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in Episodes on November 5, 2024 by The Mom Hour

Reclaiming Our Kitchens: Episode 490



In early motherhood the kitchen can be full chaos: sippy cups, art projects, and endless daily responsibilities. But as kids get older, there may be room for moms to reclaim this space for ourselves. Meagan and Sarah explore the physical changes our kitchens have undergone—decluttering countertops, creating inviting cooking spaces, and personalizing our surroundings. We also dive into the mental and emotional aspects of this journey and the small steps you can take to make it happen – even if you’re not quite done with the sippys. Join us!

HELPFUL LINKS:

  • Pre-Order Meagan’s book, The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go And Embrace What’s Nest (This is an affiliate link.)
  • Sarah loved IKEA’s kids tableware when her kids were little
  • Sarah mentioned reading House Love by Patric Richardson, a joyful guide to cleaning, organizing and loving the home you’re in.(This is an affiliate link.)
  • Episodes From The Archives You May Enjoy:
    • Is Your Family Table Growing Or Shrinking?: Episode 481
    • The Muscle Memory Of Motherhood: Episode 363
    • “Always In Rotation” Dinners: Episode 453
    • Small Home Refreshes To Kick Off Summer: Episode 466
    • Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 1: Episode 431 and Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 2: Episode 432

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Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: food, home, self

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