How do you know when you’ve found your passion? The short answer, you just never want to stop doing it. You know that saying, if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life? It seems so simple yet we’re not sure how many people actually get to live it. Have you found yours yet? If yes, is it your chosen career, or is it more of a hobby for you?

Let’s talk about default parenting, if you know what this is, do you have one in your house? If you’re not sure what we mean by this, tune in and find out and then let us know what the dynamic in your house looks like! 

Lastly this episode finishes up with some wise words from your hosts. We pride ourselves on living a pretty authentic life, we’re honest to a fault. Some may call us cold hearted, rude, I know, because we’re pretty kind humans. We care so much about you that we’re willing to be honest with you. No, we won’t sugar coat it for you, and no we won’t walk on egg shells either but we will listen, and provide you with some honest feedback. It’s important to take ownership of your life, and make changes where necessary. The last 10 minutes will give you some good insight on how to do just that. 

We’re not experts but we feel like we’re living our best lives. YOLO ;)

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Jana Richards @Everest_and_James


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https://youtu.be/5ZeyQc-upzM

In this special episode we’re joined by our Husbands, Z and Scott. We’re starting this episode with a little something to break the ice. You’ll also get to learn some interesting facts about us and our guys.

Once we’ve got everyone on the same page, we head right into the good stuff. Wearing a wedding ring vs. not, does it make a difference?  Is there a double standard when it comes to older men vs. older women? What does the word love really mean? 

We end the episode with some of our favorite marriage tips, how to get comfortable in the chaos and much more!



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Nature vs. Nurture? What’s your stance? We’d love to hear your feedback because we can’t decide. Maybe its both, yes definitely both.

As parents I think it’s pretty straight forward, we want our kids to grow up to be successful, independent and well rounded adults. Doesn’t sound like too much to ask for, but when you have no idea if what you’re doing is going to actually work or better yet impact them in a positive way, you can easily start to question yourself as a parent. 

We definitely don’t know all of the answers but we’re here sharing our own experiences and giving some good tips on how to raise self-sufficient kids. 

“Nothing about being a parent is predictable, it’s like being on a never ending rollercoaster with a blindfold on. You never know what’s coming or what to expect.”- JR

Link for the study on boys reaction vs. girls reaction can be found here:

https://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=123726&page=1

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This episode may be the most random one yet, but there’s definitely some good content. 

Messy House kind of goes hand in hand with being a mom, am I right? 

Here’s a big topic up for debate..Laundry sorting, are you a wash all on cold kinda person or do you actually take the time to sort before washing? Tune in to find out our dirty little secrets.

Big news, we started watching Bridgerton, have you guys seen it? drop your thoughts on it in the comments. 

On the topic of TV, do you have any good TV recs? Tricky part is, Alycia is a period piece girl through and through while Jana could totally live off Reality TV like the Bachelor and Big brother. 

If you could go through menopause earlier rather than later would you? Come find out our thoughts on the topic. 

Told you, random episode but definitely a good listen!


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This week Alycia & Jana dive head first into the wild world of...Fanny Packs. Yes, you read that right. So we ask you, fanny packs, take em or leave em? Are they really a timeless staple? 

How do you set the mood in your house? Alycia takes it to a whole new level with tents and stars. Ill leave the rest to your imagination. 

Where do you fall on the basic-o-meter? Jana has a collection of Rae Dunn mugs that proves she’s just as basic as the next beech.

What would you do if you caught your man giggling at his phone? Ya don’t want to miss this one, if not for all of the informative content then for sure the sex talk. Because lets be honest, sex is clearly our favorite conversation starter.

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In this episode we discuss the importance of dating your spouse. What does that mean exactly? We’re not totally sure but we’re telling all on how we find time to hang with our hubbies while still doing the mom thing.

While babysitters and nannies can lend a helping hand it can be really stressful and daunting trying to find the right fit. The thought of leaving your child with anyone other than yourself is scary, add on living through a pandemic with no family around and one could go crazy. Alycia’s motto is abstinence…from hiring a babysitter that is. Tune in to find out how Jana handles finding help and so much more!


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-In this special episode we talk with Hillary Moore, who is a certified sleep consultant specializing in children ages 0-5 and even pregnant moms! 

-Hillary discusses everything from when to start sleep training to how to navigate training while nursing.

-Find out how long to expect sleep training to take to work and the importance of keeping a consistent schedule.

-Hillary shares her favorite tips to successful sleep training. So tune in to hear more from our favorite sleep expert.

Hillary believes a well rested child is happy, curious and ready to take on challenges.

https://www.hillarycatherine.com


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Brownie Tuesdays, it’s a thing. The real question is, should we bring it back?

Is being “just a mom” enough? We definitely think so. 

As moms we rarely get time to ourselves, I mean can you remember the last vacation you had? 

Join us as we dive head first into part 2 of this weeks episode.

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-Have you ever been Mom shamed for choices you’ve made for yourself or for your child? 
There's no shortage of haters, and being a mom does not change that. Join us as we share our own experiences with mom shamers. As moms there are so many moments we’ll never forget, unfortunately, some of those include the negativity brought to you by mom shamers.

-It's important to remember, you can't change other people. You can change how you handle situations and your own reactions. In this episode, we'll cover how to manage expectations and the harsh realities of mom shamers.

-What’s our guilty pleasure you ask? Come listen as we dive into the importance of treating yourself. Wise words from your hosts: Life is short, treat yourself often with moderation in mind. And remember, Just eat the damn chocolate.

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Alycia Bhatti @coffee_cupcakes_kids
Jana Richards @Everest_and_James

Bra or no Bra?

Did Alycia eat her twin in Utero?

Would you ever sleep with a snake in your bed?

I’ll tell you this much, Alycia definitely ate her twin…girl was a 10 pounder ;) 

Don’t forget to grab your coffee, & I promise we’ll make you laugh this week.


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