply personal… and one square mattered more than all the others.

In this episode, I’m walking you through my bingo card in real time — sharing what I accomplished, what surprised me (hello, starting a podcast), what didn’t happen, and what I’m carrying forward into the next year.

We’ll talk about:
• Simple, realistic goal-setting for busy moms
• Unexpected wins and missed squares (and why both matter)
• Health, faith, family, friendships, and creativity in real life
• Letting go of perfection and choosing grace instead
• Why reflection is just as important as planning

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by goal-setting or like New Year’s resolutions just aren’t for you anymore, this episode is a gentle reminder that growth can be slow, imperfect, and still incredibly meaningful.

I’ll be taking a short break while the kids are home for the holidays, and I’ll be back in January with some really fun and practical episodes to kick off the new year.

Thanks for being here — and for walking this season with me.

Links Mentioned in the show

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Julie's Speaking Link

Adventure Date Book

Copper Shore Lake House

Encounter Ministry

2026 Card

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Get ready to laugh, guess, and shout answers — because today’s episode is ALL Christmas trivia! 🎄✨

I invited my good friend Sarah the trivia pro, to join me for a festive, family-friendly episode you can listen to while wrapping gifts, baking, or road-tripping to visit family this holiday season!

We’re covering four rounds of trivia:
🎬 Christmas Movies
🎶 Christmas Songs
🎁 Traditions & Fun Facts
🍪 Christmas Food & Treats

A mix of easy questions, tricky questions, and the kind Sarah will somehow know instantly. 😂 Play along, keep score, and see who wins in your house!

This episode is perfect to save and come back to all season long —

If you loved this festive conversation, make sure you follow the podcast, leave a quick review, and share it with a friend who loves Christmas trivia as much as we do.

And don’t forget to come hang out with me over on Instagram and Facebook throughout the holidays — I’ll be sharing cozy moments, encouragement, and lots of practical mom-life content to help you enjoy this season.

Thanks so much for being here and for listening — I’m so glad you’re part of this community. 💛

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Christmas traditions can be magical… but they can also feel overwhelming when life is busy and expectations are high. In this episode, I’m sharing the traditions Micah and I grew up with, the ones we’ve carried into our home as parents of seven, and the ones we’ve gently let go of as the seasons of our family have changed.

From becoming a mom on Christmas morning, to the cozy rhythms we’ve added over the years — sugar cookies, Christmas puzzles, Playmobil nativity storytelling, and the chaos of seven stockings — this conversation is full of heart, nostalgia, and permission to create a Christmas that works for your family, not against it.

I’ll also share:
✨ Our favourite Christmas morning routines
✨ The traditions that bring our home the most joy
✨ The ones we’ve outgrown — guilt-free
✨ My morning Advent devotional rhythm
✨ And encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed by December

Whether your holiday season feels magical, messy, or a mix of both, I hope this episode reminds you that you don’t have to do it all — you just get to do what matters.

🎄 Links Mentioned:
Advent Devotional

Sugar Cookie Recipe

Christmas Movie List

Family Fun December Bucket List