A For Effort

Talked about in this episode, but written down for reference here: Amanda's pantry staples: Bruschetta Dill Pickle mini falafel Lemon Curd Mini Brie Hasbrowns Megan’s pantry staples: Hot and Sweet Jalapenos Oat non-dairy frozen dessert sandwiches.  Dark chocolate pb cups Chocolate croissants and cream cheese croissants (these don’t have to raise overnight!) Face wash with tea tree oil  Things the...

Whether you have all girls or all boys, or a mix of both, this episode is sure to speak to your parent heart. All those potty jokes? All the times your daughter wants to paint your nails? All of it... we will miss it one day. For now though, let's just talk about how these beautiful kids are so different and bring so much joy into our lives! They're intense in their own ways, and those differences...

Ahhhhh, the sweet smell of brand new, colored wax; a crayon you may call it. A whiff of that can only mean one thing, school is in session. Off they go, and you are feeling all the feels. Let's talk about those feelings, friend. 

Honestly, just blame it on the frontal lobe. Its lack of development makes kids do things we scratch our heads at. But let's be real... even when it is fully "developed" we still do perplexing things. And that's where this episode comes from.

Despite what any one will say, if you live with a kid, chances are 100% that at some point in time you've felt guilt for leaving them behind to have a moment "just to yourself." Well today we are saying "NO MORE!" We are your cheerleaders when it comes to going out on dates with your partner, working out WITHOUT the kids, having that girls night, watching a show while also simultaneously watching...

So you're looking to move your family, eh?? No idea where to go?? Fear not, Brave Caregiver. We are about to lay out all the pros and cons of each locale. We may or may not have given way too much love and attention to the city.... but don't let that sway you. The golden fields of wheat of rural lands may also call you... and wherever you land, we'll send you a "house warming" gift. 

Thanks social media for reminding us every day that people are funny and we're all in this together! This week we asked you to send in your "most relatable content" from the past week, and you delivered! We're reading the tweets, memes and posts you sent us, and there was no shortage of laughter. 

This week Amanda gets a break from the podcast life, while Megan brings on her dad and her brother's best friend. The guys share their unsupervised antics and a few life-lessons learned from growing up in a small town. Cows, hay, and tornadoes... oh, my! 

This week Megan is off on a well deserved vacation and Amanda brings on her mom to co-host! Together they explore all the nuances of parenting in each decade, what was cool then, isn't cool now... or is it?? Peg leg pants?? They're back baby!! But bologna.... yeah, still not back.

Make a new friend as an adult?! Are you kidding?! Why not just ask me to try and wash my kids hair? Cause both are nearly impossible!!!!! But wait, is it really? Have you considered a simple smile and paying attention to their name? Give it a try. We dare you.

We know exactly how it went: you were gone for the weekend... oh, no? You were at a girls night... Oh, no? You just ran to the grocery store....  regardless, you were gone and dad was in charge!!! What's happens next? I wish we could say we're surprised, but alas, it's just par for the course. We're grateful dad is willing to be in charge, but we're also grateful for the comedic content those mome...

HAGS: Have a great summer!! The ole saying in every 14-year-old’s yearbook from the early 2000's.... and we're bringing it back, baby! This week we're pumping you up for the next 10 weeks of summer and introduce you to a summer challenge with big rewards- literally, we're sending you a big prize. So get to it!

Ahhhh the playdate. Do we love them? Do we hate them? Don't know, all we do know is that we do it for the kids. Sometimes us, but almost always just for them. This episode we talk ins and outs of those magical 2 hours and leave you with a few stories to think about as you go into your next playdate. Cheers, mama!

In this episode, we chat with two incredible moms who have a combined total of 15 incredible kids! We asked them all the questions, since in our minds, these moms have achieved super mom status. They dish on all the details about big family life, and share their motherly wisdom along the way. You'll want to take notes on this one!

We have all those experiences that leave us rolling our eyes and shaking our heads, but the reality is, it's not that big of a deal. It's inconvenient, yes, but it's not the end of the world. This week we share all the minor inconveniences shared with us from our listeners, and we think you'll find a few things to relate to.

This episode we recount all the stories left in our care from you listeners from when they were the sitter! Things inevitably happen, and sometimes we have control and sometimes we don't. We share all those stories today and let's just say... they left us wanting to pay our sitters more. Enjoy your date night!

Moms are so impressive in so many ways! And this episode we share just a few- but enough to really make you love the moms in your life that much more. So we take 45 minutes to share all the things we admire and adore about our village mamas. Are you a Naptime Ninja? Or The Silencio Saint? Of course, you are, we're not even surprised, cause you're a MOM!

In this episode we explore the in's and out's of a birthday party? How much should you spend on that random kids gift? Should you drop them off or should you stay? How often should you be celebrating the birthday with an actual party? We don't have any actual answers to those questions... but we do have some thoughts on just the party season in general. Maybe you'll find yourself nodding your head...

Spring is here! The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping and we're talking love. Are we qualified to talk love? Absolutely not, but are we going to anyways, oh yes yes yes. Both Megan and Amanda celebrated their respective anniversaries this week and it felt like a good time to walk down memory lane and recount our personal courtships and proposals. We might even dive into some deeply intr...

We took our families on a crazy little trip to Southern Utah, and now we're sharing what was amazing, and what really was NOT. If you're looking for an adventure for the whole family, Escalante has it all. This week we share our spring break itinerary, and all the shenanigans that ensued. Buckle up, because it was a wild and bumpy ride!

Well, now that you're a parent, it's your turn to drive the passenger van. How and where you drive that large vehicle is all on you. For better and for worse. And as the driver, you might do things differently! This week we explore the things you (and we) do, as the "driver," that others might see as... different? It may be unpopular, you may be in the minority, but that's okay. Because it works f...

Some say that trying to clean with kids around is like brushing your teeth while chewing Oreos. We agree, but we also wonder if there are ways to make it more (?) enjoyable. So we asked, and were sharing what we learned! There is no mention of chore charts, but we do mention "money management" more than 4 times... there is also a reference to a snake stuck in a Roomba. So if you own one of these r...

No matter how much you plan, all you can do is get all your ducks in a row, then hope and pray, and hope and pray, and pray some more, that so does everyone else. Because if one single duck leaves the row, heaven knows what can happen and how it will effect you. So go ahead, book your spring break trips, then hope and pray AGAIN, you wont be able to relate to any of these stories upon your return....

Spoiler alert! You sent in your foods that bring back all the good memories + some. Then we had some of our own which required a call to our one and only: mother. So join us on this fun food journey to remember all the good things from our childhood. Then at some point lets have one big picnic with all these delicious foods! Can't wait! This episode is supported by Gabb Wireless! Use promo code: A...

This episode is proudly dedicated to all the teachers out there and all the shenanigans they put up with every single day! We salute them and as a thank you, we're sharing all their hilarious stories! Think of all the many hats they have to wear, all the questions they have to answer, how many different personalities they have to cater to... we say it takes a village, but really there is one leade...