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55. Tired of Spending Money on Organic Produce That Goes Bad Before You Use It? These Tips Are Going to Help You Stop Wasting Produce

Hey friends!
Have you been trying to switch to eating organic produce as you're on this journey to more holistic living for your special needs family, but then you find that your produce is going bad before you use it? At that higher price tag for organic produce, having to toss out food can really hurt the budget! 
Today on the podcast, I want to share with you a few tips I've found to be really helpful in extending the life of my produce, whether it's something I buy at the store, or the harvest I'm getting from my garden! 
Ashley 
 
Amy Cross- The Cross Legacy
My favorite natural products:
Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order! 
Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard
Supplements for cellular health: LifeVantage
 
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Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
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54. 2 Simple Ways to Create a Fun Summer Memory With Your Child Before School Starts Back (PLUS Grow Your Holistic Living Skills At The Same Time!!)

If you're looking to make fun summer memories with your kids before school starts back AND grow your holistic living and gardening skills, join me today on the podcast where I will share 2 different fun activities you can try! 
Ashley 
 

53. Is It Too Late To Start A Garden This Year? The Answer May Surprise You!

Hey friends,
I know so many of you have been hoping to start a garden for your neurodiverse family. Maybe you had good intentions of getting things going, but then time got away from you. Now it's August and you may feel like it's too late to grow anything this season. 
I want to share with you today how MANY of you still have time to grow so many things! Come join me on the episode today for some encouragement on getting that fall garden started. Let's do this!
Ashley 
 
My favorite natural products:
Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order! 
Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard
Supplements for cellular health: LifeVantage
 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Private Facebook Group
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
 
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52. No Time For Clean Eating? How To Choose Healthier Foods For Your Family Without Spending All Of Your Time In The Kitchen

Hey Mamas,
If you have a child who is struggling with food allergies or food sensitivities and you're looking to begin cooking from home more, you might feel overwhelmed with where to start.
Or maybe you're looking to switch to a more holistic lifestyle and you've been noticing a connection with processed foods and behavioral challenges for your Autistic child.
If you're looking to really clean up your family's diet, but you are wondering HOW you will have time to cook all of your meals from home, I want to share some of my favorite ways to save time in the kitchen while still offering your family healthy, nourishing meals! 
Ashley 
26. Considering a Backyard Garden? 6 Benefits I Have Found From Growing My Own Food
11. Could Gardening Help Your Child With SPD Try New Foods? My Favorite Tips for Beginning Gardeners!
 
My favorite natural products:
Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order! 
Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard
Supplements for cellular health: LifeVantage
 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Private Facebook Group
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
 
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51. Feeling Stressed Out? 1 Tip You Can Use Daily to Lower Stress (Spoiler: It’s SUPER Simple)

Hey friends,
Have you been feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated? Do you want to find easy ways to mange your stress, but instead you spend all of your energy focusing on ways to help your neurodivergent child? Or maybe you have a child with a learning or developmental delay that requires your full attention? 
We often hear we can't pour from an empty cup, and that is so true, but who has time to refill their cup anyways, am I right? I have BEEN there, friend! 
 
I want to share with you today a QUICK tip you can use daily to manage your stress and calm your nervous system. This tip is going to help you show up as the patient and kind Mama instead of the stressed out and reactive Mama! 
Ashley 
My favorite natural products:
Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order! 
Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard
Supplements for cellular health: LifeVantage
 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Private Facebook Group
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
 
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50. Navigating Communication With Your Nonspeaking Child

Hey Mamas,
If you have a child who is nonverbal or pre-verbal, you might find yourself feeling like things would be so much easier if your child could just talk!
I have been there, Mama, and today I want to share with you a bit of encouragement and a possible perspective shift on how we can focus on hearing our children when they are unable to talk to us, and how we can find value in the nonverbal ways our children communicate with us. 
Ashley 
 
My favorite natural products:
Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order! 
Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard
Supplements for cellular health: LifeVantage
 
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Private Facebook Group
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
 
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49. 5 Reasons to Grow Organic Produce in Your Backyard (I Promise It’s Easier Than You Think)

Hey friends!
Have you been on a journey to switch to a more holistic lifestyle?
You're trying to avoid chemicals and pesticides, but you aren't sure if it's realistic to garden without the use of these chemicals?
Join me on the podcast today as I share 5 reasons why we grow organic produce in our backyard and how that can benefit you are you're trying to reduce toxins in your home. 
Ashley 
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I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
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Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
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48. 12 Tools and Resource To Help Your Child Self-Regulate When They Have Sensory Processing Disorder

Hey Mamas,
Do you have child with SPD who is struggling to self-regulate when they get overwhelmed or overstimulated? Maybe, like me, you have sensory-seekers in your house and you feel like you don't have enough resources to offer them the sensory input that their bodies really need! 
Join me on the podcast today where I will share 12 of my favorite tools and resources to help my children learn how to regulate and get their sensory needs met. Being intentional about providing them with the proper tools helps my kids to feel much calmer, safer, and happier. It also makes a huge difference in having a peaceful environment in our home! 
Ashley 
Free Facebook Community
Episode 14 - Reducing Screen Time Part 1 
Episode 15- Reducing Screen Time Part 2
Sensory Pod
Wiggle Seat
Chew Necklace 
My favorite natural products:
Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order! 
Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard
Supplements for cellular health: LifeVantage
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
 
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
 
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47. 4 Tips for Finding Joy During Challenging Times as a Special Needs Parent

Hey friends!
Are you going through a challenging season that's leaving you feeling defeated and frustrated?
Maybe while parenting your Autistic child you've encountered some struggles that you aren't sure how to handle.
You wish you could show up with more peace and joy in your daily life, but don't know how to ACTUALLY make that happen. You start the day with good intentions, but chaos happens and you find yourself dealing with a negative mindset. 
Today I want to share 4 tips to finding joy and peace during hard times as we parent our Neurodivergent child.
Ashley 
My favorite natural products:
Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order! 
Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard
Supplements for cellular health: LifeVantage
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Private Facebook Group
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
 
*This post contains affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

46. Feeling Stressed and Overwhelmed? This ONE Thing Will be Such a Stress Reliever for You

Hey Mamas,
Are you feeling stressed out and overwhelmed while parenting your child with special needs? Do you need to create a way to manage your stress, but find that you spend all of your time and attention caring for your kids? 
I want to share with you today why you NEED a garden as a busy, stressed out Mama. You may feel resistant to starting a garden because it feels like another thing to add to your never-ending to-do list, but I want to share with you today why I think gardening can be an amazing tool for stress management as we parent our differently-abled children. 
Ashley 
Greenstalk Planter get $10 off here.
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Private Facebook Group
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood/
*This post contains some affiliate links. If you use my link I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support!