Catholic Mom Converts: Laughs and Littles Podcast

What's the point in cleaning the house before hosting a family with 3 kids under 5? Sarah had to overcome her introvert's resistance to hospitality when Annie's family recently trekked to Sarah's new city!  3 nights, 2 full days, 6 kids under 5 years old.  We talk about delegating dinner prep, the fake birthday party that happened, and lovely game nights. Plus, Annie shares abo...

"How to Make Mom Friends // with Annie & Sarah from the Laughs and Littles podcast" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/126-how-to-make-mom-friends-annie-sarah-from-laughs/id1481909779?i=1000505768493 Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com

Charting, excess mucus, and how we handle the whole postpartum phase. We dive into ovulation strips for avoiding, and share conversations with our husbands we never thought we’d have.  Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com Websites/Videos mentioned: Temp Drop https://www.tempdrop.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_9r_BRBZEiwAHZ_v15XfOEt98_9RtMMumEj7YNF...

We’re your hosts, Annie and Sarah, and this podcast was born as a way for us to keep in touch as our friendship became long distance. We love talking  about any and all things related to mom and faith life - and we often disagree, but we always enjoy laughing with each other.  Our hope is that these conversations will inspire you to pursue deeper friendships that can sustain you as you live out yo...

We're literally just catching up after the whirlwind of Thanksgiving travel and share what’s on our minds as we’re settling into this Advent season. Everything from what we’re reading, Annie’s Advent candle fail, to if we let our girls wear makeup, with a mini-debate (lol, not really) about circumcision thrown in there. 😂🤪 We hope you enjoy!  Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd l...

Big issues: how to do Santa without lying to your kids OR becoming the Grinch. 🎅🏼🎄🤔 We share our experiences of Santa growing up, how we’ve gone about thinking about it for our kids (or not thinking about it at all, in Sarah’s case), fantasy books and cultivating imagination, and what we do for Saint Nicholas Day. 🎁 We had a lot of fun with this one and we hope that you’ll enjoy the conversat...

We share our experiences with accepting surprise and planned babies, ovulation strips, talking to a priest, finding out genders, and we chat about the factors we consider as we prayerfully discern with our spouses how to use NFP.   Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com This episode was sponsored by Anna Maria Mendell, author. Day-by-Day...

"Littles, Mom Friends, and Early Homeschooling with Sarah O'Brien and Annie Tarr" Diapers and Disciples, Episode 104 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diapers-and-disciples/id1273747729?i=1000496562798 Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 

How to make bedtime happen, dealing with early wake ups, and all that good stuff. Annie went for it when her second kid was 9 months old, Sarah tried and it failed her first time, but it worked out when her two were a bit older. Whether it’s kicking the baby out of your room or making space for an office, it’s nice to free up a room and initiate more sibling bonding.  Patreon, Socials, Show Links...

For both of us, God worked powerfully through our husbands. In Sarah’s case it was a slow process over several years, and for Annie it was a bomb dropped on her nine months after getting married. Who doesn’t love a good conversion story? For the greater glory of God! We hope you enjoy. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com  Sarah’s conv...

How to postpartum like a boss, transition from 1-2, and also 2-3. Annie shares tips on how to facilitate sibling bonding, and Sarah focuses on how to get creative in getting that self-care time when you’re a mama of more than one! Namely, be shameless in asking for help. 😉 PostPartum Like a Boss Blog: http://www.thefikelife.com/2015/07/how-to-postpartum-like-boss.html Patreon, Socials, Show Links...

States apart, but we (Sarah & Annie) are still chatting about all things on faith, friendship, and motherhood! Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 

Sarah prepares to move out of state, and we preview some of the topics we’re excited to chat about in the fall. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for Season 2!  Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 

Two things we organized this week. Decluttering is a journey; seasons change, kids keep growing, and there’s usually a “crap pile” to sort through - but we talk about the joy we find in that one drawer being easier to use.  Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 

We're talking about saying no to pressure and guilt when it comes to decisions about weaning and baby sleep. Taking a more holistic view and saying yes to things that will strengthen our marriages and our health. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 

Our big girls Clara and Evangeline share their favorite saints, where they like to pray, what they're doing in homeschool time these days, and more! Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 

How to build  and keep community when you’re in a new place or season of life (maybe you’re moving, like Sarah, or your friends are moving away, like Annie.) We chat about how to meet, make, and sustain mom friends. We all hate being the new person and feeling unknown, so here’s some practical tips to getting out there and getting yourself some new besties.  Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We...

We hope that our stories of losing our babies help you navigate this for yourself or alongside a friend. Baby Bernadette Story https://ourstorybernadette.wordpress.com Baby Valentine Story http://glimpsesofjoy.com/2019/02/18/our-baby-valentine/ Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com  Sacred by Design Your sexuality is good, holy & beauti...

That magical point in the day when Mama gets a break. How we’ve gotten our kids to do a “cozy time,” and what we do while we are not available to them. *Also, after recording, we used these resources to finally teach our big kids how to wipe their butts. Good luck to you if you are also on that journey! When is My Kids Gonna Wipe His Own Butt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvFOuviw6XQ Teacher Te...

How we’ve been processing the news about George Floyd as white moms of littles. We’re brainstorming what it looks like to oppose racism in our daily lives, once we’ve put down our phones and picked up the baby - or the kid who has pinworms. 🤢 Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️ laughsandlittles@gmail.com Show notes: US Bishops’ Statement  Read aloud time as opp...

Clara (4) and Evangeline (4 1/2) announce the giveaway winner and share their opinions about the podcast and Amazon shopping. Thanks for the reviews!  Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com 

Our experiences returning to Mass as COVID restrictions lift. Taking kids or going alone, receiving the Eucharist or not, and all the emotions that come with it. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Children's Liturgy! https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com  Sacred by Design Your sexuality is good, holy &...

From CBD to placenta pills. Plus, Annie shares why she hates Mrs. Meyer’s cleaning ads. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com  Sacred by Design Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

 Baby names as onramps to share the faith. How we each go about deciding on names, our philosophies, and what we love about naming. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com  Sacred by Design Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel true, stay right here. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Annie has asked 3 different friends to be doulas, and she was asked to be Sarah's doula just three hours before the baby came. Being a friend doula is a huge honor, a wild ride, and really cements a friendship. Patreon, Socials, Show Links etc. 🌱 We'd love to hear from you ✉️  laughsandlittles@gmail.com  Sacred by Design Your sexuality is good, holy & beautiful. If that doesn't feel tru...