Whose Kid is That?!?

What would you do if your child bent over in front of you... in public... and farted in your face because they hadn't gotten their way. Tune in to find out how Val handled this exact situation! Other topics we discuss... Halloween costumes Hot dogs Tell Me More - Fleetwood Mac series If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us o...

Jemima Talbot, owner of Vermont Mom, joins us to talk about her experience parenting an introvert as an extrovert. Other topics we discuss... School germs Surviving busy weeks Work appropriate clothing Where to shop for clothes as a woman in rural Vermont Wantable vs. StichFix Rental clothing companies like Rent the Runway and Nuuly Making other mom friends as an introvert vs. an extrovert I'm Gla...

What we're talking about: The Emmys Hocus Pocus II Group Halloween costumes The Queen Why do Fergie and Andrew live together? Don't Worry Darling Ray-J on IG live What we're buying: New dresses immersion blender update What we're making: White chicken chili Grilled chicken - whole What we're watching: Dopesick Stranger Things Only Murders in the Building The Girl From Plainville Tell Me Lies What...

Julie let her kids eat a plate of fries and watch YouTube on her phone while out to dinner... is that okay? Other topics we discuss... Back-to-school morning routines School start times and how to get to work on time when school starts after 9 AM The going rate for a babysitter Musee de la Civilisation, Quebec City - O Merde! (Oh, Shit!) exhibit  If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxi...

Val's back from Disney and she's sharing a crazy story about lost luggage! Other topics we discuss... Julie's upcoming trip to Quebec City Julie's kid's first day of school Target underwear Val's birthday An update on Val's reading progress If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram . Join our Facebook...

In this episode, we’re joined by Sophie Kihm, Editor-in-Chief at Nameberry - the world’s largest website devoted to names. Sophie has been writing for Nameberry since 2015. She is Nameberry’s resident Name Guru to the Stars, where she suggests names for celebrity babies. Nameberry recently launched a new tool, Zodiac Names , designed to help expectant parents find the right baby names based on the...

What we're buying: Lash lift and tint Hand-held immersion blender Back-to-school clothes and supplies What we're making: Tomato Sauce Poke bowels What we're watching: The Dropout Trainwreck: Woodstock 99 Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders Never Have I ever What we're listening to: Crazy In Love Podcast Chris Bell Daisy Jones and the Six JaRule Matt Nathanson Andrew McMahon What w...

Julie is sending her kids back to school after two years of homeschooling! In this episode, Val helps her get her sh*t together for back-to-school. Additional topics of convo... Disney vacation planning Flying with kids If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram . Join our Facebook group, Mom Chat by T...

In this episode, Val shares a scary story from daycare drop off.  Tune in for... Love Island 90 Day Fiancé Paramount + All That Never Have I Ever on Netflix Links: Val's favorite water bottle Dry Fly Moscow Mule If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram . Join our Facebook group, Mom Chat by The...

In this episode, Val and Julie catch up on everything that's happened during the break. Tune in for... Lover Boy and Kyle from Summer House on Bravo Details of their girls trip to Atlantic City Shein orders Summer camps for the kids Why men get hotter as they get older Upcoming trip to Quebec An update about the podcast format Links: Dry Fly Moscow Mule First Drink/Last Drink Shady Shit Episode -&...

In the finale episode of season 1, Julie and Val run down what they're watching, what they're listening to, what they're reading (well, Julie), and what they're making (recipes).  All The Things: (Check out these shows and movies at IMDB) Pretty Little Liars DollFace Eternals Doctor Strange Thor Umbrella Academy Love Island UK The Bachelorette Kardashians Peaky Blinders The Offer Paramount+ B...

In this episode, Val shares that her 14-year-old dog passed away and she talks through how she explained pet loss to her 6-year-old and 2-year-old. Random Other Topics: Dry skin My Big Fat Greek Wedding Getting your hair done Looking older Fanny packs Atlantic City Shein Pet fish Jay Leno SNL TikTok Bedtimes All The Things: Aquaphor Val’s fancy fanny pack Liam’s majestic green grass TikTok If your...

In this episode, Julie weighs the options between homeschooling next year or sending her kids to public school. Random Other Topics: Laundry (again) Kids golf Love Languages Buffy the Vampire Slayer Mother’s Day gifts Potty training What time school starts General Hospital All The Things: The 5 Love Languages: Do They Really Apply? The 5 Love Languages: An Honest Mom/Wife Reviews Into Every Genera...

In this episode, Val talks about Kindergarten graduation and all the BIG emotions that come along with it. Random Other Topics: Sliving Additional ways to make PB&J sandwiches Nick Cannon Aviation Gin Father’s Day ad Ryan Phillipe Skeet Ulrich Luke Perry Riverdale Sweet Magnolias Brandon Quinn Big Sky (the show) Cat videos Working with kids around Watching TV on your phone All The Things: Toge...

On this very special episode, Val and Julie roast their husbands' odd habits. All the things... Ooni Pizza Oven Titanic with a Cat If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram . Join our Facebook group, Mom Chat by The Basic Moms . If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to Th...

In this episode, we're joined by our #1 fan, Mike D. (aka Val's dad!) He shares his scariest and funniest moments as a father as well as what it's like to be a grandparent.  All the things... 13. It Just Gets Worse 7. When Mommy Has a Meltdown Child and baby first aid If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook...

Check out this new podcast coming the The Basic Moms Media Channel! Hey, I’m Claire - self proclaimed book nerd. And I’m Julie - a streaming addict. This is, But the Book Was Better. The truth is, we both love to read and binge watch all the things. In this podcast, we’ll be reading books, then watching their screen adaptations. We’ll cover some classics (like the Godfather) and some of the newer...

In this episode, Julie recaps her son's Frist Communion weekend and tells a funny story about his First Reconciliation.  She also shares an update on Liam cutting his own hair. Again.  All the things... Weston, VT Vermont Country Store Sweet Haircut, Bro All About Reading Hello Bello 30% off sitewide use code: BASICMOM30 Hello Bello Product Review If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous,...

What do you do about a sassy child? That's what we discuss this week.  Plus a recap of Val's vacation and Mother's Day And, and idea about red carpet bingo cards! All the things... Ocean City, New Jersey Zingo Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 Online summer reading camps - with Your Reading Tutor, Ashley DiMercurio @notskinnybutnotfat Liam trying to roll his eyes Hello Bello 30% off sitewid...

Julie has a confession... her 8-year-old still sleeps in her bed! Send help. All the things... @houseinhabit Arnica Aquaphor If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram . Join our Facebook group, Mom Chat by The Basic Moms . If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to TheBasic...

In this episode, Val asks a very important question... when does the potty talk stop? Unfortunately, the answer is never. And, it only gets more elaborate.  All the things... The Morning Show Pretty Little Liars Apple TV Sinisterhood If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram . Join our Facebook g...

On this episode we talk about the things that can go wrong as we give our kids more freedom. Spoiler alert. It only gets more scary. All the things... WeCrashed If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram . Join our Facebook group, Mom Chat by The Basic Moms . If you’ve got a story you’d like to share w...

Are kids seriously bullying in kindergarten now? And how are we supposed to deal with it? This stuff is hard, guys. All the things... Burning for Bridgerton on Apple and Spotify Bounce U  If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram . Join our Facebook group, Mom Chat by The Basic Moms . If you’ve g...

How do you help your child find a place to fit in? What if they're not into sports? That's what we're talking about this week. It gets a little sad, but also funny! All the things... Spring in March/The Joke's on Me reel Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser - Korres Annemarie Skin Care Dry Brush Chest Protector If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not al...

What would you do if your child drew all over your bed with black, waterproof eyeliner? Find out on this episode exactly what Val did (how she finally got it out) and how she reacted. All the things... Sydney Sweeney - Vanity Fair Oscar's party dress The Thing About Pam Anna Delvey - Tell Me More podcast episode If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not a...