Half A Dozen Twins

Half A Dozen Twins

Mom of three sets of twins- here to share stories, tips, organization and simple living.

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June 17, 2025 10 mins

It’s go time—six kids, three sets of twins, and a full summer ahead! In this video, I’m sharing everything I did to prepare our home, routines, and hearts for the chaos and beauty of summer with a big family. From decluttering toys and rotating books to deep cleaning, doctor appointments, backyard prep, and stocking the pantry—this is how I’m getting our family ready for three full months of summer break.

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Being a twin mom is wild, wonderful, and... full of unsolicited comments from strangers 😬. In this video, I open up about the things people actually say when they find out I have not one, not two—but three sets of twins! 💥 I’ll share the remarks that once hurt, now make me laugh, and everything in between. 👶👶 You'll hear:

  • Why some comments hit hard in the early days
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May 27, 2025 13 mins

In this episode, I’m sharing a personal framework I call the Layers of Simplification—a method I developed as a mom of three sets of twins to bring more clarity, ease, and intention into everyday life. From decluttering your schedule and home, to simplifying finances, supporting your health, and building smart routines—each layer helps reduce stress and create more space for what truly matters.

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May 20, 2025 12 mins
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May 6, 2025 11 mins

✅ Simple Meals Kids Actually Love | Easy, Quick, Family-Approved Recipes Struggling to find easy meals your kids will actually eat? In this video, I’m sharing my go-to, fuss-free recipes that are quick (most take under 20 minutes!), kid-approved, and perfect for busy families. As a mom of three sets of twins (yes—six kids!), I know how tough it can be to make meals everyone enjoys. These tips and meal ideas are designed to make din...

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Are you approaching your 40s or 50s and wondering how to avoid a midlife crisis? In this video, we explore the science behind the happiness curve and practical strategies to maintain purpose, motivation, and emotional well-being. Discover why midlife can be challenging—and how to turn it into a time of growth and positivity instead of crisis.

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In this episode, I point out the undeniable truth that a cluttered home can make your mind cluttered. Decluttering your home will make you feel calm and will actually lower the stress.

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In this episode, I’m opening up about the life changing lessons that took years to learn. My moment of clarity, and I hope it can save you years of unnecessary struggle and lead you toward a simpler, more joyful life.

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April 10, 2025 4 mins

In this week's episode, I discuss how and why we outsourced help when needed. There are some seasons outsourcing makes more sense for. Weighing the cost of hiring helpers whether it is for cleaning, yard work or child care, the budget is of course always a consideration. If you can't take that big vacation because you are home, breastfeeding twins, maybe this year, use the vacation budget to hire someone to help with the home.

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April 3, 2025 12 mins

This topic is heavy and it's time to share part of the reason I took a 9 month hiatus from social media. It feels good to share the truth.

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March 18, 2025 9 mins

Welcome to the latest episode of Half A Dozen Twins! In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of self-care for parents and share practical tips on how to carve out time for yourself amidst the hustle and bustle of family life. If you're a parent struggling to find balance and prioritize your own well-being, this episode is for you! As parents, it’s easy to get caught up in the demands of everyday life, but self-care is ess...

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March 11, 2025 12 mins

Simplifying the home starts with getting a routine that works for you. I will talk about a weekly cleaning routine and simplifying the kids' chores.

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March 4, 2025 11 mins

Meal planning is the key to simplifying dinner, especially with a big family. I will discuss ways we simplify dinners and grocery shopping so you can save time, money and stress.

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February 25, 2025 16 mins

This episode is about simplifying your finances and saving money. I will share the ways I simplify our family's finances and give ideas to budget, wisely. 

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February 13, 2025 13 mins

The first episode! This is the introduction to the Half A Dozen Twins podcast about simplifying the home! From meal planning and routines to finances and taking care of you! I want to teach others how to go from overwhelm and stress in the home to a harmonious and happy environment so you have more time for what matters most- self care and family time.

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