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Today's an into to why I am who I am touching on why I became a mom, a nurse, how I got organized, and become a blogger/podcaster. In this episode I am talking all about how I got to where we are here at season 2. Can't wait to see you through the rest of the episode! Other links that might interest you: More About Me ! My Season 1 Intro Episode Nursing school (the school that shall not be named)...

Working from home brings a whole lot of positives and negatives. Today we are going to untangle how we navigate it both during quarantine and otherwise! Today's guest is Jamie Lieberman from Hashtag Legal . She runs her own that provides legal services for businesses ranging from multi-million dollar corporations to small startups. You can find them on Instagram @hashtag_legal and on YouTube . I w...

Why would you want or need to be induced? We're going to talk about ALL the reasons so you can be prepared for your upcoming birth! This episode was inspired by my post on the WHY's of induction , lots more info in there if you are looking for more! Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples . It goes into ALL of these reasons in depth and more -- you do NOT want to miss it. I...

Carrie Moore lost her husband in a plane crash in 1996, she had three small children and has lots of valuable information for moms to prepare for such an event but especially those who have suffered from a loss. Today's guest is Carrie Moore. She is the founder & director at The Bradley Center : Support for Grieving Children and Families. She has turned her personal journey in a way to help others...

How to pick a doula is so important. There are plenty of inexperienced doulas out there, and finding an experienced doula that is the right fit can be a huge benefit to you & your labor team. Today's guest is April Davis from The Vagina Blog . She has worked as a birth assistant, birth photographer and doula. She is also behind The Vagina Blog Podcast and you can also find her on Instagram (seriou...

Organizing can be REALLY hard. This episode is going to talk about WHY its' hard so we can acknowledge it and move on. This post is inspired by my blog post Organizing is Hard that I think you'll enjoy that as well! Big thanks to our sponsor The Organized Home -- if you want to get started on organizing your home you can start for JUST a month (cancel at any time!). And, if you're not ready to jum...

Elementary aged kids LOVE to read, but that love seems to wane as our kids get older. How do we get teenagers to read, and what are some good books to suggest if you can't seem to get them interested in reading? Don't miss my free Teen Summer Reading Bingo that will help your kids vary what they're reading this summer: Today's guest is Bryce Moore. He is the author of several teen type fiction boo...

Anxiety is something a lot of pregnant moms experience all of the time, but especially right now. Let's talk about how normal it is and how to deal with it -- especially if you're parenting other humans. Cami Moss is the hostess of The Real Connections Podcast -- a podcast that helps YOU learn how to connect with your family, friends, and everyone in between. I've also seen a ton of great tips on...

Today we are talking about our experience with unemployment and handling it as a couple. In 2011 we were both given pink slips, I ultimately got my job back, but my husband was laid off and we had to move quickly and find a new job. Today's sponsor is Family Routines . When your family is in a tough spot, getting on a routine is KEY. So man good tips in this course ! Things Discussed: My husband's...

Motivation can be hard to get and hold onto. How can you GET motivated and get GOING on the things you want to make a change with? This post is inspired by my post on motivation . I think we all WANT to make a change, it's just all about getting over that bump to doing it! Big thanks to our sponsor The Organized Home -- if you're looking to make a change it is going to MOTIVATE you to get going! W...

What are some tips and tricks for managing kids during the summer? How do you manage snacks, free time and more! Today's guest is one of my blogging BFF's, Lara Neves from Overstuffed . You can also find her on Instagram @overstuffedmom This episode was inspired by my MANY posts on summer learning . I love using summer as a time for enrichment! This post is sponsored by Family Routines -- if you'r...

I asked for questions on my social media, and got some great ones to answer for you today! Be sure to find out the answer to my #1 question on epidurals (find it in the shownotes) Big thanks to today's sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- if you're looking for more information on all aspects of pregnancy, do NOT miss it!  Be sure to use the coupon code mentioned in the episode! Questio...

What are some tips and tricks for parenting through divorce? If you can't make your marriage work anymore, how can you make it the best for the kids? Today's Guest is Ashlee from Ashlee Marie -- and the YouTube channel Ashlee Marie Cakes (where she makes AMAZING homemade meals that you can easily replicate for your family!). She is a long-time blog friend and was very open for this episode, which...

Let's talk about emergency preparedness. This episode was recorded on a totally normal day, before COVID-19 but we're talking about ALL the other emergencies that you need to prepare for -- fires, earthquakes and more (also great advice for the situation we are in now too!) Be sure to grab my Emergency Preparedness Checklist < < that post inspired this episode as well! Today's guest is one of my b...

So much anxiety and worry right now. What should you be doing about Covid if you're pregnant. Let's untangle it. Today's episode is inspired by my VERY popular Corona in pregnancy post. People are looking for answers, and what to do -- today, I hope to provide that! Big thanks to today's sponsor, The Online Prenatal Class for Couples . You NEED to be educated right now, don't go in concerned about...

Let's untangling talking to kids about sex. When do you start, what do you say? How do you answer the questions that kids ask? Jump into my practical parenting series to help prioritize parenting: This post was inspired by my post on Talking to Kids About Sex Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines . I actually have a routine on talking to my kids about things like this (because I admit I need a...

Today we're talking about what to expect with contractions, and what they will likely feel like. Wondering what a contraction will be like is VERY normal -- so let's talk about it. This episode was inspired by my VERY popular post What Do Contractions Feel Like ?? Don't forget to grab my hospital packing list : This episode is sponsored by the Online Prenatal Class for Couples .  It's really going...

Today we're talking about handling finances as a couple, and how to traverse some of those tough situations together. Including, debt, retirement, college savings and more! Today's guest is my husband, Drew Erickson. We've been married since 1997 and we've certainly had our fair share of fights about money (especially not having enough). This episode was inspired by my family finance posts . Big t...

Today we're talking about taking care of yourself during the Corona Virus (Covid-19) and how to make good choices for yourself and keep the faith. Grab my schedule to help your family stay in a routine right now: In this episode: Acknowledging that it's hard The time to "do" is over Our facade of control is crumbling Using faith Focusing on the positive Finding ways to "do you" (and my weird way t...

Today we're talking about getting your kids to pitch-in and clean! Today's guest is Katelyn Fagan from What's up Fagans (she has two Instagram accounts -- @GoalOrientedMoms and @What'sUpFagans . She is also the author of Speed Clean the Deep Clean (which is my bible for cleaning up stuff). Psst: The fun thing about this interview is that I had JUST found out that Katelyn was pregnant, and then a f...

Today we're talking about making family dinner a bit healthier, plus getting kids to still eat it. We know it's a lot harder than it sounds, so let's untangle it. Today's guest is my friend Becca from My Crazy Good Life -- do NOT miss her on Youtube where she really takes family favorites and makes them healthier, you can also find her on Instagram . Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines, if y...

Shaving during pregnancy is a HOT topic that no one wants to talk about (funny how that happens). Today we're talking shaving, waxing and creams to get rid of leg hair, belly hair and even pubic hair. It's a *tangled* situation... :) This episode is inspired by my VERY popular shaving during pregnancy post . Because the #1 question is what the medical staff "want" at delivery. Today I'll share the...

Today we're talking about parenting through the hard things.  Stillbirth is a heavy weight to carry but it can be even harder when you have another person to take care of.  Today I want to talk about how moms fight through that to still be present with their kids and slowly emerge from their grief. My guest today is Winter Redd whom I have known since high school. We have reconnected as podcasters...

Keeping a house can be OVERWHELMING. Especially when you have small children. Today we're talking about what to do when you get that sinking feeling that you just don't know HOW it's going to all get done! Today's guest is Carly Campbell from Mommy on Purpose . AND, if you're a blogger you can find her in the group Blogging Like We Mean It . She's also the mom to two little people who like to get...

Motherhood is long. A long, long time and it can be overwhelming to think of the whole spectrum, but I also think it's really important that we do just that — to remember that there are many ups and downs but it's a long-term game that we have to keep our eye on the horizon. Today's guest is Joan Kimmel, and yes -- she had that famous last name first. She's the mom of Jimmy Kimmel from the late ni...