Summer doesn't have to come with a big price tag to feel magical. In this episode, I'm sharing what our budget-friendly summer actually looks like (hint: swim lessons and Toy Story 5 are basically the whole list), plus a huge round-up of ideas from friends and community members covering everything from library hacks to free museum days to the best $0 backyard activities, along with a couple of reflective questions to help you figure out what would actually make this summer feel good to you.

Resources mentioned:
• Museums for All (discounted museum admission for SNAP/EBT families): museums4all.org
• USDA Summer Food Service Program site finder (free summer meals for kids): fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder
• Join the conversation in Mommy Mastermind, my free Skool community:
www.skool.com/mommy-mastermind-2336/

If you've ever talked yourself out of something ambitious because it felt like too much, this episode is for you. I'm sharing a chaotic, messy, fun Memorial Day baking experience and what it taught me about stretching your capacity, building self-efficacy, and how to tell the difference between resting and shrinking. If you're a recovering perfectionist or just someone who needs permission to go for the exciting thing, pull this one up.

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Maggie Neill was in full survival mode as a single working mom and taking care of herself simply never entered her mind. Now her girls are teenagers, she's about to get married, has her coaching certification, and lifts weights before the sun comes up. In this mom chat, we talk about what it actually looks like to put yourself back in the equation and the momentum it creates in every area of your life.

Maggie is a mom of two nearly grown daughters who, after many years as a single mother, dreamed of building a career centered around helping others. Today, she is a Director with over 20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, as well as a Level 2 Certified Coach and owner of Impact Coaching & Consulting, where she helps people reach big goals through clear plans, accountability, and intentional action. Maggie is passionate about helping others create lives they truly love and lives in Boisewith her family and, most importantly, her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.