In this week’s episode of The Intentional Household, Laura sits down with Brant Shrimplin — entrepreneur, dad, owner of 626 Financial, and author of Stop Hitting Snooze — for a deeply inspiring conversation on what it really means to live with purpose.

Brant opens up about the moment he realized traditional success wasn’t enough… and how redefining happiness changed everything: his business, his marriage, his parenting, and his life.

🌿 In this episode, you’ll hear Laura and Brant explore:

• How to uncover your purpose beyond work and parenting
• Why friendships matter more than ever in adulthood
• Simple gratitude practices that shift your entire day

This conversation is warm, insightful, and filled with practical wisdom for anyone craving a more intentional, purpose-driven life.

🎧 Listen now and wake up to a life you won’t want to sleep through.

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The Santa question always seems to come out of nowhere — in the car, before bedtime, or right in the middle of dinner. What do you say when your child asks if Santa is real?

In this heartfelt episode, Laura Wilson and Tatiana Rivers explore how to approach this milestone conversation with intention. They share personal stories from their own childhoods, discuss when kids usually start asking, and unpack how to align your response with your family’s core values — from honesty and trust to wonder and generosity.

You’ll hear thoughtful strategies for:

• Preparing and aligning with your partner before the question comes
• Responding in ways that protect both the magic and the meaning
• Validating your child’s emotions while strengthening connection

✨ The key message: It’s not about having the perfect answer — it’s about offering a thoughtful and intentional one.

🎧 Listen now on the Intentional Household Podcast — available on Buzzsprout
and all major streaming platforms.

Laura Wilson, Co-Founder of Intentional Household, with guest Adam Rivers, Founder of Rivers Wealth

The holidays are meant to be joyful—but without a plan, they can quickly turn into a season of overspending and unnecessary stress. In this episode, Laura sits down with financial expert Adam Rivers to talk about how couples can plan their holiday budgets together before the spending begins.

They break down the essentials of intentional budgeting—from setting shared expectations with your partner to including often-overlooked categories like travel, wrapping supplies, and January expenses. Adam also shares his top tips for staying aligned as a couple and how documenting purchases can prevent conflict and keep communication clear.

Whether you’re hoping to cut back, spend smarter, or simply feel more at ease this holiday season, this conversation will help you make choices that align with your values and bring more joy (and less guilt) into your celebrations.

💡 Ready to get intentional about your finances?
Connect with Rivers Wealth for personalized financial guidance at www.rivers-wealth.com
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What if running your home could feel lighter, calmer, and more intentional—without adding more to your plate?

In this week’s episode of Intentional Household, Laura sits down with Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage Haus, mom of three, and creator of the Home Systems digital course and playbook. Kelly shares how small, smart systems can reclaim hours in your week and transform the energy of your home.

From meal planning to morning routines, cleaning systems to household admin—this conversation will change the way you think about “managing it all.”

✨ Highlights:

• Why modern family life feels so overloaded (and what to do about it)
• The key systems every household needs to run smoothly
• How to start small—and see big results fast
• Real-life transformations from families who’ve implemented the Sage Haus method

🎧 Listen now to How to Build Home Systems That Save Time with Kelly Hubbell of Sage Haus
📺 Available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.

🔗 Explore Kelly’s resources:

• Take the 2-minute quiz to see how many hours you’re spending managing your home → sagehaus.com/quiz
  
  
• Learn how to transition your nanny into a house manager → sagehaus.com/nanny-to-house-manager
  
  
• Discover more from Kelly → sagehaus.com
  
  

Tatiana Rivers explore how parents can inspire lifelong wellness simply by leading through example.

From evening walks to weekend adventures, the conversation dives into realistic, joy-filled ways to make movement part of your family culture—without pressure or perfection. You’ll also learn how to talk about physical activity in a way that builds confidence, connection, and vitality for the whole household.

💡 Plus: practical ideas for weaving movement into everyday life, tackling obstacles like time and motivation, and making health a shared family value.

🎯 Listener Challenge: Try one new activity as a family this week—and share a photo tagging @IntentionalHousehold so we can celebrate your movement moments together.

Halloween can be so much more than a night of sugar rushes and candy wrappers. In this episode, Laura Wilson and Tatiana Rivers share creative ways to make Halloween intentional—from meaningful family traditions to community connection.

They explore how to involve older kids who’ve aged out of trick-or-treating, organize sustainable costume swaps, prepare easy pre-Halloween dinners, and manage candy consumption with balance and fun. The episode also touches on safety tips for little ones and creative ideas for non-candy treats and themed family moments.

🎃 Highlights include:

• Keeping older kids engaged through leadership and creativity
• Hosting or joining costume swaps for a more sustainable celebration
• Quick, balanced dinner ideas to simplify a busy evening
• Candy strategies that teach self-awareness and moderation
• Family-friendly safety tips and community connection ideas

Plus, Laura and Tatiana introduce a free downloadable resource to help parents plan their Halloween night — including safety protocols and candy guidelines for kids.

👻 Listener Challenge:
Tag @IntentionalHousehold with your favorite intentional Halloween tradition, safety hack, or candy strategy — and you might be featured on our page!

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An Intentional Halloween: Fun, Food, and Family Traditions Beyond Trick-or-Treating | Intentional Household Podcast

Halloween doesn’t have to be a sugar overload! In this episode, Laura Wilson and Tatiana Rivers share how to turn the spooky season into something more meaningful.

✨ Learn how to:

• Keep older kids involved and excited
• Host or join sustainable costume swaps
• Simplify dinner before trick-or-treating
• Manage candy without guilt
• Create new family rituals that focus on connection and fun

🎃 Plus: Download our Intentional Halloween Conversation Guide — a free printable that helps families plan for safety, candy guidelines, and connection.

📩 Get the guide and more resources: intentionalhousehold.com

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Parenting toddlers often comes with questions about sleep struggles, tantrums, and how best to set boundaries — but what if the key to calmer days lies in better communication?

In this episode, Laura Wilson sits down with Shantelle Alliman, founder of Blissful Babies Parent Coaching, to explore practical strategies for building trust, creating routines, and reducing household stress. Shantelle shares why communication is the foundation of it all, how crying can be part of healthy emotional development, and why coaching parents first is often the fastest way to help children thrive.

From understanding the role of boredom in child development to navigating cultural expectations around parenting, this conversation is filled with wisdom and actionable tips for parents who want more peace at home.

👉 Whether your toddler is resisting bedtime, throwing tantrums, or testing boundaries, this episode will help you shift your perspective and parent with calm confidence.

Connect with Shantelle: https://www.blissfulbabiesbyshantelle.com/

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Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner — but it doesn’t have to be a holiday filled with stress, exhaustion, or overwhelm. In this special episode, Laura Wilson and Tatiana Rivers share practical, intentional strategies to help you enjoy Thanksgiving with more balance, joy, and connection.

You’ll learn how to:

• Eat intentionally throughout the day (without guilt or restriction)
• Use a simple plate strategy for the big meal
• Delegate and share the workload when hosting
• Create more space for togetherness and fun
• Navigate tricky family dynamics with ease
• Start or reinvent family traditions that bring lasting joy

✨ Plus: We’ve added a brand-new resource — The Family Gratitude Journal Guide — to help you start a Thanksgiving tradition that captures memories and builds connection year after year