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****TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY-RANKED PODCAST**** Are you waking up exhausted and overwhelmed before the day even begins? Is your mind as disorganized as your house? Is the stress of the clutter, debt, and what to make for dinner…again, wreaking havoc on your health, parenting and marriage? Do you wish you had one authentic Catholic friend who understood your struggles? I am so excited you’re here! This podcast will teach you how to create a clutter-free, organized home that practically runs itself, with dinner on the table every night, enough money to stop living paycheck to paycheck and God at the center of it all! Hi, I’m Gina. A Catholic wife, mom and declutter coach. For twenty years, I made sure my home was organized and running efficiently; we ate healthy, homemade dinners, the laundry was done, and the bills were paid on time, yet, I still felt like something was missing. I thought if my home looked like it belonged in a magazine, my family dined on gourmet meals and I stayed out of debt, life would be peaceful and perfect. I finally realized that I was searching for fulfillment and validation from the outside world. Yes, I needed my home to run efficiently, but I felt a nagging in my heart that I was made for more. If I was going to have a full life with the peace that transcends human understanding, I needed to make God the center. I needed to put Him in charge instead of feeling like it was all up to me. I created a plan that fits ME. Simple routines to incorporate faith into my daily tasks. A lifestyle that’s allowing me to prosper into the woman God is calling me to be. And I’m ready to share it with you! If you are tired of waiting for motivation to strike and you are ready to do the work to declutter your home, plan meals your family will actually eat, break free from living paycheck to paycheck, learn to implement routines for a peaceful home that practically runs itself, AND make a new Catholic BFF who wants to share in your joys and struggles, - this podcast is for you! Grab your garden shears because you’re about to prune away the clutter of life so you can prosper into the woman God has called YOU to be! To schedule your in-person or virtual declutter, budgeting or meal planning session, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716 Instagram:@pruningtoprosperpodcast Freebie to 100 days of decluttering list: https://mailchi.mp/f81329f110cb/9p8tvygn09 Topics included in this podcast: Catholic homemaking, home management, money, money management, broke, debt, debt free, debt free lifestyle, debt free journey, managing God’s money, stewardship, Bible readings, Catholic money management, baby steps, Dave Ramsey, Ramit Sethi, debt snowball, frugal, frugal homemaking, abundant mindset, credit card debt, student loan debt, overwhelming debt, overwhelm, clutter, cluttered home, cluttered mind, decluttering, declutter coach, tidy home, tidying, clutter free home, accountability, meals, meal planning, budgeting for groceries, grocery budget, monthly budget, gluten free meals, gluten free diet, corn free meals, corn free diet, meals for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Catholic faith, Catholic wife, Catholic mom, Catholic friendships, rosary, womens rosary group, prayer group, organizing, organization, home organization
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
In today's episode, family physician, Dr. Judy, chats with me about her son, Adam. Early into high school, Adam knew a typical classroom setting wasn't working for him. He felt a love of working with not just his mind to solve problems, but, his hands as well. This passion led to the decision to take VoTech classes during high school and continue into his current apprenticeship. After passing his boards, Adam will embark on a career in the commercial plumbing industry. Graduating debt free with a lucrative career will set him on course to retire at age 50!
Parents, in this series, I am hoping you hear stories to inspire and give you hope that your child has been given gifts and passions to be used in this world. Traditional 4 year college isn't for every child. Your child can take a different path, a debt free path, that can lead to a very rich life.
If you would like to work with me 1:1 for local in-person decluttering or virtual clutter, budgeting or meal planning, please email me, Gina Morton at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?
Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it! Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job. When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck. In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes. You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time. Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items. Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean. 5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward. Let's get started
To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
To watch this podcast on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBOLMzUaXPRTy59xCxr76g
To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here: https://www.facebook.com/tightshipmama
If Instagram is your jam, here you go: https://www.instagram.com/tightshipmama/
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Overwhelmed thinking about how to pay for college for your student? Fear not, Kara Walker is joining us on the podcast today to talk all about how she went to college debt free and how your child can too!
Instagram --＞ @moneyandmentalpeace - https://www.instagram.com/moneyandmentalpeace/
Facebook --＞ Christian College Girl Community - Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free - https://www.facebook.com/groups/734349047530666
Connect --＞ info@moneyandmentalpeace.com
Website --＞ https://moneyandmentalpeace.com/
My course The Debt-Free College Blueprint --＞ debtfreecollegeblueprint.com
Mentioned in this episode:
College Level Examination Programs (CLEP tests)
https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams
Getting Reimbursed for CLEP tests:
https://modernstates.org/test-center-reimbursement/
Not just for homeschooling! https://homeschoolingforcollegecredit.com/2019/01/29/take-a-clep-for-free/
Tips:
Look for scholarships in concentric circles. Start close to home. Does your company or your spouse's company offer college scholarships? Your church? Your own high school? Clubs within your community? Your bank? Your community college?
Many scholarships will come directly from the university. Remember that what they offer is just the tip of the ice berg. Dive further into your course of study or any endowment scholarships that the school may offer. Never stop asking. Each year into college may bring new opportunities for which your child now qualifies.
Overall tip: Parent the child in the way they should go and don't stress too much about perfect SAT's or GPA or high school resume. If you don't have any money saved for your child's education, you can still help them by allowing them to live with you, feeding them, and simply encouraging them to be the person God has called them to be. With a debt free degree, their future has unlimited possibilities!
To work with Kara Walker, please contact her here:
To work 1:1 with me in-person decluttering, virtual decluttering, meal planning or budgeting, please email Gina Morton at: tightshipmama@gmail.com to schedule your complimentary half hour discovery call.
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?
Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it! Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job. When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck. In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes. You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time. Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items. Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean. 5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward. Let's get started
To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
To watch this podcast on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBOLMzUaXPRTy59xCxr76g
To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here: https://www.facebook.com/tightshipmama
If Instagram is your jam, here you go: https://www.instagram.com/tightshipmama/
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Opening Bible verse: Ephesians 5:15-17
Opportunity cost is what has been given up because a different decision was made. In today's episode we talk about the true cost of student loans. If your child graduates with student loan debt, chances are they won't also be able to afford to save for retirement. I know retirement might seem really far off for your child but the financial decisions they make now, could affect them for the rest of their lives. Investing early and often is crucial to retiring with dignity.
Check out this retirement calculator that you can input different numbers to see how much can be saved when starting early in their careers. I used an average rate of return of 7% for the numbers quoted in this episode. I also kept the numbers really simple and did not take into consideration all the potential life changes. Simply, a monthly debt of $278 or a monthly investment of $278. You can run similar scenarios for any type of credit card debt as well. Here is the website I used to demonstrate the power of compound interest working FOR you:
https://www.nerdwallet.com/calculator/compound-interest-calculator
While I don't talk about credit card debt (your teen will be offered a free gift to sign up for credit cards in college) in this episode, I wanted to share another calculator with you to play around with numbers to demonstrate to your teen the power of compound interest working AGAINST them
https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/minimum-payment-calculator/
If you would like to work with me 1:1 on in-person decluttering, virtual decluttering, mindset, budgeting, or meal planning, please email me (Gina Morton) at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?
Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it! Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job. When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck. In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes. You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time. Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items. Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean. 5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward. Let's get started
To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
To watch this podcast on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBOLMzUaXPRTy59xCxr76g
To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here: https://www.facebook.com/tightshipmama
If Instagram is your jam, here you go: https://www.instagram.com/tightshipmama/
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Opening Bible verse: Matthew 16:25
In today's opening Bible passage, Jesus is telling his followers that the way to find their life is to lose it for his sake.
Oftentimes, we have a plan for our life. A course after high school we would like to take. Many times, that is not the same course God has planned for us. In order to be truly happy and to live the rich life God has planned for us, we need to lose the plan we made.
Today I share my journey to finding the college that wasn't my first choice (actually it was my last choice), but the choice God had planned for me. Following His plan has worked out very well. In fact, when we follow God's plan, He just may surprise you with a bonus win that allows for a really rich life sooner than you expected.
Please follow the show if you like this content and share this episode with a friend who is also stressing out about her kid choosing a college!
With God leading the way, we can't go wrong, Mamas
To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?
Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it! Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job. When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck. In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes. You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time. Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items. Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean. 5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward. Let's get started
To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
To watch this podcast on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBOLMzUaXPRTy59xCxr76g
To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here: https://www.facebook.com/tightshipmama
If Instagram is your jam, here you go: https://www.instagram.com/tightshipmama/
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Opening Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
The Holy Spirit has given us each a gift to be used for the greater glory of God. The trick to life is figuring out what it is and how we can use it. As your child finishes up high school and starts to make big life decisions, it would be in their best interest to listen to the Holy Spirit.
Pope Francis gave a homily where he talked about 3 ways to follow the Holy Spirit. You can read about it here:
Pope Francis 3 Ways To Follow The Holy Spirit
In today's episode I tie in the Joyful Mysteries to these 3 ways. The Annunciation, Mary received the Word (made flesh) into her womb. The Finding In The Temple, Mary gets to know the Word further. She realizes that He is doing His Father's work and she had to ponder this in her heart. Lastly, the Visitation, Mary physically carried the Word in her womb everywhere she went, including to visit her cousin, Elizabeth.
Before any decisions are made about post high school plans, take time to pray with your child about what they feel the Holy Spirit is calling them to do. Then, have the courage to support them in that decision.
To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
Saturday May 27, 2023
Saturday May 27, 2023
Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?
Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it! Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job. When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck. In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes. You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time. Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items. Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean. 5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward. Let's get started
To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com
To watch this podcast on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBOLMzUaXPRTy59xCxr76g
To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here: https://www.facebook.com/tightshipmama
If Instagram is your jam, here you go: https://www.instagram.com/tightshipmama/