Wives on the Island

In this episode of Wives on the Island, Alyssa and Jessica catch up on their recent experiences, including holiday preparations, cookie parties, and family events. They discuss the challenges of sending holiday cards, the joy of attending a Christmas concert, and the fun of a recent Christmas party. The conversation shifts to birthday party etiquette, especially during the busy holiday season, and...

In this episode of Wives on the Island, Alyssa and Jessica discuss the complexities of holiday traditions with children, exploring whether the season is truly magical or simply exhausting. They share personal experiences, including their own family dynamics and the pressures of holiday expectations. The conversation then shifts to a discussion about the Selena documentary, revealing insights into...

In this episode of Wives on the Island, Alyssa and Jessica catch up on their Thanksgiving experiences, family dynamics, and holiday preparations. They share personal stories about their children's health, the excitement of becoming an aunt again, and cultural perspectives on ear piercing. The conversation flows from holiday traditions to parenting challenges, emphasizing the importance of fami...

This week the wives catch up with each other. The topic this week is Love Language. Alyssa and Jessica discuss what they think their love language is and then what it actually is. Take the quiz and let us know what yours is! In regard to pop culture, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Reunion for season 3 is set to air December 4th. Catherine is pregnant with baby number 4 with new husband! The wive...

Alyssa and Jessica go episode by episode for the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3. They talk all the things: Jessi's affair with Marciano, Whitney and Demi leaving just to come back, Layla "finding" her voice", Taylor being the voice of the reason, their love for Jen Affleck, Mayci and Mikayla pregnant, and how Miranda have fans in us now.

We are back with a parenting topic but first Alyssa gives us the details to her Jersey trip and her brother's wedding. Jessica finishes physical therapy and continues her strength training journey. Jessica discusses her distain for early Christmas decorations and music. This got the wives to talking, what is the best Christmas song? The parenting topic is co-sleeping. Pop culture is all about...

Parenting topic will be back next week! This week Alyssa gives her Halloween update. She is also set to take off to New Jersey for her brother's wedding. Jessica has begun her strength training journey! She also shares her daughters' reaction to their holiday card prep. Jonthan Bailey has been announced as this year's sexiest man alive - the wives agree! Anyone think Travis Kelce's...

Pop culture had a peak this week so this is a pop culture only episode. This week Alyssa goes over all class mom things she has planned for her son's class. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard celebrated 12 years of marriage but started controversary over an Instagram caption. Alex Bennett is pregnant with second baby. Alyssa watched first episode of season 7 and the relaunch of King Kylie. This brin...

Sorry for the technical issue with the video this episode! Alyssa is the last man standing in a sick household. Alyssa's son keeps asking for another sibling. Meanwhile Jessica's Daughter has quite the insult for her. Do you feel like everyone (mostly influencers) are getting boob jobs right now? This week's parenting topic is daycare. Did you use a traditional daycare, in home daycare...

This week the wives have a catch up with what they have been up to. Alyssa read Secret Life of Mormon Wives' Mayci Neeley's book, "Told You So". Jessica started her aqua therapy. The topic this week is self-care for moms. What do you do to take time for yourself? Jessica and Alyssa discuss the call out from Taylor Frankie Paul. The episode is closed out with a recap of Dancing wi...

This week, the wives talk about their love - well hate in Jessica's case - for fall. Alyssa went pumpkin picking with her family. Jessica is ready for Aqua therapy. This week's topic is schedules. Getting and keeping your kids on a schedule. Pop culture wise we discuss Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco getting married. Meanwhile, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman call it quits. The episode ends wi...

This week Alyssa explains her daughter's potty training struggles and Disney on Ice experience. Jessica gives us an updated on her fractured tailbone. This week's parenting topic is screen time. Do you allow it? Why or why not? If so, what are your boundaries if you have them? In pop culture, we talk about Bad Bunny being this year's Super Bowl performer. Jessica also gives us the brea...

Alyssa talks about her mom's night out and how her son got a big boy bed. Jessica lets us know the serious accident she had during Parents Weekend. Jessica also shares quite the story about her daughter's first college party! The marriage topic this week is about the Mom vs Dad standards in society. Rihanna welcomes baby girl, Rocki. Speaking of Rihanna - Jessica was fooled by AI, no engag...

This week Alyssa and Jessica are catching up on the same thing - they are drained from their periods. Cycle Sisters once again. This week's topic is about raising children away from family. Both wives moved out of state and away from their family and friends. They talk about both the pros and cons to this. Pop culture is all about Cardi B announcing she is pregnant with her fourth child. This...

This week Alyssa and Jessica do not have a lot to catch up on. Alyssa got a stye and Jessica is looking forward to Parents' weekend at her daughter's college coming up. They jump into the topic of Sleepovers. Would/Do you or would not/don't let your children have sleepovers? Both Jessica and Alyssa grew up very differently when it came to sleepovers. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives&#3...

This week the wives talk about their week. Alyssa's son turned 5 and she gave an update on her daughter's Oral Immunotherapy journey. Jessica updates us with the bump on her arm and her blood work results. The wives also went to the Chris Brown concert together. This week's topic is bringing gifts to kids' birthday parties. Do you bring a gift or no? Pop culture wise they discuss a...

Jessica and Alyssa have sent all their kids off to school, from Pre-K 2 to Freshman year of college! Alyssa talks about her class mom duties and her daughter's pacifier struggles. Jessica gives us the breakdown of sending her oldest off to college! The emotions! The parenting topic this week is living life through your kids' eyes. There are many things that bring a newfound happiness when...

The wives talking about how their week feels so long and it is only Wednesday. Alyssa talks about how her daughter is going to miss her first day of school. Jessica talks about needed to get blood work done. The topic this week is how marriage changes after kids. Pop culture wise: Cristiano Ronaldo proposes, Machine Gun Kelly buys his daughter an appropriate car, Demi Lovato performs with the Jona...

This episode the wives catch up with each other with Alyssa sharing her daughter has started Immunotherapy for her Pistachio/Cashew allergy. Alyssa's son also had his first day of school! Jessica also shares her youngest daughter's first few days of school! Yes, it is school time here in the south! The parenting topic this week is juggling two or more kids. While both of the wives only hav...

Welcome to our first pop culture mini episode! On this short and sweet episode, the wives discuss ESPN firing Shannon Sharpe, Bradley Cooper allegedly ready to propose to Gigi Hadid and Jen, Mikayla and Mayci give birth to their baby girls.

Alyssa took her daughter for blood work for the first time which got the wives talking, do you know your kids' blood type? Jessica has a new show recommendation, Hunting Wives. Everyone seems to be talking about it. Jessica has also been watching other documentaries on Amy Bradley and reports back with more information. The topic this week is mom friends, specifically making and maintaining th...

This week the wives catch up with each other like always. The topic this week is getting married at a young age, which both Alyssa and Jessica got married in their early 20s. Pop Culture topics were at large discussing Trisha Paytas naming her son Aquaman, E! News being cancelled, the deaths of Malcom-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Ozbourne, and Hulk Hogan and wrapping up the show with a discussion on the Net...

This week the wives just caught up in person so catch up isa short one, but Alyssa is sharing how her daughter had a possible allergic reaction to pistachios. Our topic this week is gaining weight in a relationship, whether it is new relationship weight gain, pregnancy weight gainor anywhere in between it feels like it happens at some point in the relationship (or a few times). The pop culture top...

This episode the wives talk about their weekends. Alyssa went to the Cowboy Carter Tour and Jessica's youngest daughter got her license! The topic this week is solo parenting. Jessica and Alyssa have a lot of experience solo parenting as their husbands travel often. Pop culture wise they are talking about Love Island USA just like everyone else and Justin Bieber's new music. They also talk...

We are back after our week off for vacation. Alyssa talks about her vacation to New Jersey. Jessica gives us an update on her snatched challenge. She also tells us she has found her potential signature scent! The wives discuss the topic of changing your maiden name to your spouse's last name or keeping your maiden name. Pop culture wise - they had to give their opinions on the Diddy trial and...