Oversized Baggage

Ep 11: In this episode we recap Valentine’s Day highlights past and present.  We celebrate our theme: "It's good to get out" as Libby's recounts salsa dancing at a brewery with Nick.  We hold nothing back as we discuss lots of sexy topics including vibrators, a sex tape and edible chocolate.  Plus, find out who woke up with a stranger in her bed!  We also weigh in on periods, t...

`Ep 10: In this episode we fabricate our tinder profiles and help Libby and Nick lock down a couple date!  A little drunk texting never hurt anyone...In fact, maybe it would help us maintain lifelong friends?  We talk birthday parties and sleepovers past and present - how they can bring us together or break us down.  Additionally, we weigh in on the controversial super sexy Super Bowl halftime sho...

Ep: 9 In this episode we learn all about Jess’s bold matchmaking aspirations - with her doctors no less!  We compare Christmas and Hanukkah traditions and favorite gifts including a Grandma bracelet, hoverboards (watch out for Dad) and a trip to a WWE show in Madison Square Garden!  We advise on pajamas-related questions and celebrate Libby's DIY wreath and Jess's undercover toy purge! ...

Ep 8:   In this episode we celebrate Libby seeing Hamilton and Jess running a 5k with her daughter.  We talk about all the festivities leading up to Christmas and Hanukkah including an epic work party to which Libby could finally wear her shiny gold dress and dance with her husband!  This led Jessica to recall her dream wedding dress - you have to listen to believe!  We ponder sending Christmas ca...

Ep 7: In this episode we laughingly recount yet another Thanksgiving marked by mishaps, family tension, a lack of cooking and relief that we didn’t have to host.  We cover the flu, our bad driving and how to remember stuff.  We definitively decide that 4 kids is harder than 3 - right?!  We taste test the delightful new Hardywood white wine in our mommy sippy cups. We also dive into the wacky world...

Ep 6: In this episode we explore all the things we could afford if it weren’t for daycare, like trips to Greece and pants that cost more than $2.49, and how we’d almost always rather be at Target.   We celebrate the podcast improving Nick’s opinion of Libby and what true love really looks like - there is bleach and a toothbrush involved.  Even Libby's daughters are getting into the podcast ga...

Ep 5: In this episode Libby learns that Jess went to a super famous high school - she rode the school bus with Natalie Portman!  In case you need another reason to check out the episode, we also discuss raising frugal kids and finding the right balance in helping kids with their schoolwork.   We describe our different relationships with our children and, yet, the common theme that the kids seem to...

Ep 4:  In this episode we celebrate Libby's kids returning home from 8 weeks in Alaska and Jess's ingenious visit with her in-laws - that is, her daughters go camping and she and her husband have wine with friends.  We ponder using chore and behavior charts versus what Jess's parenting coach taught her.  Then, there are tantrums...We laugh about helping our kids with their homework!...

Ep 3: In this episode Libby and Jess contemplate spoiling and caring for their kids while also reminiscing about what it was like to be a young person themselves.  From dealing with fake injuries to weaning a toddler, there's never a dull moment when you have 7 kids between you!  We explore the feeling of the mom usually being on "baby duty" by default and struggling not to microman...

Ep 2: In this episode Libby and Jess get back into the school swing of things as they discuss why you need to hide your spray sunscreen and the awkwardness of overzealous greetings.  Find out who had a hot date night at the early bird Jim Gaffigan show and who was forced to tell the truth about the Tooth Fairy!  Laugh along as we chat about 40-year-old paranoia and who makes "old lady groans....

Ep 1: In this episode Libby and Jess recap the highlights and lowlights of their summer break.  In our debut episode, you learn a lot about us and we learn a lot about each other!  Find out who had a 4th baby before they were ready!  What spoiled the trip to Grandma's house.  Who went to fancy summer camp.  Who has no idea how to do laundry but does buy her clothes out of a bathtub.  Laugh al...