Downhill Fast

Tamara kicks off the episode talking about taking the pup swimming. Luckily it did not go downhill fast! Now Tamara helping her folks with yard work was less fun. Although when bragging to the book club text chat, my best friend asked if I would head over to help. She was half joking, but then we took her up on it to help! However, this delayed getting lunch to my Mom. Then when Tamara finally bri...

This episode kicks off with Tamara sharing how fun it was to visit last weekend and playing with the kids. She got to play inside with the kids while Rheannon and Theresa worked hard outside in the rain, hail, wind, and random brief moments of sun. Tamara really felt like she had the best gig! Rheannon tried to change the rules of toys stay in the playroom or in their rooms. It is still a work in...

This week's episode kicks off with Rheannon airing some frustration with Tamara's movie recommendation for Hamnet. Now, in Tamara's defense, she thought they already knew the ending from history. A show recommendation that Rheannon did still enjoy was Deadloch. Tamara dives into the story lines that she really enjoyed and some of the heavier takeaways. Now it is a foul mouth, queer,...

Tamara kicks off the episode with her whirlwind trip to Disneyland. She flew down with two friends for a one day birthday trip. Tamara was very proud of the nine rides and efficient use of lightning pass. She really enjoyed nerding out and making her custom made lightsaber. Rheannon has started the discussion of going to school with her eldest daughter. That two and half year old is independent an...

On this week’s episode of Downhill Fast , Tamara and Rheannon unpack the absolute chaos that was Tamara’s recent car nightmare. What started as a routine dealership visit quickly turned into a “you need all of this immediately” situation… and Rheannon was not about to let that slide. Enter: calculated wrecking ball energy. Rheannon breaks down the numbers, questions the repairs, and serves up mech...

This episode kicks off with Tamara being very proud for returning an amazon purchase for the first time ever. To be fair it was a purchase bought in desperation after cleaning up puppy poop on a white carpet. Tamara wrapped up her weekend by cleaning and officially moving out of her old apartment. Rheannon's excitement for the week was buying a new car! The big question has been to keep the f...

This week Tamara kicks off the episode with stories from her very productive weekend moving. Rheannon is still sad that Tamara hasn't up her lighting game to include a palm tree. Tamara was very thankful for movers to help, and lucky that it didn't go down hill fast. Rheannon had an amazing weekend skiing with her toddler. She is learning to full send it and really taking after Rheannon....

This week's episode kicks off talking with how Christmas presents went over with presents for the kids. Rheannon's oldest daughter did not love the unicorn that she got. It kept her awake one night and that girl does not have room for a toy that ruins her sleep. Tamara had a very relaxing Christmas and New Years. Rheannon had some helpers getting skies ready for the first ski of the seas...

This year Rheannon is new to the candy cane game. Tamara is really leaning into the mini candy canes. There is a thing of too much sugar for the kids in her life, and what really is the appropriate amount of sugar before bed. After saying no one too many times, Tamara has bought a coin to flip instead. Now a coin will say no instead of Tamara having to say no. Rheannon thinks that she should inves...

This week's episode kicks off with Tamara sharing her fun weekend with family eating a Thanksgiving dinner and visiting her Great-Aunt. Then Rheannon shares the trials and stress of buying a new vehicle. Tamara is puzzled by the riddle and is sad she can't solve it. Not everyone wants to drive a van it seems. Rheannon is not having fun with the adulting of buying a car. Birthday fun was...

Tamara finally found geoduck to try and cook a chowder. It did not go as planned, but the flavor wasn't that back. Now it was not a true chowder, but at least the bet was settled. Rheannon had her own cooking mishap this week. Tamara came to visit Rheannon and did her best to lend a helping hand. The kids in matching pj's were very impressive, but Rheannon was less impressed with Tamara&...

Episode kicks off with a movie review and spoilers for Honey Don't.  Rheannon got fooled by some bad information off of TikTok that did not help for Fantasy Football. Tamara did her best to explain the rules to Bunko, but the biggest take away though is that Tamara won the most games when she played with her friends. Rheannon has been challenged to read a book since she picked a bad movie to...

This episode kicks off with Tamara returning from her adventures in Europe. Traveling with family in the U.K. started off with a day trip to the Edinburgh Castle including a train ride and so many sheep. Highlights included tea at Kensington Palace and seeing Hades Town. Tamara did manage to give Rheannon some anxiety from the other side of the world when Tamara said she was trying to say hi to a...

This episode kicks off with Tamara sharing stories from am epic wedding reception. Gotta love karaoke when it seems all your friends are amazing singings. Later there is a pickle that gets passed around by strangers to share. Tamara is gearing up for a trip to Europe and Rheannon is helping her with some travel logistics. Rheannon is also very excited for the upcoming draft. Tamara will need to ge...

This week's episode kicks off with the very exciting news that Rheannon's youngest, now nick-named Bam Bam, has started crawling. It is a whole new world with now both kids being mobile in Rheannon's house. Tamara finds herself making the rules while baby-sitting, and it getting used to being the one to make and enforce rules. Tamara went swimming with three kids, and at one point w...

This episode kicks off in the middle of a laundry detergent catastrophe. Someone, perhaps a cat, knocked over a Costco size container that then broke and spilled on the floor. Let's just say the noises coming from the other room really emphasize that someone was going through it having to clean it up. Tamara was just getting back from spending the night and day at the Renaissance Faire. Throw...

This week's episode kicks off with a taste test of some cider from Tamara's Montana road trip. Back podcasting in person means that tonight Rheannon and Tamara got to go on an adventure to pick up a new purchase. Well new to Rheannon at least that will help her on her trip to the coast. Tamara got to see friends on her road trip, and then got to Missoula a few hours before her friend fle...

This week's episode we are podcasting in person catching up on summer adventures. Rheannon shares the adventure that was picking up her first pick up truck. What started out as a fun road trip with Mom turned into an adventure driving down a canyon with little to no brakes. Tamara shares about her awesome adventures in Maine and that road trip. She is getting ready for another road trip to Bo...

It's a fanabibly late release (we're owning it), but your favorite chaotic duo is back and this time, it's live and in person ! Rheannon and Tamara brave the wild outdoors together for a hike that starts off wholesome and ends up... well, let's just say there may have been a missing dog incident. (Spoiler: we blame Tamara.) Expect non-stop laughs as Rheannon’s family does their...

This week's episode kicks off with Tamara's Mom entering the chat. Well more specifically reading out loud the group text while Tamara was driving. It could have gone downhill fast, but luckily everyone found it hilarious. Rheannon's family had friendly competition of who could make the best tri-tip. Although no formal voting, there was a clear favorite. After multiple days of inten...

This week's episode kicks off with a downhill fast story that involves a small mishap with the baby. It should be said that no baby was hurt, and really a baby was only startled. Poor Rheannon lost track of who all was in the bed, and perhaps mistook a baby in a bouncer for a cat. Tamara tagged along when her brother and niece were getting hair cuts at Great Clips. It maybe wasn't a grea...

This episode kicks off with Tamara's fail at "Squid Ink" pasta. It was not good, but new cooking attempt was made and squid was eaten. Although, it was a very smelly cooking process. Rheannon is weighing her options to bake a birthday cake or buying a birthday cake. Tamara supports both options, but at the end of the day what brings the most joy is the most important. Rheannon has b...

This weeks episode kicks off with a couple orange drinks and compliments for Rheannon. She both has adorable children and is building an epic play structure. Rheannon officially loses her first workout challenge and Tamara is excited to dish up the next cooking challenge. Rheannon puts a timeline on Tamara having to cook her homemade squid pasta. Tamara tried doing some energy work and is feeling...

Rheannon is upgrading the office, and the toddler is loving drawing on the chalk wall. However, the toddler now thinks that she can draw on all surfaces. Tamara enjoyed exploring a Chef Store. Some good finds, but also she bought so many energy drinks. Tamara finally made good on her workout challenge lost and made a kale salad. Rheannon has taught her daughter a new trick in the kitchen for when...

Tamara is very excited about her new lamp, even if Rheannon thinks it is over engineered. John makes an appearance on the pod, and like a good dog doesn't bark but hangs out. Tamara lost a week of the workout challenge, so Rheannon decides her cooking challenge for the next week. Tamara is enjoying her canned boba drink, but is not sure what types of balls are in the boba. Rheannon has been w...