A For Effort

Well, now that you're a parent, it's your turn to drive the passenger van. How and where you drive that large vehicle is all on you. For better and for worse. And as the driver, you might do things differently! This week we explore the things you (and we) do, as the "driver," that others might see as... different? It may be unpopular, you may be in the minority, but that's okay. Because it works for you and your family. And if that's the case, then we're here to back you up! 

Some say that trying to clean with kids around is like brushing your teeth while chewing Oreos. We agree, but we also wonder if there are ways to make it more (?) enjoyable. So we asked, and were sharing what we learned! There is no mention of chore charts, but we do mention "money management" more than 4 times... there is also a reference to a snake stuck in a Roomba. So if you own one of these robot vacuums, this episode might be for you! Cheers!

No matter how much you plan, all you can do is get all your ducks in a row, then hope and pray, and hope and pray, and pray some more, that so does everyone else. Because if one single duck leaves the row, heaven knows what can happen and how it will effect you. So go ahead, book your spring break trips, then hope and pray AGAIN, you wont be able to relate to any of these stories upon your return. Happy Travels!

Spoiler alert! You sent in your foods that bring back all the good memories + some. Then we had some of our own which required a call to our one and only: mother. So join us on this fun food journey to remember all the good things from our childhood. Then at some point lets have one big picnic with all these delicious foods! Can't wait!

This episode is supported by Gabb Wireless! Use promo code: AFOREFFORT to get Gabbz2 and watch for $99- $50 bucks off. gabbwireless.com/promo/AFOREFFORT

THIS WORLD. It seems like it's just one thing after another, and frankly, we just needed some old fashioned "GOOD NEWS!" to share. So we reached out to our listeners, and as expected, we found there are still things to get excited about! So we're sharing all the things (BIG, small, medium, inconspicuous) that are good news to you. And because it's good news to you, it's good news to us!!! So cheers to that!

This episode is proudly dedicated to all the teachers out there and all the shenanigans they put up with every single day! We salute them and as a thank you, we're sharing all their hilarious stories! Think of all the many hats they have to wear, all the questions they have to answer, how many different personalities they have to cater to... we say it takes a village, but really there is one leader of that village and it's the teachers. And we have nothing else to say other than THANK YOU!

You think kids have lots of questions? We adults have just as many! Then kids enter school and we have so many more. Trying to figure out the various phases of raising kids can be exhausting. But fear not, friend, we're going take a whack at trying to address those questions... but don't quote us, remember, we're not the kind of experts you can quote. 

It's normal. It's real. It's just part of life! And like a beautiful summer storm, they come and go whether you like them or not - yes, we're talking tantrums. They're big, their irrational and they're epic. So today we're going to share some of the best stories and Tweets we've come across, in hopes that you can relax next time your kid is laying on the floor of a Target. Because remember, Target is German for "tantrum." That's a fact. (don't google it though...")

Episode sponsored by: The Bar Method - Sugarhouse! Pop into the Sugarhouse location for a free class using the code "Effort." Or find a location in your state! You'll go in skeptical and come out a believer!

The moment one becomes a parent, our entire way of thinking changes. How can we streamline this? Is this even necessary?? Because of this new way of thinking, we have the unique ability to create life hacks that will truly bless mankind. Think pizza cutters and scissors. You use those just for pizza and paper? No, no, no… How about pizza cutters for pancakes and waffles and quesadilla? Scissors, also for pizza, as well as for pasta and veggies. Today we will leave you in a state of shock as our listeners’ submissions blow your mind over and over with genius parenting hacks.

What's in a name?! We asked ourselves that many times recording this episode and now we're leaving it here with you, dear listener. We were sent a great list of very unique names and it was just wonderful to speculate with you about such names. If you live near the Rocky Mountains, you may have actually met a Beefa, and if you have, we're curious your thoughts. And maybe, just maybe, we will have mentioned a name you find interesting enough for your next little munchkin. Truly, we're just honored to be part of such a crucial part of the birth process. Cheers to that!

This episode is supported by Gabb Wireless! Get 25% OFF all devices making the Gabb Watch and Phone only $74, using promo code: AFOREFFORT. gabbwireless.com/promo/AFOREFFORT

Episode produced by: Rocket Skates Recording.