Love and Rice

When is it a good time to start teaching your kids about money? In this episode, Ant and Christina discuss why financial literacy should start at home. From piggy banks to allowances, and saving for their first big purchase, we explore practical ways parents can introduce financial concepts to children of all ages.

Join us as we discuss age-appropriate money lessons that can help your kids develop healthy financial habits early on. We’ll cover everything from the basics of earning, saving, and spending wisely, to understanding the value of hard work and the importance of giving back.

This episode is packed with insights to help you guide your children toward a financially savvy future. Tune in to learn how to set your kids up for financial success and create a family culture that values smart money management!

In this episode, we dive into the heated debate: Has tipping culture gotten out of hand? From coffee shops to takeout counters, it seems like every transaction now comes with an expectation to tip. But where do we draw the line between fair compensation and tipping fatigue?

Join us as Ant and Christina explore the evolution of tipping and the impact on both consumers and service workers. We'll discuss the cultural differences in tipping and the ethical dilemmas that many face when deciding how much to tip—or whether to tip at all.

Ant and Christina bring in perspectives from both sides of the counter—service industry workers, customers, and tipping experts—to unpack the psychology, expectations, and frustrations surrounding this growing phenomenon. Is tipping still about rewarding great service, or has it become an obligation fueled by social pressure?

Is there ever a time that parenting gets easier for us? In this episode, Ant and Christina share the different stages between parenting a pre toddler, toddler, and baby. As they discuss the eras that consist of more responsibilities, there are also times when it can get physically taxing and mentally draining. Tune in to this episode to learn about what you can do to make it easier for you as a parent!

Why is it that older Asians tend to have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes? Asian food consists of a lot of veggies, however the grease and fat levels are higher than any other cuisine. In this episode, we find out if Asian food is actually healthy or really bad for us.

Ever wonder what it's like to have children close in age? In this episode, Ant and Christina share the benefits and cons about having two kids within a two year age gap. Tune in to this episode to learn and navigate and your own journey through their family experiences!

Why do women think they need to be with someone taller than them? Are the stereotypes true? Are you a short guy? Christina shares with Ant why women think they can't date someone smaller than them. We also find out if the stereotypes are true. Tune into this episode and learn how a short guy can date any woman!

Are your kids using too much ipad and tablets? How about not wanting to go outside and play? In this episode, Ant and Christina break down why today's era is so different from the old generation. Tune in to the episode to find out how and what it takes for us as parents to help our kids step away from all this technology.

Congratulations to Ant and Christina on starting a new business! In this episode, they share what it's like to have their first brick and mortar as a couple. Make sure to give this episode a listen as you will learn what it's like working with your spouse and starting something from the ground up together.

Did you know Ant and Christina have been married for 12 long years and she has never said yes to marriage? In this episode, we find out if proposal responses have an affect on marriage. Tune in to episode 44 and don't miss out on the stories of 12 years that will help you through all the rough times!

As Ant's 40th birthday is right around the corner, he shares what he's learned in his goals, money, family, friendships, health, and mentality. It's not like what we thought it was in our 20's and 30's! In this episode, you'll gain the knowledge to get you where you want by the time you're older. Check it out so you don't miss out on his gems!