Author Jen Babakhan has an awesome story about hiking shenanigans at Lake Tahoe. You'll laugh right out loud. I promise. Jen is loving:  Ted Lasso on Apple TV  Here's the clip of It's a Wonderful Life with the "on the nest" reference. Here's Jens's original post about the incident.  Jen Babakhan is the author of Detoured: The Messy, Grace-Filled Journey From Working Professional to Stay at Home Mom. She lives in California with her husband and two boys, along with a stubborn shih tzu named Bailey. Jen also loves coffee ice cream and wearing activewear so it looks like she works out instead of eating ice cream. Find Jen:  on Instagram @jenbabakhan on her website Jen Babakhan on Twitter @JenBabakhan on Facebook @JenBabakhanAuthor  Join the Fancy Free Tribe here to enter to win a copy of Jen's book! Things to Know:  Get your cozy clothes at ShelfieShoppe! Use code FANCYFREE for free shipping.  Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun!    Click the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode!   Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!   If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at notfancy@fancyfreepodcast.com! Do it. It'll be fun!   The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!   Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look! ~Joanne

108.  Jen Babakhan Almost Eats Her Chapstick

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Author and blogger Deb Preston tells us about her most embarassing high school moment, a preschool mom fail, and a recent embarassing situation as a boss running a team meeting.   Deb Is Loving:  The BBC TV Series Ghosts        Her LettuceGrow hydroponic tower The Bible Recap book by Tara Leigh Cobble            We also chatted about:  This window cat hammock from Tuft and Paw    Deb's books:  Girls Can Learning on the Fly and Laughing Till I Cry: A Journal of Mothering My Daughter From Ages One to Seven; releasing April 13; preorder here.  Deb Preston is an award-winning author, founder of Brighter Side Publishing, and lover of carbs and cheese (preferably paired together). She launched her blog, DebPreston.com, and its social media channels in 2017 to share both her heart-warming moments and face-palming experiences as a parent. Since then, her site has grown and expanded to several books, including her Maxy Awards 2022 Children's Book Winner, Girls Can, and her comedic parenting memoir coming out April 13, Learning on the Fly and Laughing Till I Cry: A Journal of Mothering My Daughter From Ages One to Seven. Find Deb:  Her website debpreston.com Facebook: @debprestonblog Instagram: @debprestonblog Twitter: @debprestonblog    Shop Shelfie Shoppe! Use code FANCYFREE for 10% off!    Join Fancy Free’s private Facebook Group! It’s so much fun! Click the Follow button so you don’t miss a single episode! Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!! If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at notfancy@fancyfreepodcast.com! Do it. It’ll be fun! The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!  Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look! ~Joanne

151. Deb Preston is Not a Domestic Goddess (She's Good at Other Things)

Author and blogger Monica Swanson tells us about a waterbed incident that happened when she was first dating her husband.  Monica Is Loving:  The TV Series The Chosen        The TV Series Alone The Bible Recap book by Tara Leigh Cobble            Monica recommends:  This article about her chore system Calm sleep drink  Monica's books:  Boy Mom: What Your Sons Needs Most from You Raising Amazing: Bringing Up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family, and Do the Dishes Without Being Asked  Monica Swanson is a popular blogger, host of the Monica Swanson Podcast (formerly the Boy Mom Podcast), and author of Raising Amazing, and Boy Mom. Monica and her husband, Dr. Dave, live on the North Shore of Oahu where they have raised four sons (3 who are now legal adults! - and a 12-year old still home, homeschooling). The Swansons raise tropical fruit and spend a lot of time at the beach and on the golf course (Luke, 18, is a professional surfer, and Levi, 12, is an avid golfer.) Monica loves to cheer on families to grow deep connections to God and one another! Find Monica:  Her website monicaswanson.com Her podcast: The Monica Swanson Podcast Facebook: @TheGrommom Instagram: @monicaswanson    Shop Shelfie Shoppe! Use code FANCYFREE for 10% off!     Join Fancy Free’s private Facebook Group! It’s so much fun! Click the Follow button so you don’t miss a single episode! Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!! If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at notfancy@fancyfreepodcast.com! Do it. It’ll be fun! The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!  Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look! ~Joanne

150. Monica Swanson Has a Waterbed Incident

Actor Marley Freygang, host of the Podcast Confessions of a Wannabe It Girl, has a very NOT It Girl day of international travel.  Marley Is Loving:          The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid            Marley's favorite movie quote Marley is a podcaster, actor, and works in commercial production. Find Marley:  Her podcast: Confessions of a Wannabe It Girl Instagram: @marleyrosefreygang Instagram: @confessionsofawannabeitgirl    Shop Shelfie Shoppe! Use code FANCYFREE for 10% off!    Preorder plus sizes now at ShelfieShoppe!  Check them out here! and here!   Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun!   Click the Follow button so you don't miss a single episode!   Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!   If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at notfancy@fancyfreepodcast.com! Do it. It'll be fun!   The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!   Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look! ~Joanne

149. Marley Freygang Has a Very NOT "It Girl" Day

Marisa Lonic lets imposter syndrome temporarily win and also had a word choice snafu with an elderly relative.  Check out Marisa's Books:  Time MOMagement: How to Get the Time You Need to Do the Things You Want Word to Your Mother: A Mama's Guide to Journal Today and Slay Tomorrow Biz MOMagement: The Working Mom's Guide to Go From Employee to Entrepreneur   Marisa Is Loving:  Love is Blind on Netflix  Marisa Lonic is a keynote speaker, life & business coach, 3x author, top-rated podcast host and the founder of Mama Work It.  After spending nearly 15 years in corporate leadership positions, Marisa shifted gears to become a full-time Time Momager & Biz Momager. Through her books, courses, and coaching programs, she helps busy moms juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life. Her time management and goal achievement strategies have helped the most overwhelmed mamas turn their dreams into reality, even when they thought they had no time to make any of it happen.   When she’s not supporting working parents with the daily juggle, you can find her cooking and baking delicious meals her kids may or may not eat, running (ok fine - walking/running) in her neighborhood, and hanging out with the five amazing guys she calls family (her husband and four kiddos). Find Marisa:  Her website: Mama Work It Instagram: @letmamaworkit Facebook: @letmamaworkit LinkedIn: @marisalonic Pinterest: @mamaworkit  Oh! And Also! Shop Shelfie Shoppe! Use code FANCYFREE for 10% off!    Preorder plus sizes now at ShelfieShoppe!  Check them out here! and here!   Join Fancy Free's private Facebook Group! It's so much fun!   Click the Follow button so you don't miss a single episode!   Leave a rating and written review! I will be forever grateful!!!   If you have your own not-so-fancy story to tell, email me at notfancy@fancyfreepodcast.com! Do it. It'll be fun!   The best way to help Fancy Free reach more listeners is to tell a friend about it. Share the laughter!   Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and remember NO ONE is as fancy as they look! ~Joanne

148. Marisa Lonic Let Imposter Syndrome Win

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108. Jen Babakhan Almost Eats Her Chapstick

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