Today I'm talking with Meagan Hicks and her surrogate (and friend), Alysha Hinson. I'm so thankful to both ladies for their willingness and eagerness to share this special story. Thank you, Meagan and Alysha, for spending time on Me As Mom!

I'm expanding on popular registry sites, sharing some money-saving tips, and giving some love to small businesses.

WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! Today I'm sharing about our new house in Arkansas.

Today I'm breaking down the three places I registered at, perks of each of them, and sharing some of my favorite tips when curating a baby registry. Preparing for a baby is a very fun and exciting time, and registering for baby items can be equally as fun and exciting, as well as unbelievably overwhelming. My hope today is to help you navigate this exciting time!

I'm sharing about Amazon, Target, and Wal-Mart today. Come back for part 2 in two weeks!

I'm sharing about why March is such a great (and terrible) month for our family. Fast forward to 4:54 to skip past me talking about Baby D, his birthday, and ways we remember him. I'm also sharing the potty training method we used for Jack earlier this year and my most recent 5 favorites!

-Baby D episode (Apple Podcasts) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/me-as-mom/id1674467049?i=1000602968153)

-3 Day Potty Training by Lora Jensen (https://www.amazon.com/Day-Potty-Training-Lora-Jensen-ebook/dp/B00IU8Y0AA/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D71YCJMT1OCN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s5N4dYrufFJMHBjsk7DqBN8-V3mWJ4RgLICKI3fXRA4AHRJ2n_5FimlPFoCn9aZsh2axfu0mKafp6pKDnM58uGI8nmqZsHW2p5qOjn1zb0uVHfJzjFt_W5bo7QrnFk53-CBHnomJCyDioO9XtYJ67vWcfwROW_41AYBQWBXYaUE9_xaTrRfsq3N4adlTdYvErgF_OayktS3mAh5kJOA9piet_JIczXElYLe1i8Q9rHw.aM3ARF6ez5CUbSDkmXVkBaYdKVSemsPUQQThhw-Etxk&dib_tag=se&keywords=3+DAY+POTTY+TRAINING+LORA+JENSEN&qid=1710204857&sprefix=3+day+potty+training+lora+jensen%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1)

5 FAVORITES:

Today I'm sharing all of my goals for 2024. Hear about my plans for Jack's Crafty Mom, Me As Mom, and my personal goals this year.

Happy 2024! I'm back with some big news--we're moving! Surprised? Us too! Today I'm sharing where we're moving, when it's happening, and all the feelings I'm experiencing as we get ready to leave Chapel Hill. Thanks for listening! I'm glad you're here.

I'm joined today with my friend, MK Hardin, to discuss her experiences with adopting her two children, DD and Evans. Also, because October is breast cancer awareness month, Mary-Katherine is sharing her journey as both a breast cancer and bladder cancer survivor.

IT'S THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR! SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE! Today I'm sharing some of my favorite Halloween decorations and movies, fall scents, spooky podcast episodes, and a few of my favorite soup recipes.

Bats: https://www.amazon.com/DIYASY-Halloween-Decoration-Stickers-Waterproof/dp/B089M9KVFS/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2JIQYUCM5A66O&keywords=bats+wall+decor&qid=1696300444&sprefix=bats%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-5

Glue dots: https://www.amazon.com/Glue-Dots-Contains-Adhesive-32794-300/dp/B000WWK5L0/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.9cbe3359-611f-40e8-a779-21650339bb99%3Aamzn1.sym.9cbe3359-611f-40e8-a779-21650339bb99&crid=38NH1SXR4JLYW&cv_ct_cx=glue%2Bdots&keywords=glue%2Bdots&pd_rd_i=B000WWK5L0&pd_rd_r=176a0e9b-f364-49f5-8bac-fdbfb8b40ccc&pd_rd_w=3ckl6&pd_rd_wg=0siMS&pf_rd_p=9cbe3359-611f-40e8-a779-21650339bb99&pf_rd_r=H4PSADQ1BSY2KRN4JKF2&qid=1696300491&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=glue%2Bdots%2Caps%2C162&sr=1-1-364cf978-ce2a-480a-9bb0-bdb96faa0f61-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1

Spiders: https://www.amazon.com/BEIGUO-Halloween-Spiders-Bendable-Decorations/dp/B07WNG3PQ8/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=spider+decorations&qid=1696300581&sr=8-4

Dachshund skeleton: https://www.target.com/p/dachshund-skeleton-halloween-decorative-prop-hyde-38-eek-boutique-8482/-/A-81063378#lnk=sametab

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles candle: https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/pumpkin-pecan-waffles-3-wick-candle-026703528.html

Acorn Spice candle: https://www.target.com/p/mrs-meyer-39-s-clean-day-large-soy-candle-acorn-spice-7-2oz/-/A-85923741#lnk=sametab

World's Best Veggie Chili: https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/vegetarian-chili/

Creamy tacos:

Brown hamburger meat and crumble. Dab with paper towels to remove excess fat. (Cook Morning Star Crumbles as directions state, or skip this step if you are subbing with more beans!) Add beans, rotel, taco seasoning, onion, bell pepper, and velveeta. Mix until cheese is melted. Add whipping cream. Mix together and let sit until all heated through. Serve in a bowl over chips with your choice of toppings (lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion)

Lumpkin the Pumpkin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcX0ad6VteM&t=1184s

Hocus Pocus: Disney+

Halloweentown: Disney+

Addams Family: Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel

Saw: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Starz

A Beautiful Mess podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-beautiful-mess-podcast/id1485472892

Ghost stories: episodes #58, #59 #118

Today I have TWO GUESTS! I am joined today by Ambre and Jacie Daigle as they share their journey in becomming mothers through IUI and IVF. I'm so thankful they felt comfortable sharing their story and giving advice to parents interested in or currently going through this journey. Enjoy!