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A few months ago I had 11 unfinished projects on my list and weighing on my creative mind. (This doesn't include projects from years ago like Gibson's pop warner football season/an album about my jobs/Gibson's school years mini album that I resigned as unfinished long ago). Today I have 2 and we're gonna talk about how I got there and how you can get there too!

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Our planners, why we need them, how we use them, and what gives us planner peace is different for everyone and can change frequently. I am not immune to this flip-flop situation but I do feel like in this season I have found a system that allows me to catch everything without being overwhelmed. Let's chat about CATEGORY PLANNING.

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Just because crafting is our hobby, doesn't mean it doesn't take work. We all know what's involved in just getting to the point where you can sit down and craft. I asked my Crafty Babe Crew for things they struggled with and this topic came up. So let's talk about Crafty Time Management.

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In this ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) episode, I want to revisit the topic of our crafty styles. Style is personal and might take some work to figure out what yours is. Today we're talking about how to find it and make it shine! This episode originally aired in November of 2019 but remains incredibly relevant. Listen in!

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Minimalism is something I've been working through for about a year now. Don't expect me to have a house with 2 pieces of furniture and no color. This girl needs her vintage phones, practical areas, and colorful spaces. I know it means different things to different people and for me it means keeping up with less stuff. It means being intentional with what I buy and what I keep.

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What does it look like to have a minimal-ish scrap stash? It depends on your version of minimal. And can look different for everyone. In the last few years I have started to realize that the more stuff I have to look through just to create something, the less creative I actually feel. So let's talk about 5 ways you can minimize your stuff to gain more creativity!

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Who doesn't want good vibes? Especially at home where we tend to spend the most time. If you're looking for a space that's giving off extra good vibes, I've got 6 tips for ya today!

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I have deemed this the summer of small projects. Even though at the beginning of the year I felt so overwhelmed by all my small projects that I said I'm only working in 2 specific sizes. And it has worked. BUT. Summer just brings on that need for something different and all the little projects were calling my name. So let's talk about my ideas for small projects you can get done this summer!

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When it starts to feel a bit overwhelming in my studio,  I know it's time for a purge. And I used to rip it all out and it got to be too big of a project. But I have a better way now that I've been purging regularly. Let's talk about 5 crafty items to purge right now!

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Why do the kids get to have all the summer fun? I think this is the summer that the adults join in too! There are so many ways we enjoyed the season when we were kids, so how about we pop in our favorite old jams and pretend like there isn't laundry and work waiting somewhere for us.

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Digital file storage is annoying but this quick tip might be helpful!

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Let's have a quick chat about making a list in memory keeping!

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Let's talk about homeschool. Whether this is the path you chose or it has been chosen for you, I'm sharing some tips about HOW we homeschool and what's worked for us as we start our 2nd year!

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One simple way I keep it together!

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Summer looks different, but that shouldn't stop us from memory keeping. Let's talk about ways to keep it up when there's not much going on.

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Hey babes! I'm back! We have a slight name change but the premise of the show remains. I just want to chat with you about home life, working smart, and being a crafty babe!
Welcome to Season 3. We're starting off with my top 10 quarantine life savers!

Hammock time. Reruns of feel good shows. Creating content. Daily walks.  Putting my phone on DND while I work or create or rest. Workouts.Podcasts & Audiobooks. Facebook groups and unfriending. Time blocking.YouTube videos.

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Growing your audience on Instagram can be a slow process, but I have some tips for growing naturally!

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It's easy for us to pick a word for the year and then continue living our lives. Let's talk about some ways we can keep our words close all year long!

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Tech and paper can live happily in the same world. Both are key to keeping my work, home, and business lives in order.

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Planner peace looks different for everyone. I feel pretty good about my current 2020 analog situation. Let's talk about analog tools!

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Welcome to Season 2! It's January and everyone wants to start making goals and changes and sometimes it's hard to know when and where to start.

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December is almost here and we all want to make our projects magical. I have 10 tips for ya!
This also concludes Season 1 of our podcast. We'll return on January 6th for Season 2!

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Style is personal and might take some work to figure out what yours is. Today we're talking about how to find it and make it shine!

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I may have some experience momming boys and I had a sweet listener and friend suggest this topic. I have 12 tips for being a boy mom but these tips can certainly be flipped for raising girls. 

Just get used to stinky bodily noises. Don't expect him to be all into your memory keeping.Pray for their future wives. Get on their level.They can be sensitive. The private parts conversation.Let him open the door for you.Make friends with other boy moms.He’ll be a man someday.Encourage him to be friends with girls.Save the lectures.Trust but verify.

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There's been some curiosity around our decision to homeschool Marshall for 6th grade so I wanted to chat about it in this episode!

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A listener had a great suggestion for an episode and I was happy to take the suggestion! In this week's episode, I list off my top 30 TV shows of all time!

King of QueensSeinfeldParks & RecThe OfficeThe Golden GirlsSponge Bob Square PantsBreaking BadThe Handmaid’s TaleRoseanneCOPSMadMenSouthParkLOSTDownton AbbeyI Love LucyHomicide: Life on the StreetForensic Files90210Agent CarterSYTYCDThe Andy Griffith ShowBlue’s CluesThe Cosby ShowFireflyFresh Prince of Bel AirFull HouseGrowing PainsIn Living ColorMad About YouDawson’s Creek

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Sometimes it's hard to find the time and space to craft when your kids are small or even as busy teens. Let's talk about ways to keep your family involved in your hobby.

Set aside a space that's for you only. Give them their own crafting supplies so they can work independently with you.Keep your craft stuff in a main area of your house, so that you are available.Be realistic about how much time you have. Go to a crop or a friends house away from the kids. Give them a list of things they can do alone so you can craft. Do chores with them or while they are awake so nap time is all for you and crafting. Prepare ahead of time so craft time isn't spent figuring out what to do. Give them older albums to look through while you craft. 

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We all like different stuff but there are a few things that I would say "most" people love that I just don't. Different is good, right?

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You've heard me talk about the Crafty Babe Crew Membership & Crafty Babe Magazine (formerly Retro Hip Magazine) Subscriptions and this special episode dives deeper into what it all means. Membership enrollments are open from the 1st through the 7th of every month. Sign up today and get this month's content!
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In this episode, I share ways to make your mornings magical!

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In this episode, I continue the topic of printing at home, this time about digital scrapbooking supplies. Everything I use along with my favorite shops are linked up here and on my faves page.

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In a Creative Bubble: https://creativebubble.bigcartel.com/
Sahin Designs: https://sahindesigns.com/
Illustrated Faith: https://www.illustratedfaith.com/shop/
AC Digitals: https://www.acdigitals.com/
Citrus Twist Kits: https://citrustwistkits.com/
The Lilypad: https://the-lilypad.com/store/home.php

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In this episode, I spill all the details about how I print photos at home. Everything I use to make this process work is linked up on my faves page, including the video I made a few years ago.

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In this episode, Andrea shares 13 of her favorite home hacks!

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In this episode, Andrea talks about her skin care and 15-minute makeup routine. Check her IGTV where she shares that makeup routine in real life!

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In this episode, Andrea talks about getting started if you're new to memory keeping or need a reset!

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In this episode, Andrea talks about organizing craft supplies!

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In this episode, I talk about what lead me to giving up on the folding of the laundry.
Look forward to new episodes every Monday.

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Welcome to The Retro Hip Podcast! A new podcast by retrohipmama about home life, working smart, and being a crafty babe.
Episode 1 is available now and future episodes will drop on Mondays.

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In the pilot episode, Andrea talks about 4 things she's learned on her way from office girl to work at home mom.
Look forward to new episodes every Monday.

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