If you’re a mom and are willing to be honest with yourself, you’re likely more than familiar with the pressures of perfection and comparison. They often start innocently enough but are soon controlling our lives and dominating our every action. Comparison and perfection are cruel taskmasters and it’s time to turn on the light and tell them it’s time to go!

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to speak with author, blogger, and mom, Crystal Paine, known to many online as the Money Saving Mom. Her website, moneysavingmom.com helps countless families be intentional at home, in their business, and with their finances. Crystal and I had a wonderful conversation and while she did talk about some of the things she’s learned and shares as the “Money Saving Mom”, more importantly, we spoke a lot about the pressures of being a perfect mom, how to fight the lies of “having to do it all” with positive truths and about how she’s learned to authentically be Crystal.

Moms, this episode is just for you and I hope you’re encouraged and inspired by what you hear!

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