Kids & family

Helping of Happiness

Hillary Hess

Host Hillary Hess has 7 children and gives tips about how to enjoy mom life , along with her guests

Episodes

20 of 101 episodes

How to Host Friends Without a Perfect Home or a Lot of Stress (Episode #188) with Jessie Koerner - Snail Mail Supper Club

Links mentioned in the episode: For $50 OFF Troomi Wireless cell phone, use code: HAPPY VidAngel - 30 day free trial with code: HELPING Lily...

00:43:24Oct 3, 2026

Packing, Planning & Feeling Put Together: Travel Tips for Moms with Jenn Lofgren (Episode #187)

For a transcription of this podcast, watch on YouTube! Show Notes: Jenn’s Recommendations to Hillary for Hawaii: Jenn’s Recs for Kauai: TO E...

00:25:12Apr 30, 2026

Raising Kids "Right" Without Losing the Relationship - Episode #186 with Chris & Jessie Koerner

I’m sitting down with Chris and Jesse Koerner from the “How’d You Do It?” podcast, and we’re talking about what it really looks like to pare...

00:35:22Mar 30, 2026

From Tragedy to Triumph: Surviving a Rock Climbing Accident - #185 Whitney Archibald

Show Notes Summary: Where you can find Whitney Archibald: Family Lab Podcast Family Lab Podcast on Instagram In this conversation, Whitney A...

01:16:26Feb 11, 2026

Creativity in the Chaos of Real Life (Episode #184 with Author Katherine Armstrong Walters)

Show Notes: So many Great Takeaways!!! Katherine has been writing since childhood, illustrating her first book at age seven. The publishing...

00:45:32Jan 16, 2026

Consumed with Your Dreams & How to Follow Them (Episode # 183 with Heidi Peters- Tagliaferri)

Mentions in Podcast: The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron (book) Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe from our cookbook! Christmas movie watch list fo...

00:44:31Dec 11, 2025

Nauvoo's Hidden Gems: From Fairy Doors to Historic Homes (Episode #182)

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Nauvoo and Becca Williamson 02:10 The Unique Charm of Nauvoo 05:00 Insider Tips for Visiting Nauvoo 07:48 Hid...

Nov 21, 2025

Winning Your Mornings: Faith in the Everyday with Drew & Carson (Episode #181)

Show Notes: For a transcription of this podcast, watch on YouTube! Get $50 off a Troomi phone with this code: HAPPY One of my family’s favor...

42:37Mar 14, 2025

How to Best Support Your Missionary in Their Service with Lindy & Jen from My Missionary Box - Episode # 180

Yesterday, my son began his two year missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he will be inviting and te...

01:09:04Jan 30, 2025

Family Finances Refresher!! with Hilary Nielsen (Episode #179)

Show Notes: Where is a good place to start when we are managing our family finances? Start with a budget! What if I have a variable income?...

00:39:48Jan 31, 2024

What Leads to People Experiencing Homelessness & How We Can Help (Episode #178) with Leigh Lincoln

Show Notes: A little about our guest leigh Lincoln… Leigh is an advocate for people experiencing homelessness. As a single mom, she raised a...

Dec 15, 2023

Doing Family History In Your Own Unique Way with Diana Elder & Nicole Dyer from Family Locket (Episode #177)

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01:09:03Nov 21, 2023

Greatest Games for Gatherings with Brent Beck - Grandpa Beck Games (Episode #176)

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00:55:42Oct 24, 2023

5 Important Areas to Focus on When Selling Your Home (Episode #175)

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00:32:56Sep 19, 2023

Making Time in the Kitchen a Part of Your Family Culture

Show Notes: A couple years ago when we were on our way home from Mexico, we were talking to a lady in the airport shuttle. My kids were tell...

00:17:58Jun 9, 2023

Making Your Dream Vacation a Reality (Episode #173 with Kamree Price @OurFamilyPassport

Show Notes: About our guest: Kamree Price @OurFamilyPassport Kamree started her travel blog about 5 years go. She is an Art history professo...

00:41:06Mar 20, 2023

Keeping Kids Safe on Cell Phones (Episode #172) with Bill Brady CEO @Troomi Wireless

Show Notes: A little about our guest: Bill Brady and wife, Heidi, have 5 kids, and they have been married for 21 years. One thing they agree...

00:50:35Feb 27, 2023

3 Benefits of Writing Daily & How to Stick to Every Goal (Episode #171) with Meredith Rotz

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to click through and make a purchase, I will receive a sma...

00:26:05Jan 6, 2023

Plant Based Eating: the What's, the Why's & the How's (Episode #170) with Ali Essig

Our podcast guest today has an incredible story! Meet Ali Essig. Back in 2019, Ali mother of 6 kids (her twins were 8 months old), was takin...

01:04:44Dec 8, 2022

Finding the Humor in Mom Life (Episode #169) with Megan Whitmer

Megan Whitmer is a married mom of 5 kids. Megan recently published a book called, Mom Life vs the Everyday Apocalypse. On our podcast this w...

00:46:28Nov 3, 2022