Guess what? I don't care about your kids this holiday season. I care about YOU. In this season of change, big feelings, unknowns, etc. we are missing that joyful magical-ness of Christmas! So mama reading this. What do YOU want to do this season? What do you love most? What lights you up? What makes you show up, as your full engaged self, well? What's the tradition or activity you love MOST about the holiday season that you want to do? Then guess what? Bless and release the rest. See ya next year, Polar Express Train. ✌

Episode 102: My Wish for Every Mom This Holiday Season

As moms, we are constantly striving to find the balance between being the Pinterest Mom and the Amazon Prime Mom when it comes to celebrating with our loved ones.  Each week, join Allison Carter, a stay at home mom of two and an online party planner, as she and her creative guests give you tangible tips and realistic ideas that’ll help you make memories in moments that’ll be cherished for a lifetime for your family. If you are looking to walk away with new ways to make your kid’s childhood just a bit more magical, love celebrating the little things and are always looking for fresh ideas, or just need some inspiration on how to make memories a priority, then this is the podcast for you. Let’s get celebrating!

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Like many, 2021 was a really hard year. The lack of inconsistency, kids at home, remodeling a home and rental hopping then living in a construction zone until about 3 weeks ago all meant that I had to bless and release new content on Memories in Moments. It also provided me space to conquer my next dream. YouTube! I've felt pulled to YouTube and video for quite some time now. I'm most comfortable on camera, talking directly to you and showing you the ideas, tips and celebration hacks in a visual way! I can't WAIT to continue to serve you over there!  Subscribe to Turning Up the Volume with Allison Carter on YouTube! New episodes drop every Wednesday!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here. For listening every week, sharing episodes, cheering me on, and being in my corner. I am so grateful and can't wait to hang with you over on YouTube every week! xo Allison Come follow along on Instagram too!  

I Ghosted You...and Here's Why

Where are my Bachelor Nation fans at?! In this episode of the Memories in Moments podcast I'm chatting with Desiree Siegfried! Desiree was on The Bachelor in 2012 with Sean Lowe, and following that was the next Bachelorette where she found her now-husband Chris Siegfried. She is now a PNW mom of two and author of Road to Roses, her story of her journey thus far! Des and I have a great catch up sesh about mom life, she spills some tea on her time on the show, and how she's changed since filming!  CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON TODAY'S SHOW! Please SUBSCRIBE to the show, SHARE with your friends, and leave a REVIEW! This helps get the show in front of even more mamas, and allows me to get awesome guests who are going to blow your mind! Follow Allison on Instagram! SHOW SPONSOR The Memories in Moments: Unwrapped Subscription Meet Memories in Moments: Unwrapped! You new #busymomlife bestie taking all special occasion and holiday prepping and planning OFF your plate! A full year of celebrations delivered right to your doorstep for guaranteed family fun and happy kiddos. Zero time and energy on your part, just FUN, intentional quality family time. Happy kids, happy mama, happy memories. Win win, WIN, sis! Subscribe here – use code NEWFRIEND for $5 off your first box! Jambo Books! Grab a box of diverse childrens book for your littles and start diversifying your at home library! Every story matters. My kids LOVE their subscription! Learn more about us at jambobooks.com/allison!

The Road to Roses with Desiree Siegfried

 Welcome Mijha Godfrey to the show! Mijha is an Atlanta mom of two and is living her passion as the founder of Jambo Books! Jambo Books is a subscription book company that sends their subscribers two to three books each month that star a child of color as the protagonist of all of the stories and the stories all fiction. Mijha and I discuss race conversations necessary to have with our children, and also the importance and message a diverse and inclusive at home library sends.    Mijha firmly believes that books are an easy first step to teach and learn from and exactly why her family uses them so often.  CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON TODAY'S SHOW!  Please SUBSCRIBE to the show, SHARE with your friends, and leave a REVIEW! This helps get the show in front of even more mamas, and allows me to get awesome guests who are going to blow your mind!   Follow Allison on Instagram!   SHOW SPONSOR   The Memories in Moments: Unwrapped Subscription   Meet Memories in Moments: Unwrapped! You new #busymomlife bestie taking all special occasion and holiday prepping and planning OFF your plate! A full year of celebrations delivered right to your doorstep for guaranteed family fun and happy kiddos. Zero time and energy on your part, just FUN, intentional quality family time. Happy kids, happy mama, happy memories. Win win, WIN, sis! Subscribe here – use code NEWFRIEND for $5 off your first box!  Jambo Books! Grab a box of diverse childrens book for your littles and start diversifying your at home library! Every story matters. My kids LOVE their subscription! Learn more  about us at jambobooks.com/allison

Talking About Race One Kid's Book  at a Time with Mijha Godfrey

Travel and mom blogger, Nikki Harrington of Our Travel Anew, is on the show to share her story of selling the majority of her family's belongings for a life of adventure living on a sailboat for a year. Drama ensued and a lot of lesson were learned that you don't want to miss! Nikki also shares her best expert tips and hacks for traveling with kids! CLICK FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON TODAY'S SHOW!  Please SUBSCRIBE to the show, SHARE with your friends, and leave a REVIEW! This helps get the show in front of even more mamas, and allows me to get awesome guests who are going to blow your mind!    Follow Allison on Instagram!    SHOW SPONSOR    The Memories in Moments: Unwrapped Subscription   Meet Memories in Moments: Unwrapped! You new #busymomlife bestie taking all special occasion and holiday prepping and planning OFF your plate! A full year of celebrations delivered right to your doorstep for guaranteed family fun and happy kiddos. Zero time and energy on your part, just FUN, intentional quality family time. Happy kids, happy mama, happy memories. Win win, WIN, sis! Subscribe here – use code NEWFRIEND for $5 off your first box! 

Best Travel Tips from an Adventure Mom with Nikki Harrington

In honor of National Infertility Awareness Month, Dani Repsch, is on the podcast to share her journey of conceiving her son via egg donation. Dani is one of the many women who struggle with infertility and ultimately made the decision to pursue egg donation in order to conceive her son! She shares her journey in making that decision, what that road looked like and what her life as a family of 3 looks like now!  CLICK TO SEE FULL SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S SHOW! Please SUBSCRIBE to the show, SHARE with your friends, and leave a REVIEW! This helps get the show in front of even more mamas, and allows me to get awesome guests who are going to blow your mind! Follow Allison on Instagram! SHOW SPONSOR The Memories in Moments: Unwrapped Subscription Meet Memories in Moments: Unwrapped! You new #busymomlife bestie taking all special occasion and holiday prepping and planning OFF your plate! A full year of celebrations delivered right to your doorstep for guaranteed family fun and happy kiddos. Zero time and energy on your part, just FUN, intentional quality family time. Happy kids, happy mama, happy memories. Win win, WIN, sister! Subscribe here – use code NEWFRIEND for $5 off your first box!

Episode 102: My Wish for Every Mom This Holiday Season

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