Motherhood Made Simple

Changed your mind about grocery shopping? Use my code MBOUWMEISTER143FD for $10 off your first Instacart order! Email me: hello@micaela.ca Read the blog: micaela.ca If you've ever said "when I have kids, I'll never _____" you've probably changed your mind. Changing your mind can feel like a failure, but today I'm sharing why I believe changing your mind is an indication of growth!

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Was I pregnant? Did I have a miscarriage? Did I lose a baby at 5 weeks? These are the questions I was googling back in 2021 after my first-ever pregnancy ended at 5 weeks. I was confused, discouraged and unsure how to move forward. If you think you've experienced a chemical pregnancy or an early pregnancy loss before 6 weeks gestation (4 weeks since conception date), I pray this episode will answer your questions and bless you today! Email me: hello@micaela.ca Read my blog: micaela.ca CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:41 What is a chemical pregnancy? 02:14 Was it a real baby? 03:23 My stories 10:45 How do you share about a chemical pregnancy? 13:01 Did I have a chemical pregnancy? 15:21 What should I do next? 17:01 Future pregnancies?

CANADIANS, GET $25 FROM WEALTHSIMPLE WHEN YOU OPEN AND FUND AN ACCOUNT https://www.wealthsimple.com/invite/YWF--W Use code YWF--W How can we manage money God's way, even living on one income? I've learned so much about money over the past 10 years and in this episode I'm sharing the mistakes I've made and biblical truths I've learned. The inspiration for today's episode is Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. What is the biggest thing you’ve learned about money? Drop a comment or email me at hello@micaela.ca CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:49 Things I'm Loving 05:50 Proverbs 13 verse 11 14:52 What I wish I knew at 20 26:40 WealthSimple

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Why is motherhood so hard? Is it supposed to feel this way? Today we're unpacking the purpose of motherhood and the joy that comes from leaning into the refinement. I'll be sharing my story and unpacking how I went from believing I didn't want kids to having four kids in four years. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:30 Things I've been loving 03:43 My introduction to motherhood 15:28 Mourning our old life 20:16 When you want to withdraw 21:27 Pursue excellence 24:08 Peaceful pursuit

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Is ai going to take over the world? Is it a waste of our time to use Chat GPT as a busy mom? On today's show I'm sharing a few ways Chat GPT can simplify your life. I'm sharing a few silly prompts for good entertainment, how it can help you reflect more deeply, and practical ways ai can make your life easier as a mom. I'm also raising a few ethical concerns and sharing how I try to use Chat GPT wisely. LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:08 life updates 05:35 Using chat GPT to identify spiritual weakness 09:16 practical tips 14:23 roast me 18:07 more practical ideas 20:50 what other moms are asking 25:36 ethical concerns

Is it possible to raise screen-free kids in 2026? On this episode, I'm sharing what life looks like screen-free with four kids under four and why we took away our tv two years ago. If you've been looking to reduce screentime in your home or watch less tv, I hope this episode will encourage and inspire you! LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

GET $10 OFF YOUR FIRST INSTACART ORDER WITH MY CODE MBOUWMEISTER143FD Why does it seem like some moms are doing it all when I can't seem to finish a single task? Let's talk about it! First of all, no one is actually doing it all. But today I'm pulling back the curtain sharing my favourite productivity hacks as a busy mom of four and sharing why it might be easier to accomplish more with more kids! LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

GRAB MY DEVOTIONAL https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ If you're trying to find the perfect Bible reading plan or figure out how to read the Bible more in 2026, this episode is for you! Being a mom of toddlers comes with many unique challenges and we have to adapt the way we read God's word. I believe it is possible to read God's word in any season of motherhood. Whether you have two under two, four kids or you're a first-time mom, I hope this episode will inspire and encourage you! LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:57 life updates 03:59 How to read the Bible more in 2026 12:28 My devotional

WE'RE ON BREAK - This will be the last episode for 2025. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I'll be back on January 5. If you're feeling the pull of great deals this holiday season and feeling tempted to buy more, newer, better things, I hope this episode will bless you! I'm sharing a few things I do when I'm struggling to feel content. Whether I feel I need something to make my life as a mom easier, increase my skill in a specific area or I'm tempted by an object promising to make me happy, I want to remember what matters. We're not on this earth to pursue our own personal happiness, but to steward well the resources God has given us and use what we have to further His kingdom! LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

Struggling to make your Christmas list as a mom of toddlers? Today I'm sharing six mindsets that help me navigate Christmas gifts as a minimalist mom! LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

Today my husband came to join us as we talk about marriage after four kids! We're sharing what we've learned, what works well for us and what we wish we knew before having kids. At the centre of it all, we talk about how our faith in God has kept us grounded as we navigate the busyness of having babies and toddlers. LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

In some ways, motherhood healed me from the trap of perfectionism! As moms, we all make mistakes and that can be hard to accept. Today I'm sharing why making mistakes is okay and how our faith in God changes everything. Be blessed! LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:56 Life updates 03:16 a motherhood pep talk