The Reframe Ep. 72: Are You In Your In-Sourcing Season, Or Your Out-Sourcing Season?
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Oct 13, 2025 Explore the tug-of-war between insourcing and outsourcing based on life stages. Discover cultural judgments surrounding these choices and the valid critiques of both approaches. Hear personal stories about how outsourcing can ease the chaos of busy parenting. Learn a helpful decision-making framework to navigate when to take on tasks yourself versus when to hire out. Plus, tips on trial runs for outsourcing services and insourcing activities, ensuring you make informed choices that fit your lifestyle.
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Match Choices To Life Seasons
- Life seasons change your time and money constraints, so insourcing vs outsourcing needs to shift accordingly.
- Design choices by asking what serves your current season rather than following peers or norms.
From Friday Night Cleaning To Weekly Cleaners
- Kathleen shares how she and her husband moved from cleaning their home on Fridays to hiring weekly cleaners after having kids and two incomes.
- Outsourcing house cleaning and lawn care freed weekend hours and improved family well-being.
Outsource When You Lack Time Or Interest
- If you truly lack time or interest, outsource tasks as long as your budget allows and you avoid debt.
- Prioritize maxing out tax-advantaged retirement accounts before adding outsourcing expenses.