We're back at it this week with super fun epidote all about YOUR pet peeves! (And ours too) Sassy Lex makes her debut appearance as we chat about all the things that drive us batty - like not closing those cabinet doors! ;)

What you'll hear on today's episode:

*Late by Kate pajamas that we are obsessed with

*Our pet peeves (like toothbrushing sounds and dishwasher loading)

*Your pet peeve submissions (ahhh-mazing as usual)

*And the appearance of Sassy Lex (aka Alexa before her period starts)

*MERCH LAUNCH mid November!

Wanna know when our MERCH launches? Follow us on instagram to get all the deets! https://www.instagram.com/minivanmamas/

In the spirit of Halloween we're talking all about ghosts and spirits today! Last week, Cherish ran a poll on her instagram account all about YOU takes on spirits, ghosts, and heaven, and we're sharing your answers (and our takes)! Do spirits exist? Can they visit you? How about reincarnation? Chatting all about it on today's episode! 

What We Mentioned on the Show:

*Welcome Back song by Mase

*The cutest apple watch magnetic band - https://amzn.to/3vM5lPO

*Cherish's polls and your takes on heaven, spirits, ghosts, angels, reincarnation

*MERCH LAUNCH mid November!

Wanna know when our MERCH launches? Follow us on instagram to get all the deets! https://www.instagram.com/minivanmamas/

Today we're chatting all about MOM SLUMPS. You know, when all the sudden you're more irritable, or tired, or just not feeling like yourself. Don't worry, we've been there too! And we're talking about the 5 things we do that help us climb out of a slump. 

What we chatted about on today's episode:

*The peaks and valleys of motherhood

*Easy to fall into a mom slump - gotta do the work to climb back out!

*5 things that you can do to get out of a slump!

Things we mentioned on the show:

*Cass from @lifesprinkled - https://www.instagram.com/lifesprinkled/

*Aubrey from @heyaubreygirl - https://www.instagram.com/heyaubreygirl/

*Minivan Mamas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minivanmamas/

Buckle up for behind the scenes of instagram influencers! We're chatting today all about influencers, swipe ups, instagram ads, MLMs and sharing the things we love - and the things that bug.

P.S. We're sorry about our water bottles clanking during the show! We'll throw those in the back of the van next time ;)

What we talked about in today's episode:

*True Crime, who can stomach watching Dateline, and the Gabby Petito case

*Secrets of influencers

*Behind the scenes of affiliate links - how much do influencers REALLY make when you click on their link

*Why EVERYONE shares about the Nordstrom sale

*How influencers get paid ads

*Filters, posing and photoshop

*Thoughts on MLM companies and our favorite ones!

*What we thought about the Lula Rich Documentary

Follow the Minivan Mamas on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minivanmamas

Thow in your headphones mama - today we're talking about keeping your kids safe from predators! Cherish opens up about her experiences with sexual abuse (trigger warning - nothing too detailed, just heads up!)  and the things that she is teaching her kids. Such important information that every parent should know!

Our recent Amazon (and other!) finds:

*Portable dog water bottle - https://rstyle.me/+IZQswbg54ZSDCaSCF9ecjw

*Pixie Cup - https://rstyle.me/+0Qh0yr2lzqChBG4MURHXcg

*Bloody Buddy Cup - https://www.bloodybuddycup.com/

*Pippi Post Coloring Book - https://rstyle.me/+GKls76WaWWwNPHZRbv0UHA

*Magic Maker Pippi Post Sweatshirt - https://www.pippipost.com/shop/magic-maker-sweatshirt

*Pepper Spray Keychain - https://rstyle.me/+th2_rvOwS702LnK3ytKQ6A

*Kids "babe" sweater - https://rstyle.me/+QevMRgLdLfsmjziYc5D6IA

Keep Your Kids Safe:

*Teach them correct names of body parts

*Role Play Scenarios

*Watch for signs of grooming

*Trust your gut

*Don’t do secrets

*Monitor social media

*Trust your child

Books Cherish recommends:

* I said No - https://rstyle.me/+VE-a2qwRyitbeR5H3DA3uw

*My Body, What I Say Goes - https://rstyle.me/+ML3CYw6Q9XtQJ3WtWJff-Q

*God Made All of Me - https://rstyle.me/+D5QaavlPtVS0bZX47Mu_Tw

*Let's Talk about Body Boundaries - https://rstyle.me/+KcjkeT-TDeex5bs1M8mzUA

*Good Touch, Bad Touch - https://rstyle.me/+XTPJqhjikGhQwcZZKrQOFg

*Amazing You -  https://rstyle.me/+k2h4aEmYlC9aUp4PpkqPtw

*No Means No - https://rstyle.me/+KcjkeT-TDeex5bs1M8mzUA

Kicking off this episode with Cherish's funny dermatologist story and the things we're "boujee" about. Then we're chatting all about the ugly feeling of jealousy! We've all been there, done that, and we're diving deep into what the heck we do when we're scrolling through Instagram and those feeling appear!

What you'll hear on today's episode:

* The five signs of jealousy (that we have all felt!)

* What to do when you're feeling jealous

* How spending less time on instagram can help with those feelings!

* Gratitude is the new attitude!

* And how it's easy to be happy for people when you get to know them

What we mentioned in today's episode:

*Minivan Mamas instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minivanmamas

* Our friend Tia and her gratitude journals! https://www.instagram.com/thetiabeestokes

* Our friend Aubrey https://www.instagram.com/heyaubreygirl

Diving right into our hardest (and happiest) years of marriage on today's episode! We share which year (or years) have been the most challenging and WHY, plus our first big fights we had in marriage - that probably shouldn't have even been a fight. We share submissions from YOU guys on what your first fights in marriage were and let's just say, your answers were AMAZING. We also touch on combining traditions and splitting time with families and being "classy not sassy." ;) 

What you'll hear into today's episode:

*What our hardest years of marriages have been

*Our experiences with birth control and how that played a role in marriage

*Splitting time with families for holidays 

*Combining family traditions

*Our first big arguments in marriage

*Submissions from YOU on your first arguments

*Sharing a toothbrush or a towel with your s/o

*Getting along with inlaws 

*Being "classy not sassy"

Things we mentioned:

*Minivan Mamas Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/minivanmamas/

Hello SEPTEMBER! Today we're chatting all the things - life updates, selling things on Facebook marketplace, the great Android vs Iphone debate, and our life updates. 

What you'll hear on today's episode: 

*Cherish is MOVING - but don't worry, she'll be back around the corner soon!

*House cleaners - have we used them & are they worth it

*The great iphone vs android debate 

*Selling stuff on facebook - and how you can find anything on the internet

*All the things we've NEVER returned 

Things we mentioned:

*Cherish's Bad A Bootcamp E-Book: https://petiteandneat.com/bad-a-cleaning-bootcamp/

*Minivan Mamas Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/minivanmamas/

BONUS episode! Today we're chatting with TWO very special guests - and our first ever guests in Ronda the Honda! Joining us today is Carol - our most seasoned Minivan Mama fan and Tammy - Cherish's mama! (Aka, one of the minivan mama's mama) We asked them several questions about motherhood and being a wife and they're responses are GOLD! 

What you'll hear on today's episode:

*All about Carol's YOLO tattoo

*How Cherish got her name

*The most important things mama's should teach their kids

*Best mama and wife advice from Carol and Tammy

"The world doesn't owe you anything. You have to do your part to make it work!" - Carol