Three Lil Fishes

The sisters discuss a little bit of everything this week from what they’re watching (Emily in Paris, Beef, Hacks, Shogun, Inventing Anna) to Justin Timberlake and going on Dancing With the Stars. Nancy’s oldest enlists her help to jump into the HoCo proposal game for the first time, and we’re SO TIRED of tipping culture. Comedian Des Bishop on Mindfullness https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2SmLmgoL3...

This week we're discussing how to keep the romance alive with your spouse.  Do you know the five relationship stages, your love language?   We share stories about how we've made sure to make the time in our marriages and give you actionable tips on how to keep yours happy and healthy. Lynne's Oatmeal Cups https://kodiakcakes.com/collections/kodiak-cups#tag-filter=product-category=ko...

Six months of weekly Fishes podcasts! This is episode twenty-six. A full classic television season’s worth of episodes. Thanks to all who have been with us so far, please keep listening and sharing with friends. We’ve also made it to September, the heat has finally broken and we can turn the AC off at night. There’s a whiff off fall in the air, we have a taste for pumpkin spice and spend some time...

It’s hot everywhere, we've finally got almost everyone back at school, there’s been lots of travel as we wrap up summer and the fishes are TIRED! They discuss pillow walls, CPAP machines, getting enough sleep and how to set yourself up to get GOOD sleep between too many screens and snoring husbands. We find out that Kathy purrs in her sleep and that against her vehement objections, Nancy does in f...

The girls bring Valerie Holland, an independent college counselor into te conversation today. She’s helped get out into Virginia Tech, TCU & Miami of Ohio.  She meets with your high schooler and as an expert, guides them through the college selection and application process targeting "six to eight schools, max ten" and doesn't believe in having a "backup school". If you have a college bou...

The fishes share their tips and tricks on getting college freshman and sophomores back to campus and into the swing.  Whether you're packing the car and road tripping or flying.  Kathy and Linda have been through it a few times now and have the goods on how to make it as painless as possible. Wheeked Hulken Bag https://hulkenbag.com/products/hulken Heavy Duty Extra Large Moving Bags Ikea...

Lynne’s kids are all back in school, Kathy’s oldest is back to TCU and LAUSD started back for Nancy’s kids so the girls discuss glows and grows around back to school. From a fourth grader to a returning college sophomore. Also, Nancy shares what happens when teenage boys are unsupervised at soccer practice and someone brings clippers. What’s For Dinner: One Pot Cajun Chicken and Orzo from Damn Del...

All three sisters are back in the states and getting back into their routines. High School has started in Nashville and school starts in Los Angeles next week. Nancy recounts a long travel day and Kathy sent the kids and the dog home in a separate car and stopped to enjoy 48 hours in a hotel room in Wisconsin with her husband. The girls do a deeper dive into women’s health this week and specifical...

Kathy and Nancy’s last episode from the lake this season. We’ve got lots of landmark birthdays this year. We’ll have fresh drivers, fresh adults, a newly legal drinker and one of us will be hitting the half-century mark. Young Adult Power of Attorney https://mamabearlegalforms.com/youngadult WHAT’S FOR DINNER Grilled Fresh-Caught Walleye. Ingredients Fresh walleye Olive Oil Lemon slices Salt &...

Two sisters still on the lake, and one back home and getting in the swing of city life and society again.  The fishes discuss a late night anaphylactic scare with a peanut allergy and what that means when you’re 14 miles out in the middle of a lake. They also discuss beauty routines and self-care that largely get paused on vacation, and whether we should even be concerned with those routines...

The sisters are together this week on their family's lake house on Lake of the Woods just outside Kenora Ontario.  They discuss the ins and outs of lake life and share tips on how to catch and cook fish. Check out Lynne's friend Melissa's shop Stitches So Sweet to see where we got our Three Lil Fishes sweaters. Our water trampoline/bouncer is a HUGE hit with the kids and adults alike.  S...

We dip into the mailbag and answer some questions about our favorite cocktails, botox, our worst vacations, our love languages and share advice for new parents as well as advice for Moms that have colleege students home for summer for the first time. Producer Tim is with us today to moderate the discussion. French 75 recipe: 1.5 oz Plymouth Gin (substitute vodka if you must, but just know that Pro...

The fishes pop in with a short episode on the 4th of July to wish everyone a safe and fun holiday and share stories of memorable years and their family traditions. 

Lynne is getting ready for a road trip, so the sisters recall their most memorable road trips from when they were growing up ones they've taken with their nuclear families.  Nancy recalls the time she learned the hard way that Kathy does not drive after ten pm.  The sisters share a story about the first recorded road trip ever, road trip best practices for moms and share the best burger...

The sisters discuss fellow Iowa alum Caitlin Clark’s recent troubles as a rookie in the WNBA which launches a larger discussion into female friendships. How important they are to build and maintain and how we lean on our long-time friends, and how they’re different but equally important from the relationships with the men in our lives.  Did you know that deep friendships can save your life? N...

In celebration of Father's Day we invited our Dad Darmon to have a conversation about being a girl-dad to three daughters for a decade before brother David came along.  He tells the story of meeting bears in the woods while camping and canoeing in Minnesota and Canada and how we each pushed the envelope as teens. We share stories and laughs about the adventures Dad has taken us on through the...

🎙️ Dive into the fun with the sisters this week as Kathy and Nancy hilariously recount their unmentionable adventures with everyone’s least favorite preventative medical procedure. But it’s not all about doctors—get ready for the ultimate Jell-O showdown: shots vs. food. Are either acceptable? 🍹🥄 We also take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about ‘80s tanning beds and marveling at how sun p...

The sisters discuss what’s giving and taking joy this week. Kathy introduces the newest member of her family a six week old black lab puppy. The girls discuss the ins and outs and pros and cons of having pets, whether Nancy is a hamster killer and if pet insurance is worth it or not. Linda recoomends Barkbox.com for monthly pet toy subscriptions, Kathy is considering trupanion.com for pet insuranc...

The sisters discuss all things shopping and whether adult beverages are required when shopping with teenagers. They answer a listener question about bikinis after fifty, and dismiss some outdated fashion rules. Also, Nancy has been keeping a secret since the three were teenagers and finally confesses! If you have a question for the sisters, record a voice note (It’s easy, ask your kids if you don’...

Episode 8 Is it Summer Break Yet? Ready for the end of the school year. The sisters discuss the end of the school year for their elementary, high school and college aged kids and how the college-aged ones re-enter life at home after a year of no-rules college life. Nancy shares a story of a road rage incident who followed her into Trader Joes. Lynne is grilling homemade pizza for dinner. The girls...

This is one to have your husbands listen to. The sisters discuss the origin and history of Mother’s Day.  Started by Anna Jarvis in 1908 to celebrate and honor her Mom who had died a few years earlier.  They share stories about memorable ones from when the kids were little, gift ideas, activity ideas, and whether the traditional Mother's Day flower the carnation is worthy of your vase or...

It's prom season and two of the fishes sons' had prom activites this week and the girls share stories. They learn the history and evolution of Prom and how, why and when promposals gained popularity. They also discuss whether Nancy is shrinking and whether mayonnaise belongs in chocolate cake. Nancy's Kung Pao Chicken Go-To. https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/kung-pao-chicken.html Portillo's Ch...

The girls have a mutual friend who’s going through a tough season with aging and dying parents. They discuss how to be there for friends, especially when you live across the country; the importance of asking for help, even though it’s hard; and how asking “What can I do to help?” Of a friend going through something overwhelming isn’t actually helping. They discuss the things they try to do to help...

Mom René joins the sisters on today’s episode and they discuss craft cocktails and the apps (pu-pus) that go along. They have a toast and each share a drink recipe. Cosmopolitan (Lynn & René) and The Master’s drink The Azalea (Nancy) and family favorite The Bullfrog (Kathy). The fishes also discuss Kathy’s hatred of all things onion (except onion rings) and Nancy’s utter disgust at single-port...

Today these three Iowa University alums discuss Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeye's amazing March Madness run.  How we relate to our teens and how we naviagate not feeling like glorified Uber drivers for them.  Nancy discusses leaving her oldest at high school and we give a shout out to Tina Fey,  learn the meaning of it's raining cats and dogs (You'lll literally never guess its or...