Episode 31: November Coffee Talk

In this month’s Coffee Talk, Amy and Amanda dive into the delightful chaos of Thanksgiving week — from hosting vs. attending and the stretchy-pants dress code, to grocery store overwhelm, giant Texas trucks, and why ice might be the greatest contribution anyone can bring to a holiday meal.

We also get into:
 • Mom groups (the drama-free unicorns + the “no thank you” ones)
 • Making new friends as grown women
 • Kids packing raw eggs for lunch (yes… really)
 • What we’re binge-watching
 • Simple ways to keep holiday magic alive without burning out

PLUS — our FREE Holiday Survival Guide is dropping! Recipes, cocktails, easy magic, and Bronze Medal Mom energy wrapped into one cozy PDF.

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🎧 EP 30: Holidays on a Budget — Joy, Chaos & Saving Your Sanity

The holidays are magical… and also emotionally and financially expensive. In this episode, Amy and Amanda get brutally honest (and hilariously relatable) about creating holiday magic without blowing the budget, losing your mind, or panic-buying toys your kids will ignore by February.

From matching family pajamas and unnecessary “filler gifts,” to grandparents who derail your present strategy, to decorating, meal planning, and the pressure to do all the holiday things — the moms unpack what Christmas really costs us, and what actually matters to our kids (spoiler: it’s not the number of gifts).

They share their best Bronze Medal budgeting tips:
 ✨ How to avoid panic shopping
 ✨ Experience gifts vs. stuff
 ✨ Smart ways to decorate without overspending
 ✨ Black Friday hacks
 ✨ Using resale groups like a mom superhero
 ✨ And why you should absolutely ask your kids what traditions they care about to keep your sanity this holiday season

Plus — the chaos of raising kids ages 3 to 12, the agony of Lego sets, Stranger Things ruining holiday schedules, and the truth about moms carrying the mental load of holiday “magic.”

This episode is your reminder that joy doesn’t have to be expensive — and a Bronze Medal Christmas is still a podium-worthy win.

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Episode 29: Girls Trips — The Good, The Bad, and The Boozy

Grab your girlfriends and your notepad, because Amy and Amanda are diving into the real talk about girls trips — the ones that recharge your soul, test your patience, and occasionally result in a broken foot.

From Napa disasters to Epcot adventures, they unpack the rules of a great girls trip:
✨ No drama (we left that in our 20s)
✨ You do you, boo (nap, shop, or skip the itinerary altogether)
✨ Split the grocery bill — no Venmo chasers allowed
✨ Go with the flow — spontaneity = the best memories
✨ Pack your own Advil (and maybe some nipple covers)
✨ Remember: we’re all adults… and no one wants to babysit you

The moms share hilarious personal stories — from Disney bounding as Figment to the infamous Scottsdale trip that ended with Amanda’s broken foot — and celebrate the magic of female friendships that keep us laughing, grounded, and sane.

Whether your last girls trip involved matching shirts, margaritas, or mayhem, this episode will remind you that sometimes the best therapy is a weekend away with your people.

💬 Listen, laugh, and then plan your own girls trip — you’ve earned it.

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Episode 28: No New Things – The Grand Finale

After a month of “no new things,” Amy and Amanda are back with the final recap of their minimalist shopping challenge — and the results are hilarious, honest, and totally relatable.

From Amazon returns and food waste guilt to patching quilts, toddler meltdowns, and decluttering breakthroughs, the moms share what they learned, what they loved, and where they completely fell off the wagon. 💁‍♀️

They talk sustainable swaps, “Buy Nothing” groups, and the magic of libraries and leftovers — proving you don’t need a gold medal in self-control to make real changes. Just a little awareness (and maybe a smaller Target bill).

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• The honest truth about the “No New Things” challenge
• Tips for sustainable habits that actually stick
• A peek into Amy’s lunch-packing epiphany
• Amanda’s B-minus victory lap
• And how decluttering your house can clear your brain

Because sometimes the best thing you can buy… is nothing at all.

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☕ Episode 27: October Coffee Talk

Grab your drink of choice (gut health mix, protein coffee, or actual coffee—no judgment here) and settle in for another Bronze Medal Moms Coffee Talk! In this episode, Amy and Amanda catch up on all the fall chaos — from decluttering disasters and questionable husband gifts to Halloween costumes, creepy decorations, and kids staying “in character” a little too well.

They swap stories about haunted house trauma, family costume fails, and why some partners should maybe just ask what we want and give us exactly that. The conversation takes a hilarious turn into Taylor Swift’s new album (and that one song you’ll never un-hear), ‘80s lyrics we sang without a clue, and how each of them handles cussing, music, and “parenting wins” at home.

It’s equal parts relatable, ridiculous, and real — just two friends chatting about the messy, funny stuff that makes parenting and life what it is: perfectly imperfect.

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Episode 26 – No New Things: Week Three

Week Three of the No New Things challenge is here, and it’s all about repair, reuse, and resourcefulness — aka the grandma method. From mending clothes and patching up shoes, to upcycling candle jars into drinkware, to testing our willpower at thrift stores, we’re getting creative about stretching what we already have.

Amy shares her goal to finally repair a sentimental quilt, Amanda admits her husband thought her sewing skills were pure magic, and we both laugh about duct tape-level solutions that keep life moving. We also dig into capsule wardrobes (doable or impossible?), DIY cleaning hacks, and why sharing resources with neighbors builds more than just savings.

If you’ve ever celebrated a “no-spend day” by… spending money (oops 🙋‍♀️), this episode will hit home.

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Episode 25 – No New Things: Week Two

We’re back with Week Two of the No New Things challenge — and this one hit us right in the Target runs and Amazon carts. 😂 This week is all about a digital + daily detox: unfollowing the influencers who tempt us, curbing the endless scroll, practicing gratitude for what we already own, and even cooking from our pantries instead of defaulting to “new.”

From Amy’s loophole (buying supplies for the theatre = “not shopping”… right? 😅) to Amanda’s decluttering wins and donation pile victories, we’re keeping it real about the highs, the fails, and the lessons along the way. Plus, we talk about swaps, regift parties, and how joy doesn’t actually come from the Amazon checkout screen.

If you’ve ever been tempted by a gold Clorox dispenser, this episode is for you.

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Episode 24 – No New Things Week One: Ghosting Our Shopping Carts 🛒🚫

Amy and Amanda are kicking off week one of the No New Things series inspired by Ashley Piper’s book, and let’s just say… R.I.P. to our Target runs and late-night Amazon binges. This week is all about pressing reset on our relationship with shopping and starting small, bronze medal style.

From “needs vs. loves” lists (spoiler: Amanda has 17 coffee mugs and doesn’t even drink coffee) to decluttering one space at a time, unsubscribing from sneaky marketing emails, and rehoming three forgotten treasures, the moms are tackling spending habits with humor and honesty.

It’s not about perfection. It’s about small wins, less clutter, and realizing maybe that Hawaiian dog shirt that Amy had in her cart wasn’t a need after all.

Perfect for: moms who are drowning in clutter, anyone who’s ever fallen victim to the late-night “add to cart,” and families wanting to reset without going full minimalist.

CTA: Try week one with us! No shopping, make your lists, declutter a space, and tell us what you’re rehoming. Share your progress using #NoNewThingsBronze, tag us, and let’s cheer each other on!

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Episode 23: September Coffee Talk

Grab your iced protein coffee (or solid water 😅) and settle in—this month’s Coffee Talk is packed. Amy recaps her “not-a-cruiser” Alaskan adventure (and why cruising feels like RV life on water), while Amanda brings the laughs with spirit week chaos and neighborhood drama.

From true-crime bingeing The Unknown Number (and the jaw-dropping mom reveal) to heartwarming connections through 90s skincare, plus fall décor debates, Christmas inflatables, and Benson Boone concerts—this episode covers it all. It’s cozy, random, real-life mom talk at its finest.

Perfect for: moms who need background chatter while folding laundry, anyone obsessed with true-crime twists, or those already blasting Christmas music in September.

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Episode 22: The Sex Talk

Every parent dreads it, every kid cringes at it — but the infamous sex talk doesn’t have to be terrifying. In this episode, Amy and Amanda bring their signature bronze medal energy to one of the most important (and awkward) parenting milestones.

From books that were so bad they made everyone want to hide under the table to the surprisingly helpful, science-based and kid-friendly resource It’s So Amazing by Robbie H. Harris, the moms share their real experiences navigating these conversations. You’ll hear funny stories (yes, stuffed uteruses and “peanuts” included), cringeworthy book fails, and honest reflections on what worked, what didn’t, and how to keep these talks age-appropriate and ongoing.

Most importantly, this episode tackles why avoiding the sex talk does a disservice to kids — and how these conversations are about so much more than biology. Think consent, boundaries, empathy, and raising kids who don’t grow up to be little jerks.

✨ Perfect for: parents gearing up for “the talk,” moms who need reassurance they don’t have to get it perfect, and anyone who needs a laugh while remembering that the goal is progress, not perfection.

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