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Your Big Happy Family l Homemaking, Homeschool, Parenting, Big Household, SAHM

Heather Gilmour - Mom Coach, Big Family Mentor, Healthy Family Coach 7 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast offers encouragement and practical advice for mothers managing large households, homeschooling, and parenting. Host Heather Gilmour shares her decades of experience as a mom of six and grandmother of seven, focusing on reducing stress, improving relationships, and finding joy in homemaking. Topics include household management tips, parenting strategies, and spiritual encouragement from a Christian perspective.

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Money Saving Ideas to Stress Less and Steward Better in Your Large Household Aug 23, 2026 1137 Are you stressed by not having a handle on your family's finances? Do you want to be better stewards of your money? You want to be a SAHM but sometimes finances are tight. "Do i need to get a job?!" I have felt all these things and learned that as a SAHM i can develop the best Superpower of stretching our income by learning to be resourceful with money saving strategies in so many ways! Today i sh

10. Frustrated With Homeschooling? Big Picture Perspectives and Tips Aug 17, 2026 1395 Are you frustrated with homeschooling? Are you not sure you are doing a good job, teaching enough, fumbling your way through? I've had all these same thoughts throughout my 27 years of homeschooling my crew! Today I want to encourage you with some big picture views to keep you encouraged and pressing onward! I also share rhythms and routines that worked well in our home with my six kids over the

09.Mama's Health Part 2: Solutions to Nourish and Heal Aug 10, 2026 1542 Are you not feeling like yourself? Low energy, tough periods, fitful sleep, hair falling out and more!? Do you have no idea what to do to fix it? Soooo much information and protocols from well-meaning professionals and influencers on social media! Not sure where to start? Well, Mama I've been there too, about 17 yrs ago. I sifted and trudged through much of that information and figured out what he

08. Is Stress Affecting Your Health, Mama? Warning Signs You Could Be Missing Aug 3, 2026 1328 Are you confused about how to actually be and stay healthy? Are you not feeling as well as you want to be and not sure why? I had these same thoughts years ago when my health crashed. In this world of Influencers, Wellness trends and misinformation it took me years of research to figure out how to support and bring healing to my body! I'm still not perfect, but who is? But i am so grateful for the

07.Struggling With Chore Routines? Tips to Incorporate the Kids Into Your Housekeeping Jul 27, 2026 1477 Are your chore routines not working? Are you exhausted from all the housekeeping that fills your day? Do you struggle to figure out how exactly to let the kids help? I did too, mama, but eventually I found some rhythms that helped me keep up with everything in my home and reasons why i should be letting my kids help more! Today I plan to share with you why it is sooo important to let your kids wor

06. Is Your Big Household Hard to Manage? My Favorite Housekeeping Tip Jul 20, 2026 1239 Is your home hard to manage, Mama? Do you have trouble keeping up with all the stuff to clean, put away, organize? Do you dread having friends over because you need a whole day to clean it up? I have felt all these things too over the years of homemaking and homeschooling. Household Management is not easy especially with a Large Household! I so wanted to have friends and family over but often str

05. My #1 Tool for More Peace and Less Stress in Motherhood Jul 13, 2026 1194 Do you struggle with negative thought and emotions? Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed regularly? Do you wish you could drop the weight of tough emotions but don't quite know how? I've been here too, mama. I had a negative emotional loop playing in my head for years, wearing me out and keeping me stuck in my growth. I'm here to share with you the #1 tool that helped me to create a more emoti

04. What's for Dinner? Simple, Healthy Meal Planning Tips for Your Big Family Jul 6, 2026 1083 Do you wish they would ask someone else "What's for dinner?" Do you tire of being the one in charge of feeding everyone? Does 5:00 often come around and there not a plan in sight?! I've been there many times, but over the years I figure a few things out that helped so much! In this episode I share meal planning tips and easy, healthy menu ideas that helped reduce the stress and overwhelm i often f

03. Help This Mama! Steps to Reduce Stress and Overwhelm in Your Big Household Jun 25, 2026 880 Today we are going to tackle the inevitable feelings of stress and overwhelm when running a Large Household. It can take us down if we are not careful! I hope to encourage you with a reminder of how this journey is your opportunity for growth, reasons for staying consistent even when life feels repetitive and how taking your thoughts captive is your best weapon. I hope it encourages your heart. Mu

02. Is Your Summer Strategic or Stressful? Parenting tips for a Productive Summer Break Jun 25, 2026 693 Hey mama, does summer break bring some stress? Can it feel a bit chaotic compared to your structured school year, yet sooo welcome after a full homeschool year? I used to feel the same way, but after many summer breaks, I finally figured out a few strategies to make summer fun for the kids, fun for me and strategic to set me up better for the future. Listen in to see if these strategies could wor

01. Why I Started Your Big Happy Family Jun 25, 2026 332 Are you finding yourself stressed and exhausted in your motherhood journey, wishing for encouragement from someone who's kids are grown? Hey mama, I've been here many times in my journey! I so valued the perspective, encouragement and practical tips from older moms who had figured things out! That why I'm here. To encourage you, reduce the overwhelm, and bring more joy and peace to your home as yo

Trailer- Your Big Happy Family Jun 25, 2026 171 Welcome to Your Big Happy Family Podcast! Hey mama, are you tired of feeling constant stress and overwhelm? Are you drowning under the never-ending list of household chores and feeling pulled in every direction to meet everyone's needs? Do love being a mom, most of the time, but often feel cranky, outnumbered, running around like a chicken with it's head cut off, not exactly feeling like you'd win

Your Big Happy Family l Homemaking, Homeschool, Parenting, Big Household, SAHM

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