Terri Bonin At Home!

Introducing my mom! My mother, who so elegantly raised my 3 sisters and I, gave us a strong foundation of faith! In this episode, we jump right into a valuable conversation with the woman who has poured into my life, has always been there for me and gave up so much to raise me!

We talk about choosing PEACE over FEAR, especially with little children running around, how there is a time and place for joy, grief and rest, but life keeps moving, and we discuss why it is crucial to intentionally love your children and make time for them!

Years and years of sacrificial, loving women came before me and I believe we owe it to our daughters to keep that chain going!

When was the last time you thanked your mom or dad for their love and support?

Something I’m Loving! My precious time with Samuel! Wow! I am so thankful for the time we get to spend together every Tuesday for his Physical Therapy. He is such a good natured son and it is so easy to get lost in the shuffle!

Hi! I am Terri! I am a wife, mother, business owner, grandma and, most importantly, a Child of God! Terri Bonin, At Home, is a space I speak words of life over married, single, older and younger Christian women about their vital role as culture creator, life giver and supporter!

I have been married for 34 years (at the time of this podcast posting!) We have 11 children, and yes, I bore each of them with my own body! :P My life is filled with family events, church, births, dates, business and lots of reading!

Words can bring life and death, I hope to leave these words here for my own daughters. I hope you are encouraged and inspired by this podcast and I hope you share it with others!

Something I’m Loving: I have these kinito portable batteries for my diffusers that I am absolutely LOVING!! I use them anywhere with these cool little chargers. Highly recommend for diffuser lovers out there.

Everybody’s life is balanced on two rails, like a train: The track of blessing and the track of trials. We all have blessings and trials happening at the same time! From those two options, we have the challenging but rewarding ability to choose our own narrative: to choose our own perspective!

Our lives go in the direction of our thoughts, our expectations often predict our outcomes! God calls us to remember the blessings that we have and continually give thanks for them!

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8

Something I’m Loving! My new salad! Here are the simple ingredients:

Mixed Greens

Chopped red, orange and yellow bell peppers

Feta Cheese

Parmesan Cheese

Sea Salt

Sliced almonds (optional)

Toss in Balsamic Vinegar and Organic Olive Oil

Combine and Enjoy!

The Pomodoro method of time management has been LIFE CHANGING for my day.

So many things beckon me from my work. Sometimes I even battle hopping in my car to drive to McDonalds for a morning coffee just to put off work a bit longer.! So, in today’s episode I explain how the method works to keep ADDHD people like me focused and how you can use it in your own life! 

Something I’m Loving: LAYING FLAT! You'll have to listen to the episode for context but after sleeping in a broken recliner for a week, I'm thanking Jesus for my flat, comfy bed.

My 16 year old son, Samuel, was in a car accident and has been in a hospital bed for the last couple of days. We are so thankful for Western Medicine and for the doctors, who are working hard to help him recover. In today’s episode, I discuss the supplements I am using and the oils I’m diffusing to help Samuel with flushing out the trauma in his body, the pain, and the damage.

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Psalm 59:16 says, “But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength;

Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning,

For You have been my stronghold

And a refuge in the day of my distress.”

Thank you so much for listening and for praying for Samuel during this difficult time. We have grown closer as a family, and in our dependence on Christ alone. 

To have a happy household you must have the secret ingredient, HAPPINESS! As the woman of the home, your mood sets the temperature of the environment. Your children will be affected by your attitude, your day will be affected by your attitude and the culture of your home will be affected by your attitude, no matter what! In today's episode, I will discuss a few things you can do to make sure your cup is filled and your spirit is joyful, so that you and your family can thrive in a happy home.   I love a spotless house just as much as the next mom… but I value friendship with my children much more. Nothing is more important than conversations where we open up to one another, encourage each other, and laugh together.      Get my Happy Household Course 101: Use Back2School to get it for $27 for a limited time. https://terribonin.com/page/the-happy-household or   or Grab my Freebie: https://terribonin.com/landing/stress-free-cleaning   Something I’m Loving: Does anyone else read Revelation in the Bible and feel TOTALLY overwhelmed? I decided that I wanted to understand the end times better for myself - and for my family. Because it’s a loaded topic! I have loved doing my own research lately, and it’s been so beneficial and enlightening. There are so many helpful books and resources, and it’s a fascinating subject!   I'm going through books by John Hagee right now! https://www.jhm.org/

Raising each of my 11 has been a stretch, a gift, hard, wonderful, crazy, a blessing... Unfortunately for me they are incredibly different which keeps me on my toes. I fall and fail and get back up again, seek Jesus, and start over and in turn they learn to do the same. It's messy, but it's good.

In this episode, from homeschooling, to fostering their creativity and launching them into the world, we discuss what I've learned and continue to lean as a momma of 11 kiddos! 

An important conversation to have is “what defines success” for you and your husband, in terms of parenting. Your version of “success” is different than somebody else’s version of it! I hope this episode encourages you to be fully present with your little ones as they grow and become who they are meant to be!

Something I’m Loving: Papa’s Wife! I usually don’t allow myself to do things just for fun. Can all my Enneagram 3 friends say “AMEN!” I enjoy tasks, building a business and delivering the goods to my family: but sometimes, I need to remind myself to chill out, have fun and still do things that I enjoy! So, I am re-reading my high school favorite and I am so blessed by it!

Let’s first deal with the biggest question you may have! Can loneliness in marriage even exist? Yes! It can! If you experience loneliness in marriage, it is not because you married the wrong person, it just means you are a normal human being!

Loneliness doesn’t exist in a way where you may be literally alone all day, but it can exist in an emotional or spiritual way! You can feel detached from or drained by your partner.

In this episode, I share practical ways that I was able to help the expectations of my marriage turn around so that my loneliness subsided! Your husband is not a demi-god, you are not a demi-god. But, luckily for us, our God is God! Rely on Jesus to quench your loneliness and take the burden of your emotional pain! Your marriage will be stronger for it.

Something I’m Loving! It is always simple lifestyle or home changes that bring the most excitement! I rearranged the main area of my house (and my husband didn’t even say a thing! He just accepted it!). I am loving the different location of the dining table, in a room with more sunlight. It is a little dynamic change that makes all the difference!

Your first years of marriage, and many after, will be highlighted by passionate fights, disagreements and heated arguments. If you are a passionate person, like me, you will butt heads with your partner maybe multiple times a day!

But let me tell you something: Fighting as a married couple is normal. Everyone has fights. Everyone has disagreements. Everyone has squabbles. No married couple is exempt from any sort of brawling!

However, not every couple resolves their fights in the same way. How you and your hubs move past these conflicts is where the growth and sweetness of a marriage truly develops. In this episode, we discuss the hard and fast rules for fighting, arguing and resolving conflicts as a married couple!

Something I’m Loving: There is a group of boys who are spending many summer evenings at our home! They love the Lord, are respectful, are curious about the world and we love having them over! I always wanted my home to be a place of discussion, good memories and laughs! And in this moment, it is!

I bet you can get anxiety about knowing if he’s the right man for you?

Choosing your life long spouse is the second most important decision you’ll ever make, after your salvation. So, it can’t be a hasty decision! I hope this episode helps prevent at least 1 single lady from pursuing the wrong man and wasting her precious singleness!

No matter how old you are or what stage of life you’re in, it’s never too late to begin praying for your future husband and writing lists of traits you dream of in a man. You can ask God to protect you from the wrong man that will hinder your growth, for guidance throughout your dating stages, and to continue turning you into the future wife you want to be. 

Something I’m Loving: You know me and my drinks … I LOVE THEM! My new cupholder friendly mug! It was always such a fuss to bring my drinks in the car with me, because most of my mugs don’t fit into my cup holders. Well, I FINALLY found a mug that fits the cup holder in my car perfectly. Life is so much easier and I can enjoy my drinks without the fear of spilling it all over the floor. Cheers!

Today, on Terri Bonin, At Home, we discuss how every romantic relationship goes through four stages:

• Intellectual

• Emotional

• Spiritual

• Physical

In that order! Each level has a seriousness to it, all the while the attraction will stay throughout! When you are dating, it is easy to want to rush forward through all of the phases before there is a ring, but waiting is always better and safer for you! Madeleine and I talk about how our relationships with our husbands followed the 4 stages at different speeds. 

Something I’m Loving: Our very special guest, Madeleine has her OWN podcast called “In The Middle.” It is a soothing, thoughtful, short form podcast that displays her creative point of view of the world around her! You should definitely go check it out, if you want to be inspired and reminded that art is a way of life!

Her podcast: https://www.madeleinefrost.com/podcast

Doesn’t it sound beautiful to have a long lasting, romantic, and beautiful marriage? 

Well friend, you can have that! Yes, with YOUR hubby! Men love our God given delicacy, gentleness, nurturing spirit, and sensitive emotions. It’s such a blessing that we’re created differently from men. If we were the same, there wouldn’t be a reason for marriage! Allow yourself to be feminine. Allow yourself to create strong bonds with family and friends, be hospitable, and encourage other women.

Something I’m LOVING: I got my colors done! Getting my colors professionally analyzed was the best decision I've ever made! Walking into a closet full of clothing that I feel beautiful in is such a better experience than having a cluttered and chaotic closet, full of the wrong colors! I hope you look into color analysis, whether it's online or in person, and start learning about your unique palette and beauty.

“Start your day out well, and end your day well. Ask for forgiveness for everything in between.” - Terri Bonin

There is no one size fits all to build a home and create a culture of love in your household! As women, our very important job is to build a home’s culture and vibe. Alexis Houston, mom of two boys, gives us her strategies on building a loving culture! A special gifting of a woman is to provide peace in the home, and a happy home begins with a strong marriage.

Not only does the home meet the basic human needs of a person, it gives them a sense of peace and respite and comfort! In your home, you don’t need elaborate decorations, to throw loud parties or always have a Thanksgiving feast prepared: you just need love, peace and rest! 

Something I’m Loving: WALKING! My evening walk is an incredible unwinding time that I hold very sacred. I always make a point to stop and smell the roses! When is the last time that you intentionally went on a stroll and immersed yourself in the physical world around you?

Moms, Wives: You are the creator of the culture of your home, what a wonderful job! In this episode of Terri Bonin, At Home, we walk through stories, quotes and tops on how you can take small steps to fight the chaos of family life and turn your home into a beautiful place of comfort, tranquility and rest for your family.

So many people live their whole lives without truly enjoying the physical space and the family they were given. I ask you to consider changing that narrative for your family life! Be that place of comfort, of laughter, of love and of escape from the craziness of daily life!

Something I’m Loving: Our Backyard Saucer Swing! Maybe it is because I had 11 kids and would rock with them all the time, but I am addicted to anything that rocks or swings! I 100% recommend investing in one of these swings for relaxing, special time with your family.

This is the second part of my conversation with my special, amazing friend, Cory Emmons.  Throughout the chaos of constant travel, living life in a van, and starting new business ventures, Cory’s marriage and family has stayed intact. 

There is always somebody with a fancier house, a nicer car, or an easier life. It is so easy to compare ourselves and be discontent with what God has given us. This conversation with Cory was an amazing reminder that the best blessing is our families. We as wives get to serve our children and husband everyday, and fulfill God’s role for us! Never forget the ultimate gift.

Check out Cory’s business Harmony Doodles here! Give them a follow: https://www.instagram.com/harmony.doodles/

Something I’m Loving: Raw milk hot chocolate has been my go-to drink EVERYDAY! I love finding creative uses for my raw milk, and this cocoa feels like a giant warm hug!

Here is the shocking truth: You cannot get all of the nutrition your body needs from the food that is grown today. Most food is depleted of nutrients, because the soil used to grow the food is depleted of nutrients. 

We are seeing the effects of all the lack of good nutrients in society today with digestion issues, autoimmune disorders and blood sugar imbalances!

Here is the supplement that I have had for 17 years in my home: Ningxia Red. Check Ningxia out here!

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Here are Seven Reasons You Need Ningxia in your household!

1. Ningxia has extremely high levels of antioxidants.

2. Ningxia keeps the body’s PH balanced.

3. Ningxia fights Free Radicals in your body.

4. Ningxia contains a perfect balance of vitamins and minerals.

5. Ningxia is a macro-nutrient in liquid form.

6. Ningxia is mixed with Essentials Oils, for deliverance around the body.

7. Ningxia helps clean your cell membranes and helps them work correctly.

Something I’m Loving: You guessed it! Ningxia! Instead of toasting with wine at my daughter’s wedding, we toasted with Ningxia! My favorite way to drink Ningxia is: I boil water, I add 1 oz of Hot Ningxia with one scoop of ICP: mix it and enjoy! This drink makes me feel like superwoman!

Ep 20 Alexis Houston’s Early Days of Marriage and Her Faith Walk with Baby ShepherdThe transition for Alexis Houston, formerly Bonin, from being a daughter to a wife was one of molding, honing and shaping: but one that developed into an intense friendship in marriage!
When Shepherd, Alexis' second child, was first shown on the anatomy scan, he only had half of his brain. Grief, pain, questioning and faith were brought to all of their extremes in this season!

But the goodness of God prevails. God is in the suffering, God is in the hope. Alexis shares how she renews her soul: with worship, singing, piano, evening walks and preparing for her rewards in heaven! An eternal perspective and focus is how endurance is grown!
Something I’m Loving: My Stress Oils and Emotional Oils Support! Highest Potential and Loyalty are blended essential oils with Frankincense. (You cannot purchase Loyalty, unless you become a loyalty member!)

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Marriage can be FULL of not-so-great surprises, if you don’t do your research about the person you are with! Too many women go into their marriages with rose colored glasses, so let’s talk about the sobering topics before marriage! 

Here is a saying my mom always told me: You’re Fastly Becoming Who You are Meant to Be!

1. Protect what goes into your mind: Ignorance is NOT bliss, when it comes to relationships.

2. Don’t commit without asking important questions: You will eventually find out the answers of the questions you didn’t ask!

3. A person’s private life will only stay private for so long. Your life becomes one, so their personal baggage will become yours!

4. Look for a strong work ethic. A person’s work ethic will say a lot about their character. If their work ethic is efficient, calm and devoted, they will be a steady partner in other areas of life!

5. Don’t Marry Great Potential. Our lives are made to glorify God, but if he doesn’t use his downtime wisely and pursue his potential, that is a sign!

Here are questions to ask before getting married!

• What is their Credit Score?

• How do they treat their moms?

• Are they a reactive person?

• Is he ambitious?

• Is he jealous?

• Who are his five favorite influences? 

• Does he read?

• What is he putting into his mind?

• Is he punctual or late?

• Is he messy or organized?

• Does he know the Lord?

Something I’m Loving: Piano Lessons Pt. 2! I didn't mention this BUT, my mother is my piano teacher! She is an expert in her field and I have just LOVED spending time with her at the piano!

Habits are things we do automatically. Routines are things we develop in our lives. 

“The number one enemy of habits and routines is perfection!” Madeleine Frost, mom of 3 boys under 4 years old, gives us insights into her experience and wisdom as a young mom, who has formed habits and a life that she loves! Routines set our lives in motion, to reach our end goals!

It may seem overwhelming and chaotic to construct routines, but it is so worth it when you construct them around order, beauty and character development!

Here is the Happy Household Course! If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need encouragement as a mom, here is a resource that can help! Scroll down on the Home Page and sign up! https://terribonin.com/

Something I’m Loving: Hot Drinks and Coffee are SO incredible, but they can be harmful over time. I use Teeccino, my coffee replacement is Dandelion Root that has the same effect as coffee, without the acid!

My special, amazing friend, Cory Emmons, who is also a mom of 11, joins Terri Bonin At Home today to talk about her early years of marriage, the shocks, struggles and surprises of it!

Early married years are foundational (and nobody ever said that building a foundation was easy!) God has a plan for each and every one of us that involves challenges, grief, anger, anxiety, but a lot of joy, life, laughs and memory making! No matter where you are in this life, the best course of action is to yield to God’s will!

Check our Cory’s business Harmony Doodles here! Give them a follow for adorable doggie content! https://www.instagram.com/harmony.doodles/

Something I’m Loving: Piano lessons! I have been paying for my kids to take piano lessons for over two decades! (As any good homeschool mom would) But I never considered them for myself! With only four kids left in the house, I decided it was time to give piano lessons a try. 

Our first recital is coming up in a couple weeks! Wish me luck!

There are SO many chemicals the human body is exposed to on a daily basis, that can imbalance hormones and increase cancer likelihood! As the woman of the home you get to choose the laundry soap and household cleaners that will affect your family's health either for good or for bad.

Click this link to see my favorite household products!

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Want to try my DIY Laundry Soap? Here ya go! Full recipe in this link! https://terribonin.com/blog/37076/laundry-soap-

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Reading Out Loud: Dreaded by MANY! Reading aloud in a way that makes others want to listen is a skill that must be practiced. But once it's mastered, it's such a fun thing to do with a spouse or kids. A family who reads books aloud together is stronger, and happier than those who do not. Reading interesting stories with life lessons bonds family members.

Did you know that 50% of adults don’t EVER read another book cover to cover after they finish college? What a tragedy!

As a busy woman, it may seem quite literally impossible to schedule in quality reading time for yourself or your family, but my daughter and I are here to encourage you and give you tips on how to reclaim that precious time!

As promised here is the link to get a book recommendation: https://readaloudrevival.com/

Something I’m Loving: The Musical Catechism! It makes doctrine and theology so incredibly easy to understand, while being fun to listen to! Click this link to listen: https://open.spotify.com/album/6nXlwt8l8eUnUV1eS3GPoe?si=qiLXcAnPR9KwGFrP5e7TDg

The modern understanding of the role of "wife and mother" is traditionally a loving, caring and nurturing one. While that is true, I believe the role is a protective role as well! Protecting your family from toxins, unhealthy habits and harmful chemicals is an integral role that nobody but the wife and mother can fill effectively!

Wellness Wednesday is a segment on my podcast Terri Bonin, At Home, where we discuss how to make easy product swaps, lifestyle changes and quick decisions for your family's household product and food intake! These episodes will be practical, informative and helpful to you, in your journey as a busy mom to protect your family gracefully and dutifully!

I hope to see you back here each time a Wellness Wednesday episode is released!

Did you know that encouraging your husband will restore energy to your own weary soul? Give what you need the most and be amazed at what God does for you!

Proverbs 31:10 “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” You have to ask yourself, am I a nagging wife? Or am I an encouraging wife? Be honest about it and seek the change that is necessary for a strong marriage!

That Scalp Scratcher is JUST amazing! I 100% recommend it!

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In this SPECIAL episode of Terri Bonin At Home, I am joined by two of my sons and two of my“Sons in Love” to discuss how they met their wives, their early marriage years and their biggest struggles with adapting to a life of “oneness!” This episode will make you laugh, will make you go “awww” and give you hope for the future!

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In our modern culture, mindset is talked about. A  LOT! As women of God, we must go straight to the Bible when we are faced with the pressures and stresses of life! In this episode, we discuss how to adopt and achieve a mindset that is glorifying to the Lord, honoring of your husband and inspiring to your children! It is easier said than done, but it can be!

Things I am Loving: My night routine with my husband! Click the link to see the last 10 audio books we've listened to before bed.

Do you and your hubby have a night routine that you share? I would LOVE to hear about it!

Hannah Joy Bonin (the only Bonin that LOOKS like me!) and Ethan Bonin, the FIRST marriage out of the Bonin kids, was a story made in heaven! These love birds have a household of five and live just down the street from their grandparents! How sweet is that?

Hannah Joy talks about the years of Ethan being in school, how they worked through conflict, her experience as a new apartment owner and the lessons she has learned while being a wife!

This podcast is powered by Just A Little Drop! We provide education in the area of natural health and beauty with the Young Living oils.

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Annalise Hiley (formerly Bonin) is newly married! In this episode, we discuss her lifestyle, responsibility and the importance of the feminine heart.

Ladies, whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married; the key to having healthy relationships is the same. You must have daily time with Jesus reading His Word!

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Madeline Frost, my oldest daughter got married on a FAST TRACK! Isn't her story so much fun?

Madeleine moved into “a hole in the wall” shortly after her wedding, but what she did with that space was beautiful! Ladies, the size or quality of the place does not matter, it is all about HOW you use the space and make it special!

Body Butter:

½ cup organic coconut oil

½ cup raw shea butter

10 drops Young Living Peppermint essential oil

10 drops Young Living Lavender essential oils

Or 20 drops of any combination of YL oils you like

Instructions: 

Using a stand mixer will make this easier but a hand mixer will work. Mix your coconut oil and shea butter together until fluffy and creamy; about 5--8 minutes.

Fold in both your Peppermint and Lavender drops.

Makes 2 very full half pint jars. Might make 3 if you don't fill them up.

Store in a cool, dark place.

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Welcome to this episode of, I don't know what... If you have any suggestions on what I should call this show, PLEASE let me know!

In this episode, Sydnie Bonin and I discuss Sydnie's early marriage years: What she was expecting, what she was not expecting and how she had to shift her own mind from speaking negativity to words of life!

It is my hope that when you listen to this easy, conversational show, you are encouraged, inspired and motivated!

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Hi, I am Terri Bonin, a seasoned mom, I have 11 kids ranging from 9-31.

I’ve opened up this space to talk about life as a woman who loves her family and wants to create a beautiful home experience that breeds hope, joy, rest and produces humans that thrive, serve and give to make this world a better place.

This podcast is powered by Just A Little Drop! We provide education in the area of natural health and beauty with the Young Living oils. Join the community today: facebook.com/groups/686823841444397

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