BoatHouse Girls

Welcome back to The Boathouse Girls! We are so excited to officially kick off Season 2, Episode 1. If you’ve been wondering where we’ve been... well, life happened. From job opportunities in the Dakota Territory to navigating the busy schedules of educators, it’s been a wild ride since we last saw you. Today, we’re jumping right into a topic that feels perfect for spring: the whole cycle of life....

In this warm, funny, and deeply nostalgic episode, Becky and Rachelle settle in for another round of cousin time – one from a South Dakota blizzard, the other from sunny South Texas. The conversation kicks off with a very Gen‑X confession: Diet Coke addiction. As Becky jokes, “If there was ever a generation that got hooked on something, it was our generation… Diet Coke.” From caffeine‑free coping...

In this nostalgic and free‑flowing episode of The Boathouse Girls, Rachelle and Becky dive into a whirlwind of Gen‑X memories, family stories, and the universal quest for joy amid adulthood’s chaos. What begins as a light check‑in quickly spirals into hilarious recollections of lake life—speedboats, the notorious “Green Monster,” and the questionable decision to take pontoons far faster than any m...

In this episode of The Boathouse Girls, Rachelle and Becky dive into memories of growing up in Gen X, specifically what it was like to be raised by stay‑at‑home moms in their small Midwestern farming communities. They reminisce about the comfort and predictability of always having a parent at home, especially when they were sick, recalling details like the family “puke bucket,” soothing soups, and...

In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of the "BoatHouse Girls," Becky and Rachelle dive deep into their Gen X childhood memories—from freezing lake days ruled by strict "no swimming before 11 a.m." thermometers to endless road‑trip chaos packed into old Buicks, igloo coolers, and questionable bathroom‑break negotiations. They revisit the iconic family vacations that defined their youth, compl...

Rachelle and Becky go back to the history of the boat house and start the story of the family feud on the lake and the many antics it caused. Christmas memories are discussed as Becky asks questions about holiday traditions of Generation X And, Rachelle outlines why Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

Rachelle and Becky discuss some of their first memories from the boat house. They remember Becky's father Jerry (uncle Jerry to Rachelle) and how he influenced their childhood. Rachelle asks the question of what items from the 80s that are no longer around; the good and the bad. And, Becky talks about AARP.

Becky and Rachelle introduce themselves and explain the importance of the Boat House in their lives. They also discuss some of their early memories of growing up in a small North Dakota community in the early 80s.