Elevate Motherhood

03/02/2024

And here are some fun ideas that don't involve gifts for making Valentine's special for kids!

https://www.courtneylundeen.com/blog/Valentines

03/02/2024

I'm more active on Instagram so if you haven't followed along there, find me!

But here's a round-up of some ideas for Valentine's gifts 2024!

https://www.courtneylundeen.com/blog/valentines-kids-gifts

23/01/2024

I think sometimes moms think WE have to do it all, be enough. But really we don’t. And thank God for that! We just have to be fully dependent on God. Seeking him first and pointing back to him in all things. He gives us grace for each day. He’s strong when we are weak. And we have his power within us in the Holy Spirit. He’s enough for our kids too. Praise God! Right?

Podcast episode coming soon about how moms slowly transfer our kids’ dependence on us to dependence on God, and how beautiful and important that is! 🎧

”Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.“
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬-‭34‬ ‭NLT‬‬

”If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.“
‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬-‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Receive God’s peace and joy. Love your family and keep the main things the main things! 🫶🏻 God’s got this!

24/08/2023

The first of the school year brings a lot of changes and my heart goes out to all the little kids and families who struggle with it!

As Christians, we have the power of the Holy Spirit! And it’s our job to remind our kids who they ARE. Speak these verses out to your kids and in prayer for your kids.

You’ve got this, mamas! 💖🙏🏻

08/08/2023

You guys are loving the back to school prayer episode- Prayers for Our Kids! 💖 It’s a short, easy to listen to prayer packed with scripture.

Head to CourtneyLundeen.com/prayers-for-kids to read it all and see the scriptures included, or check out Elevate Motherhood Podcast Episode 28!

Speak these prayers and truths over your kids as they begin another year. To God the Glory! 💖

07/08/2023

💖 new episode! This one is packed with fun ideas to make your back-to-school season memorable and fun! And as always, I’m helping you find ideas to “let it be easy” so we can be more present and truly enjoy it all! 💖

And, this episode includes a separate bonus episode of back to school prayers packed with scripture! Hope it’s a blessing for you!

Episode 27 Back to School:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-motherhood-podcast/id1652356036?i=1000623658683

Episode 28 Prayers for Our Kids:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-motherhood-podcast/id1652356036?i=1000623658433

19/07/2023

Share your ideas here!! Thank you! 💖

17/07/2023

💖🎤new episode! #26!
Is it okay to grieve a season of life ending while being 100% excited for the next? As Christians, we are called to not be led by our emotions, but we still experience them. How do we handle it? We are always believing God's best for our lives is still to come.
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Consider this a conversation with a mom friend navigating it all, too! Whether you're going from married with no kids to having your first baby, or deciding when you're finished being pregnant and having babies, there's something here for you!
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11/07/2023

💖 lots of good ideas in Episode 25! Reminder to check it out if you haven’t yet!

09/07/2023

There’s a lot out there about designing, decorating, and organizing your home… but I couldn’t find much about setting it up FOR KIDS. 👧🏻🧒🏼🧒🏽👧🏼For them, for YOU. For families! If you haven’t listened to Episode 25 yet- here is an overview! 🥰

#1- Put things where they can reach them. If you want your kid to start dressing themselves but their socks are in a top drawer only adults can reach, it’s not going to happen! If you criticize every outfit they pick out and make them go change again, it’s not going to be a positive experience! Set the things up that you want your kids to do, in a way they can actually do it! ✨Set their closet up so they can only reach the clothes that are okay for them to wear. Or pre-select clothes for the week and let them grab the outfit for themselves each day.

*kids typically want independence and to be able to do things for themselves and honestly it teaches them confidence that they CAN do things and CAN make decisions for themselves within reasonable limits that you have already placed.

#2- make them feel special. Maybe all the photos on Pinterest don’t include family pictures, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it tastefully! Kids can’t see the photos on our phones, print them out and hang them up! 📸Consider a few larger photos in main areas and some smaller, more fun photos in their rooms! And- show off their art! Or have them help you make some art to display! 🎨🖼️{for more details check out podcast episode 25}

#3- give reasonable boundaries. Decide what is worth telling your kids not to touch or mess up and what isn’t. I personally err on the side of setting your own house up to be kid-friendly especially with young toddlers! And if you want kids to help you manage belongings, help them by having a reasonable number of belongings. 4,000 toys available at all times without systems in place might just be too much to manage!

If you want more of this- check out our online course! The Elevate Motherhood Home Organization Master Class is FOR MOMS and it’s packed with ideas like this to make your home more fun and less work. Head to CourtneyLundeen.com to check it out! Facebook friends can use code VIP20 for 20% off! Money-back guarantee that it’ll make your life easier! 💖

05/07/2023

There’s a lot of information out there about decorating your home, organizing your home, decluttering your home, but what about the kids who live in our homes? Well, this episode is for YOU, moms! I think you’ll like these practical ideas! 💖

Listen here!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-motherhood-podcast/id1652356036?i=1000619382380

29/06/2023

Hey, Moms! Looking for a more simple, present life?

Introducing- the Elevate Motherhood Home Organization Master Class!

We’ll help you get your home (and life) organized and systemized so you can relax and enjoy your time with the ones who matter most.

* Spend your free time playing with your kids instead of cleaning up your house.
* Be the welcoming host you've always wanted to be, without worrying if your house is clean enough.
* Quickly find the things you're looking for.
* Prepare food more easily because your kitchen is organized, USE the groceries you buy.
* RELAX and keep your family and God at the top of your priorities, because you have the TIME.

How?

Our online course contains easy-to-follow basic steps for decluttering and systemizing your home.
* 14+ specific lessons for each room of your home packed with tips & tricks especially for families
* Video & audio teaching, PDFs, checklists, product recommendations
* Available on mobile phones, desktop, tablets, and through an app for easy listening
* Complete this course at your own pace, on your own time, fitting easily into your family's schedule
* Your life will feel lighter and your home will feel more relaxing with each lesson you complete

***Access to the Elevate Motherhood Community is included as a FREE BONUS for a limited time! Ask your questions, share before and after pictures, and celebrate your progress within the community! I share more pictures and videos of my own home within the community as well!

The contents of the Elevate Motherhood Home Organization Master Class will exceed your expectations, or get your money back 100%!

Head to CourtneyLundeen.com to start today!

Use code EM50 for 50% off! This offer ends next week. This makes the total under $40! 💝🤟🏻

22/06/2023

This is so sweet! Any second-time moms know the feelings ❤️

The First Year Again


It’s a little bit different
to the very first time,
all of your firsts
are no longer mine

No less special,
some lessons still new
Still realising
all of the things I can do

I know what’s in store
and the hard days do end
I break a bit less
as I’ve learnt how to bend

I’m not striving for perfect,
good enough will do
I don’t bother with books
I know to read you

I’m a little less bothered
with the toys and the mess
I know that achievements
means doing my best

I do what feels right
with a much louder voice
I guess you stop listening
when you block out the noise

But I don’t know it all,
I’m still caught by surprise,
more tired than ever
with much softer eyes

My arms are much stronger
as I’ve carried for years
There are maps on my face
from smiles and tears

I don’t chase the milestones
And I don’t count the days,
It’s much faster now
as I’m split in more ways

It’s more rushed than I’d like,
naps wherever we are
Let us just have a moment -
off we go in the car

It’s busy I know,
and some days I feel spent
While you are all smiles
and cheeks, and content

I catch myself wishing
as I watch you grow
I could go back to the start
with what I now know

But each one of you
have helped me grow tall
In the depths of these seasons,
the whirlwind of it all

You’ve given me shape
You’ve taught me to be
You handed me pieces
To this puzzle of me

I have done this before.
but I haven’t with you
This first year, my darling,
is entirely new.

Jess Urlichs
Words for print here: https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/1493175582/
Art: Amanda Oleander Art

22/06/2023

You know when toddlers try to do everything with all their might? It’s their go-to move! 🙃 Things are stuck and they just want to force it! It doesn’t work so they get frustrated! ….They always miss the “wiggle”! Try this next time your toddler is frustrated with something and see if it works! It’ll help them learn to do things for themselves. I heard my 2 year old daughter saying it the other day trying to put her shoes on and I thought, “it’s working!” So I thought I’d share! 💖 It applies to a million situations. Same thing goes for “wiggle pull, wiggle pull.”

Aren’t we so thankful to be their gentle and patient teachers?! 💖🙏🏻🙌🏻

Keep up the good work mamas!

22/06/2023

This testimonial shows the whole reason I created the online course for moms! Setting up our homes to serve our families! I share lots of tricks to foster independence for kids which in turn builds their confidence and makes for less work for mom! Wins all around! 🙌🏻

21/06/2023

Now that I’ve learned how hard it is to start something new I’m in awe of people who do it so well! I know it takes a lot of work and it’s fun to support others!

I grew up with Taylor and she creates THE cutest stuff! She’s a mom of littles too! Just wanted to share with you guys!! Check it out!

Cooking + trying out new recipes is something I absolutely love to do for my family. Our Recipe Binder has been the best addition to my Meal Planning Notepad. I look through my tried and true recipes, and some I want to try, add them to the meal plan for the week, and create my grocery list! It's that simple (and pretty) 😍

21/06/2023

A fun and lighthearted listen for you guys this week! You just might learn something new! And you might get more enjoyment out of things you may already do. I’d love to hear your thoughts after you listen! 💖

Click here to listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-motherhood-podcast/id1652356036?i=1000617823997

10/06/2023

This is my ✨thank you✨ to all of you who have supported me in this new venture! Encouraging words, texts, shares, course purchases, comments, messages, podcast downloads, reviews, ratings, testimonials, all of it means so much. I have learned first-hand how valuable it is when someone goes out of their way to be supportive, and I pledge to always be that kind of girl too! 💖 Most of those things mentioned cost 2 seconds and $0 and make a world of difference to people. You encouraging, generous people have abundance mindsets and know there’s enough pie for everyone. 🥹🥰 I still have so much to learn in this realm but enjoying the process, truly. Thank you, you know who you are! Thank you! Thank you! 💖 The best is still to come!
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10/06/2023

Mindset doesn’t change the circumstances but it can change how you interpret the circumstances.

Of course the newborn phase isn’t easy! No one would ever say it’s easy. Lack of sleep is real, being in charge of a new human is an enormous responsibility. There are so many variables so I don’t want to make light of any part of it. We should definitely acknowledge what is real and ask for help when needed! But I do think continually looking for the positives and pre-deciding your attitude can give you a big advantage!

But in case no one has told you- the measuring stick of you being a good mom or your baby being a “good baby” (I still can’t believe people use that phrase) is not how many hours in a row they sleep or how calm of a disposition they have. 💖

Newborn life is a short season and just the beginning of a super long life of learning for the both of you!

Here’s your permission to pre-decide it’s going to be great for you- no matter the circumstances.

I have several moms with brand new babies in my life right now and it’s been inspiring to see how they navigate these times. The negative messages abound in our society today but hopefully positive messages like these can help some of you too!

You’re awesome, moms! Keep it up! 💖
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05/06/2023

You decide! 💖 Especially if you are in charge of tiny humans today, decide ahead of time what type of day it’s going to be! You’ve got this! ✨

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

31/05/2023

Special Announcement! 📣💖

✨New Home Organization Online Course for Moms!

💖Get your home organized & systemized so you can relax and have more time for what (& who) really matters!

💖Spend your free time playing with your kids instead of cleaning up your house.

💖Be the welcoming host you’ve always wanted to be, without worrying if your house is clean enough.

💖Quickly find the things you’re looking for. (Less “moooom, where are the scissors?”)

💖Prepare food more easily because your kitchen is organized, USE the groceries you buy.

💖RELAX and keep your family and God at the top of your priorities, because you have the TIME.

✨ How do we do it?

Audio & Video lessons walking you through each room of your house one-by-one so you can knock it out as fast or as slowly as you want to- when YOU have the time.
💖Laundry room
💖Kitchen
💖Living room
💖Playroom
💖Primary bedroom
💖Primary bathroom
💖Primary closet
💖Kids bedroom
💖Kids bathroom
💖Kids closet
💖Guest bathroom
💖Guest bedroom
💖Linen closet
💖Garage
💖Car

In the lesson for each room we talk about specific tips for decluttering that room, and setting up that space to serve your family as efficiently as possible! Think- making lunches as easily as possible, fostering independence for kids, being hospitable for guests, making things special for kids, doing laundry efficiently, and more!

I guarantee this is unlike any home organization guide you’ve had before. Whether you are a beginner or a decluttering/organizing guru- this is for you!
This course is for any mom with any budget and any amount of time available!

There is a 100% money-back guarantee if you are unhappy for any reason, you get your money back! I’m truly here to help and I pray it is a ✨blessing✨ to you and your family!

Head to CourtneyLundeen.com to check it out! Use code VIP20 for 20% off!

Thanks for being here friends! Until next time, let’s Elevate Motherhood🫶🏻

04/05/2023

Episode #20! Top 10 “Independent-Play” Activites for Toddlers! You know those activities that you can set up for your toddler but then they can take over creatively and play on their own for a while? Hope these ideas help! 💖

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-motherhood-podcast/id1652356036?i=1000611670573

04/04/2023

It’s live! Elevate Motherhood’s first guest podcast and ‘s first podcast! We have learned a lot through the process! Thanks everyone for supporting us! We hope some of these word are a blessing to you! 💖

We talk about:
• Lauren becoming a published author of children’s books and how she found the courage to really go for her calling/passions.
•the heart behind the “You Are…” book series
•the importance of speaking life over our children through words
•the benefit to children and families when the moms model fulfilling God’s calling.
•what learning something new and doing something creative can do for mental health.
•the changing capacities we have had through seasons of motherhood so far.
•joining arms with your spouse and staying on the same team.
•working full time away from home, part time, working on side businesses, and staying at home full time… and how being a mom regardless of those things is a high calling!
•and more! Join us in the conversation! 💖

04/04/2023

More on this conversation with special guest on Episode 17! Coming soon!

03/04/2023

✨Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

✨Psalm 141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.

💖So what thoughts and words are you choosing? What’s your mental script going into this week? For any negative thought you keep hearing- flip the script and speak a truth over it.

Here are some for you to take this week! 💖🤟🏻

✨Joyful = Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

✨Chosen = Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved.

✨Capable = Romans 8:37
In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

✨Secure = Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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09/03/2023

New episode! I’d love to hear if any of these ideas were new or helpful to you!

09/03/2023

Need some ideas for Easter baskets this year? Head to my blog post for links! I tried to find some of the best Jesus-inspired gifts too!

https://www.courtneylundeen.com/blog/easterbasket2023

12/02/2023

One of my deepest prayers is to help the moms and kids of the world. Even if we are talking about organization and kids lunches, I hope you feel my heart for raising kids to feel secure in the Lord and encouraging moms to love motherhood. There’s enough heaviness in the world, I want my words to be a lighter part of your week. Thanks for being here, friends! 💖

10/02/2023

New Episode! 💖 Listen in to hear one of the best, most freeing pieces of advice I received when I had my second child. Share your thoughts and comments here!