This week is special, y'all. Johnna sits down with her amazing daughter, Anna, for an honest and unscripted conversation about parenting. If you're raising teens or pre-teens, you definitely don't want to miss this. Big "thank you" to Anna for being a part of this ATG conversation and if you're watching on YouTube, there's no video this week because we were both recording from our cars. #committed

Favorite things for this week...

Johnna: Kitsch Lifting Facial Roller and these super comfy pants for summer!

Laura: Truths I Never Told You (Kelly Rimmer) and Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer are the perfect for the summer.

We're taking it down a notch for summer (because survival!) and will only be recording for every other week. We'll be back in your feed June 16!

Ever feel like your life's in shambles? Well, this episode is for YOU! After reading through a few of these actual news stories, you'll have a whole new perspective about life, neighbors, and maybe even McDonald's. Pull up a chair and laugh with us through the latest adventures of the folk legend -- Florida Man. And not to be outdone by her counterpart, Florida woman is coming in HOT with some antics of her own.

Links for all the stories below...

Mississippi's Own "Mother of the Year"

"Weak" Bodybuilder

Wrong Drink = Vending Machine Smackdown

Love for Dog goes Next Level

No Dogs Allowed

SPAM Calls Just Got Even More Annoying

Just Another Day on the Course...in Florida

Monkey Business

Most Expensive Proposal Ever

My Neighbor is Crazier than Yours

Another Check Off the Bucket List

Ice Cream Machine Ain't Twerkin'

Leave A Little Glitter Wherever You Go

What we're loving this week...

Johnna:

Anna's Heated Lash Curler

Acrylic Shelving (Set of 3) perfect for records, books, bathroom essentials, and more

Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him

Laura:

Malibu Cocktail Pina Colada (over ice)

Trace

TV : Johnna

Laura: "The Marvelous Mrs. Mazel" Season 3 is on the summer “to do” list.

Movies: Johnna

Reading: Johnna

Anything by Colleen Hoover

Laura:

Malibu Rising

Listening To: Johnna

Laura:

Johnna's loving Chuda's healing hydrating cream for nighttime, these great Container Store knock-off shoe storage bins, and the perfect black leggings from Everlane.

Laura's sharing a Fun Crafty Project for little girls headed into the summer months and the cries of "I'm bored!" and her new lightweight, perfect-for-Mississippi-summer kimono.

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If you're like us, you're a mama hanging on by a thread these last few weeks of school. And you know what the last thing we want to see in the kids' backpacks is? A DRESS-UP DAY announcement! Chat with Johnna and Laura this week about school dress-up days/weeks and the struggles of explaining "Nerd Day" to your learning-English 6 year old.

And if it wasn't enough to know you can SEE us on YouTube now, you definitely want to head over there to Johnna's real-time reaction to a lizard coming into her house while we were recording! While you're there, be sure to hit the "SUBSCRIBE" button!

What are we loving this week?

Johnna's favorites...

Check out this great prayer journal from Well Watered Woman. Cracked Heels got you limping into summer? Check out Bag Balm to have you back in your flip-flops in no time. And if you need a pop of color for all your summer fashions, Johnna's giving you these fun sets of 10 stretchy bracelets from Becasa. ** WARNING: You're going to want them ALL. **

Laura's favorites...

Check out the perfect matte hoop from the cutest Etsy shop. And if you have longer hair and are looking for a way to get the beachy waves, you "need" this extra long barrel extra long barrel curling iron.

Join us next week...or next year. We just like to keep y'all guessing!

Come party with us for Cinco de Mayo! It's been a minute, y'all, and we are so excited to be recording again. Join us for a catch-up session and as always, we're bringing you some of our favorite things to try for yourself.

Johnna is loving the fun, colorful dresses from Victoria Dunn Designs, highly recommends the movie CODA and has found the cutest Cotton Sarong for all those beach and pool days ahead.

Laura's recommendations are these fun sneakers from Nike (face-plant NOT recommended) and Bed Head Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner for hair that needs a little pick-me-up.

And don't forget to add "Smartless" and "Sibling Revelry" to your weekly must-listen podcasts.

Join us May 12 when we chat about surviving the end-of-the-school-year madness, and the 2.57 million dress-up days schools throw at parents.

It’s been a while since you’ve heard from the girls about life so they’re taking this week’s episode to catch you up on all that’s been happening in the world — and their worlds. They talk family trips, birthday celebrations, and adoption updates as well as share some of their current favorite things.

Johnna’s loving the Forty Days of Being a Two devotional and the Cube Kitchen Timer that is helping her stay productive and focused with her day-to-day. Laura’s loving the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness (she’s reading the books, but there is also an Amazon Prime Series!). She also found a great drug store mascara that makes her lashes longer and fuller: Wet N Wild Mega Volume mascara (for only $6.98!).

Join them again in two weeks for another fun episode!

Since Episode 1, you've been hearing about the Waltons' adoption...from Laura. But on today's episode, you get to hear about their adoption from The Rev. Hear his take on the process and a few of their funny mishaps during their time in India! If you're in the processing or praying through the possibility of adoption or maybe you feel like you and your spouse are out of sync, hopefully this episode will bless your heart.

Join the ladies in two weeks for a little catch-up session and hear about some of their favorite things from the spring!

What a delight! Kristina Starnes is a Southern girl with a flare for fashion and heart for others -- you do not want to miss this conversation! Find her on Facebook and follow her on Instagram. You will love on those platforms just as much as you do in this episode!

Join us in two weeks, when Laura will sit down with The Rev to talk adoption -- from Daddy's perspective.

The Holds survived Snowpocalypse 2021 and the Waltons have survived their first three weeks home with their (very!) active 5-year-old daughter. It's been a month to remember! Join the ladies as they catch up and encourage one another (and hopefully, YOU!) during one of the most memorable months.

They're also back on track with sharing some of their favorite things this month as Johnna shares some of the Holds' latest meal prep secrets.  They are loving their Hello Fresh subscription and they're all in with their Our Place Pan (available in a ton of fun colors). Laura's sharing some her favorites from her recent travel, including the apparently world-famous Miss Fong Backpack and Aniya's favorite sticker/activity book, Big Stickers for Little Hands.

Join them again in two weeks for another fun episode!

In this episode, Will steps into Laura’s co-hosting shoes while she’s India. He and Johnna deep dive into all the reasons he loves a budget and how he came to know Jesus. You don’t want to miss this one!

We’ll have a full India / adoption report on the next episode!