In this week's episode, we are tackling that sticky subject of finances, especially once you start having children. We offer our own personal struggles and frustrations as well as tips on your finances when considering starting a family, expanding your family, or even maintaining a household budget. Hopefully this episode will give you some helpful tips and well as encourage you (and us) to be more mindful with your money for the future. Show notes:Preparing for a Baby? Tackle These 15 Financial Tasks10 Tips To Manage Your Household BudgetCost to Raise a ChildCost of Raising a ChildHow Does Having a Third Baby Affect Your Family Finances?Dumb Ways to Spend Money on Your KidsRandom stuff:New Hampshire -Ice CastlesTwo Arrested in Buffet Brawl Over Crab Legs

This week we decided to discuss how we as moms keep our kids physically active and how to motivate them to stay physically active. We offer our own experiences as kids and how we are currently motivating and continue to motivate our kids. In this digital world, this is a challenging time for parents to keep their kids interested in activities but also moving them away from the screens and outside. We hope we offer some great tips to you and a few laughs as well. Show notes: Encouraging your child to be physically activeMotivating Kids to be Active11 Ways to Encourage Your Child to be Physically ActiveTips for Getting StartedRandom stuff:Dove is offering $5,000 grants for dads without access to paid paternity leaveWyoming district will open 1-student school next fallPolice: Pot smokers find caged tiger in abandoned house

This week we have a fun and informative episode all about apps that are helpful to moms. Having a hard time keeping schedule, too much artwork laying around the house, or maybe a new mom trying to figure out a feeding and diapering schedule, these apps might be helpful towards you and your family. We get a little excited with all the apps we discuss. So, fire up your laptop, tablet, or phone and get to downloading! Show notes:App Download & Usage Statistics (2018)12 Must-Have Apps for MomsThe 10 Best Apps For Moms In 2018The 7 Most Helpful Housecleaning Apps7 Apps to Help You Do Your ChoresRandom stuff:‘Walking Dead’ actor to adopt bonded donkey, emu'The Brady Bunch' kids and HGTV want your help renovating iconic TV houseWhat You and Your Family Need to Know About Maternal Depression

Today, we continue our discussion on discipline for children. In this second part, we discuss corporal punishment and positive reinforcement techniques. We also discuss the ups and downs of raising a strong-willed child and how discipline and punishment are a little for those children. Show notes:Spanking / Corporal PunishmentParenting the Strong Willed Child: 5 Discipline StrategiesPositive Reinforcement

This week's episode is the first half of our discussion of the different types of discipline for children. We discuss pros and cons for the different types of discipline, what potentially works better, and why some types of discipline do not work. Disclaimer: This discussion is not meant to pass judgment or for us to be "on our soap box". We wanted to have a real discussion about the difficulties of disciplining children and what could work best. Show notes: How to Discipline Your ChildThe Mental Impact of DisciplineOut of Control ChildrenBehavior Management StrategiesRandom stuff:Teen awkwardly mistakes girlfriend's thermometer for positive pregnancy testMom horrified to discover mother-in-law changed baby's name while she was asleep

This week's topic is a little off-beat as we discuss "mom clothes". There are always lots of jokes about different "mom styles", even an SNL skit on "mom jeans" but we wanted to take it a little bit further. We talk about our own styles and what we like to wear, how having children has even changed our style, what other "mom styles" are out there for you. Show links:I Wore Cliche Mom Clothes For A Week & Here's What HappenedMom Jeans (SNL)Random stuff:Groundhog Day Archaeologists discover 'first beer ever brewed in the UK'

The world is a lot different from when we were kids. Technology was mostly for fun or schoolwork (Oregon Trail!) but now, children are immersed in technology from birth with smartphones, streaming services, tablets, computers, etc. So how do you monitor and connect with your kids in this technology/digitally-driven world? This week, we break down some advice and offer tips to raising children in this new world and how we are trying our best to not let ourselves get sucked into technology as well. A fun mocktail/cocktail to share with you all and of course good random crap too! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Show links:Description of the iGen GenerationOnline SafetyTeens and Social MediaTips for Parents in the Digital AgeHow to raise a happy kid in the digital ageRandom stuff:Woman Drove Drunk on Vanilla ExtractMan Hospitalized After Injecting Own Semen To Treat Back PainMan Says Emotional Support Alligator Helps His Depression

We have a special treat for you all this week. We have a fun minisode where we quiz each other, including our knowledge of the T.V. show Friends.So sit back, relax, and enjoy some good laughs.

This week's episode is a little different. We are discussing how things would be if moms were the complete rulers of the world. Sometimes we get serious and sometimes we get funny, but always a good time. Pamela shares a good "mocktail", while Sarah shares how she "dirtied" it up! As always, some funny random crap from the internet to give you a good laugh for the weekend!Show notes:How Motherhood Changes Your Brain ChemistrySarah's list:1. Everyone would get an afternoon nap!2. No one would ever have schmutz on their face3. Criminals would be taken by the ear to go apologize to whoever they wronged4. Less violence5. Less peacocking and more cooperation6. Everyone would be taxed for being impolite!7. We would stop seeing women as fragile and expendable8. Everyone would get paid maternity and paternity leave9. No one would struggle to find childcarePamela's list:1. No more daylight savings/standard time - only 1 time year-round2. Dinner could be made and served by pushing a few buttons on a machine, like on The Jetsons3. Listening would be a trained skill4. "Me time" or day or whatever would be a required thing and already in our schedules5. Therapy or other support systems would be readily available6. Ensure all homes have an industrial-size dishwasher and washing machines7. All clothing would be "tumble dry" and all dishes "dishwasher safe"8. More structure in our daily lives9. Short wait times and/or linesRandom stuff:Lawyer: Coat chewing could've thrown off breath test in drunken-driving caseWoman breaks into police station, wanted to date copMan caught smuggling live kittens in his trousers

This week, we discuss some of the charities that are near and dear to our hearts that helps out mothers and their children. We discuss the history of these charities and what services and resources they provide to mothers. We are passionate about this topic and hope you enjoy our discussion and if you are able to check out these charities and see if you can help out in whatever capacity you can. Remember, we are all on this crazy, roller coaster of motherhood together! Charities:March of Dimes Every Mother Counts 7 Charities Helping Moms Carry the Future Good+ Foundation Global Midwife Education Foundation (GMEF) Women in Need (WIN) Circle of Health International