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Are expensive baby products actually worth the hype? This week, we’re sharing our honest opinions on the baby gear we love, the things we’d skip, and the nesting projects taking over our lives before baby arrives. We also talk about pregnancy after loss, flying solo with two kids, and the ever-present mom guilt. 💛

Some of Our Baby Must Haves from this Weeks Episode!

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It’s another Ask Abby’s episode! 📞✨

You called, we answered. From marriage and motherhood to homeschooling, gym confidence, ring shopping, and even our death row meals… we’re covering all of your most chaotic (and surprisingly deep) questions.

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Chapters:

5:52 - The Hope & the Hard

22:53 - George Washington

26:34 - Homeschool

28:10 - Voicemails

28:34 - Makeup recommendations

30:25 - Gym confidence

34:29 - Working out postpartum

38:21 - Baby names

41:32 - Travel with toddlers

43:11 - Dogs and babies

44:13 - Nap probs

47:32 - Starting a family

52:21 - Teething

54:20 - Comfort over community

56:35 - First dance

1:00:35 - Staying connected

1:04:33 - How do I ask out my crush

1:10:46 - Brick fences

1:14:12 - Book genres

1:18:24 - Death row meal

1:23:42 - Friends of the opposite sex

1:25:50 - Highschool

1:28:03 - Engagement rings

1:33:30 - Book Club

1:36:02 - Always Hungry

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This week on Always Here, we’re getting honest about postpartum. We talk about the emotional highs and lows after birth, recovering physically and mentally, the unexpected hormone crash after weaning, birth stories, and the small wins that remind you you’re finally starting to feel like yourself again. Whether you’re in the thick of postpartum or supporting someone who is, we hope this conversation helps you feel a little less alone.

23:30 - Wow, That's Crazy!

29:14 - Postpartum Talk

35:29 - Emergency C-Section

38:20 - How birth experience affects postpartum

39:48 - Placenta encapsulation

45:25 - Stages of postpartum

51:15 - Anxiety and Rage

52:32 - Cravings

54:04 - Sundown scaries

01:03:36 - Boundaries with family

01:12:58 - Mealtrain

01:14:56 - How to support your friends/fam postpartum

01:19:38 - Postpartum sweats

01:22:24 - Postpartum c-section vs vaginal

01:28:52 - Ask Abbys

01:40:21 - Always Hungry

01:42:27 - Big announcement!

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Today we’re sharing all of our current favorites—from beauty, fashion, and cleaning products, mom must-have's, to random things we’re completely obsessed with right now. We also dig through our purses (which may have been a mistake), and answer your questions in this week’s Ask Abby's hotline.

Abigail's Shopmy: https://shopmy.us/abigailhoward/always-here

Abby's Shopmy: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/6035635

Abby's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/abbyelizabethoward/curation/3338fd6f-8772-4ec4-a667-9ed35dfe5b1c?ccs_id=3e7f0ca7-a67e-4cc7-a76c-e74c185da318&ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ons_d

Always Hungry:

Abby's Pick: Simple Sautéed Vegetables www.eatyourselfskinny.com/simple-sauteed-vegetables

Abigails Pick: Alexa’s Caprese Tortellini Salad

Ingredients:

Trader Joe’s Cheese Tortellini (boiled for 5–7 minutes)

Trader Joe’s Mozzarella Pearls (or Marinated Mozzarella)

Cherry tomatoes, sliced

Trader Joe’s Genova Pesto

Fresh basil, chopped

Optional Dressing:

⅓ cup olive oil

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp honey

1 minced garlic clove

Salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, then let it cool.

2. Combine the cooled tortellini, mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl.

3. Toss with the pesto and the optional vinaigrette, if using.

4. Chill in the refrigerator, then top with balsamic glaze before serving.

02:38 - Life Update

05:53 - Hope & the Hard

09:21 - What's in my bag?

22:35 - Abby's Favorites!

23:27 - Beauty & Skincare

39:04 - Drugstore finds

43:46 - Fashion

57:13 - Food and drink

01:12:28 - Home

01:21:03 - Kids and Family

01:28:04 - Shopping & Influencing

01:36:55 - Ask Abbys

01:49:20 - Always Hungry

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This week on Always Here, we’re sharing the hills we’d absolutely die on. From grocery delivery and Apple Maps to matcha, and voice notes. We also catch up on potty training, Abigail's breastfeeding journey, and (as requested) Abby's meal planning process. Thanks for tuning in every week ;)

Always Hungry
Abby’s Pick: Honey Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
https://thehealthfulideas.com/honey-balsamic-brussels-sprouts/
Abigail’s Pick: Crinkle Top Brownies
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crinkle-top-brownies/

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Today on Always Here, we’re talking all things birth control, hormones, periods, and the women’s health conversations we wish we’d had sooner. We share our experiences coming off birth control, navigating family planning, what we were taught growing up (and what we definitely weren’t), and some surprising things we’ve learned about our bodies along the way.

Chapters:

00:54 - trip to Tahoe

06:32 - Hope & the Hard

23:05 - Wow, that's Crazy!

30:53 - hit and run

40:35 - Slickback

42:07 - Birth Control

46:33 - Audience poll - what birth control do you use?

01:34:00 - Ask Abbys

01:48:38 - Always Hungry

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This week on Always Here, we’re building our ultimate summer bucket lists—and reading your most hilarious summer fails. From bikini wax disasters and camping horror stories to beach vacations, magic shows, safaris, and Hot Girl Summer goals, we’re sharing all the things we want to do before summer ends. Plus, we recap our unforgettable girls trip to New York and what it was like seeing Always Here on a Times Square billboard!

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Always Hungry

Abigail’s Pick: Crockpot White Chicken Chili
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/white-chicken-chili-burrito-bowls/

Abby’s Pick: Meatball Pasta
https://thecozycook.com/meatball-pasta/ 

Chapters:

00:59 - The Hope & the Hard

10:35 - Wow, that's crazy!

27:45 - Audience Submitted Summer Fails

37:50 - Best summer memories

45:15 - Summer Bucket List

01:02:15 - Ask Abbys

01:12:50 - Always Hungry

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It's that time of the month! 💅🩸 This week on Always Here the girls are having THE period talk. From tampons, cups and the great disc debate, to misconceptions, period fails, and the things nobody warns you about. Abby & Abigail read your wildest stories, share their own embarrassing moments.

Abby's Recipe:

Shepherd's Pie Gnocchi: https://moribyan.com/shepherds-pie-gnocchi/#recipe-card

Abigails Recipe:

Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner: https://wellnessbykay.com/chicken-apple-sausage-sheet-pan-dinner/

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