In this episode, Laura and Sarah delve into weekends. They discuss how they plan their weekends, what elements feel 'essential' in each weekend, and balancing fun for each and every family member.

In the Q&A, a listener writes in about potentially going part time to write.

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In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss some of their favorite blogs -- those that still write in an honest, real style and depict the high and low moments of parenthood.

One joint favorite is The Frugal Girl, and writer Kristen join Sarah for a discussion on this episode. She discusses her experiences in blogging (since 2008!), meal planning and avoiding food waste, and learning to live with gratitude and an optimistic take even in times of challenge.

She also shares her journey in going back to school as an adult, currently taking prerequisites to pursue a nursing degree!

In the Q&A, a listener writes in after a challenging return to work after baby #2. Her therapist mentioned it being impossible to 'have it all' -- Laura and Sarah discuss.

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Summer 2022 is approaching (and faster than many of us may realize!). If your'e out of practice in summer planning, this episode will get you back on track. Laura and Sarah discuss planning childcare, camps, travel, and personal fun, too!

In the Q&A, an introverted listener writes in about not wanting to 'get back out there' post pandemic -- can she avoid in person gatherings forever?

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Oliver Burkeman is a self-proclaimed self-help enthusiast, but also enjoys taking a look at some of the common advice from other angles. His recent work 4000 Weeks focuses on the finite nature of life, and how the fact that it is truly impossible to do everything might inform how we spend those limited hours.

It was a natural pairing to have Laura and Oliver talk about time, from the number of hours in a week to the number of weeks in a lifetime (on average, of course!). In the Q&A, a listener writes expressing her guilt on earning a good amount of money with the company she built. Is there a basis for this?

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The concept of sharing what is "SMLRN" or "saving my life right now" has caught on, and for good reason - lots of great ideas, plus it can also be a powerful gratitude practice when things are tough.

Laura and Sarah independently brainstormed and then shared together (live!) for this fun episode.

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Laura and Sarah recently took a podcasting/relaxation retreat together, and got to record together for the time in years! This episode is quite meta, as it's all about retreats -- why you might consider taking one, how to plan a retreat, micro-retreats, and more.

In the Q&A, a variation on a common question is asked -- with a flexible job that the listener generally is happy with, does it make sense to stay 80% with Fridays completely off, or go full time?

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In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss recent kids' birthday parties, from video game trucks to cold playgrounds. Then, Sarah interviews Molly Beck, podcast listener and tech entrepreneur.

They chat about family logistics, her work story, division of labor in their house (50/50!), and much more!

For the Q&A portion, a listener writes in asking for tips on making the morning process of leaving the house for day care/school with an infant + 2 bigger kids more efficient.

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