Pick Your Battles

We are off to Mexico for a "parents only" trip and it turns out, even when the kids aren't coming, there is still SO much to get ready for them! Between daycare needs, their favorite shows and snacks, and morning and bedtime routines, there is a ton you have to make sure is set and organized before we leave! Once all of the prep is done, and we are sitting on the beach with our toes in the Caribbe...

We hit a pretty awesome milestone recently - WE HIT 2,000 downloads - and we are proud of ourselves dammit! Between both having full-time jobs, caring for our kids (and husbands to be fair), and just daily life, we are still trying to figure out how to run this passion project of ours! This short and sweet episode gives us a chance to brag about ourselves which we are both not great at! Thanks to...

First of all - big shoutout and thank you to ALL of the men and women serving or who have served in the military! You are all heroes and we appreciate your service! There is also another member of the military that might not wear a camouflage uniform but is fighting battles behind the scenes - the military moms and dads! On this episode, we talk to Ashlynn, a longtime friend of Kaela's whose husba...

Traveling with kids has its challenges for sure but adding other family members into the mix like grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles, is a whole different story. Whoever says going on a "family vacation" is relaxing is a liar. On this episode, we break down our family TRIPS (which is different than a vacation because they were anything but relaxing - i.e. a vacation) that we both went on over...

Picture this: It's family picture day! You picked out the perfect outfits for you and your family, you have the perfect venue, you arrive basically on time (you're only 5 minutes late), and then you remember you're doing this with children...so this should be a real treat. Family photos make great memories but let's be honest, they never go as planned. Someone is always hungry, someone is always t...

This was the hardest episode we have recorded so far. Pets are a part of our families - no question - but when it comes to them crossing the rainbow bridge, there are few things harder. On June 20th, we said goodbye to our big black lab Oakley. He was Kaela's brother-in-law's dog of 9 years. He got him when he was just 8 weeks old and lived a great life and was loved by so many. Oakley lived with...

Welcome to episode 20! It's crazy to think that we've had our shit together enough to get 20 WEEKLY episodes out and live! We thought for this big milestone we would make a big announcement - Kaela is pregnant...yes...AGAIN! No, this was not planned but yes her and Zander are excited to add a baby boy to the family! Also, if you missed our segment "The Zander Zone", we brought him back with silly...

Yes, we're talking about birthday parties again...but this topic all started after Dayna & Stephanie had a brief disagreement about the gifts received. Do you hide the presents and bring them out later, as a new toy? Or, do you have your child open them right away? No wrong answer here- but it's interesting to see what others think! What are good gifts to give kids? There's so many options and...

It's 2022 and technology is everywhere. We drive it, we watch it, we hold it in our hands. We use it to set the thermostat, keep our house safe, and entertain children while out in public...AND THAT IS FINE! This is a very common battle we pick as parents when it comes to screen time. We firmly believe that if you need to put on some Baby Shark, or Elmo, or Cocomellon in order to have a quiet dinn...

As parents, sometimes it can be hard to leave your kiddos with someone else so you can enjoy a date night, or time alone at Target! Finding a good babysitter can be tricky whether it's a family member or a high school or college kid looking for some easy cash. On this episode, Kaela talks about her feelings about Maesyn's first babysitter, and Dayna shares a story from her days as a nanny.

To drink or not to drink...that is the question. When you turn into a parent, the repercussions of drinking seem to outweigh the benefits of drinking. Yet sometimes, a drink is a necessity. Listen to our drunken stories post baby, how we handled the pump and dump (if at all), and about Kaela’s first weekend away from Maesyn! Stick around for the ending where you’ll likely hear the cutest baby gigg...

Happy [belated] Mother's Day! No matter who or what you're a mom to, we hope you were all spoiled with hugs, kisses, and coffee! In this episode, we talk about the gifts we got (or didn't get) and how we like to celebrate the holiday...you know the one that is really EVERYDAY !?

As a parent, or even as a close family member or friend, there are topics that are tough to talk about with kids. No, this isn't just the sex talk, that's for another episode. Things like social media, drinking, drugs, or other stupid or scary shit that is on the internet. Because our conversation with Daria Dugar, LPC was so good, we decided this topic needed its own episode! She was previously f...

Traveling with your kids....need we say more?! Whether they’re 2 months or 2 years old, it can be scary. We get it and we’ve been there. From the anxiety behind flying with a child to feeling like you need to apologize to everyone around you…it can be hard to buy that ticket. This episode, we give you our advice and insight having both been in this situation. Our biggest piece of advice?! BUY THE...

Being sick is terrible no matter what. Sure, maybe you lose a couple of pounds, but other than that, it sucks. Now throw kids into the mix...it SUPER SUCKS ! In this episode, we talk about our worst illnesses since becoming parents and what we did to manage. It's weird how even when you're sick, the kids don't cut you any slack! We also celebrate a big milestone - 1,000 downloads !! Thank you to e...

Hi friends! Join us in as we talk to Daria Dugar, a licensed professional counselor. Daria has navigated starting her own telegraphy business from home, with her husband and twin boys. This episode Daria addresses the many battles others have been having with COVID blues, teens that have been affected and the advice she gives them. If you feel you’ve had an increase in anxiety or depression, pleas...

Why not celebrate our 10th episode with the ' mother ' of all battles when it comes to kids...KNOWING WHEN YOU'RE READY TO HAVE THEM! Of course, this depends on each person and each family, but is there a right time to start? Is there a moment you should get or feel that lets you know it's time? What if you and your partner aren't on the same page? This week, we talk to Kaela's sister Krystal abou...

Isn't it funny how the older you get, the harder it is to remember your age? Also, at what point did we stop "going out" and celebrating our birthdays to being content with a good dinner and bed by 9pm?! This episode we talk not only about getting older, but also the joys of your kid's FIRST BIRTHDAY! Lets be honest, it's a big deal! Whether you threw a big party, a small get-together at home, or...

Exactly two years ago, basically to the day, everyone's lives changed. The novel Coronavirus shut the world down. We were forced to stay inside for days, which turned into months, and then years. During Covid, we had babies - something that a tiny franction of the population will get to experience (lucky us). If you asked us what we thought the world would be like when Wyatt and Maesyn entered the...

Even though we're best friends, we may not always know everything about each other. This episode we dive deep and ask each other questions, so our listeners can get to know us more too. From the traits that've changed the most about us, to the biggest postpartum fights... we're leaving it all on the table! This episode we have some BIG REVEALS and our first Podcast Exclusive ! We also recap our fi...

There is no such thing as a dumb question, right? We've all been told that since elementary school, but when it comes to your children it doesn't feel that way! Imagine sitting in the pediatrician's office with a crying baby or a bratty teenager. The routine exam is done, information is thrown at you, and your provider asks, "Do you have any questions?" At this point your mind does two things - on...

We've all been there - out in public when your kid decides to be a total asshole. If you don't have kids, you've at least witnessed these meltdowns. Our special guest this week turned her son's outburst at Olive Garden into a TikTok phenomenon and now creates news reports based on real events. Kayla Sullivan, a former news reporter, is creating videos that anyone can relate to and she has a public...

Do you believe in zodiac signs or astrology? In Battle of the Speech our guest Stephanie revealed that her son is a "triple Gemini"...making our heads spin. What the hell does that mean!? This is a part of that conversation that we originally cut out from episode 4, but decided it was too good not to share.

What was your child's first word? Mama? ...Dada?...Gleebah? Any Friends fans out there? But for some kiddos, words don't come right away, and as parents, what do you do? This can be a very stressful time filled with comparisons, "advice" from outside your household, and constant worrying about what you as a mom or dad could have done differently. This episode features our first guest - Stephanie W...

We have all heard the saying "breast is best"...but is it really? Is it best if it takes a mental toll on you? Or your physical health? Or your relationship? What if your milk never comes in? This is an important topic to talk about and normalize the saying "FED IS BEST." This episode also includes the launch of - The Zander Zone! This is really a chance for Kaela's husband and Maesyn's dad to joi...