Episodes

  • Living Through Violence - October National Domestic Violence Month

    Living Through Violence - October National Domestic Violence Month
    Oct 4 2023
    Living Through Violence - October National Domestic Violence Month Season 9 - Episode 10 On this podcast, my guest is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I asked her to join me for a couple of reasons. Not only is October National Domestic Violence Month, but I’ve also been sharing on my blog a part of my life when I was in an abusive relationship. I felt it was important to talk with a professional to give us the best advice on this subject.  WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: Different types of abuse in RelationshipsPotential Signs of Domestic ViolenceWhen or Should you intervene if you think a friend or family member is being abused?If you are in an abusive situation is it common to not tell others?Can abuse extend to others in the family?What are the ramifications for children living in a violent household?Resources RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED: If in immediate danger, call 911 for emergency assistance.  If not in immediate danger, contact national and local DV victim service agencies for support (safety planning, child custody laws, orders of protection, and more).   National Domestic Violence Hotline.  Call 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or text "START" to 88788 for confidential assistance from trained advocates.  The hotline is open 24/7 and has interpretation services for 200+ languages.  Website:  www.thehotline.org. National Sexual Assault Hotline.  1-800-656-4673 (HOPE).   More local information:   Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence.  806 South College Street, Springfield IL 62704.  Website www.ilcadv.org.  Phone 1-217-789-2830 (Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm).    Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline 1-877-863-6338 Turning Point, Inc.  11019 US-14, Woodstock IL 60098.  Phone 815-338-8081.  Website:  www.turnpt.org.   Wings Program.  Phone:  847-519-7820.  Website:  www.wingsprogram.com.  DV 24-hour hotline 847-221-5680   Podcast with Lori Corrigan: Holiday Stress CONNECT WITH LORI CORRIGAN, MA, LCPC Founder of Foundations 4 Life Counseling & Wellness Center Address: 227 N Main Street, Wauconda IL 60084Website:  www.Found4Life.orgPhone:  (847) 497-0524Email:  Lori@Found4Life.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/foundations_4_lifeFB: https://www.facebook.com/FOUNDATIONSCounselingCenterSubscribe to our free monthly wellness newsletter: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/446373/91438728065582475/share    CONNECT WITH ME: Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhousePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouseYouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouseEmail: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE
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    31 mins
  • What's Going on at This Small House - October

    What's Going on at This Small House - October
    Sep 27 2023

    What’s Going on at This Small House

    Season 9 - Episode 9

    If you watch on YouTube, I promise not to use my circle light anymore - How distracting to see that shining in my glasses


    WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

      Organizing with some of my blog followers

    What I still need to get organized

    Our trip to Dallas - My grand plans

    Lynn’s Recollections & Reflections has turned into something so much more



    RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED:

    https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/30-day-organizing-challenge/

    The Introduction - The first in Lynn’s Recollections & Reflection Series

    National Domestic Violence Hotline


    CONNECT WITH ME:

    • Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com


    There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE
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    22 mins
  • Using Essential Oils in Your Home

    Using Essential Oils in Your Home
    Sep 20 2023

    My friend Amy from Amy Sadler Designs is back on my podcast and we are talking about another thing we share and that is our love of essential oils.


    WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

      How we know each other

    On a recent trip to KC Amy introduced me to Nell Hills

    Using Essential Oils in the Home

    As Cleaning Products

    For Health and Wellness



    RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED:

    Https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/4541919 - Save 10% on your first order using code: SHAREYL

    https://amysadlerdesigns.com/fall-inspired-diffuser-blends/

    https://amysadlerdesigns.com/copper-pot-hanger/

    https://amysadlerdesigns.com/copper-and-bronze-patina-pumpkins

    Turquoise Iris Journal - https://www.theturquoiseirisjournal.com/


    CONNECT WITH AMY:

    • Blog: https://www.amysadlerdesigns.com
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmySadlerDesigns/about
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chateauchicamy
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amysadlerdesigns/
    • IG: https://www.instagram.com/amysadlerdesigns/


    CONNECT WITH ME:

    • Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com


    There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE
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    44 mins
  • Our Controversial DIY Project

    Our Controversial DIY Project
    Sep 13 2023

    DIY Painting Hardwood Floors 

    Season 9 - Episode 7


    I have “Handy” on the Podcast this week and we talked about how we painted our hardwood floors in our bedroom, landing, and stairs. It was a controversial move.


    WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

    - Why we decided to paint hardwood floors white

    - How we did it

    - Painting our stairs and adding a runner

    - How it’s holding up

    - Other home project plans


    RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED:

    Sherwin Williams: Porch & Floor Enamel

    https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/summer-bedroom-makeover/

    https://livinglargeinasmallhouse.com/we-made-a-pantry-out-of-the-coat-closet-under-our-stairs/


    CONNECT WITH HANDY:

    • Website: ⁠https://www.contractglazinginc.com

    CONNECT WITH ME:

    • Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com


    There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Rebroadcast of Podcast with Stacy Ling of Bricks N' Blooms

    Rebroadcast of Podcast with Stacy Ling of Bricks N' Blooms
    Aug 30 2023

    Stacy is now a published author. Her book titled “The Bricks N’ Blooms Guide to a Beautiful and Easy-Care Flower Garden” will be released in February of 2024. In honor of this exciting news I wanted to re-share our fun conversation on all things gardens.


    WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

    - How we met

    - Her New Home and 10 Acres of Property to Garden

    - Gardening

    - The House

    - She was on House Hunters!


    RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED:

    ⁠Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden⁠

    ⁠The Well-Tended Perennial Garden⁠

    ⁠The Manual of Woody Landscape Plants⁠

    ⁠The Layered Garden⁠

    House Hunters: Season 158, Episode 4

    Ski Condo or Lake House in Vermont

    The Bricks N’ Blooms Guide to a Beautiful and Easy-Care Flower Garden by Stacy Ling - Pre-order TODAY


    CONNECT WITH STACY LING:

    • Website: ⁠https://www.stacyling.com⁠
    • YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/StacyLing⁠
    • Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bricksnblooms/
    • Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/bricksnblooms⁠
    • Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/bricksnblooms


    CONNECT WITH ME:

    • Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com


    There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE
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    45 mins
  • Sharing our Love of Vintage

    Sharing our Love of Vintage
    Aug 16 2023

    My blogging friend Cindy Rust from Reinvented Delaware is back on my podcast because not only do I enjoy her company as a fellow blogger but we are also bonded by our love of vintage. 


    WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

    - Our Friendship

    - Our Blogging

    - Our Mutual Love of Vintage


    RESOURCES

    Restored316 Themes

     

    CONNECT WITH CINDY:

    • Blog: https://www.reinventeddelaware.com
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReinventedDelaware
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reinventeddelaware
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/reinventeddelaware
    • IG: https://www.instagram.com/reinventeddelaware


    CONNECT WITH ME:

    • Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com


    There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE
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    33 mins
  • Bake Me a Cake as Fast as you Can

    Bake Me a Cake as Fast as you Can
    Jul 26 2023

    Chelsea Kolich

    Season 9 - Episode 4


    You are really going to enjoy my chat today with Chelsea from Generation Bakes. She’s a young mom who has reinvented herself and started a small business that includes baking incredible celebration cakes. 


    WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

    - How Chelsea and I know each other

    - Her move to Tennessee from Illinois

    - Her life as a young mom to three children who she homeschools

    - A new passion for baking cakes


    RESOURCES

    TV Shows

    British Baking Show

    Preppy Kitchen

     

    Cookbooks

    Trim Healthy Momma

    Prairie Homestead Cookbook

    Elliott Homestead Cookbook – Shaye Elliott

    From France to the Farm – Angela Reed

     

    Homeschool Curriculum

    Ambleside Online

     

    Cake Decorating 

    Cake Decorating Set

    Cake Turntable

    Icing Smoother/Comb Set

     

    Homemaker Chic Podcast

    Angela Reed & Shaye Elliott

     

    @savvycityfarmer – Joy

    Seller of English Advertising Pots


    CONNECT WITH CHELSEA:

    • IG: https://www.instagram/generationbakes
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/generationbakes


    CONNECT WITH ME:

    • Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com


    There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE
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    50 mins
  • Fresh Flowers Daily

    Fresh Flowers Daily
    Jul 19 2023

    Today on my podcast I’m chatting with Katherine from Fancy Flower Girls. During Covid, she started planting flowers in her yard and it has now turned into a little business.



    WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

    - Where Katherine lives and grows her flowers

    - What’s in her garden

    - How she deals with bad bugs and rabbits

    - How she sells her flowers


    Things We Talked About:

    ⁃            One to Follow Kim @shiplapandshells

    ⁃            Milk Spore to combat Japanese beetles & Grubs

    ⁃            Beneficial Insects - Lady Bugs or Lady Bug Larvae

    ⁃            Natures Good Guys - Beneficials for your garden

    -       KB Studios - Palatine for Tap Dancing 


    CONNECT WITH KATHERINE:

    • IG: https://www.instagram/fancyflowergirls
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FancyFlowerGirls/


    CONNECT WITH ME:

    • Blog: https://www.livinglargeinasmallhouse.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube/c/livinglargeinasmallhouse
    • Email: lynn@livinglargeinasmallhouse.com


    There are affiliate links in these notes. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use them. You can find my full disclosure policy HERE
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    1 hr and 14 mins