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We're back in the States, slowly, slowly, sloooowy readjusting. We laugh at the to-do list in front of us. But that doesn't mean we want to stop talking about our travels—far from it. So, here's part two of our travel-related series, where we answer your questions about traveling with kids around the world! We recorded this one in London, one of our all-time favorite cities. We'd live there if it weren't so beastly expensive. Head here for the show notes and to leave a comment.

A new podcast episode: it's a Christmas miracle! To celebrate the near end of our family's worldwide, year-long trip (is it really almost done already?), Tsh's guest is none other than her husband, Kyle. Yep, Kyle. In this special edition episode recorded from Germany, they answer your listener questions about how to budget and pay for a trip of this magnitude, as well as challenges, surprises, and what turned out not to be such a big deal after all. Curious about extended family travel? This is a good one.

In this episode Tsh catches up with her friend Aimée Wimbush-Bourque of Simple Bites and the upcoming cookbook, Brown Eggs and Jam Jars. This little baby's been a long time coming, so it's so. exciting. it's finally almost here! They talk about what it's like to create a cookbook, the beauty of slow blogging (again!), and what Canadians do for fun. Like playing hockey on their frozen pond. (Really.) Head here for the show notes.

Tsh chats with Micha Boyett in this episode—her book Found was a favorites of 2014. They chat about Micha's story as a mom learning from Benedictine monks, good books, slowing down as bloggers, and letting go of expectations. Head here for the show notes.

Emily Freeman and Tsh talk about artists who are influencing them right now—and the definition of "artist" might surprise you. They also talk writing, books (of course!), and they kick off a new segment called 'What's Making Us Happy.'

Journaling—why is it such a powerful tool for expression and decompression? Tsh talks with Katie Clemons of Gadanke, a new mom who's found an outlet in creating unique journals for all sorts of occasions. They talk about books, poetry, online dating, airplanes, living abroad, raising a bilingual child, and unusual houses: Katie currently lives in an airplane hangar. Katie's tiny kitchen in Germany: Her tire house: Her 720 square-foot hangar house: Gadanke Tsh's Summer of Stories:

Who do we "need" to know from history? Michelle DeRusha offers 50 great women in her latest book, 50 Women Every Christian Should Know (hint: it's not just for Christians, nor just for women!). She and Tsh talk about several of her favorite women in history, and why we all benefit from remembering and honoring their lives. Our conversation includes stories from history, a chat about the book-writing process, the pressures felt from blogging, and why we pretty much stand on the shoulders of greats. Head here for the show notes AND to enter a giveaway for one of five copies of Michelle's new book!

We're back with a new podcast! It was only fitting that I chat with my friend Stephanie Langford for my first international chat. She and her family traveled around the world last year, too—only she had four kids. And one of them was a baby. And they were gone for 54 weeks. (Makes me feel less crazy.) Last time we podcasted she was in Australia, so now the tables are turned: Stephanie is in Vancouver; I'm currently in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In this show we chat about traveling with kids (naturally), what it's like to live out of a backpack, handling reeeeally tight quarters as a larger-ish (for Asia, anyway) family, and what it's like to work from anywhere. Show Notes Episode 60, with Stephanie in Australia Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) HomeAway The Art of Simple Travel EntreFamily

It's always a treat to talk to my friend (and AoS contributor) Kat Lee! I was glad to get in a last-minute conversation with her before we hit the skies and head across the world. We chat about new school year beginnings, moving, taking risks, letting our kids take risks, routines and rituals and traditions, one-on-one time with our kids, and getting behind their dreams. We also talk about important stuff, like, where's the line between okay and not okay for listening to Christmas music? Show Notes Tsh's worldschooling plan True Spirit Find Kat: Podcasts/blogs: Inspired to Action and How They Blog on Instagram on Twitter Find Tsh: Blogs: The Art of Simple and The Art of Simple Travel (don't forget to subscribe to follow her family's round-the-world trip!) on Instagram on Twitter  

Podcast time! This episode explores the world of ethical fashion—for kids. Hayley Morgan is starting a new clothing line with the hopes of transforming how we think about dressing our kids. I talk to her about slow fashion and owning a small family business, what it means to be a working mom with young children, and why it matters how we spend our money. (That five dollar shirt didn't really cost five dollars, and yep—somebody actually sewed that.) WildlyCo Hayley's Kickstarter campaign (update: it's beyond funded with over a week left—but anything above and beyond will go to a girls' line!) Factory 45 The Ethical Shopping Guide on The Art of Simple Everlane Hackwith Design House Twice Shannan Martin's post about dressing her little girl on a dime Tsh finally wrote about what she's packing for their round-the-world trip. ...And follow Tsh and her family as they travel around the world!

New podcast time! In this episode, I talk with my friend Nish Weiseth, founder and editor-in-chief of Deeper Story, a faith-based community blog about the power of story. We talk about why story matters, and that it's not always the big, monumental epic adventures that change lives—our little, everyday stories matter. We also talk about Tuscany, Italy, parenting special-needs children, and Nish's new book, Speak: How Your Story Can Change the World. Not a lot of show notes for this one: We also talked about the books Plastic Words and Under the Tuscan Sun. (And other stuff, too, just not show notes-y.)

Let's talk publishing! In this episode Tsh is talking with her friend and literary agent Jenni Burke, who works with the firm DC Jacobson. (photo credit: the lovely Nish Weiseth) Useful links: 2014 Writer's Market Guide 2014 Christian Writer's Market Guide ...or you can subscribe to the database online! Here's DC Jacobson's submission guideline. Michael Hyatt has ebooks on writing a winning book proposal. Mary DeMuth has an ebook on writing a nonfiction proposal, too. And if you're interested, here's a podcast episode with Emily Freeman, where we talk about book publishing as authors. Questions for Jenni? Ask her on Twitter!

Jeremy and Jessica Courtney raise their two kids in Iraq while running their organization, Preemptive Love. They help provide life-saving heart surgeries for Iraqi children, but they also...live life. In this episode, we talk food, work, culture, and what it's like to live as expats in the Middle East.

Tsh Oxenreider talks to Anne Bogel about BOOKS: good summer reads, how to encourage kids to read, when to buy vs. when to check out at the library, e-reader vs. the real thing, and more. Plus, Anne shares her book matchmaking "services" and we talk about her famous summer reading list. If you enjoy chatting books with your friends, you'll LOVE this episode.

Joshua Becker writes a blog called Becoming Minimalist, and that title describes well his journey: he hasn't figured out all the ins and outs of minimalism... he's becoming one. He and Tsh chat about what it means to live simply by living with less. Both are parents, both live in the real world, and both have experienced the peace and satisfaction from getting rid of needless stuff and pursuing a life without consumption as a hobby. Tsh also talks about safety while traveling with kids, since we're gearing up for a year of world travel! Show notes: zen habits: a guide to creating a minimalist home The thrift store can be your storage unit Nina’s podcast (Tsh's friend who lives in a bus with her four kids) The Minimalist Mom's post about not being married to a minimalist Joshua’s books Tsh's family's plan for going around the world Free-Range Kids Find Joshua on Twitter and Facebook Find Tsh on Twitter and Facebook

Tsh talks to Leigh Kramer, an Enneagram aficionado and wise sage regarding where you suck. It can get confusing, so Leigh answers Tsh's questions and shares her favorite resources for better understanding this fascinating ancient tool.

Nina Nelson lives with her family... in a school bus. Yep, four kids, two adults, in a revamped bus—and they're loving every minute of it. Tsh chats with her friend about lessons learned from downsizing, living with only the necessities, and having plenty of time for what really matters.

Tsh Oxenreider and Kat Lee podcast about... podcasts. They dish about their favorites, why they love them, and how to manage (and blogs) with families. Tsh also answers a commonly-asked question about what to do when you live with someone who doesn't care about decluttering. Oh, and she shares her current favorite YouTube channel and why she digs it.

Tsh and Myquillyn talk about living in a fixer upper, chat about Myquillyn's upcoming book The Nesting Place, and what is Hopeologie!

Megan Tietz joins Tsh to talk about parenting tweens (and toddlers at the same time!), handling gray hair in your thirties, nose piercings, hipster glasses, and more. Tsh also answers a listener question about living simply when everyone around you does t