Mom Life in the Woods
Mom Life in the Woods is a gentle place to pause and notice the beauty around you—creating small, meaningful moments with your family and shaping a life that feels intentional, lovely, and grounded, no matter your stage of motherhood.
Episodes
18 episodes
The Alliteration Schedule You Need This Summer
Summer days have a way of blending together! In this episode, Karen shares the simple Alliteration Schedule her family uses to add a little fun, structure, and variety to summer break. From Make Something Monday to Sit & Read Sunday, you'll...
Celebrate It
In this heartfelt episode of Mom Life in the Woods, Karen reflects on birthdays, graduations, family traditions, and the simple ways we can make ordinary days feel special. From balloons in the kitchen to cookie cakes for the first day...
The Things We've Decided We're Not Good At
Somewhere along the way, we all decide there are things we’re just not good at—and we move on. But what if that’s not the full story? In this episode, Karen reflects on the everyday skills we’ve given up on and what can happen when we decide to...
Do You Want to Play a Game?
Remember when play looked a little slower—and felt a little more connected? This episode is a soft nudge to bring back simple game nights and the meaningful moments they create.
Go Outside. Seriously.
Go outside. Seriously. ☀️ A simple reminder to step into the season, breathe it in, and not miss the moments that matter most.
Red Carpet Energy
After watching her daughter experience the joy of being celebrated again and again at a special needs prom, Karen shares a simple but powerful takeaway: we never outgrow the need to feel seen. In this episode, she reflects on how bringing a lit...
It's a Party
You’re invited to the WoodlandsMommy Virtual Spring Cleaning Reset Party, happening March 24–27! In this episode of Mom Life in The Woods, Karen shares why the end of Spring Break is the perfect time to reset your home, refresh ...
Lean Back and Taste the Fries
In this episode, Karen talks about the surprising wisdom behind those dramatic “fry tasting” videos on the internet — and why leaning back and savoring small moments might be exactly what our busy lives need.From fireworks in The Woodlan...
Have You Talked to Alexandria?
Have you talked to your Alexandria lately?In this tender episode, Karen shares a childhood memory, a friendship that stretched across years, and the quiet nudge her mom used to give her: “Have you talked to Alexandria?” What onc...
The Freedom to Pivot
This week’s episode wasn’t the one Karen originally planned to record — and that’s kind of the point. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is pivot. In this short, honest conversation, Karen talks about the freedom to change your mind, switch ...
Sorry, I'm Booked
What if we treated reading like a real commitment — something worthy of a place on our calendars?In this episode of Mom Life in the Woods, Karen invites you to reconsider reading as more than a hobby. In a world of endless scrol...
Grow Something Anyway
Karen isn’t a master gardener, but she believes in growing something anyway. This episode explores how small, patient acts—like planting a single herb or tending a pot on the porch—can ground us, teach resilience, and bring quiet joy to everyda...
You Need a Lounge Dress
We talk a lot about rest... but what if we’re not actually relaxing?In this episode of Mom Life in the Woods, Karen explores the quiet difference between simply stopping and truly letting yourself soften. From the constant low-l...
BONUS: When The World Slows Down
This is a quiet bonus episode—recorded in the middle of a winter storm, with no agenda and no rush. If your plans were canceled, school is closed, or the world feels unusually still, this episode is for you.Karen reflects on the unexpect...
The Humble Bike Ride
In this episode of Mom Life in the Woods, Karen reflects on the humble bike ride and how something so ordinary can be surprisingly life-giving. This isn’t about fitness goals, fancy bikes, or keeping up with anyone else. It’s about fre...
When Art Looks Like Living
What if creativity didn’t require supplies, prep time, or a perfectly clean kitchen island?This is a conversation about redefining art and creativity in everyday motherhood. From the way we plate a meal, write a note, get dressed, care f...
A Moment in the Woods
Sometimes all it takes is a small detour to remember what we’ve been missing.In this first episode of Mom Life in the Woods, you’ll see how a quiet, unexpected moment became the heart behind this podcast — a spontaneous stop at ...
Official Trailer: Introducing "Mom Life in the Woods"
Welcome to Mom Life in the Woods—a podcast for slower, sweeter days.This is a place for you to to notice the beauty around you, create small but meaningful moments with your family, and build a life that feels intentional and lovely, no ...
