Do you feel most comfortable at home OR love being out in the world, around other people? In this episode, Kate and Melissa talk about how they've both realized what homebodies they've become. They also share the ways they ground and reconnect back to their homes after being away and why these simple rituals make such a difference.

We would love to hear from you, send us an email at cohesivehome@gmail.com

Find Kate on IG: Happier In Motherhood

Or her website

Find Melissa on Youtube: The Indie Shelf or her vlog channel

Or IG: Melissa Risenhoover

By the time you hear this episode, Kate and Melissa are well underway with their BIG summer plans. Listen in to hear how they're intentionally making the most of vacation time with their families and slowing down.

We would love to hear from you, send us an email at cohesivehome@gmail.com

Find Kate on IG: Happier In Motherhood

Kate's website

Find Melissa on Youtube: The Indie Shelf or her vlog channel

Find Melissa on IG: Melissa Risenhoover

Melissa and Kate chat about how they stay organized and the many ways they get off track.

We would love to hear from you, send us an email at cohesivehome@gmail.com

Find Kate on IG: Happier In Motherhood

Find Melissa on Youtube: The Indie Shelf or her vlog channel

SURPRISE! Kate and Melissa have jumped back on the mic and share where they have been the last 5 years, as well as future plans for Cohesive Home.

We would love to hear from you, send us an email at cohesivehome@gmail.com

Find Kate on IG: Happier In Motherhood

Find Melissa on Youtube: The Indie Shelf or her vlog channel

To connect with Kate or Melissa head to :

Kate: @thestreamlinedlife

Melissa: wildair.blog

Interested in the zero or low-waste lifestyle? Need some fresh inspiration to jumpstart your journey? In episode 58 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, Melissa chats with Lindsey McCoy, co-founder of Plaine Products, a sustainable, vegan, and non-toxic hair and body line. Lindsey shares her drive to start the company and practical ideas for living sustainably.

In this episode:

• Companies to check-out for your zero-waste lifestyle:
• https://us.whogivesacrap.org
• brushwithbamboo.com
• dentallace.com
• 
  Try Plaine Products and get 20% off your order with code “cohesivehome”. Head to plaineproducts.com to shop!

• Follow Plain Products on Instagram @Plaineproducts

• What is the Montessori method?
• Simone's story and how she got started with it
• What inspired Simone to write The Montessori Toddler
• How parents can incorporate Montessori into their home and parenting
• The benefits of the Montessori method, and how you can get them at home, even if you don't send your kids to one of the schools
• Simone's own take on living simply and her new interest in wabi-sabi

A listener said “How do you all figure out how to live intentionally every day instead of reactively? I know what my values are, but I’m not sure how to be purposeful on a daily basis and actually living them.

Listen on as we share our top 5 ways to be intentional in your days:

1.  Know your values
2.  Set your non-negotiables
3.  Organize your days
4.  Be willing to say no
5.  Watch your mindset
   

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• Whitney's story and how her business has changed over the years
• Comparisons on social media and how to not let it affect you
• How to keep your New Years Resolutions as well as think differently about them
• Innovative ways to shift habits and create new ones
• Why it's important to focus on the journey instead of just the end