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Episode Show Notes

Ep 208: Creating Life-Giving Habits w/Cara Dyck

Today I welcome back to the show my friend Cary Dyck. You may remember her from last week when she spoke specifically to moms of special needs kids. Today she is back to speak to all of us about Creating Life-Giving Habits through Nourishing Recipes, Simplified Homemaking, and Biblical Encouragement. This is a super tactical episode, so if you’re a note-taking kind of girl, grab a pen and paper because Cara is full of wisdom and tips. I’m so excited for you to hear more of my conversation with my friend Cara Dyck. Listen in. 

We discuss:

  • The definition of a life-giving habit
  • The difference between a habit, a system, and a routine
  • The difference between homemaking and house-keeping
  • Cara’s best tip for cooking nourishing meals for her busy family
  • Cara’s favorite recipe
  • A great first step to meal planning
  • Cara’s best tip for simplified homemaking
  • A great first step to simplified homemaking
  • Cara’s daily/weekly spiritual rhythms
  • A good first step for someone who is new to Bible study or daily prayer

More about Cara

As a mom to four young boys with a variety of special needs, Cara Dyck knows how beautiful – and tough – motherhood can be, especially when raising children with medical needs and disabilities. She has a passion for equipping fellow special needs moms to thrive in their hearts and homes as she comes alongside them, sharing both the hope and practical tools that have sustained her on this journey. She shares timesaving, nourishing recipes, ideas for simplified homemaking, and biblical encouragement on her blog, EachOrdinaryMoment.com

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From This Episode

Easy Creamy Kale, Meatball, and Tortelini Soup

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls w/ Boiled Caramel Icing

The Well-Watered Woman 

For Cara’s Meal Plan Template, subscribe to her newsletter and it will be linked to the bottom of every issue!

Cara’s Newsletter  

Cara’s Website

Promises of Hope for Special Needs Moms Scripture Writing Plan. 

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  • Home
  • About
  • The Balanced MomCast
    • Episode Show Notes
  • Behind the Balance
    • Blog (2008-2023)
  • Writing Off Social
    • Writing Off Social: The Podcast
    • Writing Off Social: The Course
    • Recommended Social Media Resources
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch/Dinner
      • Soups
    • Snacks/Desserts
  • Books
  • PR & Media Appearances
  • Contact
 

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