Outnumbered

So many of you have requested ideas for family activities that appeal to ALL ages! Our children's ages ranges from infant to adult so we've got some experience finding things to do together that everyone enjoys. Whether it's a wholesome game night, a trip to a national park or creating and serving a fancy family dinner, we've got TONS of ideas to keep you and your kids occupied and bonding together as a family! Recommendations:Games: Clue, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Monopoly, Chess, Blokus, Sorry, Quiddler, Rook, Checkers, Candyland, Chutes & Ladders, Connect 4, Otrio, Game of Life, Skyjo, War (and other kid-friendly card games), Uno, Set Movies: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, The Sound of Music, Avatar the Last Airbender Audiobooks: Harry Potter, Oliver Twist, Louis L'amour (author), 5 children and It (or anything by Edith Nesbitt), Tom Sawyer, The Moffats, Robinson Crusoe Days for Girls (Non-profit organization creating reusable menstrual supplie

This toothsome episode is all about teeth!  (Sorry, couldn't help it...)  In this episode, we're chatting all about teething, baby teeth, loosing teeth, growing teeth, tooth stories, the tooth fairy, and more!  You'll want to refer back to this one whenever your you're faced with a teething or tooth situation. Mentioned in this episode: Camilia homeopathic drops Baby food grinder Silicone baby feeder Mesh fabric baby feeder Soft baby toothbrush Cooling teether Teething tablets Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

If your spouse travels regularly for work then you know a little about the stress and chaos that comes with part-time single parenting! Join Audrey and Bonnie as they share 3 key things to remember and 6 tips for surviving when you're the parent left behind.These tough times of travel can help us grow personally and assist us in strengthening our families, but only if we're able to face them with courage, patience and perspective. Let's chat traveling spouses! Recommendations:Survival Times, Episode 20Mom Guilt, Episode 9When you Want to Quit, Episode 3Live Free Creative Podcast, Episode 73 Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

In a companion episode to our Goalsetting for Mom's Episode, in this episode we discuss helping kids make and reach their goals.  We discuss the 3 areas in which kids usually make goals and then share our thoughts and tips for helping then attain them. Recommended in this episode: Episode 52 - Goalsetting for Moms Episode 40 - Kids and Money Episode 25 - How to Afford Kids Rich Kid Smart Kid Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens Rich Dad's Escape from the Rat Race Reallionaire Smarter Every Day website & podcast Atomic Habits 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 7 Habrits of Highly Effective Teens 80s Barbie ice cream shop Support the podcast on Patreon Follow us on Instagram Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

We are so thrilled to announce that Outnumbered the Podcast has been live for 1 full year! We launched in January 2019 with 3 episodes and have continued to produce weekly content for all of you because we LOVE to do it. We've heard so much amazing feedback about the podcast from our listeners and can't wait to see what the future holds for us, the podcast and all of you. Today we're giving you a special treat by handing the microphone over to the kids! Listen in as both Audrey's and Bonnie's kids ask us moms some of their most burning questions. Their little voices just warmed our hearts and we know you'll love them too. Don't forget to stick around to the end where we included a couple hilarious outtakes. Thanks SO much for your support these past 12 months and ENJOY! Our Patreon PageFollow us on Instagram

Being a mom (or dad) can be a nonstop whirlwind of diapers, dinners and meltdowns; so many of us just default to survival mode, especially when our children are little. We're here to say that living with intention can be as simple as changing our thought processes and this shift in focus is totally worth it! Join us as we discuss 10 simple habits and attitudes that will revolutionize the way you feel, act and enjoy each and every day with your kids. If we can do it, so can you! Recommendations:Piano OnlineSpotifyBonnie's Free Email Course for Overwhelmed MomsHow to track screen time on an iPhone Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Our guest today is Autumn Nelson, a homeschooling mom to TWENTY children. She and her husband are some of the most inspiring people we know and you will just love her story. She reminds us that anyone live their dream and find joy in it, even if it seems crazy to everyone else. Pink MegaphoneKumon Math Workbooks"The Baby IS the Lesson" article

Goals, goals, goals!  Everyone's talking about them at the beginning of a new year...  So we decided to share 10 tips for making goals that will guarentee success.  (We promise #8 is succeeding.  Promise!) Mentioned in this episode: Episode 31 on Working Moms Episode 37 on Stay at home Moms Daily tracker printable Anchor Planner  use the code BONNIE15 for 15% off  Episode 16 on Time Management Unclench by Joanna Gaines Inspirational moms: Anna Rifle Bond Joanna Gaines Rachel Hollis Sara Blakely Alison Faulkner Jordan Page Gabrielle Blair

It seems that everyone is seeking for "balance" these days: in work, parenting, hobbies and more. But the real question is, does balance even exist? Is there, perhaps, a better question we could be asking ourselves as we evaluate our progress in the past and make goals for the future? Join us as we explore the myth of balance and learn more about becoming intentional parents, spouses, friends and servants of God. Recommendations:Plastic scraperEssentialism BookLive Free Creative Comparison Episode Bonnie's free email course on finding joy in motherhoodInterview with Joanna Gaines at Altitude Summit

Fitness for moms, post pregnancy and beyond!  Bonnie and Audrey cover this topic in 3 areas: motivation to get fit, methods, and tips for staying fit.  It's so easy as a hard working mother to let yourself, your health and your fitness become less important than everything else.  This episode offers real advice from real moms on how to change that paradigm.  You deserve good health, and listening to this episode is a great way to begin! Recommended in this episode: Eat Right for your Bloodtype Kelp supplement Pregnancy Part 1 episode Pregnancy Part 2 episode Bonnie on Instagram Audrey on Instagram Clean Simple Eats Simple Green Smoothies Cookie and Kate My Fitness Pal

Every parent wants their children to grow up to be kind, moral adults who are confident in choosing right vs. wrong. But how do we instill our most heartfelt values into our children? In this episode, Audrey and Bonnie share their top 3 takeaways for raising children with a firm set of morals that will bless their lives and their future families for decades to come. Episode sponsored by NovalieShop the Novalie After Christmas Sale and sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to know about new arrivals and promotions!  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @NovalieClothing.

Have you ever stressed out over a holiday tradition and wondered why you're still celebrating that way? Or maybe it's easy for you to allow the agenda of family members and friends override your own holiday priorities? If so, this is the episode for you! We talk about the pros and cons of changing up holiday traditions and celebrations, as well as 3 steps for making changes as painless as possible. This episode is all about finding what serves you and your family best and intentionally choosing that over what everyone else is doing. Recommendations: Aundi Kolber on IG Live Free Creative's episode on Magical Minimal Holidays Outnumbered Episode 45: Stress Free Holidays

Bonnie and Audrey discuss everything related to waterbirth.  They share some pros and cons, and then they share many stories of their own personal experiences with waterbirth.   Mentioned in this episode: Waterbirth International Gentle Birth Choices book and video Birth Into Being The Red Tent The Birth Hour Podcast Bonnie's Hypnobirthing Blog Post Bonnie's 7th Baby's Birth Story Bonnie's Twin Birth Story Hypnobirthing resources Bonnie's Informed Birth blog series

We're thrilled to present today's guest: blogger, podcaster, and now published author, Miranda Anderson! Miranda share some amazing wisdom with us about living an intentional, creative life by choosing adventures and an abundance mentality over the all-too-common and neverending search for MORE. In this episode with Miranda Anderson, we pick her brain about how minimalism works with kids.  She shares tips for helping kids declutter and making intentional choices about what to own.  Then she gives ideas for adventures with kids and how to cultivate an adventure mindset.  Finally, she advises about keeping a positive mindset when things go wrong. Mentioned in this episode: Live Free Creative Podcast Miranda on Instagram More than Enough book Live Free Creative website Cultivating an Adventure Mindset Free 5 days to Freedom course

If you think it's not possible to go through the holidays without stress, we've got your back!  In this episode, we identify and discuss tips for 5 main holiday stressors.  After listening to this episode and applying our tips, you too will enjoy the holidays! Mentioned in this episode: Boundary video by Brene Brown Boundary video by John Townsend Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls recipe Podcast with Aundi Kolber on grounding technique Bonnie's Blog post: Tips for traveling with kids Bonnie's Blog post: Games to play with a toddler on a plane Episode 22 Traveling with Kids

As a companion episode to last week's talk on raising boys, we're chatting about girls and all the wonderful, scary things involved in raising them! Being parents to girls means dealing with dresses, dollies, periods, emotions, dating and preparing for motherhood. It's a lot! But we've got your back on this wild adventure and invite you to discuss how we can all best serve our amazing, beautiful daughters! The Care and Keeping of You (Book 1) The Care and Keeping of You (Book 2) The Feelings BookBeauty Redefined on InstagramFlo App

Raising boys can be such a heart wrenching experience!  Between their 2 families, Bonnie and Audrey are raising 9 boys from ages 6 months to 19.  They share their experiences, successes, failures and lessons learned.  Everything from puberty to gender rolls, WD40 to body part obsessions, empathy to facial hair is discussed!   Mentioned in this episode: Article: Why modern feminism is illogical, unnecessary and evil Arnica montana for bruises Bringing Up Boys Raising a Modern Day Knight 5 Love Languages for Children The Dangerous Book for Boys The Double Dangerous Book for Boys

https://www.instagram.com/andeemartineau/https://connectmethodparenting.com/We love bringing experts on the show to share their knowledge with you all and we're especially excited to include some great parenting knowledge in today's episode! Andee Martineau is a mother of 6 and a coach to moms everywhere who are struggling to improve their children's behavior and stop the cycle of frustration and yelling. Andee is a certified life coach and has helped thousands of moms better understand their children's need for connection and acceptance. Where you can find Andee: Get her book!  Connect Method Parenting Website Facebook Instagram

Potty training has to be one of the most stressful and overwhelming events of a young mom's life! Coupled with bed wetting, training a child to use the toilet appropriately is a big job, but it doesn't have to be impossible! After potty training a combined total of 15 children, we've got some tips to take the edge off and ensure that toilet training goes smoothly.Recommendations: Kid-friendly toilet seatPeejamasMattress protectors Beddy’s BeddingCalcium/Magnesium/Zinc supplementPortable travel folding potty seat and disposable coversMy Size Potty 

Teaching kids about money!  In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey share all about how they go about teaching their kids about money.  They answer the great allowance question, give advice on helping kids understand money concepts, and offer resources for educating yourself.  There's a lot of information out there about money, and this distillation of what works for them and each of their families sheds light on the topic. Recommended in this episode: Rich Kid Smart Kid Smart Money Smart Kid Dave Ramsey cash flow system Dave Ramsey podcast  Reallionairre YNAB software Qeepsake (App Bonnie uses to track her cute kid sayings) YNAB coach, MosoMoney