t’s officially that time of year — our annual Holiday Gift Guide is here and we are coming in hot with ideas for literally everyone on your list. In this episode, Candace and Whitney each share one favorite pick in the categories of for you, for baby, for toddler, for him, for home, and for friends + family. These are things we genuinely love, use, and would happily recommend to any mom friend in a group chat (aka you).

We break down why each gift made the list, what we personally love about them, and who they’re perfect for — with plenty of laughter, mom tangents, and “add to cart immediately” energy sprinkled throughout. Whether you’re shopping early, panic-ordering in the school pickup line, or just building a wishlist to text your husband, this episode is here to make your holiday season easier.

You can shop our full guides here:
Whitney’s Full Gift Guide: HERE
Candace’s Full Gift Guide: HERE

• Our honest, unfiltered mom-takes on the best gifts of the season
• Something for every budget and every personality
• A handful of extra mentions because we physically cannot stick to one pick
• The items we’re personally ordering for our own families
• And zero gatekeeping — ever.

All products mentioned in the episode can be found in the links above or on our Instagram so you can shop along as you listen.

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This week on Mom Group Chat, we’re officially entering the era of pitch-black-at-5PM… and honestly? We have thoughts. Big ones.

We’re talking all things Thanksgiving excitement — the food, the vibes, the outfits, the fact that somehow we’re already planning desserts like our lives depend on it. And then we get into the real mom talk: what on earth we’re doing with our kids once the sun disappears at 4:59PM.

From our current go-to evening activities to the ones that are only happening because we’re desperate (hi, sensory bins at 6:15PM), we’re sharing exactly how we’re filling the nighttime hours without losing our minds.

Expect cozy chaos, laugh-through-the-struggle moments, and the reminder that if you’ve already done one Target run this week simply because it was dark out… you are not alone.

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Welcome back to the group chat where the coffee is strong, the candy is hidden from the children, and we’re all a little emotionally fragile.

This week is pure hodge-podge catch up energy while we recover from Halloween and try to remember what time it is. Spoiler: our kids don’t know either.

We get into:

• Halloween recap
• The neighborhood trick-or-treat dynamics and the difference between our kids' trick-or-treat habits
• How much candy we’ve eaten after bedtime (don’t lie, same)
• The moment you realize it’s been dark for three hours and it’s only 6:02pm
• How daylight savings is personally attacking our household rhythms
• The collective mood of “I love my family but also… everyone needs to calm down”

No solutions yet. No strategies. No Pinterest mom energy. Just the truth.

This episode is for the moms currently:

• Hiding candy wrappers in the trash under a paper towel
• Whisper-yelling “IT IS STILL BEDTIME”
• Wondering why it feels like midnight at 7pm

We are right there with you.

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It’s time for our monthly catch-up — and this one’s a cozy November chat filled with life updates, laughs, and a little pre-holiday chaos.

Candace’s computer decided to call it quits (RIP to all the open tabs 🪦), she’s rocking a new haircut that has her feeling like a new woman, and Whitney’s back from a weekend in Alabama with stories that’ll make you want to plan your own girls’ trip.

We’re also chatting about easing into the holiday season — how we’re prepping, what we’re simplifying this year, and the things we’re not stressing about.

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This week on Mom Group Chat, we’re joined by Kelsey Cook — the founder of Learning with Kelsey, a subscription box filled with developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers and early learners.

Kelsey created Learning with Kelsey after realizing how overwhelming it can feel for parents (especially moms) to constantly wonder if they’re doing “enough” to support their child’s growth. Her boxes are designed to make learning simple, fun, and stress-free — no Pinterest boards or hours of prep required.

We talk about what inspired her to start the brand, what she wishes parents would remember most about early childhood development, and the truth about how moms often carry the invisible weight of making sure our kids are learning and progressing.

PS: Whitney had some major tech difficulties at the start of this recording, so you’ll notice she’s missing for the first 20 minutes — but don’t worry, she jumps back in mid-episode!

Learning with Kelsey Link for $10 off: https://rstr.co/learning-with-kelsey/13284

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This week on Mom Group Chat, we’re getting real about one of the most common — yet least talked about — parts of motherhood: loneliness. Motherhood has a way of filling your heart while emptying your social cup, and sometimes the contrast between being never alone yet feeling deeply lonely is… a lot.

In this episode, we open up about:

• The first moments we realized motherhood can feel isolating
• Why losing spontaneity (and free time) can shrink your world before you even notice
• The shift from “I’m fine” to actually admitting we need connection
• How we’re filling our cups again — friendships, hobbies, community, and asking for help
• The hard truth that if we want a “village,” we also have to be a villager
• What genuine support looks like in the season of young kids
• Ways to reconnect with YOURSELF (because that counts as connection too)

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from the world you used to be part of — or from pieces of yourself — this one will make you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone. Come sit with us, laugh with us, and exhale with us. We’re rebuilding the village together.

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This week on Mom Group Chat, we’re getting real about how motherhood changes the way we see the world—sometimes in ways that feel heavier than we expected. From news headlines to TikToks, it feels like bad news is everywhere, and that constant exposure can send even the most grounded mom into a spiral of worry.

We talk about the anxious lens that motherhood can bring, how social media makes it worse, and what we do when it all starts to feel like too much. Plus, we dive into the online discourse around the Tylenol and autism connection—what’s being said, what’s true, and why it’s sparking so much fear among moms.

And of course, we couldn’t skip a little mom-life catch-up: Candace shares how Alice’s early wake-ups are slowly ruining her life (send coffee, please).

Tune in for:

• Real talk about mom anxiety and media overload
• A level-headed take on the Tylenol + autism conversation
• How to protect your peace when the world feels heavy
• A very tired mom rant about 5 AM wake-ups

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Candace and Whitney are back with another cozy October catch-up! This week, they’re recapping Greydon’s 4th birthday party (complete with all the chaos and cuteness) and Candace’s family weekend on Anna Maria Island — beach vibes, toddler meltdowns, and all.

Between birthday madness, travel stories, and the usual mom-life chaos, this episode feels like a chat with your best friends while you fold laundry or sip your iced coffee. Expect laughs, honesty, and a healthy dose of “yep, been there.”

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This week’s episode kicks off with absolute chaos—Candace vs. a cockroach on the ceiling. (Spoiler: she won. But it wasn’t pretty.) From there, we settle in for a cozy October catch-up filled with laughs, real-life updates, and some mom-life mayhem.

We’re chatting:
🎉 Party prepping for Greydon’s birthday
🐝 Evie’s wild hive breakout (and the saga that followed)
📺 Our current TV obsessions and what’s on our must-watch list

It’s messy, it’s funny, and it’s everything you’d expect from an October catch-up with your favorite mom group chat.

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The leaves are turning (well…in some parts of the country 😅), and we’re leaning all the way into cozy vibes. This week on Mom Group Chat, we’re sharing our fall favorites — from cocktails and cozy recipes to fashion trends and family traditions. Think of it like your girlfriends spilling their seasonal go-tos, all in one place.

We cover it all:
✨ Our favorite fall cocktails and coffee orders
✨ The fall fashion trends we’re actually trying
✨ Go-to comfort foods and potluck dishes
✨ Candle scents, cozy activities, and bucket list must-dos
✨ The family traditions that make this season special

Plus, we’ve got a few fun rapid-fire categories that had us laughing and debating which fall classics truly deserve the hype.

So pour yourself a PSL (or a glass of wine — no judgment here), and come hang out with us while we chat all things fall. 🍷🍁

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